Friday night fireworks by the Louisville Bats.  Show begins right after the game.  For game tickets call 212-BATS or go to www.batsbaseball.com.

Admission: NA

Car show open to all vehicles, DJ, entertainment, food, live auction, fun for all. Celebrity judging, 100 awards given, club with largest number of cars attending received $100. Mystery box drawing, 50/50 drawing. All proceeds go directly to WHAS Crusade for Children.

Admission: $20 entry fee for show vehicles; general public free.

Take Steps for Crohn's & Colitis is the nation's largest event dedicated to finding cures for digestive diseases. In May and June of 2010, more than 100 cities throughout the country will host Take Steps walks, where thousands of participants nationwide will come together in a fun and energetic atmosphere to raise funds and Be Heard in their fight against these digestive diseases. Join us today at www.cctakesteps.org.

Admission: Participants raising $100 or more will receive a Take Steps t-shirt.

The second annual Liver Life Walk in Louisville will feature a 1-2 mile walk through beautiful Waterfront Park. Grab your walking shoes, your family and friends and join us for this exciting event which will also feature food, activities and entertainment for the whole family! The Liver Live Walk brings together patients with liver disease and their community through family and friends, the medical and corporate community and beyond. There is no registration fee but walkers should form teams and raise funds to support the American Liver Foundation's mission. Raise $100 or more to receive the 2010 Liver Life Walk t-shirt. Register your team today!

Admission: Free, but donations and fundraising encouraged!

Come enjoy the beauty of the waterfront and the relaxation of yoga at the Brown-Foreman Amphitheater, next to Tumbleweed.  Classes will be held every Tuesday at 7pm, weather permitting and are only $5 per person.  Beginners are welcome.  We look forward to seeing you. Namaste.

Admission: $5

A walk with a unique perspective by combining Healthy Living, targeting downtown businesses, and support for Waterfront Park. The Friends of the Waterfront River Walk will follow the Mayor’s Mile -1 mile loop in Waterfront Park. Starting point will be on the South Great Lawn.

We encourage companies to gather as many employees as they can to come out and participate in a healthy lunch time activity with us. Entry fee for the walk is $30 per person and includes a commemorative T-shirt and healthy lunch for all participants who submit their $30 entry fee in by May 3. Individuals are also welcome to participate and may collect donations to support the walker to help obtain the entry fee.

We can only accept cash or check at this time but credit card donations to support Friends of the Waterfront can be made through our web site. We will gladly accept any donations on our web site (www.friendsofthewaterfront.com) for those who can not participate with us during the River Walk 2010.

Money raised by the Friends of the Waterfront River Walk will help support free community events like WFPK Waterfront Wednesday and the Waterfront Independence Festival. Money will also help support free wi in the park, park clean team, and other projects that help promote and encourage the use of Waterfront Park by our community.

Admission: $30 entry fee (includes commemorative T-shirt and a healthy lunch!); additional donations raised by walkers are very much appreciated!

There's only one Greek restaurant in Louisville. But it's only open three days a year. For a complete menu, list of entertainment, and directions, go to www.louisvillegreekfest.com.

Admission:

The Larosa Loop is a bike ride, walk, run and wheelchair roll charitable fundraiser held in honor of Dr. Ethel Larosa-Klemens, who lost her battle with a rare form of lung cancer at the young age of 37. This is a fun, non-competitive family and community event.

Admission: A $40 donation for a group or family of 4 is gladly accepted.

The Soul Food Festival is an inviting event that highlights the aroma of traditional soul food cooking in the air while bringing together family and friends in an outdoor social setting for a day of live national award-winning entertainment, featuring George Clinton, Cameo, Tevin Campbell, Tony Tone Toni, and Jody Watley. Complete event info available at www.ilovesoulfood.com.

Admission: $25 regular admission; $50 VIP

Come enjoy the beauty of the waterfront and the relaxation of yoga at the Brown-Foreman Amphitheater, next to Tumbleweed.  Classes will be held every Tuesday at 7pm, weather permitting and are only $5 per person.  Beginners are welcome.  We look forward to seeing you. Namaste.

Admission: $5

Friday night fireworks by the Louisville Bats.  Show begins right after the game.  For game tickets call 212-BATS or go to www.batsbaseball.com.

