Lucky you. You just found LOUtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout Louisville each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend visiting this month. Psst — don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back, as we update our guide monthly.
(Don’t see anything you like? Check out our full events calendar.)
Concerts
Ron White | Saturday, Feb. 1-Sunday, Feb. 2 | 8 p.m. | Louisville Palace | $64+ | This “Blue Collar” comedian has been getting laughs on stage since 1978.
Shane Smith & The Saints | Tuesday, Feb. 4 | 8 p.m. | Mercury Ballroom | $26+ | This band from Austin, TX plays “red dirt” country, a genre best described as the indie rock of southwestern country music.
Jo Koy: “Just Being Koy” Tour | Thursday, Feb. 6 | 8 p.m. | The Brown Theatre | $73+ | You might remember this comedian as the host of the 2024 Golden Globe Awards — he’ll be funnier this time around.
Jeff Dunham: “Artificial Intelligence” | Friday, Feb. 7 | 7 p.m. | KFC YUM! Center | $44+ | This ventriloquist has seven Comedy Central specials and two on Netflix.
Charles Wesley Godwin | Friday, Feb. 7 | 8 p.m. | Louisville Palace | $34+ | You might have heard this West Virginian on the soundtrack for “The Hunger Games: The Ballads of Songbirds & Snakes.”
Trey Kennedy | Thursday, Feb. 13-Saturday, Feb. 15 | Times vary | Louisville Comedy Club | $30+ | The group chat has definitely shared one of this comic’s viral Instagram reels.
The Magic of Motown | Thursday, Feb. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Kentucky Center for the Arts | $61+ | Take a journey through Motown history with classic tunes by The Temptations, The Jackson Five, and Aretha Franklin, to name a few.
Father John Misty | Saturday, Feb. 15 | 8 p.m. | Old Forester’s Paristown Hall | $95+ | You’ll be feeling the, “Real Love, Baby” if you buy your sweetheart tickets to this concert for Valentine’s Day.
Theater
“Harriet: A Black History Experience” | Thursday, Feb. 6-Sunday, Feb. 16 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | The Russell Theater at New Directions | $30+ | This play brings history to life, telling the story of the Underground Railroad and Harriet Tubman.
“She Kills Monsters” | Friday, Feb. 7-Sunday, Feb. 23 | Times vary | The Henry Clay Theater | $20+ | Fantasy meets dramatic comedy in this play, which pays homage to geeks and warriors alike from local production troupe Pandora Productions.
“Moulin Rouge!” The Musical | Tuesday, Feb. 18-Sunday, March 2 | Times vary | Kentucky Center for the Arts | $76+ | This 10-time Tony Award-winning musical exudes glitz, grandeur, and glory.
Sports
Miami vs. Louisville Cardinals Men’s Basketball | Saturday, Feb. 8 | 2 p.m. | KFC YUM! Center | $51+ | Cards greats like Francisco Garcia, Taquan Dean, and Larry O’Bannon will be in the building as UofL honors the 2005 Final Four team.
National Farm Machinery Show Championship Tractor Pull | Wednesday, Feb. 12-Saturday, Feb. 15 | Times vary | Freedom Hall | $9+ | Put on your boots and hat for this yeehaw haul.
Xavier vs. University of Louisville Baseball | Wednesday, Feb. 19 | 3-6 p.m. | Jim Patterson Stadium | $60 | It’s the home opener at Jim Patterson Stadium as the Cards take on the Musketeers.
Seasonal
Galantine’s Party | Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 4-7 p.m. | Falls City Beer | $20 | Play games and jam to music as you celebrate love, friendship, and good vibes.
Paint and Pints: Valentines Edition | Thursday, Feb. 13 | 6-8:30 p.m. | TEN20 Craft Brewery - Butchertown | $100 | The romance will spill onto the canvas at this guided paint class for couples, which includes cupcakes and drinks.
Kentucky Flea Market Spring Fling | Friday, Feb. 21-Sunday, Feb. 23 | Times vary | Kentucky Exposition Center | Free | Shop over 500 booths featuring antiques, collectibles, clothing, accessories, and more.
Have an event of your own you want to share with us? Follow these easy steps to add your events to our calendar:
- Go to our Events page.
- Click “Add Event” in the top right-hand corner.
- Make sure to include a link and fill out important information like the date, time, location, and price of your event.
- Click “Submit,” and you’ve just added an event to our website calendar.