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 Cabo Wabo 22nd Annual Coat Party The Cabo Wabo 22nd Coat Party is sure to impress and raise the bar on every Cabo Wabo event to date! Not to be missed! This event benefits Down Syndrome of Louisville, and new and gently used coats will be collected at the door for St. Vincent's! Featuring musical guests the Crashers! There will be drinks, there will photo ops, there will be good times. Don’t miss it!
January 10, 8 – 12 a.m.
Mellwood Art Center 1860 Mellwood Avenue Suite 181 Louisville, KY 40206 502-895-3650 $15  The Bible: The Complete Word of God at the Alley Theater
It’s apocalypse now as the three idiots who brought you The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) set their sights on the good book... Can bolts of lightning be far behind? Yes, it’s an affectionate, irreverent roller coaster ride from fig leaves to Final Judgment as the boys tackle the great theological questions: Did Adam and Eve have navels? Did Moses really look like Charlton Heston? And why isn’t the word “phonetic” spelled the way it sounds? Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from December 19th through to January 17th (with a break for New Year's weekend) at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30.
January 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
The Alley Theater 1205 East Washington Street Suite 120 Louisville, KY 40206 www.thealleytheater.org/ 502-713-6178 $15 New Year's Auction at Floyd Street Stock Exchange
The Floyd Street Stock Exchange is an auction house in Louisville, Kentucky, hosting once monthly absolute auctions, which are open to the public (welcoming first time auction goers!), and take place on the first Thursday of the month. Items available include vintage & antique furniture, decorative accessories, and architectural salvage from all over the globe. They are affiliated with a wholesale furniture importer based in Louisville, KY.
January 8, 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Floyd Street Stock Exchange 817 S. Floyd Street Louisville, KY 40203 www.floydstreetstockexchange.com/upcoming-auction General Admission Louisville Jug Music: From Earl McDonald to the National Jubilee Forged on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers during the nineteenth century, jug band music was the early soundtrack for a new nation. Louisville was at the heart of it all. German and Irish immigrants, former slaves en route to Chicago and homesteaders moving into the city created a fertile ground for this new sound. Artists like Earl McDonald and his Original Louisville Jug Band made the city legendary.Tune in to Louisville’s jug band music history with local writer Michael Jones and discover a tradition that has left a long
January 8, 6 – 7 p.m. The Library at Oxmoor Farm 720 Oxmoor Avenue Louisville, KY 40208 filsonhistorical.org 502-635-5083 $10, Free for members The Wizard of Oz at Centerstage Join Dorothy as she travels “Over the Rainbow” in search of her dreams, only to find “There’s No Place Like Home”!
January 8, 7 – 10 p.m.
Centerstage 3600 Dutchmans Lane Louisville, KY 40205 jewishlouisville.org/jcc/centerstage/ (502) 238-2709 Ticket prices vary  Blue Moon Circus at Haymarket Whiskey Bar
Step right up! Right this way! If you’re gonna stare, you might as well pay for it! You’ve seen weird. You’ve seen beauty, danger and sass but, you ain’t seen it like this, folks! Ember, the fire bender will melt the eyeballs right out of your skull with her snakey hips, toughened feet and taste for the flame. Shawna the Dead will twist your brain with his shocking acts of danger. What is he putting in his nose now!? Vlad the Strong will make you swoon with arms of steel and feats of strength. There’s no job too tough! Wednesday bends, contorts, flies and has more hoop moves than a Swiss watch! Humans shouldn’t be capable of such things…special appearance by a surprise guest!
January 9, 9 – 11:30 p.m.
Haymarket Whiskey Bar 331 E Market St Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 442-0523 $8 Guy's Irish Red BBC Beer Tapped
PNC Broadway in Louisville is thrilled to announce the creation of Bluegrass Brewing Company’s (BBC) Guy’s Irish Red – a beer to celebrate the upcoming production of ONCE playing The Kentucky Center January 20-25. Guy’s Irish Red, created by BBC Brewmaster Andrew Dimery, is brewed in the style of an Irish red with a nice malt background and a slight hop bitterness. Guy’s Irish Red will be tapped and available at the BBC St. Matthews and all other locations, on Friday, January 9th.
January 9, 12 – 12 p.m.
Bluegrass Brewing Co. 3929 Shelbyville Road Louisville, KY 40207 Free! Using Your Telescope Workshop at Gheens Science Hall Do you love your new telescope, but aren’t quite sure how to use it? Or do you have one stored away just gathering dust? Bring your scope and get tips on how to set it up as well as what to look for in the night sky in this free one-hour workshop. Plan to stay for our 8 PM Skies Over Louisville live presentation, which includes a map of the current night sky, and get in for the special one-time rate of $5! You will leave with a new-found confidence in your ability to navigate the night sky. January 9, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Gheens Science Hall and Rauch Planetarium University of Louisville, Belknap Campus Louisville, KY 40292 http://louisville.edu/planetarium/events/telescope-workshops 502-852-6665 Free! Bourbon & Cigar Pairing Contest at Riverside Cigar Shop & Lounge Join Riverside Cigar Shop and Lounge and Match Cigar Bar for a very special evening with Drew Estate Cigars and Jim Beam. You will receive 4 tastes of bourbon and 2 cigars - not any cigars but a Drew Estate Kentucky Fire Cured and a Nica Rustica) and a pairing card to take notes. Each guest will vote for their favorite pairng and have a chance to win a bottle of Jim Beam 12 year old Single Barrel Bourbon. Cost is only $29.95 and limited to the first 25 people. We will also have Drew Estate special all event long, Buy 3 , Get 1 Free on cigars. Buy a box, get 15% off, 6 free cigars, and a Drew Estate hat. January 9, 7 – 9 p.m. Riverside Cigar Shop & Lounge 201 Spring Street Jeffersonville, IN 47130 (502) 643-0093 $29.95
Music Without Borders: Amadeus at St. Francis “Music Without Borders” brings the Louisville Orchestra to you! This Neighborhood Concert Series reaches locations throughout Louisville for your enjoyment and convenience. Amadeus will feature conductor, Bob Bernhardt and Emily Albrink as soprana.
