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    There's a ton to do in the 'ville this weekend, don't miss it! 
     
    DJ Sam Sneed and Dwight Johnson at Corner 
    Join us for dinner and happy hour at Corner Restaurant & Bar in downtown Louisville at Aloft Hotel! This event is 21+
    When: December 17, 5 - 7 p.m.
    Where: Corner Restaurant & Bar , 102 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202
    Website: www.aloftlouisvilledowntown.com
    Cost: Free!
     
    Launch Party: KMAC Couture 2016
    Join the KMAC Couture team in celebrating KMAC Couture 2016 with accepted artists, award announcements, and official image reveal. Free event. Light hors d'oeurves generously provided by Doc's Cantina, cash bar available. Held in the KMAC satellite space and pop-up shop.
    When: December 17, 6 - 9 p.m.
    Where: 611 West Main Street, Suite 1
    Website: www.kmacmuseum.org
    Cost: Free!
     
    5th Annual Give-A-Jam to End Homelessness
    The 5th Annual Give-A-Jam to End Homelessness will feature live performances by local musicians and artists including Bonnie Prince Billy and Joan Shelley, as well as soups from Louisville’s best chefs, a silent auction and a cash bar. All proceeds will benefit the Coalition for the Homeless’s Rx: Housing Veterans Program. 
    When: December 17, 6 - 11 p.m.
    Where: Clifton Center, 2117 Payne Street, Louisville, KY 40206
    Website: www.cliftoncenter.org
    Cost: $20 and includes 10 food/drink tickets
     
    Intronaut
    Intronaut is a progressive metal band from Los Angeles, California that incorporates complex polyrhythms, progressive rock, and jazz. 
    When: December 18, 7 - 9 p.m.
    Where: Expo Five, 2900 7th Street Road, Louisville, KY 40216
    Website: intronautofficial.com
    Cost: $10 advance $12 day of
     
    The Bourbon Classic Christmas Party
    Enjoy another round of the Bourbon Classic. This event will  raise money for Surgery On Sunday, Inc.. Purchase tickets on our eventbrite page - each event ticket is worth four drink tickets. VIP tickets are also available which will allow access to the VIP bar as well as a on site pre-party dinner which will be an around the world theme with drink pairings from Founders, Blantons, Boteco, and others. Music for this years event will be provided by the Enrique's Maracas Band. 
    When: December 18, 9 - 3 a.m.
    Where: Manchester Hall, , Lexington , KY
    Website: www.eventbrite.com/e/bourbon-classic-christmas-party-tickets-19630011894
    Cost: $48-$80
     
    Pokey Lafarge with Margo Price
    Pokey LaFarge is a musician, songwriter, bandleader, entertainer, innovator and preservationist, whose arsenal of talents has placed him at the forefront of American music. 
    When: December 18, 8 - 11 p.m.
    Where: Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40206
    Website: headlinerslouisville.com
    Cost: $15 advance $18 day of
     
    The Flea Off Market's Holiday Bazaar
    Home to over 200 artists, craftspeople, collectors, start-ups, and local businesses of all kinds, The Flea offers a pop-up venue for patrons to discover a bit of everything under the sun. Flea-goers can expect to find books, records, vintage clothing, antiques and cool old junk, jewelry, soap, candles, furniture and home wares, terrariums, bicycles, used tools, fine arts and crafts, fresh-cut flowers, organic produce and meat, great live music, dozens of food trucks, and a bar with local craft beer and seasonal cocktails.
    Eat. Drink. Treasure Hunt!
    When: December 19, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
    Where: Louisville Executive Aviation, 2700 Gast Blvd.
    Website: www.facebook.com/events/1122562484435492/
    Cost: Free! 
     
    IHR Canned Goods Run
    5k around the park. Prizes for first overall man/woman, and gloves from Swag's. A fun workout for a good cause. Entry "fee" is canned goods or non-perishables. Cash donations are accepted. All proceeds go to The Lord's Kitchen.
    When: December 19, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
    Where: Iroquois Park, 5216 New Cut Road, Louisville, KY 40214
    Website: thelordskitchen.com
    Cost: Free!
     
    Black Lives Matter Fashion Show
    Coordinated by Tiye Gardner, this show is her way of doing her part in this modern day civil rights movement. This show is bringing more awareness to black lives matter, keeping police brutality in our minds, and the loved ones lost in our hearts, as well as debuting Tiye's first collection and featuring other local designers.
    When: December 19, 2 - 7 p.m.
    Where: Tim Faulkner Gallery, 1512 Portland Ave, Louisville, KY 40203
    Website: timfaulknergalleryart.com
    Cost: Free!
     
