The IN List 2025: June 2 - 8
The IN List shares the top experiences and events going on this week in & around Southern Indiana. Be sure to keep an eye on Instagram stories from @keepingupinsoin throughout the week for any event changes or additions.
These events are all accurate at the time of posting, but be sure to call ahead or check vendor websites/socials before heading out.
Monday, June 2
Toddler Time: 10-11am. Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, and other activities. This storytime is designed for Toddlers, but all are welcome!
CAC Family Cinema: 1:30-3:30pm. Super Mario Bros-Power Up & Piranha Pop Up Craft. Race into to see The Super Mario Bros Movie. Make your own Piranha Pop-Up. Free snack & juice will be served. Registration required.
Sensory Friendly Storytime: 4-4:45pm. Sensory Friendly Storytime is a special storytime for children who may have felt left out or nervous to go to other storytimes. Here, children are free to stand up, walk around, etc.
Library Events - Jeffersonville Branch
The Art Exhibit of Robert Holmes: All day. From June 2 - June 30, 2025, Robert's extraordinary exhibit can be found in our Art Gallery, located on the second floor of the library. It is always open during the library's regular hours of business.
Cultural Pass 2025: Cultural Pass offers young people ages 0-21 and their families in the Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana area access to participate in arts, culture, science, history, heritage, and nature activities provided by over 50 venues, free of charge, from May 31 through August 10, 2025. New for 2025 download the app to your phone.
Music Bingo Mondays: 6:30-8:30pm. Derby City Pizza New Albany. Prizes: $5 for single, $5 for double bingo, $10 for coverall.
Tuesday, June 3
Babies and Books: 10am-10:30am. Join us on Tuesday mornings as we sing, read board books, and have fun learning early literacy! Registration not required.
Summer Reading Kickoff Party: 2-5pm. Join us at Galena as the kick off the 2025 Summer Reading Program: All-Star Readers! We will have hopscotch, face painting, parachute play, corn hole, and much more! Stop by and see us to celebrate!
All Star Journal Jams: 3-4pm. Attention writers 8-12, join us for this special Journal Jams held at the Cultural Arts Center, where we'll create, hang out, and talk about writing. Writers can come to work on their own projects, or join us in fun free writing exercises to stretch their brains. Writers get a new sticker each session. Journals are provided, but writers are more than welcome to bring their own. Snacks are provided to fuel creativity. Registration required.
Pajama Time Stories: 6pm-6:45pm. Join us for a Pajama Party every Tuesday evening at the New Albany Library! Come in your pajamas and bring a favorite blanket and stuffed animal if you like. Registration not required.
Library Events - Jeffersonville Branch
Animal Tales: 10:30am-12pm. Join the library as we welcome Animal Tales and all of their furry, scaly, and creepy friends!! Learn about different animals and how they can "Color Our World" with the fascinating things they can do with coloration!
Animal Tales: 2-3pm. Clarksville. Join the library as we welcome Animal Tales and all of their furry, scaly, and creepy friends!! Learn about different animals and how they can "Color Our World" with the fascinating things they can do with coloration!
½ Priced Bottle Tuesdays: 3-10pm, Wine Shop (New Albany). Every Tuesday ½ priced bottles of wine in house. Bring a friend (or two!) and come enjoy the Wine Shop.
Henryville Farmer’s Market: 5-7pm. 305 North Ferguson, Henryville, IN. Henryville Farmers Market opens May 6th and runs until October 23rd. The Market will be open every Tuesday and Thursday. Help support your local farmers and Small Businesses. We will also have Food Trucks at some of the Markets. We will let everyone know the week before what Food Truck will be there.
Pizza & Chill at Wine Shop: 5-9pm, Wine Shop (New Albany). Unwind with us every Tuesday from 5:00pm-9:00pm for our Pizza & Chill Special! Enjoy a glass of wine and a delicious flatbread pizza for just $20 . Plus, take advantage of our 1/2 off bottles of wine in-house to keep the good vibes flowing.
Half Baked: 6pm. Derby Dinner Playhouse. Retired brothers Jay and Sonny Allen move to central Florida with their wives to open a cafe. When the business starts to fail and their nest egg dries up, they decide to take drastic action and generate some cash. Action that includes murder for hire and baking cannabis into the appetizers to ‘stimulate’ business! And when an old boyfriend and a Latvian loan shark arrive on the scene, things really get complicated. This new comedy is a sure recipe for hilarity! Tickets required.
