Going long out

Local host with the most

For the die-hards

• Wick’s Pizza Hikes Point | 3348 Hikes Ln.

• The Record Company with Jesse Ahren | Tuesday, Feb. 6 | 7 p.m. | Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Rd., Louisville | $16.50-$22 | See this Grammy-nominated Los Angeles rock band at an all ages show.

• Baby Playdate | Wednesday, Feb. 7 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | $12-$18 | Bring your baby to engage with artwork and other little ones in the baby-proofed museum.

• Valentine’s Day Speed Dating | Thursday, Feb. 8 | 7-9 p.m. | Number 15, 121 W. Main St., Louisville | $25 | If you’re between the ages of 40 and 60 + looking for love, stop by this event and see if sparks fly.

• “Last Night at Mikell’s” | Friday, Feb. 9 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Theater at the Henry Clay, 604 S. 3rd St., Louisville | $12-$22 | This play depicts a New York meet-up between author James Baldwin, jazz trumpeter Miles Davis, and poet Maya Angelou.
• Swift Me Away: Swiftie Valentine’s Dance Night | Friday, Feb. 9 | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | Vernon Lanes, 1575 Story Ave., Louisville | $13-$15 | Meet up with other Taylor Swift fans and shake it off on the dance floor.

• StageOne Storytellers | Saturday, Feb. 10 | 10 a.m. + 11:30 a.m. | The Frazier History Museum, 829 W. Main St., Louisville | $5 | Bring your little one for an immersive story-time theater experience.

• W.O.W. Galentine’s Bash | Sunday, Feb. 11 | 12-5 p.m. | Ten20 Brewery Butchertown, 1020 E. Washington St., Louisville | $15-$75 | Celebrate Galentine’s Day with food, drinks, women-owned vendors, music, and Insta-worthy backdrops.

• And the Grammy goes to...The Louisville Orchestra won the Grammy Award for “Best Classical Instrumental Solo” on Sunday night, and director Teddy Abrams gave the acceptance speech. The award was for “The American Project,” a collaboration with pianist Yuja Wang.

• Humana is moving out of its building on Main Street. The move will take place over the next 18 to 24 months, with workers heading to the Waterside building on N. Brook Street. The company says it hasn’t finalized plans for the soon-to-be vacant tower.

• The public kick-off for the Reimagine 9th Street project will be Thursday, Feb. 22. The project will re-build 9th Street, adding pedestrian spaces and protected bike lanes, with construction beginning in 2025. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Louisville Central Community Centers.

• UofL is planning to invest $280 million on a new building at its health sciences campus downtown. Located at the intersection of Chestnut and Preston streets, the building will serve the medical, dental, nursing, and public health schools. The opening is planned for 2027. (WDRB)

• Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse is on Yelp’s list of the 100 most romantic restaurants in the US. Yelp compiled the list based on reviews mentioning phrases like “romantic,” “date night,” and “valentine.” It’s already booked for Valentine’s Day but you can still get a table for another night next week.

• Tickets for Kentucky Derby Week at Churchill Downs are now on sale. The week includes the Oaks + Derby, as well as 502’s Day and Thurby. Guess it’s time to start planning our outfits.

• Gralehaus is celebrating its 10th anniversary with with a special $10 throwback menu tomorrow, Feb. 7. The menu includes lamb and grits, a breakfast burrito, and the fried bologna and egg sandwich. The specials will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., or until they sell out.

• Did you know? Regular exercise can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease. The preventive cardiology program at UofL Health can also help. Learn more.*

• Being bored is a thing of the past. From making friendship bracelets to taking hikes on a local trail, here are 12+ family-friendly activities to keep you and your children entertained all winter long.*

• If you’ve been dreaming of a “one-card wallet,” it’s time to wake up and get your hands on this credit card. Not only does it offer 0% APR into 2025, but cardholders can also earn up to 5% cash back — with no annual fee to boot.*

• 5:30 p.m.: A cocktail hour featuring music by Carly Johnson and Small Time Napoleon.
• 6:30 p.m.: The museum’s galleries will open for food, drinks, and music.
• 9 p.m.: The Late Night Party begins. Tony and the Tan Lines will perform in the Great Hall, while a DJ will spin tunes on the rooftop garden.