Community Connections

Join the Community Outreach Committee in February for our biannual Community Connections event to be held at the Stoll Keenon Ogden Law Office in the PNC building downtown. The purpose of the event is to bring together Non-Profit Organizations with board and leadership opportu
When: Feb 01 2012
 

Studio Connections: Classical and Contemporary Combine

Join us for a new, in-studio program of classical and contemporary dance. Petipa’s classical choreography is performed alongside original contemporary works from company members Amanda Diehl, Ben Needham-Wood and Carrie Patterson. Call  (502) 583-2623
When: Feb 01 2012 - Feb 04 2012 [Every day.]
 

21c Museum Hotel, Proof on Main and Jefferson's Presents Bourbon & The Girls

Join us for a night of Bourbon and delicious caramel snacks by Chef Michael Paley. $25 to reserve, space is LIMITED! Admission includes a cocktail voucher for your fav libation.
When: Feb 02 2012
 

Art and Magic @ Whiskey Row Lofts

Come see the art and magic at Whiskey Row Lofts. Local art is featured in the Gallery, and Philadelphia magician Francis Menotti performs 3 shows. Francis has performed all around the world.<
When: Feb 03 2012
 

Bourbon Baroque: First Friday Cantata Series

Bourbon Baroque: Louisville's Period Instrument Ensemble presents its monthly cantata series during the First Friday Trolley Hop featuring period instruments and local vocalists. FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Performances at 7:30 and 8:30pm
When: Feb 03 2012
 

"Into the Mix" Exhibition

Into the Mix is an exhibition that stages a conversation about how materiality addresses the complexities of cultural stereotypes and features works from 10 Caribbean artists: Janine Antoni, Christopher Cozier, Blue Curry, Carlos Gamez de Francisco, M
When: Feb 03 2012
 

The Hip Comedy Magic of Frances Menotti

From Philadelphia, Frances Menotti presents 3 short magic shows 7:30, 8:15 and 9pm - 20 minute shows! only $10 Great as part of First Friday Trolley Hop The Magic Theater at Whiskey Row Lofts, 131 W. Main St 502.276.3737 for tix
When: Feb 03 2012
 

Curator’s Tour of 21c Museum’s New Exhibition, Alter Ego: A Decade of Work by Anthony Goicolea, with Chief Curator and Director of Arts Programming Alice Gray Stites

Join us for a tour of 21c Museum’s latest exhibition, featuring a decade of work by first generation Cuban American artist Anthony Goicolea. Goicolea is one of the most celebrated, respected artists working today. 
When: Feb 03 2012
 

Complexions Contemporary Ballet presented by Brown-Forman Midnite Ramble

Founded by the two former Alvin Ailey members and a favorite of the hit TV show So You Think You Can Dance, Complexions’ groundbreaking mix of methods, styles and cultures has created an entirely new and exciting vision of human movement. Transcending the limits
When: Feb 03 2012
 

Brown-Forman Midnite Ramble Complexions Contemporary Ballet

Founded by the two former Alvin Ailey members and a favorite of the hit TV show So You Think You Can Dance, Complexions’ groundbreaking mix of methods, styles and cultures has created an entirely new and exciting vision of human movement.
When: Feb 03 2012
 

University of Louisville Men's Basketball vs. Rutgers University

Tickets: $35, reserved Doors to the KFC Yum! Center will open approximately two hours prior to the basketball game.
When: Feb 04 2012
 

LEO A Little Off Center Mike Birbiglia’s My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend

In Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, Mike shares a lifetime of romantic blunders and miscues that most adults would spend a lifetime trying to forget. On this painfully honest journey, Birbiglia struggles to find reason in an area whe
When: Feb 04 2012
 

Mike Birbiglia’s My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend presented by LEO A Little Off Center

In Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, Mike shares a lifetime of romantic blunders and miscues that most adults would spend a lifetime trying to forget. On this painfully honest journey, Birbiglia struggles to find reason in an area where it may be impossible
When: Feb 04 2012
 

Blow Your Own Kiss!

Blow a Kiss at Glassworks for Valentine's Day, with or for that special someone! Work one on one with a glass artist to select your color and blow! Only $55 Saturday, February 4th and 11th plus Tuesday, February 14th, 10am-5pm Call to schedule 502.992.3270
When: Feb 04 2012 - Feb 11 2012 [Every week.]
 

