Happy May!
The weather is warming up, flowers and trees are blooming, and the restaurant patios are out which means downtown is ready for summer! Check out all the fun goings on for the month of May!
May Art Walk Events
First Friday Art Walk
May 3
6:00 ‒ 9:00 pm
Historic Downtown
’Tis the season for perfect Art Walk weather! Enjoy a lovely evening of Art, Music, Food and Wine while strolling the streets of downtown. Visit all the participating galleries, shops, cafes, and other businesses that come together for this monthly event. Bring your friends, family and visitors for a fabulous night out in Louisville.
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Louisville Historical Museum
1001 Main St.
May 3
6:00 ‒ 8:00 pm
Stop by the Museum to learn about hidden and interesting aspects of Louisville history and to tour the historic buildings on our Museum campus at 1001 Main St. during Louisville’s First Friday Art Walks! Did you know that kit homes were built in Louisville? In recognition of Preservation month, join us during the First Friday Art Walk in May to learn about homes purchased from catalogs.
Open House & Art Walk at the Chamber
Featuring art by Blake Welch
901 Main St.
May 3
6:00 ‒ 9:00 pm
Pop into the Louisville Chamber of Commerce on First Friday for refreshments, good conversation, and an awe inspiring display of beautiful artwork by local artist Blake Welch.
Art Show Opening Reception
Creative Framing
916 Main St.
May 3
6:00 ‒ 9:00 pm
You’re invited to come together to celebrate the arrival of Spring with the Art Show Opening Reception on May 3rd from 6-9pm during the First Friday Art Walk! Show some love by checking out the incredible art pieces by our featured artists.
Local music favorite “Living Easy” (Joan and Andy Langford) will perform!
The Taste of Louisville
Saturday, June 1st
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Main St.
The Louisville Chamber of Commerce invites you to The Taste of Louisville! Kick things off with the Fun Run at 8:30 am then stroll down Main Street and experience the best that Louisville has to offer. Food, entertainment, shopping, and more await you at this beloved annual event! It truly is a “taste” of living in Louisville.
Lucha Libre Celebration
Pica’s
May 25
5:00 – 8:30 pm
901 Front St.
Join Pica’s Louisville on Saturday May 25, for its Second Annual Lucha Libre – celebrating the Second Best Taco in Boulder with the first best day in Louisville. Festivities are from 5:00 – 8:30 pm and include Mexican wrestlers, face painting, Upslope beer and photo ops. Don’t miss this super fun event!
Kentucky Derby Party
740 Front Restaurant
May 4
2:00 – 5:00 pm
740 Front St.
Come watch the Fastest Two Minutes in Sports in front of Louisville’s oldest vintage bar! 740 Front will be hosting a FREE party with Derby-themed games, prizes, and food culminating in the thrill of seeing prized thoroughbreds charging down the field to the finish line of the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby. Come as you are or dress the part. All ages are welcome!
Mother’s Day Brunch
740 Front Restaurant
May 12
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
740 Front St.
Take Mom out for a treat this Mother’s Day at 740 Front! Choose from delectable treats like Orange French Toast, our 740 Eggs Benedict, or a Steak & Bleu Omelet. Bottomless Mimosas or Bloody Marys on our patio are sure to please. Make your reservation today. 720-519-1972
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Gravity Brewing
May 5
12:00 – 7:00 pm
1150 Pine St.
Don’t miss Gravity Brewing’s Cinco de Mayo party featuring special tappings of Cerveza Especial, Mexican food specials from the Gastronauts and live music by Vinnie Hines from 3:00 – 6:00 pm!
Tea for Mother’s Day
The Huckleberry
Every afternoon at The Huckleberry
700 Main St.
Need a special idea for Mother’s Day? Why not spoil your mother with a decadent Afternoon Tea at the Huckleberry! Indulge in a tiered display of delicious sweet and savory treats while sipping one of our premium loose leaf teas, all in the warm, comfortable and cozy setting of The Huckleberry. Reservations required 24 hours in advance, Space is Limited. Call 303-666-8020. Offered Daily in the afternoon. $23 per person, $15 children under 12.
New Merchandise – Leanin’ Tree Cards!
The Singing Cook
Knife Sharpening – May 4th
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
728 Main St.
The Singing Cook is sad to lose their beloved neighbor, The Book Cellar, but we are excited to announce that we will now be stocking the Leanin’ Tree greeting card line that they used to carry. Leanin’ Tree is a Boulder company so when you buy from us you are supporting 2 local businesses! Plus, their cards are made from recycled materials, it’s a win-win!
Also, Knife Sharpening is happening again on May 4th! Bring your knives, scissors and garden tools beginning at 10:00 am. It’s first come, first served, so come early. For pricing and future dates go to
www.singingcookstore.com/new-page-1
Louisville Cultural Council presents Concerts in the Park!