January 9, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
St. Francis Episcopal Church 6710 Wolf Pen Branch Road Harrods Creek, KY 40027 www.louisvilleorchestra.org/music-without-borders-2/ (502) 228-1176 $20  Monster Jam at Freedom Hall!
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 2014 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.
January 10, 7:30-11:30 PM
Freedom Hall, KY Expo Center 937 Phillips Lane Louisville, KY 40209 www.ticketmaster.com/monster-jam-louisville-kentucky-01-10-2015/event/16004D43956540D8?artistid=1542376&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=25&tm_link=artist_msg-0_16004D43956540D8 (502) 367-5000 Ticket prices vary A Birthday Party for Mary Ingalls: Celebrating National Braille Literacy Month
"My sister Mary is the reason I am a writer," said Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the Little House books. Mary lost her sight at age fourteen, and Laura became her sister's eyes, describing the world so her sister could "see" as well. Find out about her richly rewarding life and the challenges she faced as a blind woman a hundred years ago. Sing along with some of Pa's fiddle tunes, weave a beaded bracelet (the same as those Mary made for her sisters), and enjoy birthday cake made from Ma's recipe. Free to the public but space is limited so registration is required. Call 899-2213 by January 9 to register. For adults and children age 5 and up. January 10, 10:30-12:30 p.m. American Printing House for the Blind, Inc 1839 Frankfort Avenue Louisville, KY 40206 http://www.aph.org/museum/programs.html 502-899-2213 Free! Call 502-899-2213 or email kcarpenter@aph.org to register. Hands-On History Workshop at the Brennan House Let Hands on History help you plan your next restoration project with information concerning where to begin, what materials to use and what local specialists to turn to. Louisville Metro Historic Preservation Officer, Cynthia Johnson and restoration expert, Gary Kleier will be teaching this workshop. January 10, 1 – 4 p.m. The Brennan House 631 S. Fifth St. Louisville, KY 40202 www.preservationlouisville.org 502-540-5145 $20 for Members, $30 for Non-members  Loufamfun's 5th Birthday Party at the Clifton Center
Featuring: Steve-O the Magician suspending an audience member on stage and performing many more amazing & funny magical acts. Jungle Jim and the Monkey Bars entertaining with engaging family music to get your dancing in your seats! Comic relief from Pow the Panda & The Papa John's Pizza Slice. Free Moe's kids meal certificates for audience members (while supplies last) Lots of amazing Prizes and more! Complimentary popcorn courtesy of Your Community Rx and more!100% of ticket sales goes to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana because giving back to the community is the best way to celebrate! Tickets will be $5/each if purchased in December, $6/each if purchased in January. Children under 3 may attend for free but must sit on a lap - if you want a seat for them you must purchase one! Remember, ALL money goes to charity!
January 11, 2 – 4 p.m.
Clifton Center 2117 Payne Street Louisville, KY 40206 502-896-8480 $6 Show Tunes Sundays at Play Just what it sounds like! This event will be held in the patio lounge from 6 - 10 p.m. and will feature $5 LITs.
January 11, 6 – 10 p.m.
Play Dance Bar 1101 E. Washington St. Louisville, KY 40206 (502) 882-3615 Cover charge may apply
The Tenderloins at Louisville Palace The creators, executive producers, writers and stars of TruTV's hit show, Impractical Jokers, now entering its fourth season, The Tenderloins perform a mix of stand-up, never-before-seen hidden camera videos and stories. Sal Vulcano, Joe Gatto, James Murray and Brian Quinn have entertained each other for years with the most hilarious practical jokes they could imagine. These real-life best friends challenge each other to the most outrageous dares and uproarious stunts ever caught on their hidden camera and now they’re bringing their hilarity to the Palace Theatre on January 11th.
January 11, 7 - 9 p.m.
Louisville Palace 625 South 4th Street Louisville, KY 40202 http://concerts.livenation.com/event/16004D81FF265EB6?camefrom=ramya_8e1 (502) 583-4555 Ticket prices vary Louisville Trivia Pub Quiz - Four Pegs Beer Lounge
Bring your friends. Play for free. Win prizes! Six rounds of Trivia. Ten questions each round. 2 general knowledge rounds 2 theme rounds A picture round And 1 random round Come test your knowledge at Sunday Night Trivia, every Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at Four Pegs Beer Lounge. January 11, 7 – 9 p.m. Four Pegs Beer Lounge 1053 Goss Ave. Louisville, KY 40217 www.louisvilletrivia.com 634-1447 Free! |
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