University of Louisville Men's Basketball vs. Connecticut University

Tickets: $35, reserved Doors to the KFC Yum! Center will open approximately two hours prior to the basketball game.
When: Feb 06 2012
 

YPAL Meet and Eat

Come together with other YPAL Members for a night of dining and networking. This will be an informal gathering to enjoy a great restaurant and get to know other members of YPAL.
When: Feb 07 2012
 

University of Louisville Women's Basketball vs. University of Connecticut

Tickets: $7 (adults); $5 children (18 years old & under)
When: Feb 07 2012
 

New2Lou 2nd Wednesday Social

Mingle with Louisville's newbies at The Troll Pub Under the Bridge, a brand new sports pub located below Whiskey Row Lofts, corner of 2nd & Washington St. Meet at the bar. Look for New2Lou signs & people with nametags.
When: Feb 08 2012
 

Boom Time - My Farm Life

Meet city folks with farm lives on the side, including Tommee Clark, Debbie Galloway, Tomese Buthod, and Wayne Long.  More information at www.lfpl.org.
When: Feb 08 2012
 

YPAL Member Benefits Fair

Join us for networking, cocktails and light appetizers as we learn more about the benefits provided to you as a YPAL Member. Our various member benefit sponsors will set up booths to showcase their offerings and raffle drawing will be available to those in attendance courtesy
When: Feb 09 2012
 

New Edition with K-Ci and JoJo and El DeBarge

Tickets: $75.00, $56.50 & $48.50, reserved
When: Feb 10 2012
 

Spanish Night at BLU

Bring your friends and come join us for tapas, sangria, and live Flamenco music at BLU Italian Grille in the Louisville Downtown Marriott!
When: Feb 10 2012
 

Frazier Canteen


When: Feb 11 2012
 

First Ever NuLu Valentine Open House

The family-friendly and open-to-the-public Valentine’s shopping event will take place on Saturday, February 11th, 2012 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. along East Market Street. Also, Justin Lewis will perform live at 1:00pm in Peace of the Earth.
When: Feb 11 2012
 

University of Louisville Women's Basketball vs. Syracuse University

Tickets: $7 (adults); $5 children (18 years old & under)
When: Feb 11 2012
 

Nellie McKay “I Want to Live!” presented by LEO A Little Off Center

NYC singer/songwriter/actress Nellie McKay brings her latest project, “I Want to Live!” to Louisville.
When: Feb 12 2012
 

LEO A Little Off Center Nellie McKay “I Want To Live!”

Nellie McKay performs her new musical “I Want to Live!” based on the 1958 movie of the same name, a film noir biography of murderess Barbara Graham. 
When: Feb 12 2012
 

University of Louisville Men's Basketball vs. Syracuse University

Tickets: $35, reserved Doors to the KFC Yum! Center will open approximately two hours prior to the basketball game.
When: Feb 13 2012
 

Valentine Dinner Cruises on the Spirit of Jefferson

On both February 11 and 14 the riverboat Spirit of Jefferson will offer two-hour cruises to celebrate the holiday of hearts. Bring your sweetie and enjoy a delicious buffet while we cruise on the Ohio River. A DJ will provide entertainment, and the cash bar will be open f
When: Feb 14 2012
 

Valentine tea dinner

$69 for two RSVP - 502.587.7350
When: Feb 14 2012
 

Degrees At Work Downtown Education Fair

Have you considered beginning or returning to college? -Strengthen your skills in an increasingly competitive economy -Improve your opportunity for advancement and higher pay -Enjoy a personal and professional sense of accomplishment  
When: Feb 14 2012
 

Valentine Dinner Cruises on the Spirit of Jefferson

On both February 11 and 14 the riverboat Spirit of Jefferson will offer two-hour cruises to celebrate the holiday of hearts. A DJ will provide entertainment, and the cash bar will be open. $48 per person. Reservations required.
When: Feb 14 2012 - Feb 15 2012 [Every day.]
 

