Upcoming Events
February 16th - 22nd
Now through February 19th
The Louisville Jewish Film Festival has returned for its 25th Anniversary and there is still plenty of time to catch the movie magic!
The festival showcases a spectacular hybrid season featuring 15 top-rated, thought-provoking films and 1 short film. In addition, the festival will present 7 special event programs.
View the full film festival lineup here. Upcoming live films include La Haine at Baxter Theater with special pre-film programming on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7p.m. As well as Farewell Mr. Haffmann at Speed Cinema on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 4 p.m.
Get your tickets here.
3600 Dutchmans Ln., Louisville, KY 40205
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February 15th to 18th
The National Farm Machinery Show is the country's largest indoor farm show. It offers the most complete selection of cutting-edge agricultural products, equipment and services available in the farming industry.
Business professionals from around the world gain knowledge and hands-on access to various technological advancements needed for the upcoming farming season during the four-day show. Nearly every major line of farming equipment will be on display allowing attendees to compare products side by side.
View the 2023 Seminar Schedule here.
Show Floor hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the Gift and Craft Market 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission into the National Farm Machinery Show is free. Parking must be paid to the Kentucky Exposition Center. For pricing and to pay for parking online click here.
937 Phillips Ln., Louisville, KY 40209
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February 17th & 18th
Engineering is everywhere: from rockets flying to Mars to systems filtering the water you drink. Build your own engineering skills and meet the professionals who imagine, design, and create the world around us at Engineering Days!
Engineering Days is free with your regular Kentucky Science Center admission.
727 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
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February 17th, 5 to 10 p.m.
Every third Friday of the month, join the Speed Art Museum for After Hours at the Speed! This month, celebrate Black History Month with special programming!
Each After Hours event comes alive with an eclectic mix of music, performances, cash bar & food available by Wiltshire at the Speed, and of course art!
Schedule:
5 – 8 p.m.: Art Making
5 – 9 p.m.: Gimme Some Sugar Cotton Candy available for sale
5:30 p.m.: Kentucky Women: Helen LaFrance gallery talk with Curator Erika Holmquist-Wall
6 p.m.: Cinema screening
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.: Lipstick Wars Poetry Slam
7:30 – 10 p.m.: DJ/Band Set with DJ Always & Producing a Kind Generation
Come experience the Speed “after hours” as you’ve never experienced it before. Get your tickets here!
2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville, KY 40208
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February 18th, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Gravy Cup returns to the Mellwood Art Center with more than 40 amateur and professional chefs presenting their best gravy recipe to a panel of judges for a chance to win the grand champion title!
Chow down on delicious biscuits and gravy, then vote for your favorites to win the People's Choice Award!
All Gravy Cup proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Haven.
Get your tickets here.
1860 Mellwood Ave., Louisville, KY 40206
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February 18th, 1 to 9 p.m.
Join Top Shelf Crawls for a huge Mardi Gras Bar Crawl downtown!
Happening in the Fourth Street Live! Entertainment District, each bar crawl tickets includes a souvenir Mardi Gras beer koozie, no cover charges, beads, exclusive Crawl drink specials, dancing and DJs!
Registration happening day of the event at Fourth Street Live! from 1 to 3 p.m. Get your tickets here.
411 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202
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February 18th, 7 to 11 p.m.
Join KET for their annual gala, with this year’s theme of Moonlight Masquerade!
Celebrate everything from Bourbon Street to our bourbon capital, and the fleur-de-lis reigns King of Mardi Gras at this Big Easy bash. Come fall in line with a brassy band and celebrate the melting pot of cultures and traditions of the season. Proceeds support KET’s programs and services.
Guests will enjoy the Carnival Collectibles auction of items including vacations, jewelry, furnishings, art and more. Dance the night away with The Crashers, be enchanted by all the Beaux-dacious masks, feathers and beads, and so much more.
Reservations start at $150 per person and include dinner. View the different ticket options and reserve your spot here.
3701 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40207
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February 19th, 1:30 p.m.
The Black History Month Film Series is taking place each Sunday in February at the Main Library! This free series is presented in partnership with UofL Health Sciences Center Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Lean into Louisville, with a panel discussion following each film.
This Sunday, experience Till. The true story of Mamie Till Mobley's relentless pursuit of justice for her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, who, in 1955, was lynched while visiting his cousins in Mississippi.
Rated PG-13. (2h 10m)
Register for this free event here.
301 York St., Louisville, KY 40203
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UPCOMING HOME GAMES
U of L Men's Basketball -
Versus Clemson on Saturday, February 18th at 7 p.m., at KFC Yum! Center
U of L Women's Basketball -
Versus Miami on Thursday, February 23rd at 6 p.m., at KFC Yum! Center
Bellarmine Men's Basketball -
Versus University of North Alabama on Thursday, February 16th at 7:30 p.m., at KFC Yum! Center
Versus University of Central Arkansas on Sunday, February 19th at 4 p.m., at Freedom Hall
Bellarmine Women's Basketball -
Versus University of North Alabama on Thursday, February 16th at 5 p.m., at KFC Yum! Center
Versus University of Central Arkansas on Sunday, February 19th at 1 p.m., at Freedom Hall
February 17th through April 30th
Dinos will take over Louisville Mega Cavern again with Dinos Under Louisville! Visitors will venture under Louisville to uncover 80 life-size moving dinosaurs on a gripping 20-minute adventure through more than half a mile of Louisville Mega Cavern’s underground passageways.
As visitors travel through Dinos Under Louisville, they enter a wormhole and are suddenly transported back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth! Guests will enjoy an epic adventure alongside the “live” dinosaurs and experience the Permian, Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous time periods and the extinction event that ended the time of dinosaurs on the planet.
Right before their eyes, dino lovers of all ages will see dozens of colossal dinosaurs as they take over Louisville like never before.
Get your tickets here.
1841 Taylor Ave., Louisville, KY 40213
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This month, celebrate Black History Month by learning about several incredible and unknown Black baseball players at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory!
In a true Louisville, KY mash-up – bourbon and baseball came together as Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory discovered the truth behind mysterious and fascinating photographs of a black baseball team that had been exceptional in its time but lost to history.
Plan your visit and purchase tickets here.
800 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
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With so many great upcoming events this year, you don't want to miss out! Don't worry, we'll give lots more info as we get closer to the date! For now, mark your calendar and get ready for your favorite events!
Spin - Saturday, February 25th, at Fleur de Flea Vitage Market
Tailspin Ale Fest - Saturday, March 4th, at Historic Bowman Field
Blessing O' the Beer - Thursday, March 9th, at Goodwood Brewing
St. Patrick's Day Parade - Saturday, March 11th, in the Highlands
Bock Fest - Saturday, March 25th, in Nulu. Get you goat - a few remaining!
Paristown Garden Show - Saturday, April 8th, at Paristown
Thunder Over Louisville - Saturday, April 22nd, in Downtown Louisville
Make sure to follow the Around Lou Social Media pages to stay up to date on even more fun happening Around Lou!
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