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The Post | First Anniversary Celebration
The Post is celebrating its 1 year anniversary! Come celebrate with $1 slices, $1 Coors and free koozies!
When: January 14, 2016
Where: The Post, 1045 Goss Ave, 40217
Website: www.thepostlouisville.com
Cost: Free entry, price of food varies
LIBA’s Louisville Local Business Expo
35+ local businesses will be represented in this all-local and independent business showcase. This expo is a chance for local independent businesses to shine, and encourage attendees to make a shift in purchasing habits to benefit our local economy. Find quality local vendors for your business purchases at the event!
When: January 14, 1 – 2 p.m. for LIBA members only, 2 – 5 p.m. general admission
Where: Clifton Center, 2117 Payne Street, 40206
Website: www.keeplouisvilleweird.com/localexpo
Cost: Free entry with business card!
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience | BIG Leadership Team’s BIG Night Out
Don't miss a chance to network with local young professionals, tour the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, and hear more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana. This event is 21+
When: January 14, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, 528 West Main Street, 40202
Website: www.bbbsky.org
Cost: $10, tour and bourbon tasting included
Hewn From The Mountain | January Jam
Tom & Bryce will be hosting the jam inside this music cafe. Musicians and instruments of all genres are welcome. The cafe will be open for instrument sales, coffee and tea.
When: January 14, 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Hewn From The Mountain Music Cafe, 5801 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, 40014
Website: www.facebook.com/events/890664644385597/
Cost: Free!
Zanzabar | Julien Baker
Presented by Holy Carp/Production Simple. This event is 21+
When: January 14, 8 – 11 p.m.
Where: Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St., 40217
Website: zanzabarlouisville.ticketfly.com
Cost: $10
YUM! Center | University of Louisville Men's Basketball vs. Pittsburgh
The Cards will take on the Pittsburgh Panthers in this ACC matchup.
When: January 14, 9 – 11 p.m.
Where: KFC YUM! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY 40202
Website: www.kfcyumcenter.com
Cost: Ticket prices vary
School of Metaphysics | Dream Bingo
Come join the School of Metaphysics for a night of bingo, friendship, fun, and prizes! Participants will be playing bingo with dream symbols, and be taught the dream symbols as they play. Every game winner wins a prize!
When: January 15, 7, 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: School of Metaphysics, 2704 Hikes Ln, 40218
Website: www.facebook.com/pages/School-of-Metaphysics
Cost: $5 for entry and your first 2 cards for the first game, $1 for any additional cards.
Headliners | Mood Ring Engagement
Presented by 107.7 The Eagle. This event is 18+
When: January 15, 7 – 10 p.m.
Where: Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road, 40206
Website: headlinerslouisville.com
Cost: $10 or free with a new or gently used blanket for Salvation Army
St. Luke’s | Inner Chambers: Royal Court Music of Louis XIV
King Louis XIV of France employed his musiciens ordinaire to compose and perform music as his salve and for his private enjoyment. Take off your wig, retire to your inner chamber and let Les Ordinaires tantalize your senses, engage with your conflicting emotions, sooth and uplift your spirit in an evening of royal 18th century French chamber music performed just for you, including works by Hotteterre, Couperin, Montéclair, de Visée and Marais.
When: January 15, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Where: St. Luke's Episcopal Church , 1206 Maple Lane, 40223
Website: www.lesordinaires.com
Cost: $20 General Admission/ $10 Students
Baxter’s 942| Shawn Lacy
Join Baxter’s for food, drinks, and live music from Shawn Lacy!
When: January 15, 8 – 11 p.m.
Where: Baxter's 942, 942 Baxter Ave, 40204
Website: baxters942.com/events/
Cost: Free!
Brown Theatre | MAP Louisville 2016 with Brad Loekle
MAP Louisville and The Travel Authority present performances from Brad Loekle (#MyBigGayLife), Dj Brios and Derby City Sisters. MAP is an acronym for Making Acceptance Possible and this can only be accomplished by coming together with the same goal: acceptance and equality. All proceeds from this event go to support the Fairness Campaign.
When: January 15, 8 – 11 p.m.
Where: Brown Theatre, 315 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202
Website: www.maplouisville.com
Cost: $45 - $75
Zanzabar | Old Baby, Teal Grapefruit, American Lesions
Presented by WFPK and Holy Carp/Production Simple. This event is 21+
When: January 15, 8 – 11 p.m.
