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    Over the 9 | Happy Hour
    Enjoy discounted Falls City Pints and glasses of Old 502. Louisville's only happy hour built by locals, for locals.
    When: February 25, 4 – 6 p.m.
    Where: Over the 9, 120 South 10th Street
    Website: www.facebook.com/overthe9
    Cost: Free!
     
     
    The Kentucky Derby Museum | Legends Series: Whiskey Women
    The Legends Series is an ongoing celebration of the culture, people and history of bourbon. Don’t miss your chance to see these Legends in person and experience special tastings, appetizers, and a Q&A discussion between the Whiskey Women and Minnick.
    When: February 25, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
    Where: The Kentucky Derby Museum, 704 Central Avenue
    Website: Website
    Cost: $75 per person, $65 for members
     
     
    Corner Restaurant & Bar | Justin Lewis
    Go to Corner Restaurant & Bar to see local musician Justin Lewis perform live during happy hour.
    When: February 25, 5 – 7 p.m.
    Where: Corner Restaurant & Bar, 102 West
    Website: www.aloftlouisvilledowntown.com/corner-restaurant
    Cost: Free!
     
     
    Guided Relaxation | Guided Relaxation with Strive
    Louisville Salt Cave and Strive are joining to combine the healing properties of the Louisville Salt Cave with the added benefit of guided relaxation to music with Strive's Nina Rodahaffer and Cheyenne Mize. This event will give 12 individuals the chance to take 45 minutes to actively engage their senses and help to reduce their level of stress and anxiety with lasting effects. 
    When: February 25, 6 – 8 p.m.
    Where: Guided Relaxation, 9800 Shelbyville Road
    Website: www.louisvillesaltcave.com/scheduling.html
    Cost: $45
     
     
    Westport Whiskey & Wine | Bourbon Tasting – New Riff Distillery & Contratto Vermouths
    Join Mollie Lewis of New Riff & Indigenous Selections at Westport Whiskey & Wine to learn about and try some products from a new player in the Kentucky bourbon scene, New Riff Distillery. Along with their bourbons, Mollie will take you through some exotic mixers from everyone's favorite vacation destination: Italy!
    When: February 25, 7 – 9 p.m.
    Where: Westport Whiskey & Wine, 1115 Herr Lane, Suite 140
    Website: www.westportwhiskeyandwine.com
    Cost: $15 per person
     
     
    Carmichael’s Bookstore | Beans, Biscuits, Family, and Friends by Bill Goodman
    Beans, Biscuits, Family and Friends: Life Stories by Bill Goodman is a series of essays highlighting life in rural Kentucky many years ago, climbing and backpacking adventures with his friends from Glasgow, KY, and a vivid portrait of his artist-cousin Joe Downing, an abstract painter who was better known in Europe than in the United States.
    When: February 25, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
    Where: Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Avenue
    Website: www.carmichaelsbookstore.com
    Cost: Free!
     
     
    Actors Theatre |40th Humana Festival Kickoff
    Join us for a unique celebration – featuring delicious fare from MilkWood, special ticket offers, giveaways, glimpses into the Festival productions and more. Come and help Actors Theatre bring in the Festival with much-deserved fanfare!
    This event is FREE, but ticketed. Please contact the at 502.584.1205 to reserve.
    When: February 25, 5:30 - 1:30 a.m. 
    Where: Actors Theatre of Louisville, 316 West Main Street,
    Website: actorstheatre.org/events/40th-humana-festival-kickoff-2015-2016/
    Cost: Free!
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Louisville Palace | Masquerade
    Join Louisville Magazine and louisville.com for a night of masks, music, mystery and magic. Masquerade will feature performances by the Louisville Chamber Symphony, Nowhere Bar's DJ Brios, and other local artists. Dress to disguise or dazzle - you don't want to miss this party! Cocktail attire is recommended, masks are highly encouraged. VIP tickets include exclusive access to mezzanine area, private bar/restrooms, and complimentary hors d'oeuvres provided by Joy Luck.
    When: February 26, 9 – 12 a.m.
    Where: Louisville Palace, 625 S 4th St.
    Website: www.facebook.com/events/782315451894806
    Cost: $20 GA, $25 day of, $50 VIP
     
