Attended a show there..great atmosphere and a great selection of drinks. Food looked amazing…read more I would attend another event there. Sound system was excellent.

Zanzabar is consistently the venue for great fun - great bands, strong drinks at reasonable prices,…read moreand a crowd diverse enough for just about anyone. Service can be tricky during busy nights due to lines, but I've never heard a rude word from the staff and they are super quick!

This review is for The Tempest production in early July 2024 and well worth the time to see more…read morethan once in order to "get it". Shakespeare is not always easy to follow, and this interpretation was fun to watch as the actors put their personal touch on a bit of physical comedy, costume choices, singing a ditty or two or three, and accommodating a few planes flying over at pivotal points in the storytelling. Our group of 6 enjoyed the theatrics and several bits of dialogue are now incorporated into our jargon. Audio production is top notch, particularly when considering the competition from jet planes, crickets, cicadas, and sirens. The acting is phenomenal and we are so fortunate to have THIS in our city. I plan to return to see the other plays this summer in Central Park, as well as the production planned at headquarters in late autumn.

This group is a gem in Louisville! Their performances in Central Park are long standing and all…read morelocals should experience this location. Benches are available (kinda uncomfortable) but you can consider bringing your own chairs or a blanket. This summer the group is already touring over 30 parks in Louisville! The small group played multiple characters and flawlessly changed attire as they left stage and ran back on for the next scene. Sound was fantastic and I loved grabbing my camping chair to settle in and watch. Thank you for what you bring to the community!

This bar has an obvious Japanese pop culture theme, but has an equally prevalent American counter…read moreculture vibe. The folks here are very friendly and chill. It was my first time in Louisville and I saw that this place was really close to where I was grabbing dinner, so I wanted to stop by and grab a drink and check this place out. I'm assuming the area this bar is located in is the hipster area of Louisville. I'm not 100% sure, but having lived in Silver Lake (LA, CA) for a few years, there definitely was some recognizable symptoms of a hipster neighborhood. There's different sake beverages on the menu as well as a really solid, albeit small selection of whiskey (with more than reasonable prices too!). I ordered one of the individually packaged sakes and it was tasty. I got to look around and talk to the bartender a bit. He mentioned they had karaoke on Thursdays and are open to 4am (holy moly - so used to 2am on the west coast). I really wanted to come back, but was just so spent after dinner. It's a shame I couldn't hang out longer or just experience more of what this bar has to offer, but from what I experienced so far, a really great place!

This was an unexpected stop on a night out. Front part of bar was a bit crowded but plenty of space…read morein the back. They have a decent selection of snack food-- we got chips & queso and a spicy chicken quesadilla. Both were good. They also have sushi which looked good, too.

Love this theater, especially now that they have the comfy chairs. The theaters are always clean…read moreand in good repair, and I never have a problem with people talking during the movie.

I thoroughly enjoy listening to music in this venue. I have only ever been here for a U of L…read moreconcert or other local musical event (Louisville Brass Band). My brother invited me to his most recent brass band concert and I am glad I made it out. The sound is great here and the seats are comfortable. It's really a pretty Hall to be inside of while listening to the musical creations. Parking is great during out of school times/weekends.

Let's just call it MCCH, you know, for short…read more Although this theater was a bit hard to find (thankfully I went with someone who was familiar with University of Louisville's music department) - the reward far exceeded the complications in finding the venue. -- TO HELP YOU FIND IT -- google map this lat and long: 38.2196048, -85.7587838 Not only did the concert hall have wonderful acoustics, but the seats (all 558 of them) were comfortable, and there wasn't a bad seat in the house. I'd say if you hear of any concerts going on here, just go. You won't regret it. Unless of course, you really aren't a fan of live music. But, that'd be weird if you managed to find this review. By the way, I saw this group at the MCCH: http://www.shtreiml.com/shtreiml.php If you ever hear this group playing anywhere, go... be sure to stick around for the second set... the harmonica will knock you outta the water. "Shtreiml" according to the website above: Founded in 2002, Montreal/Philly-based Shtreiml offers a high-octane mix of not-so-traditional Eastern-European Jewish and Turkish music.

Jubilee Field is newly opened by a husband and wife team and since visiting, my husband and I have…read morebeen talking about it. We had a great time getting to know the team and hearing how Jubilee Field came to be. I enjoyed an Aperol Spritz and sitting inside the bar. The tables, lighting, paint, and decor have been designed around Jubi, their adorable mascot. Even the bathrooms are fun! A food truck, My Three Sons, is a permanent truck at the spot so you have food options and don't need to leave. Several patio tables and literally a field to brainstorm events here - while we visited there was yoga and a DJ, plus I've seen promotions for trivia on their social pages. Follow them to keep updated. Family friendly, which is a plus for us. We have two teens and love introducing them to Louisville's local spots.

