DeRay Davis: Apologies in Advance Tour | 7 p.m. | Kentucky Center for the Arts | $50+ | See the comedian you might know from the “Barbershop” movies or as the host of “Hip Hop Squares.”
2nd Annual Romantasy Gala | 7 p.m.-12 a.m. | PORTAL | $70 | Dress your formal best and join other fantasy + dark romance fans for a night of dancing, music, raffles, and custom cocktails.
Sunday, Jan. 19
Family Fun Day | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | KMAC Museum | Free | Enjoy free admission to the museum and bring the kids to create their own watercolor masterpiece.
Logan Street Chili Cook Off | 12-5 p.m. | Atrium Brewing | Free | After being rescheduled for weather, it’s time to sample chili by the spoonful and help determine which is the best.
Pruning and Pints | 3-5:30 p.m. | Joe Creason Park | Free | Learn about how to plant and prune trees, lay mulch, and become a planting leader in your community — then discuss what you’ve learned over a pint.
Thursday, Jan. 23
WWCL January 2025 Kick-off | 9-10:30 a.m. | Louisville Water Tower | Free | Take a tour of the Louisville Water Tower + join a vision board workshop to help inspire you throughout the year.
Valentine’s Day getaway, anyone? According to Expedia, January and February are two of the cheapest months to travel — you can spend 15% less on flights and 45% less on hotel rooms compared to summer rates. Perhaps now is a good time to plan that road trip to Newfields. (New York Times)
Number
27 years old. That’s the average age of newlyweds in Kentucky. If you’re tying the knot (or want to throw one heck of a party), we have some venues in mind. (Axios)
Listen
What’s the best song about Kentucky? If you said Bill Monroe’s “Blue Moon of Kentucky,” you agree with this list of “Best Songs About Every State.” Of course, Louisville has been known to inspire a tune or two all on its own.
Real Estate
How much apartment space can $1500 get you in Derby City? According to RentCafe, $1500 a month can land you 11,09 sqft. Compare that to Nashville, where the same rent will get you 750 sqft on average.
City Guide
City Guide
In through the nose, out through the mouth
The Speed Art Museum offers free monthly movement classes in its atrium. | Photo by Speed Art Museum
Whether you’re a novice on the mat working on a New Year’s resolution or an experienced yogi, Louisville has plenty of places to practice. Find your zen at these yoga studios around Derby City.
Outside the studio
Community Yoga, Rainbow Blossom Highlands, 3046 Bardstown Rd. Try a Vinyasa-style flow with Omies Yoga Studio at this health food store.
30 day specials
502 Power Yoga, Multiple locations For $38, new students will get unlimited in-studio + virtual classes for 30 days to see if this breath-based yoga flow practice is a good fit.
Private + beginner sessions
Exhale Yoga, 9204 Taylorsville Rd. Build confidence or deepen your practice during a one-on-one lesson.
Together Yoga & Movement, 3831 Ruckriegel Pkwy. Embark on your yoga journey during the Begin Together class, which covers the history, philosophy, and terminology of yoga + introduces basic poses.
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Everyone has a story to tell — that was the premise for one of the first stories I ever wrote at the LOUtoday. If you want to have your story told, check out CreativeMornings Louisville’s Grown-Up Storytime502.
At this monthly event, stories submitted from people like you are paired with expert readers who bring the story to life. This month’s theme is “Journey.”
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