Kids Eat Free Tuesday: 4-10pm, RecBar 812 (New Albany). Every Tuesday, for every adult meal purchased, one child under the age of 12 can order a meal from the kid’s menu for free.
Music Bingo: 7pm, Dog Haus Biergarten New Albany. Join us every Tuesday for MUSIC BINGO!
Wednesday, June 4
Wiggle Wednesday Storytime: 10-10:45am. Join us at Galena on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. to wiggle our wiggles out, read stories and sing songs! Registration not required.
Karate with Terry Greenwell: 11am-12pm. Join Terry Greenwell for an introduction into Shotokan Karate. This martial arts style focuses on the development of mind, body, and spirit. For families and youth 18 and under. Registration is required.
Pre-K Storytime: 11-11:45am. The Cultural Arts Center. Pre-K Storytime helps children ages 3-5 get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, and fun activities that build early literacy and social skills. Siblings are welcome! No registration required.
Karate with Terry Greenwell: 2-3pm. Galena. Join Terry Greenwell for an introduction into Shotokan Karate. This martial arts style focuses on the development of mind, body, and spirit. For families and youth 18 and under. Registration is required.
All-Star Sports Trivia: 5:30-7:30pm. Bring your all-star knowledge and show off your MVP status at our sports-themed trivia night! Refreshments will be provided, and the top three individuals or teams will win fun prizes! From the drop-down below, please select the number of people you're bringing, then register with a contact person for your team! Registration is required.
Family Education Classes with CCYS: 6-8pm. Join us each Wednesday for free, in-person Family Education & Support Classes, presented by the Clark County Youth Shelter and Family Services. These supportive and engaging sessions are perfect for parents, guardians, and anyone in a caregiving role. The 9-week series covers topics such as community resources, healthy discipline, communication skills, understanding misbehavior, and setting children up for school success. Participants are entered into a monthly prize drawing for each session they attend!
Outdoor Yoga at Galena: 6-7pm. Galena. Join us on Wednesdays through the Summer for an outdoor yoga class with Instructor, Maria Peppas. This class is a basic beginner Yoga class that will help you destress after your day. Yoga mats will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. We hope to see you there! Registration required.
Day at the Races: 12:45pm. Churchill Downs. Tickets required.
Kid’s Cruise: 1-3pm. Belle of Louisville Riverboats. Learn about the power of steam aboard the Mary M. Miller in Louisville! The Ohio River is fun for everyone! Enjoy free Adventure Passports and activities on our most family-friendly cruise. And because it is a tradition, every excursion will end with an optional dance party just for fun. Tickets required.
Charlestown Farmer’s Market: 3-6pm. 1370 Monroe St., Charlestown, IN. Recurring weekly on Wednesdays.
Wine After Work: 5-8pm. The Depot at NoCo. Enjoy a mid-week "wine down" with live jazz music and discounted pricing on wine - $5/glass, $20/bottle. First Wednesday of the month April-October. Admission is free, all ages welcome.
Recbar 812 Bingo: 7pm, RecBar 812 (New Albany). Free to play. Free to win! Come join us every Wednesday for Bar Bingo. Prizes for every round. One final coverall round every week for a rolling $50 jackpot. If no one wins, the $50 moves on to the next week! $2 off all adult slushies! This is a 21+ event to participate.
Last Call Trivia: 7pm, Dog Haus Biergarten New Albany. Join us every Wednesday for Last Call Trivia! Games start at 7pm. First Place gets a $30 Dog Haus Gift Card, Second Place gets a $20 Dog Haus Gift Card, and Third Place takes home a $10 Dog Haus Gift Card.
Trivia Wednesdays at OLPH: 7-9pm. Our Lady of Perpetual Hops. Join us for an evening of brain-teasing fun, friendly competition, and great prizes! Whether you're a trivia master or just looking for a good time, this is your chance to put your knowledge to the test.
Thursday, June 5
Music and Movement: 10-10:45am. Join us at Galena on Thursdays to help your child learn some basic rhythms that will help with early literacy before they begin Kindergarten. Ms. Ashley will use bells, rhythm sticks, scarves and more for these exercises! Registration not required.
Family Storytime in the Gallery: 10:30-11:30am. The Cultural Arts Center. Thursday Family Storytimes will explore the world of art through fun stories and crafts, each week focusing on a new theme, artist or activity. Registration is required.
