Whirling Tiger Coffee is pouring its love into three seasonal drinks. | Photo by @whirlingtigercoffee
Fill your cup with local coffee love this Valentine’s Day by indulging in one (or many) of these seasonal drinks around town.
Blue(berry) Valentine latte, Whirling Tiger Coffee
This one’s for anyone whose ever had a broken heart — or just really loves blueberry. This drink is made with espresso, blueberry syrup, honey, and steamed milk + garnished with cinnamon and dried blueberries.
Love Potion Mystery Boost, Heine Brothers Coffee
This seasonal Boost, their version of an energy drink, sparkles and shines — just like you. Edible glitter gives this floral drink its shimmery appearance. Bonus: Henie also has a chocolate-covered strawberry latte + white chocolate raspberry mocha available.
Unwrap this Ferrero Rocher-inspired latte at Blue Dog.
Ferrero Rocher latte, Blue Dog Bakery & Café
Enjoy the chocolate and hazelnut goodness sans the golden wrapper. It’s made with a housemade mocha syrup for that special touch. They also have a pistachio rose latte on the menu for floral lovers.
Ladies’ Night Out: Galentine’s Edition | 5-8 p.m. | Westport Village | Free | Grab your bestie and head to Westport Village for special discounts, pop-ups, giveaways, photos ops + more.
“Harriet: A Black History Experience” | Thursday, Feb. 13-Sunday, Feb. 16 | Times vary | The Russell Theater at New Directions | $30+ | This play bring history to life, telling the story of the Underground Railroad and Harriet Tubman.
Dine Nashville: The Music City Way | Thursday, Feb. 13-Sunday, March 2 | 12-12 a.m. | Various, Nashville, TN | Free | Dine Nashville is a month-long culinary celebration featuring collaborative chef experiences, a restaurant week with specialty menus, and delicious deals at local spots. Some events are paid.*
Friday, Feb. 14
Valentine’s Day Cocktail Class | Friday, Feb. 14, Friday, Feb. 14 | Times vary | Angel’s Envy | $99 | Learn how to make a romantic riff on the classic Manhattan cocktail + tickets includes an Angel’s Envy coupe glass, apron, and box of chocolates.
“Dirty Dancing” in Concert | 8 p.m. | Louisville Palace | $39.50+ | Nobody puts baby in the corner at this screening of the iconic romance movie featuring a live band and singers performing on stage.
Saturday, Feb. 15
Halfway to Hops on the Hill | 6-11 p.m. | Mile Wide Beer Co. | Free | Celebrate the half-way point to this IPA fest with a rerelease of of Hazy Midwest Clouds + guest taps.
Sunday, Feb. 16
Tailspin Adult Spelling Bee(r) | 2-5 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing Louisville | Free | Test your spelling and drinking skills during this friendly competition with tickets to Tailspin on the line.
Wonderful Wines of Baden | 4 p.m. | German American Club | $20 | Reservations are required to attend this German wine tasting with Lucia Winterhalter, “The Wine Queen of Baden” — bring a dish to share in the potluck.
Monday, Feb. 17
Presidents Day Family Swim | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Goldfish Swim School - St. Matthews | Free | Make a splash with the fam while school is out.
Tuesday, Feb. 18
“Moulin Rouge! The Musical” | Tuesday, Feb. 18-Wednesday, Feb. 19 | 7 p.m. | Kentucky Center for the Arts | $76+ | This 10-time Tony Award winning musical exudes glitz, grandeur, and all that jazz.
Wednesday, Feb. 19
“Raiders of the Lost Ark” | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Louisville Palace | $25+ | Immerse yourself in the world of Indiana Jones as the movie plays on the big screen accompanied by the Louisville Orchestra.
Friday, Feb. 21
Choreographers’ Showcase | Friday, Feb. 21-Sunday, March 2 | Times vary | Louisville Ballet Studios | $40 | Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this annual production is an up-close + personal look at the artistry and athleticism of dance, featuring six new works choreographed by Louisville Ballet artists.*
Today from 12 to 9:30 p.m. is the grand opening of Nook & Nowhere in Shelby Park. Billing itself as the first bookstore, bar, and cafe in Louisville, the shop comes from (and is located in) the former Trouble Bar. See what the first 100 customers will get.