     
    The Kentucky Center | Bourbon Classic
    This 2016 week-long event is a rare, interactive opportunity that delivers education and entertainment exclusively focused on the Bourbon enthusiast. Hundreds of Bourbon enthusiasts will gather in Louisville, the gateway to all the heritage and innovation of Kentucky’s Bourbon Country, to explore the “best of the best” in the world of Bourbon—from the craftsmanship of distilling to the pure enjoyment of the spirit in its many forms.
    When: February 23 - 27, all day
    Where: The Kentucky Center, 501 West Main Street
    Website: www.kentuckycenter.org
    Cost: Varies
     
     
    Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary | New Wine, New Wineskins: Black Church Planting and Renewal
    Hosted by the Black Church Studies program.  Come watch world-class speakers.  Lunch options available.
    When: February 26, 10 – 6 p.m.
    Where: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 1044 Alta Vista Road
    Website: www.lpts.edu
    Cost: Varies
     
     
    Baxter’s 942 | 5 Thousand 1
    Baxter's 942 proudly presents 5 Thousand 1-- go for the food, drinks, and live music!
    When: February 26, 8 – 11 p.m.
    Where: Baxter’s 942, 942 Baxter Avenue
    Website: baxters942.com
    Cost: Free!
     
     
    Mercury Ballroom | Headbanger’s Ball
    With a set-list of songs that includes the greatest hits of Guns n Roses, Van Halen, Poison and many more, Hairbanger’s Ball offers a wide range of tunes that are sure to please any rock fan no matter the age. According to the band's members  “Hairbanger’s Ball can bring back a memory of a rock concert someone saw in 1985 and also bring the youngsters the experience of a rock concert they were just too young to see.”
    When: February 26, 9 – 12 a.m.
    Where: Mercury Ballroom, 611 South 4th Street
    Website: www.hairbangersball.com
    Cost: $10
     
     
    The Monkey Wrench | Restless Leg String Band
    Incorporating original songs, traditional bluegrass numbers, and a wide range of covers songs, it's Bluegrass distilled in the heart of Kentucky!
    When: February 26, 9 p.m.
    Where: The Monkey Wrench, 1025 Barret Avenue
    Website: www.facebook.com/1025TheMonkeyWrench
    Cost: $5
     
     
     
     
     
    The Olmsted | Fertility Tranquility Spa Day
    Fertility Tranquility Spa Day will include: calming massage therapy, rejuvenating aromatherapy, luxurious body and face therapies, fertility yoga and exercise practices, alternative medicines (chiropractic, acupuncture, etc.), and fertility breakout sessions with Dr. Robert Hunter and Dr. Tiffany Jackson.
    When: February 27, 9 – 12 p.m.
    Where: The Olmstead, 3701 Frankfort Avenue
    Website: kentuckyfertility.com/spaday
    Cost: Free
     
     
    Diamond’s Pub and Billiards | 4th Annual Gravy Cup
    There are three categories: traditional, non-traditional and vegetarian. A trophy will be awarded to the winners of each category. An additional trophy will be awarded for Best Overall. The winner of the most People’s Choice votes will be awarded the 2016 “Golden Ladle” trophy. Our panel of celebrity judges will taste all entries and then make their decisions based on the criteria of: Taste, Presentation and Originality. Proceeds from this event benefit Boys and Girls Haven. There will also be a silent auction. 
    When: February 27, 11 – 2 p.m.
    Where: The Diaper Fairy, 1811 Bardstown Road
    Website: www.diamondpubandbilliards.com
    Cost: $12

