Proof on Main | Christmas Eve Dinner
Take a break from your kitchen this Christmas Eve with a delicious farm-to-table meal prepared by chef Mike Wajda.
When: December 24, 5 – 9 p.m.
Where: Proof on Main, 702 W. Main St.
Website: www.proofonmain.com
Cost: Cost of food and beverage varies
Saint John Church | Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
Join Saint John for a candlelight carols concert at 10:30 p.m. and a candlelight communion service at 11 p.m.
When: December 24, 10:30 – 12 a.m.
Where: Saint John United Church of Christ 637 East Market St.
Website: www.saintjohnucc.com
Cost: Free and open to the public
DJ Kim Sorise | Cinematic Sleaze
DJ Kim Sorise blends a variety of musical genres to create a unique experience for the listening and dancing audience.
When: December 24 8 – 11 p.m.
Where: 8UP, 350 W Chestnut St.
Website: www.8upLouisville.com
Cost: Free, cost of food and beverage varies
BLU Italian Grille | Christmas Brunch
Seating every half hour. Choose from a variety of starters, entrées, and desserts along with our egg and waffle station, house-made pasta station, and carving station.
When: December 25, 12 – 4 p.m.
Where: Blu Italian Grille, 280 W. Jefferson St.
Website:blugrille.com
Cost: $39 plus tax and gratuity, $19 for children under 12, and free for kids under 4
The English Grill | Christmas Dinner
Dine with family and friends this Christmas Day in the elegant English Grill in the Brown Hotel. The holiday menu will include soup, winter vegetable frittata, seasonal salads, charcuterie, and a seafood station with house-smoked salmon and buttermilk Benedictine, shrimp cocktail, and oysters.
When: December 25, seating is 2-4 p.m.
Where: The Brown Hotel, 335 W Broadway
Website: www.brownhotel.com
Cost: $69 per person for adults; $20 for children ages 4 to 12, free for kids under 4
Zbar | I'm Dreaming of a White Stripes Christmas
Escape the house and get turnt with the cool cousins this Christmas. This event is 21+
When: December 25, 8 – 11 p.m.
Where: Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St.
Website: zanzabarlouisville.com
Cost: $5
Damaged Goods | Holiday Improv Comedy Show
Damaged Goods is back in action and ready to slap the Holiday Spirit into you with their unique brand of high energy improv comedy. Along with playing some of their signature shortform improv games, Damaged Goods has several special surprises planned. And yes, that includes the annual tradition of performing the crowd favorite "Santa Rap"!
When: December 26, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: The Bard's Town, 1801 Bardstown Road
Website: www.thebardstown.com
Cost: $10 cash only
The Winter Heat Tour | Tank with Jazmine Sullivan & Vivian Green
GAB Productions Presents The Winter Heat Tour starring Tank with special guests Jazmine Sullivan and Vivian Green!
When: December 26, 8 – 10 p.m.
Where: Louisville Palace, 625 South 4th St.
Website: www.louisvillepalace.com
Cost: $47.50 - $62.50
Where It’s At | Justin Timberlake vs. Beck: A Dance Party
On December 26 2015, a group of Louisville musical luminaries will occupy the stage at Headliners Music Hall for a concert featuring the music of Beck and Justin Timberlake. The concert will be a benefit for Strive. Strive’s Mission is to provide arts and wellness education and services to the Louisville community and make useful and meaningful programming available to all. The Strive Center on Baxter Avenue opens in early 2016, at which time Strive’s current programming will expand to include music therapy, music education, a variety of workshops and classes on arts and wellness topics, and community events.
When: December 26, 9:00-11:30 p.m.
Where: Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road
Website: www.headlinerslouisville.com
Cost: $10
Manny & Merle | Colton Kris
Kick back with a whisky and enjoy the honky-tonk stylings of Colton Kris.
When: December 26, 9 – 1 p.m.
Where: Manny & Merle, 122 W. Main St.
Website: mannyandmerle.com/colton-kise-in-louisville-on-122615/
Cost: Free, cost of food and beverage varies
The New Vintage | Big & Tall, Kogan Dumb, Dr. Dundiff, Solle
Throw down after the stress of the holidays at the New Vintage. Doors at 9 p.m., this event is 21+
When: December 26, 9 – 11:55 p.m.
Where: The New Vintage, 2126 S. Preston St.
Website: www.newvintagelouisville.com/shows-events.html
Cost: $10
Arctic Scoop | Free Liquid Nitrogen Demonstration
Nitrogen is 78 percent of the air we breathe, but how much do you really know about it? Come have fun and learn a little in the process.
When: December 26, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Where: The Arctic Scoop, 841 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy.
Website: www.facebook.com/events/972428879475954/
Cost: Free!
Derby Dinner Playhouse | Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”
Based on the popular movie, this timeless classic is full of dancing, laughter, and some of the best songs ever written. A holiday musical comedy that is sure to be one of the highlights of your Christmas season!
When: December 27 – 31, showtimes vary
Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, IN
Website: DerbyDinner.com
Cost: $38
Christmas at the Galt House
Check out the holiday displays at the Galt House before they go away!
When: December 27, 10 – 8 p.m.
Where: Galt House Hotel, 140 North Fourth St.
Website: www.christmasatthegalthouse.com/tickets/
Cost: Ticket prices vary
I Can Make You Dance Tour | iHeartMemphis, Lil George & Silento
Make it a holiday weekend to remember!
When: December 27, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: Louisville Palace, 625 South 4th St.
Website: louisvillepalace.com
Cost: $37.50 - $67.50
Headliners | Rumours: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
What started as a one-night performance of the Rumours album is now a five-year-old get-together of good friends who soar through two hours+ of Fleetwood Mac music. Rumours is Danny Flanigan, Kimmet Cantwell, Todd Johnson, Bob Ramsey, Tim Halcomb, Natalie Bajandas and Ray Rizzo. For this one show only, the band will be joined for some additional tribute jams by Doug Florio ( Neil Diamond), Joe Damato ( Meat Loaf), Tim Chewning ( Prince), Bob Willis Tom Petty), and Marvin Maxwell. This show is 18+
When: December 27, 7 – 11 p.m.
Where: Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road
Website: www.headlinerslouisville.com
Cost: $10 or free with a new or gently used blanket for Salvation Army