Trending
Scottish actor Sam Heughan, best known for his role in Starz’s “Outlander” series, was in town this week promoting his whiskey brand, Sassenach Spirits. He made a snowy video of himself walking down Whiskey Row with Tyler Childers’ “Snake the Frost” playing in the background.
Feel Good
Love is in the downtown air. Tomorrow, Louisville Downtown Partnership’s Downtown Ambassadors will be handing out candy during lunch and dinner hours to visitors and residents downtown. Keep an eye out for the team clad in their seasonal red jackets that say “You can’t spell Louisville without L-O-V-E.”
Gallery
With all the snow and rain this week (and more on the way) the Ohio River is up, rising above park benches. MSD’s flood protection system includes 26.1 miles of floodwall and earthen levee + 79 floodwall closures, but if you see street flooding, call 502-540-6000.
Ranked
Butchertown restaurant Decade ranked among USA TODAY’s top 44 restaurants of 2025. The New American eatery has been open since 2023 and was doted on by a Courier Journal food writer for having “eclectic artwork” + “a locally sourced and perfectly cooked New York strip.” We’re fond of the cast iron focaccia ourselves.
Arts
The 7th annual Art in City Hall exhibition opens today at 3 p.m. The works of five local artists — Pamela Capps, Janet Dake, Haylie Fitzgibbon, Morgan McGill + DeShon Washington — can be viewed and purchased during City Hall hours and will be on display through January 2026.
Volunteer
This Sunday, Feb. 16, the Louisville Tool Library is hosting a pack-a-thon from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. for the Midwest Pages To Prisoners Project, which sends free books to people incarcerated. Volunteers can also respond to inmate letters.
Biz
This year the Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) will celebrate 20 years of “keeping Louisville weird” and supporting small businesses. On Friday, Feb. 21, LIBA will host a birthday bash at Headliners Music Hall with local yacht rock group Tony & The Tanlines, interactive art, light bites, and a cash bar. (Courier Journal)
History
Women’s History Month is just a sip away. On Saturday, March 29, Oxmoor Bourbon Company will host Women in American Whiskey, an event that will include a history lesson about women’s influence on the spirit, a guided bourbon tasting, and light bites. Tickets are $50 per person.
Sports
Yesterday, the Cardinals squared off against the Wolfpack in Raleigh, NC. Tune in to see how the game panned out with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Home
How much did you spend on home repairs last year? The average homeowner shells out nearly $6,000 annually on upkeep — but some of these costs can be offset by a home warranty. American Home Shield is now offering $150 off their plans. See important disclaimers on web.*
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Culture
Artificial insults
The skyline of Louisville, Kentucky. | Photo courtesy Louisville Tourism
We set our sidesplitting sights on a good old-fashioned, lighthearted comedy roast of Louisville and took our humorous intent to ChatGPT, the online AI chatbot that uses natural language processors to generate text-based responses.
Here’s what it had to say — if you can handle it.
Can you roast Louisville, KY?
“Oh, absolutely. Louisville — the city that can’t decide if it wants to be the South or the Midwest. Home of the Derby, where people pretend to care about horse racing for exactly two minutes before going back to chugging overpriced mint juleps. So yeah, Louisville’s cool and all, but it’s basically just a big small town that thinks it’s way more important than it actually is.”
Now, tell us what you really think about Louisville’s top attractions.
“Congratulations, Louisville, you made baseball bats. The museum itself is fine, but let’s be honest — unless you’re a hardcore baseball fan, you’re just there to take a picture with the giant bat outside and then leave.”
Le Creuset’s Signature Round Dutch Oven in the color Berry. In case you haven’t heard the news, this popular hue is back after being discontinued in 2019 — and the internet is freaking out. It’s also available in the Signature Oval Dutch Oven. Grab it before it’s gone again.
Every wondered what Louisville sounds like? Listen in.
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Which treatment would you most want to try at the Bodhi Salt Center ?
Mandey and Katie loved the steam barrels. | Photo by LOUtoday.
Yesterday, we shared our experience at the recently opened salt therapy center Bodhi Salt. We asked which of its therapies y’all would most likely try, and turns out you’re seeing red — red light therapy that is.
Over 40% of respondents said Bodhi’s red light therapy booth would be the first thing they’d try out.
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