Where: Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St., Louisville, KY 40217
Website: zanzabarlouisville.ticketfly.com
Cost: $8
The New Vintage | The Americans, Quiet Hollers
The Americans perform original rock & roll with deep roots in traditional American music. Quiet Hollers are an alt. country quartet from Louisville, Kentucky. Since their inception, the Quiet Hollers have enjoyed several bank account-emptying tours, consistent independent radio airplay, and slots opening for bands like Trampled By Turtles, Those Darlins, Split Lip Rayfield, Tim Barry (Avail) and Michael Graves (Misfits).
When: January 15, 9 – 11:30 p.m.
Where: The New Vintage, 2126 S. Preston St. , Louisville, KY
Website: www.newvintagelouisville.com/shows-events.html
Cost: $10-$12
Manny & Merle | Aly'an
Check out country female duo Aly'an as they take they the stage at Manny & Merle.
When: January 15, 9 – 11 p.m.
Where: Manny & Merle, 122 W. Main St., 40202
Website: mannyandmerle.com
Horseshoe Casino | The Horseshoe Wedding Show
Getting married in 2016? Come see the best of what local vendors have to offer Louisville and Southern Indiana brides at this show!
Produced by Louisville Wedding Network
When: Friday, January 15, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Horseshoe Casino, 11999 Casino Center SE, Elizabeth, IN 47117
Website: LouisvilleWeddingNetwork.com
Cost: Free!
Hard Rock Café | Full Contact Karaoke
Full Contact Karaoke is a variety cover band with one thing missing... YOU! Sing with a live band on the Hard Rock Cafe Stage! This event is 21+
When: January 15, 9 – 12 a.m.
Where: Hard Rock Cafe, 424 S. Fourth St., 40202
Website: www.fullcontactkaraokeband.com
Cost: Free!
Carmichael's Kids | Sara Soltau
Carmichael's Kids is excited to host Classical 90.5's Education Programs Manager, Sara Soltau for an exciting event that combines children's literature and music. Join Sara for an interactive reading of Ferdinand the Bull, with words by Munro Leaf and music by Alan Ridout. Sara will perform violin, lead participants through a music and story-telling workshop, and record their voices, giving them the opportunity to be heard on Classical 90.5!
When: January 16, 11 – 1 p.m.
Where: Carmichael's Kids, 1313 Bardstown Road, 40204
Website: www.carmichaelsbookstore.com
Cost: Free!
The Kentucky Center | StageOne Movie Series | “Mary Poppins”
When Jane and Michael Banks are faced with the prospect of a new nanny, they are pleasantly surprised by the arrival of the magical Mary Poppins. Revisit this beloved classic at the Kentucky Center this weekend.
When: January 16, 2 – 4 p.m.
Where: The Kentucky Center, 501 West Main Street, 40202
Website: www.kentuckycenter.org
Cost: $6
YUM! Center | Madonna | The Rebel Heart Tour
See the pop legend at the KFC Yum! Center this weekend.
When: January 16, 7 – 10 p.m.
Where: KFC YUM! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY 40202
Website: www.kfcyumcenter.com
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Gallery K | Nova with Shadow Pact
Watch this hip-hop trio will take the stage at Gallery K this weekend.
When: January 16, 7 – 11 p.m.
Where: Gallery K, 1600 Story Ave, Louisville, KY
Website: www.galleryk.net
Cost: Free!
The Vernon Club & Lanes | WES-aid - A Fundraiser for the West End School
Three bands heat it up and jam to aid West End School: Cool Side of the Pillow (7 p.m.), Happy Hour - the band (8:30 p.m.) and Leaving London(10:30 p.m.) will play.
Happy hour cocktails sponsored by Ballotin Whiskey!
When: January 16, 7 – 11:30 p.m.
Where: Vernon Lanes, 1575 Story Avenue, 40206
Website: www.facebook
Cost: 100% of cover charges benefit the West End School
Freedom Hall | Monster Jam
Monster Jam starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam trucks! The twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over - OR smash through. The 2016 touring season brings more Monster Jam excitement tailored perfectly for your family's budget, and these colorful, larger-than-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old.
When: January 16, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Where: Freedom Hall, KY Expo Center, 937 Phillips Lane, 40209
Website: www.monsterjam.com
Cost: $12 - $65
The Kentucky Center | Ann Hampton Callaway | Streisand Songbook
An exquisite jazz-singer who has been named “Performer of the Year” by 2014 Broadwayworld.com, Ann Hampton Callaway is known for her divine voice and depth of emotion in her singing. She performs the amazing catalog made famous by Barbara Streisand including “The Way We Were,” “People,” “Don’t Rain on My Parade” and more.
