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The holidays are over, so we can all breath a sigh of relief and enjoy ourselves! If you want more suggestions like this delivered to your inbox every week, subscribe to Louisville.com's Weekender!

 

Explore the Clifton, Crescent Hill and Butchertown neighborhoods by way of a trolley ride! The FAT Friday Trolley Hop was launched in 2004 and has become a signature event on Frankfort Avenue. Held year-round on the final Friday of every month from 6:00pm-10:30pm, this event draws attracts thousands of people to enjoy free trolley rides to participating shops, restaurants and galleries along the Frankfort, Mellwood and Story Avenue corridor. Many of the businesses host live music and entertainment, complimentary refreshments and special sales on trolley hop nights.

Going into 2014 Freek has a lot of things on the table. He is releasing his next album which is being produced by Duane Lundy (My Morning Jacket/Ben Sollee) . Also, He will be a part of this year's London Bass Guitar Show in the UK giving a master class and performing. Plus extensive touring with both his own group, and as part of the Blues/Rock/Funk trio, 'The Kelly Richey Band".

 

Sweeney Todd at Midnights at the Baxter 
Baxter Avenue Theatres will be featuring Tim Burton through their Midnights at the Baxter series!
December 27, 12 – 2 a.m.
Baxter Avenue Theatre
1250 Bardstown Rd
Louisville, KY 40204
www.village8.com/midnightsatbaxter.htm
(502) 459-2288
Ticket prices vary

Damaged Goods Presents: Holiday Ham
Damaged Goods is back in action and ready to slap the Holiday Spirit into you with their unique brand of high energy improv comedy! December 27th is Damaged Goods' Annual Dam Good Holiday Show and it promises to be a night that won't soon be forgotten! 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"! So bring the family that's in town visiting for the holidays! Four years ago the founders of Damaged Goods embarked on a quest to create the best improv comedy team this world has ever seen! Three years later the proof is in the pudding.
December 27, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
The Bard’s Town
1801 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40205
www.damgoodnation.com
749-5275
$10 Cash Only

Steely Danish- A Tribute to the Music of Steely Dan at The Mercury Ballroom 
Enjoy a tribute to the music of Steely Dan this weekend at the Mercury Ballroom!
December 27, 9 – 11:55 p.m.
The Mercury Ballroom
611 S 4th St.,
Louisville, KY 40202
www.mercuryballroom.com
(502) 583-4555
Ticket prices vary

 

Louisville Bridal Showcase - Year End Extravaganza
Start planning your wedding with Louisville Bridal Showcase’s year end extravaganza at the Jeffersontown Community Center!
December 28, 12 – 4 p.m.
Jeffersontown Community Center
10617 Taylorsville Road
Louisville, KY 40299
www.bridalshowtickets.info
502-290-4039
Bride and groom free, guests $5 in advance

Come join Reginald Bareham Band at their Christmas Show at the Bard's Town Restaurant, Theater and Pub at 7:30, Sunday, December 28, 2014. They will lead off with the Comedy of Keith McGill!  Then a set of Tommy Van Stockum's original music backed up by the Reginald Bareham Band.And finally a set of original music by Reggie Van Stockum featuring Little Lynne Chenault, Tommy Kodak, Brian Ginn, and David Clement.Come early and get dinner. There is no charge for the Show!
December 28, 7:30-11:30 p.m.
The Bard’s Town
1801 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40205
749-5275
Free!

Starting at 10pm this Sunday it's Bring Your Own Vinyl Night at El Camino. #BYOV We'll also feature $3 shots of 100% pure agave Olmeca Altos Plata/Buffalo Trace and $3 Tecate/Modelo Especial...whatever your flavor while we spin what you savor! #puttheneedleontherecord. PLUS - FREE Pig Roast + FREE Movie EVERY SUNDAY at 10pm! Check El Camino's Facebook for the movie every Sunday