High Tea at the Culbertson Mansion for Teens: 3-5pm. The Culbertson Mansion. Join the New Albany Library at the Culbertson Mansion, New Albany's Historic Museum, all dressed up for spring! Enjoy a lovely "high tea" in the mansion's formal parlor. Dress as fancy as you wish, (period attire welcome!) for this event. Refreshments, provided by the Floyd County Library, will include a selection of teas and snacks, served on the Mansion's fine china. Registration required. Museum storytellers will bring to life the history of suffragettes in the Culbertson family as you stroll around the rooms of this stately mansion. The entertainment highlight will be a popular program provided by the Shakespeare Theatre about the playwright's strong young women characters. This is an "do not miss" event! Teens and their accompanying adults are welcome!
Teen Scene: 6-7:30pm. Hang out with us every Thursday from 6:00 to 7:30pm in the Teen Scene! Take a break in the middle of the week with a new activity, game, craft, or anything else we dream up, plus snacks! All teens are welcome (11-18 years old). Registration not required.
Library Events - Jeffersonville Branch
Jewelry Making Class: 5:30-7pm. Join us on this date for Kelly Avery-Boyd's Beaded Jewelry Class for Adults (18+). During this 90-minute class, she will share her knowledge and provide tips and encouragement so that you, too, can begin making gorgeous necklace/earring sets for either yourself or a special someone in your life! Kelly's beading kits run between $25-$45 and are worth every penny. Payment must be made to her at the beginning of class and Kelly can take either cards or cash (cards are preferred). Registration required.
Twilight Thursday: 5pm. Churchill Downs. Twilight Thursdays return with live Thoroughbred racing, $2 select domestic beer, live music and an array of locally popular food trucks in The Paddock Plaza each Thursday of the Spring Meet! Tickets required.
Silent Book Club: 6-8pm, Wine Shop (New Albany). Having a “silent” book club allows everyone flexibility to come and go as they please each week while getting to see both new and familiar faces. This means everyone gets to bring their current read and read at their own pace. We will be pouring some fun wines and sharing some yummy snacks! Feel free to bring whatever you need to be comfortable!
Feud Thursdays: 7pm, Dog Haus Biergarten New Albany. Join us every Thursday at 7:00pm for Last Call Feud Night! First Place gets a $30 Dog Haus Gift Card, Second Place gets a $20 Dog Haus Gift Card, and Third Place takes home a $10 Dog Haus Gift Card.
Trivia Thursdays: 7pm. Floyd County Brewing Company. Every Thursday join your friends for dinner, drinks and pub trivia. 1st and 2nd place win gift cards.
Throwback Thursday: 7-9pm. Belle of Louisville Riverboats. Can you kick it old school? Yes, you can… onboard the Belle every week! Enjoy drink specials, vintage vibes, and vintage prices. Sport your best retro threads for even more classic fun! Tickets required.
Friday, June 6
First Friday Concert : 12-12:45pm. The Corydon Dulcimer Society performs Appalachian ballads and old-time fiddle tunes and songs on dulcimers, guitars and bass. Registration required.
Library Events - Jeffersonville Branch
Art Workshop - Art Boxes: 10-11:30am. Join us on this date for a 90-minute art workshop devoted to Art Boxes: Exploring Boundaries Through Creativity with Autumn Stevens. Autumn is the owner of Masterpiece Art Studio of Southern Indiana and she is excited to be able to offer engaging and educational art classes for all ages here at the library! In this 90-minute class, everyone will learn how to create a Boundary Art Box. Art boxes are a visual and hands-on way to explore and express personal boundaries. The outside of the box shows the limits we set to protect ourselves. The inside of the box represents the values we cherish. Materials that can be used to decorate the outside include paint, collage, or string and the inside can be filled with symbols of what you value and protect, like affirmations or items. Registration is required.
Day at the Races: 12:45pm. Churchill Downs. Tickets required.
Disney's DESCENDANT'S: THE MUSICAL: 7:30pm. Clarksville Little Theatre. Disney's DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL is the stage adaptation that combines the more iconic moments from all three of the Disney Descendant movies. The audience follows the lives of the children of some very familiar Disney villains and heroes, including, Maleficent, Grimhilde, Jafar, Cruella de Vil, Beauty, Beast, and Fairy Godmother. This high energy, enthusiastic and fun 90 minute production is a good bet for the whole family. This is our youth production ages 8-15 years. Tickets required.
