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• PJ’s and Cookie Decorating PAWty | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Purrfect Day Cat Cafe Louisville, 1741 Bardstown Rd., Louisville | $30 | Dress in your pajamas to decorate six kitty-shaped cookies + play with rescue cats following the class.
• WAGS (Wonderful Animals Giving Support) | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Iroquois Branch Library, 601 W. Woodlawn Ave., Louisville | Free | Make a furry friend and hang out with a therapy dog from a local organization.
• Harlem Globetrotters 2024 World Tour | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 7 p.m. | KFC YUM! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville | $37-$139 | Whistle “Sweet Georgia Brown” and watch the world famous basketball team take on the Washington Generals in a night of hoops hi-jinks.

• “Pianoforte” | Friday, Jan. 12-Sunday, Jan. 14 | Times vary | Speed Art Museum, Louisville | $8-$12 | Learn about a prestigious Polish piano competition in this documentary.
• Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular | Friday, Jan. 12 | 8 p.m. | The Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway, Louisville | $26.33-$91.85 | Do the “Jailhouse Rock” at this Elvis Presley tribute performance.
• Skyscape Wonders: Sunlight to Starry Night | Friday, Jan. 12 | 7-10 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont | $10-$15 | Register at least one day in advance to take a laser-guided tour of the night sky with a NASA solar system ambassador.

• Whet Your Palette | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Logan Street Market, 1001 Logan St., Louisville | $12-$30 | Choose a canvas size, subject, painting style, and color combination to paint at your own pace at this drop-in event.
• Louisville Cardinals vs. North Carolina State Men’s Basketball | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 12 p.m. | KFC YUM! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville | $35-$75 | Catch the Cards on the court, in search of an ACC win.
• Capacity Contemporary Exchange Art Opening Reception | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 2-4 p.m. | Capacity Contemporary Exchange , 641 W. Main St., Louisville | Free | Meet artist AnnCharlotte Tavolacci at this contemporary art exhibit, which will run through February 11.

• “THE BUNCO SQUAD!” | Sunday, Jan. 14-Sunday, Feb. 18 | 6 p.m. | Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Dr., Clarksville | $37-$51 | See this new comedy about eight women who get together once month and try to solve the world’s problems while playing dice.

• Louisvillians lined up yesterday morning to shop in area’s first Publix grocery store during its grand opening. We’re just hoping they didn’t sell out of chicken tender subs. It’s located at 2500 Terra Crossing Blvd. off of Old Henry Road and is open 7 a.m.-10 p.m. (WLKY)

• Churchill Downs has unveiled renderings of its Club SI, part of the $200 million paddock renovation project. The luxury dining experience is a partnership with Sports Illustrated, and will include a view of the paddock + behind-the-scenes experiences. Look out for its debut the week of the 150th Kentucky Derby.

• The Champagnery is back after closing for around a year. The Frankfort Avenue bar re-opened on Friday, Jan. 5, and offers 250+ champagnes and sparkling wines as well as charcuterie, cheese plates, and desserts. Fun fact: The Champagnery was named a top 10 champagne bar in the nation in 2022. (WLKY)

• A new cocktail bar is serving avant garde drinks in NuLu. Seven Bourbon & Cocktail Lounge is open in NuLu Marketplace at 815 E. Market St. The name comes from its seven signature cocktails, like Hot Six-y Thing, a sweet, buttery rum drink that’s served warm. It’s open seven nights a week, starting at 4 p.m.

• Duckie Pop-Up Kitchen, a Thai street food concept, is coming to MeeshMeesh Mediteranean as part of the restaurant’s pop-up series. On Monday, Jan. 22, Duckie will serve dishes of Isaan, a region in northeast Thailand on a first come, first served basis starting at 5 p.m.

• A new Southern cuisine restaurant coming to the Limerick neighborhood will offer young chefs a place to grow. Located in a former church at 1130 S. 8th St., it will be ran by Jefferson Community and Technical College culinary director Cathy Crowder-Johnson and serve as a transitional space for former students. (Louisville Business First)

• Ozzy Gibson will be the new permanent director of the Louisville Metro Department of Animal Services (LMAS). Gibson is the current interim executive director of TARC, and will assume the new role later this year. Meantime, longtime LMAS employee Adam Hamilton will serve as interim director. (WHAS11)

• Woodford Reserve is dipping into the sweets market. The bourbon distiller has partnered with gourmet chocolate brand Compartés on a box of chocolate truffles. The confections feature Woodford Double Oaked whiskey and come in butterscotch, pear nutmeg, oak smoked salt caramel and maple pecan flavors. Purchase a pack for $86.

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• Louisville is great for: ghost + historical tours, bars, and theme parks.
• You can visit the parks for hiking, biking and fossil finding.
• The Louisville Slugger Museum is a celebration of baseball’s legends.