Community Park
Thursdays June – July 6:30 pm
Thursday nights this summer, join your neighbors at Community Park (955 Bella Vista Dr) for an evening of fun summer music in a family-friendly setting. Music is 6:30 – 8:15 pm. For concert updates and food truck listings, follow the Louisville Cultural Council on Facebook.
- June 20: Hazel Miller Band (Soul, Rock & Blues)
with opening set by Estella Dawn
- June 27: Bonfire Dub with Bridget Law (Roots)
with opening set by Ultralofi
- July 11: ZiMBiRA (Afropop/Afrofusion)
with opening set by Brian Juan
- July 18: Face Vocal Band (Vocal Rock)
with opening set by Julia Knearl
- July 25: Knot Rock (70s Covers)
with opening set by Felonius Smith Trio
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Disney’s Freaky Friday the Musical
May 3, 4, 10, 11 at 7:30 pm
May 4, 5, 11, 12 at 2:00 pm
901 Front St.
Performed by an energetic and talented middle school and high school cast, Freaky Friday the Musical One-Act Edition employs rousing pop-rock harmonies and fun choreography to breathe new life into this American classic in which a mother-daughter duo learns a valuable lesson on empathy by experiencing each other’s lives first-hand. It’s based on the 1972 book by Mary Rodgers that has been adapted into several Disney movies. Tickets are $10-20. Purchase Tickets.
Calling All Young Artists!
Louisville Public Library Mural Contest: A Universe of Stories
Ages 16-21
Open to Residents of Boulder County
Contest opens May 13
All Entries Due By June 9th
The Louisville Public Library has a wall with your name on it! For more information: www.louisvilleco.gov/government/departments/louisville-library/2019-mural-contest
Louisville Public Library Offerings
For all scheduled library programs visit www.louisville-library.org.
Money Matters: Social Security Retirement Benefits
May 8
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Library 2nd Floor Board Room
In this seminar on Social Security Retirement Benefits, you’ll learn:
- What your full retirement age is and how your benefit is determined?
- How retiring earlier than, or later than, your full retirement age will affect your Social Security benefit
- Why it’s important to plan together with your spouse, and strategies you can use to boost retirement and survivor’s benefits
- How working after you begin receiving Social Security could affect how much you receive
Money Matters features a different topic each month.
55+ Genealogy Classes
May 14, 21, 28 and June 11
1:30– 3:30 pm
Library 2nd Floor Board Room
Genealogy classes will be held in ongoing sessions of 4 classes covering the following topics:
May 14 Session 1: Beginning Your Ancestry search
May 21 Session 2: Exploring the U.S. Census
May 28 Session 3: Ancestry Resources
June 11 Session 4: Roadblocks and Successes
Library laptops are available for use, but you are welcome to bring your own device and materials. Registration is required. Contact Adult Services at 303-335-4820.
The Experience of Mural Art and Why It Matters
Teens and Adults
May 18
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Join artist David Ocelotl Garcia for a discussion on Mural Art and why it matters. In this program we will be discussing mural painting, the history and significance of murals as well as how they impact the community, socially, politically, and culturally. We will be viewing and discussing some of the work created by local and international artists past and present, including David’s own work. David will also discuss his philosophy about mural painting followed by a Q&A.
David Ocelotl Garcia is a Colorado based artist whose work can be seen in public art commissions, and both museum and private collections. His work includes paintings on canvas, large-scale interior and exterior murals, mosaic and sculpture.
Summer Reading Kickoff Party
All Ages
May 24
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Celebrate the start of summer reading by signing up to get prizes for reading all summer long. Children, teens, and adults will all have chances to read and earn prizes this summer. Stop by in the morning to check out our balloon artist, or in the afternoon to do a space-related craft to celebrate this year's theme: A Universe of Stories.
DIY Galaxy Jars
Teens Grades 6-12
May 28
4:00 – 5:30 pm
Library Meeting Room
Make your own mini galaxy in a jar! The soothing, swirling patterns in these stellar jars have a proven calming effect. Make one for yourself or a friend. No registration required.
World Pilates Celebration & Pilates in the Park
Open House
May 3
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Center Your Body Pilates
844 Main St., Ste.101
Pilates in the Park
May 4
9:30 – 11:30 am
Community Park
Bella Vista Drive
Join us for our 3rd Annual World Pilates Day Celebration! It begins with an Open House on Friday evening, May 3rd, with refreshments and info on Healthy Nutrition & Movement for Life. The fun continues on Saturday morning for our Pilates in the Park! We have partnered with Joana Canals of Fox 31 Colorado’s Best & her Woman of the Year Campaign in an effort to raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Participate in two great mind body workouts with June Kahn of Center Your Body Pilates & Guest Stacey Lei Krauss creator of the Will Power Method featuring her new Cardio Yoga program. We are SO excited! Giveaways Galore! Details at www.centeryourbodypilates.com. *Bring your own mat. Suggested voluntary donation $15.
