Valentinstag Bierhalle | 4 p.m. | German American Club | Free | Enjoy happy hour beer prices until 6 p.m. + dig into a German-style dinner before dancing to polka music from River City Polkatz.
Family Tree Foundation Trivia Night | 6-11:30 p.m. | Triple Crown Pavilion | $25 | Test your smarts through ten category rounds of trivia, with cash prizes, a silent auction, and a cash bar.
Ravel’s Romantic Reveries | 7:30 p.m. | Kentucky Center for the Arts | $12+ | Hear pianist Louis Lortie + the Louisville Orchestra perform romantic classical music from around the world under the baton of Milwaukee-based conductor Ken David Masur.
Sunday, Feb. 16
Tailspin Adult Spelling Bee(r) | 3 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing Louisville | Price of purchase | Test your spelling and drinking skills during this friendly competition with tickets to Tailspin on the line.
Mystery Racing Game Tournament | 8-10 p.m. | The Whirling Tiger | Free with RSVP | Compete in a single-elimination tournament where each round is a different racing video game, determined at random.
Tuesday, Feb. 18
“Moulin Rouge! The Musical” | Tuesday, Feb. 18-Sunday, March 2 | Times vary | Kentucky Center for the Arts | $76+ | This 10-time Tony Award-winning jukebox musical exudes glitz, grandeur, and all that jazz.
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Gardens Storytime | 10-11 a.m. | Waterfront Botanical Gardens | Free with RSVP | Register ahead of time to hear nature-themed stories, followed by activities for kids ages 3-5.
Thursday, Feb. 20
Mushroom Ecology and Cultivating Culinary Mushrooms | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, Clermont | $60 | Learn your shiitakes from your morels + get hands-on experience inoculating a mushroom log to take home.
$200+. That’s how much a one-day adult pass to Disneyland costs now. Consider spending that money closer to home with these kid-friendly activities around Louisville. (The Wall Street Journal)
Tech
A new app called WikiTok allows users to scroll through Wikipedia articles without end. Of course, our Instagram page is basically the local equivalent; just scroll through our Reels to learn new things about Louisville every day. (Ars Technica)
Real Estate
Would you live in a six-bedroom home located 656 ft under the water? A project called Deep, backed by an anonymous investor, is working to create a permanent “human settlement” under the sea. We’ll just take these Derby City rental homes with pools for now, thanks. (The Guardian)
Film
Are you watching “My Bloody Valentine” this weekend? According to recent data from Roku, it’s the most popular romance movie in Kentucky. “Moonstruck” tops the chart as the most popular romance film in eight different states. (Axios)
City Guide
City Guide
Anyone for a day at the museum?
The Juneteenth Gala at the Muhammad Ali Center will feature Juneteenth-inspired culinary dishes. | Photo by Steve Grider via Louisville Tourism
Museums are the cultural hubs of Louisville. Whether you’re looking to learn something new about Derby City or plotting a way to spend a rainy February afternoon, here are 13 museums to visit in our city.
History
Roots 101 African American Museum, 124 N. 1st St. | $8-$15
This museum was named one of the top 20 museums in the world for its collection of exhibits about the achievements, cultural contributions, and experiences of African Americans.
Don’t miss: Black History Month events like a book signing from Alaska Williams, a luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 25, and events for kids.
Sports
Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N. 6th St. | $10-$20
Learn about the life of “The Greatest” and his accomplishments as a boxer and activist.
Don’t miss: A Black History Month celebration and panel discussion on Thursday, Feb. 27 titled “Compassion in Action,” presenting the inaugural Muhammad Ali Compassion Report.
A zero waste lotion bar that’s perfect for on-the-go use. It’s formulated with non-toxic ingredients that soothe dry skin and provide long-lasting hydration.
RIP to Duo the Duolingo owl. The language-learning company announced its mascot “died” this week. The Louisville Free Public Library offered its condolences on social media, along with a fun fact: Your LFPL card gets you access to Transparent Language, a language learning resource with classes in over 110 languages.
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