I got to enjoy some grooves and moves with their movement event and had a relaxing, but fun time!…read moreI also stopped by their opening weekend, and noticed a lot of different families having fun on the lawn with all of the activities. I have had several amazing things from the food truck, My Three Sons, and this time went with the nachos. Super loaded, with that classic ball-park nacho cheese. The chicken on top of the nachos was super tender and juicy. I highly recommend their fried fish. I love the ambiance, with hand-crafted pieces from artists on the walls, ceilings and bars. The owners are very sweet and community-centric. And they are regularly hosting events and vendor markets on the lawn. But don't forget, their bar is open for regular business, too. I really love the spicy marg.

This twice-a-year event that only makes me love my neighborhood more and more!…read more The spring walk takes place the Saturday between Thunder and Derby (or the saturday before Derby, in the case of an Easter-induced longer pre-Derby Festival). The fall walk takes place mid-September, usually the weekend after Labor Day. Since Monnik has taken over the walk, things have changed a little bit. But it is still great! Hickory Street, on either side of Burnett, is closed off. There are two outdoor stages set up and bands play all evening and in to the night. In the event of inclement weather, sometimes the performances can be moved indoors at Monnik and maybe Checks. Beer tents, food trucks, cake walks, pull tabs, good music, good people, good times! The other neighborhood bars get in on the fun too, with bands and food or drink specials at spots like the MerryWeather, Nach Bar, Old Hickory Inn, and others. One of the houses near the center point of the walk area has outdoor backyard karaoke. I love this event, I love my neighborhood, and I love my neighbors!

Absolutely love this annual event. The crowd, the music, the food, the atmosphere. Always run…read moreinto folks we know and the music is always great. The streets are closed to traffic , folks bring lawn chairs, there are picnic tables set up, which all makes for a fun, festive atmosphere. Food is available at Checks Cafe and a few other surrounding venues. Parking is on the street but usually available within a block of the venue. They typically have 3 or 4 Blues bands on Friday and that many more on Saturday. The event has been going on for years and the crowd is steady but not overbearing. So get a chair next time, sit in the street, listen to great music, catch up with old friends, have a beer and a brat and enjoy the BLUES. All for free, well music and sitting are free, beer not so much.

What. A. Cool. Place…read more I thoroughly recommend visiting this place. It's a huge hangout complex with great service, food, and drinks. It's fun just to walk around and explore! We liked it so much we visited twice during our trip to Louisville!

We're fans of Hauck's Corner, so when a family member decided to have her birthday lunch there we…read morewere up for a repeat visit. Same process, order and pay at the bar. Then when your "puck" lights up, get your order at the pickup window. Like all restaurants, Hauck's does some things better than others. Their burgers are excellent. If you're into smoked wings (I'm not), they're very good. Served hot, crispy, and not soggy. The sticky ribs appetizer were also excellent. I decided to try something other than a burger and went with the Big Brisket Dip. Smoked brisket, caramelized onions, cheese, horseradish aioli, and a side of au jus served on a hoagie bun. I added a side of steak fries. Hauck's nailed it. An excellent sandwich and crispy fries. I had hoped to take half home, but I just couldn't put the darn thing down. My wife ordered Dirty Nachos. They were a disappointment. Queso drenched chips? Nope. Black beans? Few and far between. A touch of pico. We added chicken (it was shredded). Some dry cheese (not melted). And a spicy aioli. Not at all what was described. The dish was so dry I thought it was designed to encourage ordering more beer to wash it down. Oh well, every time at the plate can't be a hit. One of the best things about Hauck's is the fun vibe. Lots of indoor/outdoor seating. Tons of games to keep little ones busy. And very pet friendly. We brought our Barkley, and he got to hang with two new friends, beautiful Collies.

Full Contact Karaoke! The concept sounded very interesting because I have a passion for music and…read moresing. Now to my review; I've waited to write this review until I experienced it a few times. Now let me say, This Is Not Your Typical Karaoke. You perform with a live band and they are talented! So if you sing or not come check it out. Many venues to choose from, Jeffersonville River Stage; (by the way it's tonight) or Iroquois amphitheater and Wick's pizza at Goose Creek or New Albany In. Check the link for dates and times. By the way Iroquois amphitheater and Wicks and Iroquois- has tap brews with a semi full bar, plus Cheeser's food truck. All venues I've attended have clean facilities especially Iroquois Amphitheater. Kentucky of parking lots except The River Stage is mostly street. I will attend again. You can sign up ; on line or there is a kiosk. Side note; Iroquois had a few under 21 singers but none seen at Wick's. That's not a problem for me because everyone should have an opportunity to join in. I must say I will be performing tonight (just a little plug for myself from 7 till 8 as a warm up for the main show). If singing is your thing or just looking for something to do before heading out for the evening, come check it out you my find a little liquid encouragement will have you singing. Love the concept.

This is genuinely as good as it gets!! We hired FCK for for our company wide event that we have…read moreevery year at pep. It all started off as trying to offer something new with crowd engagement for our employees to cut loose. Once we reached out to FCK, we received nothing but hospitality. All of the band members are genuinely great people, and they encouraged everyone to participate. You don't have to be a good singer to get up and sing with FCK. They will help you through the entire thing, and the concept behind this is amazing! Our CEO was very impressed with the band, and how engaging they were with our employees. 1,000/10 all around! Cannot wait to work with FCK again in the future!