Admission: NA

A celebration of Louisville and Kentuckiana's diverse GLBT community. Food, music and booths. Performances by Taylor Dayne and Crystal Waters.

Admission: $5 on Saturday

Champions 4 Her Walk, Run & Festival brings together 12 non-profit organizations in our community working towards one common goal - to improve the health and economic well-being of women and girls. Participating teams and individuals run or walk a 5K on the Waterfront. All funds raised benefit programs that impact women, girls and families.

Admission: Walk, Run registration: Early - $25; Late - $35

A series of free walking tours, led by local historian Rick Bell, will explore the history of Louisville’s riverfront and the development of today’s acclaimed Waterfront Park. Beginning at the Belle of Louisville’s landing at the Fourth Street wharf, the 90-minute tours will end at the Lincoln Memorial. Bell will describe the riverfront’s importance to the growth of Louisville from its founding during the American Revolution, through its glory days during the Steamboat Era, to its renaissance as one of the world’s most successful maritime recreational parks.

The tour will start on the wharf in front of the Belle of Louisville and will conclude at the Lincoln Memorial. Free parking is available in the park. A convenient location would be the Green Lot - park and follow the signs to walk to the Belle of Louisville. (see map for locations of the Belle, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Green Lot). The total walking distance from your car, through the tour, and back to your car is approximately 2 miles.

Suggestion: Wear your comfortable walking shoes and bring drinking water and sunscreen.

Admission: Free!

A series of free walking tours, led by local historian Rick Bell, will explore the history of Louisville’s riverfront and the development of today’s acclaimed Waterfront Park. Beginning at the Belle of Louisville’s landing at the Fourth Street wharf, the 90-minute tours will end at the Lincoln Memorial. Bell will describe the riverfront’s importance to the growth of Louisville from its founding during the American Revolution, through its glory days during the Steamboat Era, to its renaissance as one of the world’s most successful maritime recreational parks.

The tour will start on the wharf in front of the Belle of Louisville and will conclude at the Lincoln Memorial. Free parking is available in the park. A convenient location would be the Green Lot - park and follow the signs to walk to the Belle of Louisville. (see map for locations of the Belle, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Green Lot). The total walking distance from your car, through the tour, and back to your car is approximately 2 miles.

Suggestion: Wear your comfortable walking shoes and bring drinking water and sunscreen.

Admission: Free!

Come enjoy the beauty of the waterfront and the relaxation of yoga at the Brown-Foreman Amphitheater, next to Tumbleweed.  Classes will be held every Tuesday at 7pm, weather permitting and are only $5 per person.  Beginners are welcome.  We look forward to seeing you. Namaste.

Admission: $5

Includes DJ entertainment, cash bar and concessions.

Admission: $18 per person

The 5K Run, Walk or Roll is a charitable event that is hosted by the Todd Crawford Foundation to Cure Paralysis, Inc. The foundation is a not-for-profit ordganization dedicated to the advancement of spinal cord injury research. We welcome and encourage runners, walkers and wheelchair users. The first 250 registrants will receive t-shirts. You can register on our website or at the event.

Admission: $25

Come enjoy the beauty of the waterfront and the relaxation of yoga at the Brown-Foreman Amphitheater, next to Tumbleweed.  Classes will be held every Tuesday at 7pm, weather permitting and are only $5 per person.  Beginners are welcome.  We look forward to seeing you. Namaste.

Admission: $5

Louisville’s most popular after work concert series.  For the ninth year, the Waterfront Development Corporation and Louisville Public Media are working together to offer free concerts on the Harbor Lawn featuring national and local artists.  There is a cash bar and great upscale festival food.  Boat docking is on a first come first served basis. 

Outside alcohol is prohibited. No coolers, no glass & no pets allowed in the event area of the Harbor Lawn and the adjacent children’s play area. For more information, please call 814-6518.  Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged.   Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. 

Musical guests: Carney, Joshua James (right), and Sonos.

ABOUT WATERFRONT WEDNESDAY
Waterfront Wednesday is presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and our sponsors. June sponsors: Commonwealth Bank and Trust Company, Goose Island Brewing Company, Sauza Tequila, and Friends of the Waterfront.

Admission: Free