Don’t let tourists have all the fun. | Photo couresty Louisville Tourism
From Friday, Jan 23 to Sunday, Feb. 1, 20+ downtown Louisville attractions will offer discounted admission + deals as part of the Louisville Downtown Partnership’s Hometown Tourism Celebration.
All you need is a valid Kentucky, Indiana, local college, or military ID. So let’s pile in the van and head downtown — and don’t make us turn this thing around.
Take off your coat and stay awhile
Several hotels are taking part by offering special rates for the entire celebration, so you really can get away.
Omni Louisville
The Brown Hotel
The Seelbach
Tempo Hotel NuLu
When in Rome...
A tourist’s experience in Louisville would not be complete without a few sips swigs — who are we kidding? — of bourbon. These distilleries + tasting rooms are serving tours and cocktails:
Angel’s Envy Distillery | 50% off the signature tour
Slugger Field | 50% off select tickets for March and April games
Green River Distilling Co. | 25% off tastings
Lou City and Racing Louisville | BOGO tickets for the home openers
Day at the museum
Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. Take the day off and head to these four museums, all offering 50% off regular admission.
Frazier History Museum
Muhammad Ali Center
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
KMAC Museum
Pro tip:Get a primer on Louisville’s museum scene before you go.
Events
Tuesday, Jan. 23
Louisville Cardinals vs. Duke Blue Devils Men’s Basketball | Tuesday, Jan. 23 | 7 p.m. | KFC YUM! Center, 1 Arena Plz., Louisville | $70-$100 | It’s a rematch of the 1986 national championship game as Louisville looks to send Duke packing with a second-straight upset loss.
Wednesday, Jan. 24
Disney’s “Frozen” | Wednesday, Jan. 24-Sunday, Feb. 4 | Times vary | Kentucky Center for the Arts, 501 W. Main St., Louisville | $58.50-$145.08 | Hear the songs you love from the Oscar-winning film performed on stage in this theatrical adaptation.
Thursday, Jan. 25
Mike Linnig’s 100th Season Anniversary Opening Day | Thursday, Jan. 25 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Mike Linnig’s Restaurant, 9308 Cane Run Rd., Louisville | Cost of purchase | Celebrate a century of fried fish + fun at this South End staple.
“This We Believe” Exhibition Opening Reception | Thursday, Jan. 25 | 6-8 p.m. | 21c Museum Hotel, 700 W. Main St., Louisville | Free | Meet the artist behind 21c’s newest exhibition, plus enjoy food + drinks from Proof on Main.
Friday, Jan. 26
Kosair Shrine Circus | Friday, Jan. 26-Sunday, Jan. 28 | Times vary | Broadbent Arena, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville | $10-$35 | Take the kids under the big top to see a three-ring performance.
Chess Night | Friday, Jan. 26 | 5-9 p.m. | Full Stop, 1132 E. St. Catherine St., Louisville | Free | Enjoy food from Counter Service and play or watch chess — all skill levels welcome.
Saturday, Jan. 27
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay | Saturday, Jan. 27 | Times vary | Kentucky Science Center, 727 W. Main St., Louisville | $39-$59 | Listen to a candle-lit orchestral performance of hits like “Clocks,” “Paradise,” and “Yellow.”
Sunday, Jan. 28
Trail Discovery Hike: Pond Ridge | Sunday, Jan. 28 | 1-4 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont | $15-$20 | Get a Sunday sweat on this 3.5-mile, three-hour guided hike.
Saturday, Feb. 10
Palentine’s Day Cocktail Class | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 1-3 p.m. | Angel’s Envy Distillery, 500 E. Main St., Louisville | $65 | Invite your best pals along for a special celebration of friendship and the whiskeys that bind.*
Have a jolly good time at “The Pirates of Penzance”
From “The Marriage of Figaro”, 2020. Brymer Photography. | Photo courtesy of Kentucky Opera
You’re invited to meet the characters of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance” as they untangle a leap-year mistake, discover young love, and stand firm-ish in their codes of honor. Hear the beloved aria “I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General” and delight in all the quips, absurdities, and music in this comedic opera produced by Kentucky Opera.
Enjoy the masterful and acclaimed voices of the Major-General, his daughters, and the pirates on the W.L. Lyons Brown Theatre stage from Friday, Feb. 16 to Saturday, Feb. 24.
If you’re in need of a thaw, this week might be just what the doctor ordered. Temperatures are expected to continue to rise this week, reaching near 60° on Thursday, Jan. 25. The rise in temperatures will also come with some rain today through Thursday.
Eat
Beechmont is on a roll — Anko Japanese Kitchen & Sushi has opened in the Louisville StrEatery food hall at 304 W. Woodlawn Ave. Open Tuesdays-Sundays, Anko offers Japanese cuisine like sashimi, donburi, and sushi.
Biz
Winebrenner Property Management, LLC recently acquired a 120,000-sqft space near NuLu. The group behind the Martin on Main apartment building — home to award-winning restaurant Nami — purchased the former Plumbers Supply Co. headquarters at 1000 E. Main St. + don’t yet have plans for development. (Courier Journal)
Sports
Racing Louisville has made a big acquisition, literally. The club has brought in Taylor Flint (formerly Kornieck) in a trade with the San Diego Wave. At 6-foot-1, Flint is one of the tallest players in the NWSL. Fun fact: She’s played for the US Women’s National Team 12 times.
Arts
The lawn outside of the Speed Art Museum looks a lot different after the wishbone installment was moved over the weekend. The piece, by Mark Handforth, was transferred to storage. No word on if it will be split in two for the biggest wish ever.
Edu
Mercy Academy now has a “Spirit Pump,” a gas station pump where two cents of every gallon of gas sold will go toward the school. The pump is located at the Shell station at 6101 Fagenbush Ln. For once, seeing the price at the pump won’t hurt quite so much.
Number
85,439. That’s how many people took a cruise on the Belle of Louisville last year. That’s an 11% jump from 2022.
Try this
🚤 We’re on a boat
Have a splash of fun at the Louisville Boat, RV, and Sportshow this week
Get in the water this weekend at the Kentucky Exposition Center. | Photo courtesy Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow
There’s always a boatload of things to do in Derby City, but that’ll be especially true this week.
The Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow is set to take place at the Kentucky Exposition Center from Wednesday, Jan. 24 to Sunday, Jan. 28. The show will feature new boat models on display, plus recreational equipment and on-water accessories.
Here are three things to do at the show:
Boat Safety Course | Get certified to operate a motorboat in this free class from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. Register for a spot on Jan. 26 or 27.
Paddle Boat Demo | Get in the water and try out a kayak or paddle board, no experience needed.
Life Jacket Loaner Program | Donate a used life jacket to a program that loans them throughout the year to promote water safety.
Admission is $14, though children 12 and under get in free.
The Buy
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Believe it or not, I wasn’t a fan of “The Office” until very recently. Somehow I missed the show’s original run on NBC back in the day.
Here’s some good news for fans in LOU — both new and old. Creed Bratton is coming to town. He’ll take the stage at the Whirling Tiger on Saturday, Jan. 27 for an evening of music and comedy. Go ahead, take the next 12 minutes to watch a montage of his best moments and thank me later.
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