Anchors Away Fridays: 8-10pm, Belle of Louisville Riverboats. Leave your stress behind on the shore! Grab a cocktail, sit back and relax to a DJ spinning tunes with a Yacht Rock theme. With a chill 1980’s vibe, this cruise and onboard entertainment is the perfect place to unwind! Anchors Away Fridays cruises are two hours. Tickets required.
Saturday, June 7
Tails and Tales - Read to Pickles the Therapy Dog: 10-11am. Come read to therapy dog, Pickles! She is a 3 year old lab who loves to have stories read to her! This program is intended to help reluctant readers read. Anyone can come read to her. Registration required.
Art with a Beat: 11am-12pm. The Cultural Arts Center. Art and music have always gone hand-in-hand! Create an artwork as you listen to music by classical and jazz composers for inspiration. All supplies included. For ages 8-12; children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Registration is recommended.
Library Events - Jeffersonville Branch
Author David Inman aka The Incredible Inman: 2-3pm. For over 30 years, David, a native of Jeffersonville, wrote a TV and Movie Q&A Column called "The Incredible Inman," which ran in The Courier-Journal. For the last 2 years, David has been teaching a film class at IUS and he still has a following in Southern Indiana! Fortunately, for us, David has just released a new book - "Truth and Consequences: The Quiz Show Scandals of the Late 1950s and Their Aftermath." At today's event, David will be giving a short presentation, followed by a reading, plus Q&A. He will wrap everything up with a book signing and his new book will be $25 (cash, check or Venmo will be accepted). Registration required.
Beyond Hoosier True Crime: 2-3pm. Beyond Hoosier True Crime examines wild and notorious cases of true crime in the United States. Each month we will take a look at a new case and discuss it in detail. We will explore how our criminal justice system handled the crime and ultimately resolved its outcome. Attendees are encouraged to participate in the discussion with their own thoughts, and even to suggest future cases to be covered. Due to the mature content being discussed, this program is for adult audiences only.
New Albany Summer Farmer’s Market: 8am-12pm. 210 E Market St. New Albany. Summer Session of the New Albany Local Farmers Market - Wines, Slushies, baked goods, fresh veggies, flowers, meats, food truck, etc.
Pinkalicious: 12pm. Derby Dinner Playhouse. What happens when a little girl eats too many pink cupcakes? She turns pink, of course! See how Pinkalicious and her brother handle it in this hilarious musical based on the best-selling book.
Saturdays on the Square: 10am-1pm. Check out local vendors on the Charlestown City Square every Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Saturdays on the Square Pop-up Market. Vendors range from local artists, craft makers, bakers, food, authors, civic groups, and more.
Afternoon Cruise: 12-2pm, Belle of Louisville Riverboats. Take it slow under the Southern sun with a delightful cruise along the Ohio River in Louisville. Your whole crew will enjoy the experience. Join us for a fun, informal excursion with free Adventure Passports for the kids. You can opt to enjoy a pre-selected boxed lunch on our Picnic Lunch or just sit back and enjoy the ride! Tickets required.
Justin Moore: 7pm. Iroquois Amphitheater. Tickets required.
Moonlight Cruise: 8-10pm, Belle of Louisville Riverboats. There are few things as beautiful as Louisville in the moonlight aboard the Mary M. Miller. Enjoy yourself out on the river with a gentle breeze and a delicious cocktail and leave your troubles behind! Tickets required.
Sunday, June 8
Floyds Knobs Farmers Market: 9:30am-1:30pm. Intersection of Lawrence Banet Rd and Highway 150.
Family Adventure Day: 11:30am. Churchill Downs. Family Adventure Day is the perfect event for everyone in the family to enjoy a fun-filled day under the iconic Twin Spires. Get ready for thrilling horse racing and a variety of over 15 kid-friendly activities. It’s a fantastic opportunity for children under 12 to explore and enjoy. Tickets required.
Sunday Funday Cruise: 1-3pm, Belle of Louisville Riverboats. Turn your Sunday into #SundayFunDay aboard the historic Belle of Louisville! Cruise away the afternoon as you take in the sights and sounds of the Ohio River. Whether you choose to enjoy a delicious buffet meal option or just sit back and feel the breeze on our outdoor decks, wrap up your weekend your way.
