Paint this with your partner, or take the class early and surprise them with a gift. | Photo via Purposeful Ponte.
You know what they say — Louisville is for lovers.
If you’re planning on celebrating Valentine’s Day in Derby City with your sweetheart, your best friends, or all on your own, we’ve rounded up some events to keep your heart full.
Ravels Romantic Reverie, Whitney Hall
Conductor Ken David Masur will lead this classical music concert celebrating love and romance. Pianist Louis Lortie joins the orchestra for compositions by Maurice Ravel, Cesar Fanck, and Toru Takemitsu. The concert runs both Friday, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. and Saturday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Bonus: Show up early for a free Heine Brothers coffee and pre-concert talk hosted by WUOL.
“Gnomebody But You” Valentine’s Paint Party, Purposeful Ponte
Celebrate early, or make a gift for the day-of, at this paint-and-sip event on Friday, Feb. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. You’ll walk out with a painted canvas of four gnomes holding the letters L-O-V-E — no experience necessary.
Women’s Barbershop Chorus Open House | 8-9 p.m. | Pride of Kentucky, Jeffersonville, IN | Free | Try out to join the chorus at this open mic night, and get a free voice lesson while you’re at it.
Wednesday, Jan. 15
Half Waif | 7 p.m. | Zanzabar | $22 | See the synth-pop electronic artist perform from her new album, “See you at the Maypole.”
Thursday, Jan. 16
Jazz Thursdays at NuLu | Thursday, Jan. 16 | 7 p.m. | Whiskey Thief | Price of purchase | Visit NuLu’s newest tasting room for live music + classic cocktails.
Friday, Jan. 17
Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour | 7 p.m. | KFC YUM! Center | $38+ | See the iconic basketball team perform trick shots as they face off against their rivals, the Washington Generals — and stay after to meet your favorite players.
Tom Segura: Come Together | 7:30 p.m. | Louisville Palace | $49+ | See the comedian and writer live, with a portion of proceeds going to support the World Central Kitchen.
On Saturday, Feb. 1 + Sunday, Feb. 2, Louisvillians are invited to experience two works illuminating the stories of real-life holocaust survivors:
Another Sunrise, a 30-minute opera that recounts the survival of Krystyna Zywulska (in partnership with Kentucky Opera)
Light / The Holocaust & Humanity Project, a ballet inspired by the life of Naomi Warren (choreographed by Stephen Mills)
This concert of art, music, and movement offers powerful perspectives on the human spirit’s ability to overcome great tragedy.
The production is in memory of the late Minx Auerbach. A remembrance dinner in honor of Auerbach will take place at The Galt House preceding the evening performance on Sunday, Feb. 2.
Before the production takes the stage, several arts organizations (Louisville Ballet, Louisville Orchestra, Speed Art Museum, and more) are commemorating the annual International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Monday, Jan. 27 with local community events.
Temperatures are expected to rise later this week — though there might be a little more snow before it’s all over. But rest assured, the 14 inches Louisville saw over the last 10 days is beginning to melt. Learn more about how the snowpack melts from our friends at WHAS11.
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North Lime Coffee + Donuts has closed its Old Louisville location. The company has one remaining Louisville location, with two more in Lexington. Guess we’ll head your way for coffee + donuts, LEXtoday.
Drink
Taj Louisville is closed, effective immediately, following the loss of its lease. The NuLu bar will reopen one building over on Market Street, with a patio out back spanning both properties. Construction on the new building is ongoing, with a reopening timeline TBD.
Shop
Fleur de Flea will celebrate its 5th birthday on Saturday, Feb. 1. Bring your pet for $5 pet portraits, get $5 drink specials all day + enter to win one of five gift cards. Most vendors will have booth specials all day as well.
Biz
The Young Professionals Association of Louisville is hosting a BoardReady program in partnership with the Center for Nonprofit Excellence. Register to learn how to serve on — or lead — a nonprofit board. The kickoff is this Thursday, Feb. 16, with future dates in February and March.
Legacy
Two Louisville foodie greats died this month. Ata Akrami, co-founder of Shiraz Mediterranean Grill, died at age 93, while Shirley Mae Beard, the namesake of Shirley Mae’s Cafe in Smoketown, died at age 84. (Louisville Business First + Courier Journal)
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Reyne Smith’s clutch performance this weekend, including a game-high 25 points and seven three-pointers, propelled Louisville to a Quad 1 win against Pitt. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Time to play tourist
Don’t let tourists have all the fun. | Photo couresty Louisville Tourism
From Saturday, Feb. 1 to Monday, Feb. 10, 10+ 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.
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
A bite to eat
It wouldn’t be a trip to Louisville without a stop at one Derby City’s fine restaurants.
Corner Flavors of Kentucky | 50% off appetizers + signature cocktails
Porch Kitchen and Bar | 50% off appetizers + select cocktails, beer, and wine
It might not feel like it now, but spring will be here before we know it. Get your calendars ready, LOU, because Treefest 2025 is already on the books.
The annual festival by Trees Louisville will be on Saturday, April 19 in Petersburg Park. You can sign up now to be a vendor, educator, volunteer, or sponsor.
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