Miracle on Market has been bringing Santa to town since 2016. | Photo by LOUtoday
‘Tis the season to get into the holiday spirit(s) — and there are some gifts you just can’t wrap, including these eightpop-up bars happening around town this season.
Tinsel Tavern | Pizza Bar
Sip on holiday variations of classic cocktails like the boozy hot chocolate in a tinsel-tastic atmosphere with DJs and games. You can also book party add-ons like a gingerbread house kit for your holiday parties. Reservations are recommended.
Sippin Santa | One Fourteen Bar
This ongoing pop-up hosts trivia events on Wednesdays and DJ events on Saturdays. Try cocktails like the Jingle Bird (bourbon, pineapple rum + Campari) or the new Coco Ho Ho Ho (Gold Jamaican rum, coconut cream, pineapple + pandan).
The Lodge | Trial + Error
This downtown bar transforms into a rustic lodge for the season. You’ll love the cocktails, each a reference to a holiday classic: there’s the “Kevin!,” the “Arose Such a Clatter,” and the “I’m Sorry I Ruined Your Lives and Crammed 11 Cookies into the VCR.”
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Whether you’re craving a cozy, festive getaway in New York City or Chicago, or trying to escape to warmer weather, Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) has over 35 nonstop destinations to choose from.
We can’t plan the trip for you, but we can tell you where to get started.
Traffic
Last month, Bardstown Road traffic lines were redrawn between Bonnycastle and Wrocklage. Now you can offer your feedback on the next stretch, between Eastern Parkway and Taylorsville Road.
Eat
Retta’s Scoops is starting a new weekly tradition: Sundaes on Mondays. Bring your own vinyl records to spin while you enjoy discounts on scoops, plus wine and amari boilermakers.
Kids
Need to entertain the kids this winter break? The Kentucky Science Center’s day camps are open for registration now, grades K-5. It’s just one of the many local activities just for kids.
Try This
Starting next month, UofL English professor Dr. Andrew Rabin will lead a four-week workshop at the St. Matthews Library titled “Alchemy + the Dark Arts in Medieval England.” Uncover the secrets of Nicholas Flamel, Faust, and Merlin himself over the course of the four week class. Registration is open now.
Plan Ahead
Galaxie Bar is all decked out as Miracle on Market right now, but come February it will host the Clash of the Cocktails, an event featuring local bartenders going head to head to show off their mixological skills. Sample cocktails + small bites and nab a free Galaxie Margarita with your ticket.
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The Buy
Add some fun and laughter to holiday gatherings with a few of our favorite card and board games. We love these five:
🎲 Put your drawing skills to the test in Telestrations — perfect for 4-8 players.
🎲 The award-winning game Flip 7 is self proclaimed “the greatest card game of all time.”
🎲 Shut the Box is an easy-to-play dice game for up to six players.
🎲 Perfect for parties, Ransom Notes will have your entire crew belly laughing.
🎲 Connect words with colors in an engaging game of Hues and Cues.
How are you enjoying these temps, LOU? If you’re still defrosting after that freezer of a weekend, you’re in luck. This week, the thermometer is on its way up, with a high of 56 on Thursday. A scorcher.
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