Boom Time - My Life as Lifeline

Talk with folks on the front lines – Dr. Jane Thibault, gerontologist and author of No Act of Love is Ever Wasted; Rita Combs-Sterrett, AARP Prepare to Care outreach staff; and Mauri Malka, director of Klein Older Adult Services at Jewish Family and Career Services.
When: Feb 15 2012
 

The Kentucky Center presents Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience

Terrance Simien returns to Bomhard Theater to raise the roof and let les bon temps roulez! Don’t miss this Grammy-winning artist as he breaks out the beads and dishes up some hot Mardi Gras madness!
When: Feb 17 2012
 

The Kentucky Center presents Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience

Terrance Simien returns to Bomhard Theater to raise the roof and let les bon temps roulez! Terrance and the Zydeco Experience have been ambassadors of no-holds-barred Louisiana good times (and authentic Zydeco music) for over two decades.
When: Feb 17 2012
 

Pre-Opera Dinner for Lehár’s “The Merry Widow”

The Brown Hotel Presents Pre-Opera Dinners A Themed Dining Experience Inspired by the 2011-2012 Kentucky Opera Season LOUISVILLE, KY (August 25, 2011) – The Brown Hotel announces a special schedule of Opera inspired dinners in The English Grill. The Pre-Opera Dinners will set the mood for patrons attending the Brown-Forman 2011-2012 Kentucky Opera Season performances in the nearby Brown Theatre.  “Our Pre-Opera Dinners are back by popular demand,” said Brown Hotel English Grill Manager Ellen Crouch, “A terrific prelude to the drama of the Kentucky Opera.” The 3-course prix fixe dinners, created by The Brown Hotel Executive Chef Laurent Géroli and his four-diamond culinary staff, have been designed to set the culinary stage for each opera. The cost of each Pre-Opera Dinner is $38 per person exclusive of tax and gratuity. Seating times are 5:30 pm, 6:00 pm, and 6:30 pm. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (502) 583-1234, ext. 7166. Friday, February 17, 2012, Pre-Opera Dinner for Lehár’s “The Merry Widow” – Grilled Chicken Sausage with Roasted Apples, Onions and Whole Grain Mustard Sauce as a starter, followed by an entrée of Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Brussels Sprouts and Roasted Potatoes with a Sage Veal Reduction, and a dessert of Crème Brûlée with Mixed Berry Compote. *           *            * Kentucky Opera was founded in 1952 by Moritz von Bomhard and designated the State Opera of Kentucky in 1982. The Louisville Orchestra plays for all performances, and the Louisville Ballet performs on occasions when operas require classical dance. Kentucky Opera offers a wide variety of education programs for students of any age. To learn more, visit http://kyopera.org. *           *            * The Brown Hotel, located at Fourth and Broadway, has been a Louisville tradition for 87 years. It is home to the AAA Four-Diamond English Grill and the casual venue J. Graham’s Café, where guests can try the legendary sandwich called “The Hot Brown.” The Brown Hotel holds a AAA Four-Diamond rating and is a member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts and Historic Hotels of America. For more information on this luxury hotel, visit www.brownhotel.com or call 502-583-1234.  #          #             #
When: Feb 17 2012
 

YPAL Quarterly Luncheon

Join YPAL and special guests Dave Adkisson (President and CEO of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce) and Terry Holliday (Kentucky Education Commissioner) for the first Quarterly Lunch of the New Year. Dave and Terry will be discussing a very important and relevant topic in our c
When: Feb 17 2012
 

Van Halen with Kool and the Gang

$149.50, reserved $79.50, reserved $49.50, reserved $29.50, reserved Tickets are available at the Kentucky Exposition Center, Kentucky international Convention Center and KFC Yum! Center ticket office and all Ticketmaster outlets
When: Feb 18 2012
 

Fourth Street Live! Mardi Gras Festival

Featuring SJ Tsunami on the Live! Stage Contests, Bead Giveaways & More! Contest Winners Receive $500 CASH!   Free Event. Must Be 21+
When: Feb 18 2012
 

The Kentucky Center presents Good Vs. Evil: Anthony Bourdain & Eric Ripert

Join Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert as they share stories and muse on the place of food in our personal, community, and global life.
When: Feb 18 2012
 

The Kentucky Center presents Good Vs. Evil: Anthony Bourdain & Eric Ripert

Join good friends Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert - chefs, authors, television personalities - for a lively discussion about food and culture.
When: Feb 18 2012
 

University of Louisville Women's Basketball vs. University of Notre Dame

Tickets: $7 (adults); $5 children (18 years old & under)
When: Feb 20 2012
 

Meatless Mondays at Proof on Main & Garage Bar

Join chef Michael Paley for Meatless Mondays, an international campaign that encourages people to improve their health and the health of the planet. $35 for three courses at Proof; Kitchen Specialty with choice of salad or dessert at Garage Bar.
When: Feb 20 2012 - Apr 23 2012 [Every week.]
 

