The Weekend Buzz: What's Happening Around Town 8/3-8/5

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Heading into every weekend, I’d like to do a little post about some things that are happening locally that may be of interest. This could be concerts, festivals, races, and just any activity. There is so much happening in Louisville that this will just be a glimpse of some things you can do this weekend. Enjoy!

Friday, August 3

*Movie Night at the Zoo - Bring blankets or lawn chairs and come on out with the family to watch a movie on the big inflatable screen. There will be games for all ages and a meet-and-greet with Iron Man. Event is from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

*Brew at BU - Come out and sample a wide variety of local beers, wine samples, and food. This takes place at the Bellarmine University Quad. Tickets are $37.50 per person, but if you are a designated driver, your ticket is only $10.60! This begins at 7:30 p.m.

*The Little Mermaid - Broadway musical will be at Derby Dinner Playhouse all weekend.

*New Albany Bicentennial Park Concert Series - Live bands performing in downtown New Albany. Tonight will feature With Wild Adriatic and Anemic Royalty. Event is free and will be from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 4

*PurpleStride Louisville 2018 - Fundraising walk to benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Walk starts at 8:15 a.m. at Beckley Creek Park.

*Splash ‘N’ Dash Walk/Run - This one supports the kids of Norton Children’s Hospital. You can choose a 5k or 1k course with splash zones to cool off along the way. This takes place at 9:00 a.m. at Waterfront Park.

*Chocolate Fest - What more needs to be said? Other than this is a 21+ event. It will be at the Mellwood Arts Center and begin at 7:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit Kentuckiana AIDS Alliance.

Sunday, August 5

*Brunch and Barre at 21c Hotel - Fitness, mimosas, brunch. You know the deal. 11:00 a.m. at 21c Museum Hotel.

*CenterStage Presents Hairspray at the J - Check out the musical “Hairspray” at the Jewish Community Center at 1:30 p.m.

*Tito’s Yappy Hour - Bring your pup to Garage Bar between 2 and 7 p.m.. There will be snacks for the pups, and cocktails for the adults. Certain cocktails will include a $1 donation to the Kentucky Humane Society.\

Have a great weekend!