    DigiTour SlayBells Ice
    The DigiTour is an annual national tour bringing your favorite YouTube musicians to you! This years SlayBells Ice will feature: Rebecca Black, BruhItsZach, Rudanc, Nick Bean, Timmy Connors, Edwin Burgos, special guest Dylan Dauzat and many more! 
    When: December 19, 4 - 7 p.m.
    Where: Mercury Ballroom, 611 South 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40202
    Website: mercuryballroom.com
    Cost: $25
     
    UofL Men's Basketball vs. Western Kentucky
    Go Cards!
    When: December 19, 7 - 9:30 p.m.
    Where: KFC YUM! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY 40202
    Website: www.gocards.com
    Cost: Ticket prices vary
     
    A Griswold Family Christmas at Against the Grain
    Against the Grain presents a fun, old-fashioned family Christmas party! For this special holiday event ATG will be featuring Santa Came Early, a 35K peppermint stout, on draft and Aunt Bethany's Jell-O shots. Come dressed appropriately in your ugliest sweater. One lucky asshole with the most revoking garb will win a Jelly of the Month Club! (aka Grainiac Membership) Plus a special discount on AtG merch for those dressed up. They'll be screening National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation at 7 p.m. and have live music from Carla Zee and The Holy Smoke at 9 p.m. This event is 21+
    When: December 19, 7 - 10:30 p.m.
    Where: Against the Grain, 401 E. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
    Website: www.facebook.com/events/185326865148270/
    Cost: Free admission, cost of food and drink varies
     
    "Gremlins" Double Feature
    Get your Santa hats and microwaves ready, Baxter Ave Theatre will be showing a DOUBLE FEATURE of Gremlins and Gremlins 2: The New Batch this weekend. Be there, and avoid bright lights on your way in.
    When: December 19, 10 - 12 a.m.
    Where: Baxter Avenue Theatre, 1250 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40204
    Website: www.vilage8.com
    Cost: Ticket prices vary
     
    The Ugly Sweater Jingle Jam
    Don't miss this Ugly Sweater Jam! DJ Stiletto will keep it hot with a mix of old school hip hop, 80's, 90's and more. They will be collecting gently used coats, hats, gloves and warm socks for the homeless at the door.
    When: December 19, 10 - 3 a.m.
    Where: , 723 S. 4th Street , Louisville, KY
    Website: uglysweaterjinglejam.eventbrite.com
    Cost: $10+
     
    Ugly Sweater Christmas Brunch 
    Don that ugly sweater and join Garage for the 3nd Annual Ugly Sweater Brunch. Enjoy drink specials and a photo booth so you can let loose a little before the stress of the holidays sets in.
    When: December 20, 11 - 1:15 p.m.
    Where: Garage Bar, 700 E. Market St., Louisville, KY 40202
    Website: www.garageonmarket.com
    Cost: Free admission, price of food and drink varies
     
    Louisville Master Chorale's Classical Christmas
    The Louisville Master Chorale is very pleased to present a program of favorite Christmas music. Enjoy time-honored masterworks from Handel (e.g. excerpts from Messiah), Bach, Corelli, and Berlioz as well as some exciting newer additions to the repertoire by Morten Lauridsen, René Clausen, and William Mathias. The chorus and orchestra promise a program which will be exhilarating for the entire family.
    When: December 20, 2:15-4:15 p.m.
    Where: Church of the Holy Spirit, 3345 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40206
    Website: louisvillemasterchorale.org/season.htm
    Cost: $25 (Half-price Student Tickets are available at the door for persons under 21, subject to availability. Pre-school children (i.e. under first grade) may attend at no cost when accompanied by parents or guardians.)
     
    Dickens Dinner
    A Victorian Christmas dinner served in traditional family style by Dickens Christmas characters, 25 stories up at RIVUE Restaurant & Lounge. Top off the evening with a ride in an old fashioned horse-drawn carriage, including Wassail Cider served in a keepsake mug and Christmas carols as you enjoy the Christmas lights of the city. Guests encouraged to dress for the occasion. 
    When: December 20, 7 - 11 p.m.
    Where: Rivue Restaurant & Lounge, 140 N. Fourth St., Louisville, KY 40202
    Website: www.christmasatthegalthouse.com/dickens-dinner/
    Cost: $99 per person, inclusive. Tickets include admission to Christmas at the Galt House.
     
    Sunday Night Singles Dance
    Come get your dance on with hundreds of singles every Sunday night! Kenny Sauter with Masters of Music will be playing great dance music. The Singles Dances are open to the public, you do not have to be a Moose Lodge member to attend! This is a great place to meet to friends and have fun. CASH Bar. Purchase tickets to buy drinks and snacks from the Bar. NO ATM on site. CASH only. Here's a link to join the email list!
    When: December 20, 8 p.m.
    Where: Moose Lodge, 4615 Fegenbush Lane, Louisville, KY 40228
    Website: kysinglesdance.com
    Cost: $6 before 8 p.m. $7 after 8 p.m.
     
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