Young Professionals Day at the Capitol

The YP's will spend time with the KY Chamber, visit the Governor's mansion, sit in on legislative sessions, and meet with legislators. The busy day will be capped off at Buffalo Trace Distillery. We will be led on a tour, enjoy a tasting of their bourbon, and wrap up with a re
When: Feb 21 2012
 

The Creative Process

Interested in how to get creative ideas and develop them as an artist, writer or composer?  Come to a free short course at the Louisville Free Public Library presented by University of Louisville humanities professor Dr. Annette Allen and four artists.
When: Feb 21 2012
 

Lecture with renowned contemporary art curator Alanna Heiss

Louisville-born Heiss is one of the founders of the alternative exhibition space movement and has organized hundreds of exhibitions in art spaces around the world. The self-described art radical was recently featured in The New York Times.
When: Feb 22 2012
 

Boom Time - My Creative Life

Listen to Susan McNeese Lynch, Ron Lehocky, Marta Miranda, Tom McGee and Don Riggs, and Brad Dillon. More information at www.lfpl.org.
When: Feb 22 2012
 

Tom Lundberg: Microcosms

Gallery Talk: February 23 6pm, Gallery X, Hite Galleries Opening Reception: Reception to follow lecture The University of Louisville Hite Art Institute is pleased to announce the opening of the exhibition Microcosms by
When: Feb 23 2012 - Mar 25 2012 [Every day.]
 

University of Louisville Women's Basketball vs. DePaul University

Tickets: $7 (adults); $5 children (18 years old & under)
When: Feb 25 2012
 

The Dark Side of the Wall: Beyond the Wall presented by Sam Swope Auto Group

Pink Floyd fans - don't miss this epic evening! Enjoy 16 years of classic hits delivered in a mind-blowing spectacle of sight and sound.
When: Feb 25 2012
 

Presented by Sam Swope Auto Group The Dark Side of the Wall Beyond the Wall

Since 2008, The Dark Side of the Wall has dedicated itself to recreating Pink Floyd’s psychedelic soundscapes and Art House Rock. Dark Side returns with a 3-hour multi-media adventure covering 16 years of classic tracks. 
When: Feb 25 2012
 

University of Louisville Men's Basketball vs. Pittsburgh University

Tickets: $35, reserved Doors to the KFC Yum! Center will open approximately two hours prior to the basketball game.
When: Feb 26 2012
 

Lewis Black: In God We Rust presented by Live Nation & the Kentucky Center

Lewis Black - stand-up comedian, actor and author - is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today.
When: Feb 26 2012
 

Presented by Live Nation & the Kentucky Center Lewis Black: In God We Rust

Lewis Black – stand-up comedian, actor and author – is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today.
When: Feb 26 2012
 

The Veri**on Play

The Veri**on Play By Lisa Kron
When: Feb 26 2012 - Apr 01 2012 [Every day.]
 

The Veri**on Play

The Veri**on Play By Lisa Kron Part thriller, part screwball comedy, all customer service nightmare. Actors Theatre of Louisville, 316 W. Main St, Louisville KY February 26 – April 1, 2012
When: Feb 26 2012 - Apr 01 2012 [Every day.]
 

Spanish Wine Dinner

We will be offering a 4-course pre-fixe winner dinner, featuring Four Hills Farm lamb and Spanish wines from the Zuazo Gaston & Raventos wineries. Cost will be $55/person.  Spots fill up fast, so don’
When: Feb 27 2012
 

Harold Winslow: Una visión de la mexicanidad

The UofL Hite Art Institute is pleased to announce the opening of Harold Winslow: Una visión de la mexicanidad will be on display in the Belknap Gallery. A symposium in conjunction with the exhibitions will take place on March 6 from 3:00-4:30 p.m in E
When: Feb 27 2012 - Mar 25 2012 [Every day.]
 

Masks of Michoacán

The University of Louisville Hite Art Institute is pleased to announce the opening of Masks of Michoacán in Gallery X.  A symposium in conjunction with the exhibitions will take place on March 6 from 3:00-4:30 p.m in Elaine Chao Auditorium. A reception wil
When: Feb 27 2012 - Mar 25 2012 [Every day.]
 

University of Louisville Men's Basketball vs. University of South Florida

Tickets: $35, reserved Doors to the KFC Yum! Center will open approximately two hours prior to the basketball game.
When: Feb 29 2012
 

Puscifer

Puscifer is a side project for Maynard James Keenan of the bands TOOL and A Perfect Circle. His ambient and experimental approach to comedic rock reflects in his own words, “his creative subconscious.”
When: Feb 29 2012