     
    Copper & Kings | The Lunar New Year Party
    Join the Crane House Young Professionals for the ONLY celebration of The Lunar New Year in town. Celebrate the New Year all over again, and make 2016 the year of not being "basic."  Open bar, good food, cultural games, and performances - what more could you ask for?
    When: February 27, 9 – 1 a.m.
    Where: Copper & Kings, 1121 East Washington Street
    Website: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-lunar-new-year-party-tickets-20437923379
    Cost: Varies
     
     
    St. Paul United Methodist Church | Untangling Mary Magdalene
    Speaker, artist and author, Lori-Lyn Hurley presents a program exploring Mary Magdalene as portrayed in the canonical and Gnostic gospels, as well as myth, art, and pop culture. Hurley will guide guests in peeling away misconceptions about Magdalene in order to encounter the woman who was a beloved companion of Jesus and the first person to encounter the risen Christ. Lunch provided.
    When: February 13, 11 – 3 p.m.
    Where: St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2000 Douglas
    Website: stpaulchurchky.org/spiritualformationevents
    Cost: Free
     
     
    Mercury Ballroom | Winter Bluegrass Jam Featuring Rumpke Mounting Boys & Friends
    Featuring Rumpke Mountain Boys and The Restless Leg String Band
    When: February 27, 9 p.m.
    Where: Mercury Ballroom, 611 South 4th Street
    Website: www.livenation.com/artists/48111/rumpke-mountain-boys
    Cost: $10
     
     
    KFC Yum! Center | WWE Live “Road to Wrestlemania”
    Don’t miss WWE "Road to WrestleMania" at the KFC Yum! Center, Feb. 27! See all your favorite superstars in action LIVE with - Dean Ambrose vs. Kevin Owen for the Intercontinental Champion, Kalisto vs. Alberto Del Rio for the United States Champion, Mark Henry, Sheamus, Dolph Ziggler and many more! WWE is the best value in entertainment!
    When: February 27, 6 – 10 p.m.
    Where: KFC Yum! Center, 1 Arena Plaza
    Website: www.kfcyumcenter.com
    Cost: Varies
     
     
    The Monkey Wrench | Rust and Honey
    Check out this “Y’allternative” band’s live show!
    When: February 13, 9 p.m.
    Where: The Monkey Wrench, 1025 Barret Avenue
    Website: www.facebook.com/RustnHoney
    Cost: $5
     
     
    Derby Dinner Playhouse | "Charlotte's Web"
    Based on E.B. White’s classic book, this touching musical tells the story of Fern, her beloved pig Wilbur, and his best friend Charlotte. Come see why Wilbur truly is “SOME PIG!”
    When: February 27, 12 - 2 p.m.
    Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, IN 47129
    Website: derbydinner.com
    Cost: Varies
     
     
    Big Spring Country Club | 2016 Chefs for Hope
    Join us as we celebrate The Salvation Army’s Culinary Arts Training Program. Tickets to this intimate multi-course dinner are $150. The meal is prepared by Louisville's premier chefs. Valet parking included. 
    When: February 27, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
    Where: Big Spring Country Club, 5901 Dutchmans Lane
    Website: www.facebook.com/ChefsforHope
    Cost: $150
     
     
    University of Louisville | Jazz Fest 2016
    Featuring Carl Allen & The Art of Elvin Jones with UofL International Jazz Quintet.
    When: February 27, 8 - 10 p.m.
    Where: Comstock Concert Hall, 2301 S 3rd Street
    Website: louisville.edu/music/academics/areas-of-study/jazz/2016-jazz-fest
    Cost: $20 general admission, $5 student
     
     
    Robben's Roost | Old School Roller Skating
    Roller Skating to the good stuff.
    18 and over, admission includes skate rental. Speed or in-line skates are $2 extra. 
    When: February 27, 8 - midnight
    Where: Robben's Roost Rink, 5906 Six Mile Lane
    Website: www.facebook.com/events/1659152031024953/
    Cost: $7
     