When: January 16, 8 – 10 p.m.
Where: The Kentucky Center, 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Website: www.kentuckycenter.org
Cost: $26
Modern Cult Records | The Foxery, Secret Stuff, Whips/Chains, Pissed On
Enjoy a show at Modern Cult Records this weekend featuring The Foxery.
When: January 16, 8 – 10 p.m.
Where: Modern Cult Records, 1036 Bardstown Rd, 40204
Website: www.facebook.com/events/1122697391093399/
Cost: $5
Headliners | Mary Mary Reunion
Presented by WQMF, and with Special Guest. This event is 18+
When: January 16, 8 – 11 p.m.
Where: Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road, 40206
Website: headlinerslouisville.com
Cost: $10, $1 per ticket goes to Center of Women and Families
Haymarket Whiskey Bar | The Weeks
The Weeks’s first shows of 2016! Playing brand new songs from their upcoming third album ahead of its release. Kicking off the night with their dear Kentuckian friends, Buffalo Rodeo.
When: January 16, 9 – 11 p.m.
Where: Haymarket Whiskey Bar, 331 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202
Website: www.haymarketwhiskeybar.com
Cost: $8
Manny & Merle | J.D. Shelburne
Kentucky native, J.D. Shelburne, will be playing at Manny & Merle this weekend.
When: January 16, 9:30 – 11 p.m.
Where: Manny & Merle, 122 W. Main St., 40202
Website: mannyandmerle.com
Cost: Free!
Kaiju | Juanita! RON! Cher Von!
Gather at Kaiju for Juanita! RON! Cher Von! this weekend.
When: January 16, 10 – 4 a.m.
Where: Kaiju, 1004 E Oak Street, 40204
Website: www.kaijubar.com
Cost: Free!
Galerie Hertz | The Millennial Man | Opening Reception
Join Galerie Hertz as they kick off selfie artist Dean Christensen's solo exhibit, “Me, My Selfie & I.”
When: January 17, 1 – 4 p.m.
Where: Galerie Hertz, 1253 South Preston St., 40203
Website: www.galeriehertz.com
Cost: Free!
YUM! Center | Harlem Globetrotters 2016 World Tour
Celebrating 90 years of providing smiles, sportsmanship and service to millions of people worldwide, the world famous Harlem Globetrotters will bring their unrivaled family show to KFC Yum! Center in Louisville on Sunday.
When: January 17, 2 – 4 p.m.
Where: KFC YUM! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, 40202
Website: www.kfcyumcenter.com
Cost: $28.50+
Historic Locust Grove | Film Adaptations of Emma
It is time to kick off the 200th Anniversary of the publication of Jane Austen's beloved novel, Emma, and what better way than with an in-depth look at some of her film counterparts? Karen Hadley, from the University of Louisville, is back by popular demand to take participants on a guided tour through a few movie adaptations of Emma.
When: January 17, 2 – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Historic Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY 40207
Website: www.jasnalouisville.com
Cost: Free!
The Henry Clay | Downtown Wedding Show
At this bridals show you could win a complete wedding package from Lakeside Reflections, including an outdoor gazebo overlooking the lake for your ceremony, a reception hall with a catered meal for you and 100 of your guests, a chocolate fountain, a live dj, professional musicians, a wedding a wedding coordinator, and much more!
Produced By: Louisville Wedding Network
When: January 17, 2 – 4:30 p.m.
Where: The Henry Clay Building, 604 S. 3rd Street. 40202
Website: LouisvilleWeddingNetwork.com
Cost: Free!
The Kentucky Center Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular
The Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular is an era-by-era tribute concert celebrating the music and magic of Elvis Presley. The concert begins with the early rock-a-billy, the military years, the movie years, the ’68 comeback special in black leather, and the show closes with the Las Vegas concert years.
When: January 17, 7 – 10 p.m.
Where: The Kentucky Center, 501 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Website: www.kentuckycenter.org
Cost: $22
Mercury Ballroom | Micky Avalon & Dirt Nasty
Join Micky Avalon & Dirt Nasty at the Mercury Ballroom this weekend! This event is 18+
When: January 17, 8 – 11 p.m.
Where: Mercury Ballroom, 611 South 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Website: mercuryballroom.com
Cost: $20
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