Seviche’s Dinner and Movie Presents “Chef”
Seviche will bring back the popular Dinner and Movie event Monday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. with the film “Chef” starring Jon Favreau and Sofia Vergara. The evening’s five-course menu will feature caviar, French onion soup, pasta agilo e olio and chocolate lava cake for dessert. Dinner will be held in the restaurant’s spacious private dining room. Guests may enjoy the movie shown on an eight-foot screen while each course is served.
February 6, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Seviche, A Latin Restaurant
1538 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40205
473-8560
$65 per person plus tax and gratuity

 

 

 

University of Louisville’s French Film Fest with a different award-winning film shown for free each week. The films offered include classics, animation, documentary, comedy and drama. All films are in French, with English subtitles. The 5 p.m. screenings will include post-film discussions with local experts on French-speaking cultures and film studies. “Girlhood” follows a young woman of color as she defines her own identity in present day France. Living in the projects in northwest Paris, 16-tear-old Marienme desperately wants to sort out her adult persona and seeks her path amid a “bande de filles” or girl gang.  

 

Mayor Greg Fischer invites you to a free monthly series showcasing local musicians, artists and performers. Grab a lunch and enjoy the comfortable seating and great acoustics inside the Mayor’s Gallery, Louisville Pure Tap is available at the performances.

Don't miss Riff Raff at Mercury Ballroom!Weird and wild enough to associated with both Soulja Boy and Andy Milonakis, Riff Raff first came on the scene in 2009 as a contestant on MTV's "From G's to Gents".  In 2012, Riff Raff signed to Diplo's Mad Decent record label and issued his first major mixtape featuring early hits like "Jose Canseco" and “Jody Highroller" along with the Action Bronson team-up "Bird on a Wire.”
February 5, 8 – 10:30 p.m.
Mercury Ballroom
611 South 4th Street
Louisville, KY 40202
concerts.livenation.com/event/16004D92F31465CA
583-4555
$22

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“ELEMENTary, My Dear,” a whimsical and playful exploration of the elements, is designed to be most enjoyed by audience members ages one to five (and their grown ups). For the show’s co-creators, Talleri McRae and Steven Rahe, the young age range of the target audience offers many unique opportunities: including pushing the boundaries of traditional theatricality, and connecting with an audience in new ways. 
February 7, 9 – 12:30 p.m.
Squallis Puppeteers
1228 E. Breckinridge St
Louisville, KY 40204
squallispuppeteers.com/upcoming-events-3
502-636-1974
$5 each for show and workshop

 

Chocolate Lover's Weekend at Turtle Run Winery
Hop on the Indiana Uplands Wine Trail and come sample and savor delicious chocolate with wine during the Valentines Day season. At Turtle Run, we will provide delicious chocolates from Schimpff's Confectionery in Jeffersonville. Other Indiana Uplands Wine Trail wineries will have their own delectable chocolate treats. This is a great way to get out on the trail and enjoy a great tasting weekend throughout southern Indiana.
February 7, 8 – 5 p.m.
Turtle Run Winery
940 St. Peters Church Road NE
Corydon, IN 47112
www.turtlerunwinery.com
812-952-2650

The third annual Cuteopia! is an all-female art show full affordable buy-and-take art. This show has become notorious for being a must see smörgåsbord of adorableness and adorablosity. Cuteopia takes place at the perfect time – one week before Valentine’s Day. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to snag something perfect for you or your darling.

So come join this group of lady artists for an evening of delightful debauchery with sweet and sassy artwork taboot!
February 7, 6 – 10 p.m.
Revelry Boutique Gallery
980 Barret Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204
www.revelrygallery.com
414-1ART
Free!

3rd Annual Historical Ball at Locust Grove
Locust Grove hosts the 3rd Annual Historical Ball on February 7, 7-10 p.m. Guests are encouraged to wear historic dress from any era. There will be a free dance practice also on Feb. 7 from 1-2 p.m. The dance will be called by Tom & Toni Tumbusch of Cincinnati, OH. Tickets are $25 pp which includes light refreshments and a tour of the 1790 house. Please all 502-897-9845 to make your reservation.
February 7, 7 – 10 p.m.
Locust Grove
561 Blankenbaker lane
Louisville, KY 40207
www.locustgrove.org
897-9845
$25 per person

 

 

 

The second show of the Jewish Film Festival is “Kidon,” a comedic spy-thriller. When Hamas leader Mahmoud al Mabhouh is murdered in his Dubai hotel room in January 2010, the local police blame the Mossad, but Mossad, has never heard of these agents or their mission. The movie is in French and Hebrew with mild adult situations.

Next to Normal Presented by Acting Against Cancer
Next to Normal is an emotional story that chronicles the life of a seemingly typical American family: Mom makes breakfast, Dad goes to work, and Sister and Brother go to high school. But this family is far from normal as Mom has been battling severe bipolar disorder - complete with vivid hallucinations - for sixteen years. Cathartic and powerful, the show presents this American family's story with heart, compassion and unwavering honesty. The show is directed by Whitten Montgomery and musically directed by Charlie Meredith. The cast includes Sydney Magers, Wesley Thomas, Kelsey Cox, Remy Sisk, Miller Kraps and Blake Cox.100% of the profits will go toward the fulfillment of Acting Against Cancer's $100,000 pledge to the art therapy program of The Addison Jo Blair Cancer Care Center at Kosair Children's Hospital.

Don't miss UofL's performance of Othello at the The Playhouse. Othello is one of playwright William Shakespeare’s most recognized dramas, but the upcoming production at the University of Louisville will feature a cultural twist on the tragedy of the Moor of Venice. “This play has been produced for more than 400 years and these themes of power, greed, racism and the manipulation behind it are just as prevalent today,” Hill said. “What we’re trying to do is look at it from a slightly different lens…What would it look like if Othello’s army was representative of the diversity of America’s army today, with diverse cultures in higher ranks like general?”

Kentucky Homefront hosts its annual winter fundraiser event on Sunday afternoon at the Vernon Club of Louisville in an effort to generate needed revenues to support the organization. Our lineup includes guitar master, Will Gage, who will perform with his father, John Gage, and also the Tim Krekel rhythm machine of Mike Alger (drums) and Mike Williams (bass). Local maestro on the slide guitar and also great vocalist, Lisa Sandell, will also perform. The event concludes with a stellar performance by Tre Bella which showcases the incredibly talented trio of blues divas, Patty Cain, Amy Johnson, and Susan O’Neil. Raffles will be happening throughout the event, and food and drink will be on hand and for sale thanks to the Vernon Club.