     
    The New Vintage | Twin Limb, Big Momma Thorazine, Tony Robot
    Jam out at the New Vintage this weekend with Twin Limb, Big Momma Thorazine, and Tony Robot. 
    When: February 27, 8:30 - 2 a.m.
    Where: The New Vintage, 2126 S. Preston Street
    Website: www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1081913?utm_medium=api&utm_medium=1098158
    Cost: $10-12
     
     
     
     
     
    Bunbury Theatre | "Gone Astray"
    Set in the Eastern Kentucky coalfields, a long lost brother, a tricky romance and clashing family ambitions combine in this wry retelling of the story of the prodigal son.
    When: February 28, 7:30 p.m.
    Where: Bunbury Theatre, 604 South Third Street
    Website: Website
    Cost: Varies
     
     
    The Bard’s Town | “A Permanent Image,” by Samuel D. Hunter
    Siblings Bo and Ally are back in their childhood home in Idaho for the funeral of their father. Their mother, Carol, has painted the whole house white and is suspected to have been drinking since their father's death. What Ally and Bo come to find out is that their mother has a method to her madness, as she pulls out some home videos of their father just before he died. Called a fusion between realism and the absurd, A Permanent Image is a tense exploration of the distance families put between themselves, and what it takes to bring them back together. Recommended for ages 16+
    When: February 25 - 28, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
    Where: The Bard’s Town, 1801 Bardstown Road
    Website: www.thebardstown.com
    Cost: $16 for adults, $15 for seniors, $14 for students
     
     
    The Calumet Club |  Bridal Show
    Over 30 vendors will be providing wedding services to make your wedding day a dream come true! Pre-Registered brides and groom receive FREE admission. All others $5 per person, register at TheCalumetClub.com.
    When: February 28, 12 - 3 p.m.
    Where: The Calumet Club, 1614 East Spring Street, New Albany, IN 47150
    Website: thecalumetclub.com/events
    Cost: Free to registered brides/grooms, all others $5 per person
     
     
    Yum! Center | Womens Basketball: Louisville Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Panthers
    Go CARDS!
    When: February 28, 12:30 - 3 p.m.
    Where: KFC YUM! Center, 1 Arena Plaza
    Website: kfcyumcenter.com
    Cost: Varies
     
     
    Copper & Kings | 2016 Louisville Film Society Oscar Watch Party
    Please join the Louisville Film Society at Copper & Kings Brandy Distillery as they roll out the red carpet and watch the 88th Annual Academy Awards. There will be heavy hors d'oeuvre and dessert stations, Hollywood-inspired libations, a silent auction featuring items and services from local companies, a $250 ballot competition and door prizes. Tickets are $100 each and include a one-year LFS membership and $75 each for current LFS members. All but $25 from each ticket is a tax-deductible contribution to support the Louisville Film Society.
    When: February 28, 7 - 11 p.m.
    Where: Copper & Kings, 1121 E. Washington Street
    Website: www.louisvillefilmsociety.org
    Cost: $100 per ticket
     
     
    2016 Oscar Watch Party at the SAC
    Need a place to watch the Oscars? Want to watch it on the big screen? Want a chance to win prizes and eat free food? Then join UofL at the Floyd Theater! Free snacks will be provided and don't miss out on the ballot competition, where you could win one of the Best Picture nominated films on DVD!
    When: February 28, 7:00-11:00 PM
    Where: Floyd Theater, Swain Student Activities Center, 2100 South Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40292
    Website: events.louisville.edu/event/oscar_watch_party_2016#.Vs4Xa30rIUR
    Cost: Free! 
     
     
    Paroquet Springs| Something Blue Bridal Show
    Come sample wares from some of Kentuckiana's finest wedding vendors. 
    When: February 28, 1 - 4 p.m.
    Where: Paroquet Springs Conference Center, 395 Paroquet Springs, Shepardsville , KY 40165
    Website: www.somethingbluebridalshow.com
    Cost: Free!
     
     
     
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