January 2023 events calendar: 30+ things to do in Louisville this month
Top January 2023 events around Louisville
Louisville Zoo, Kroger Wild Winter Days Dare to Care Food Drive. 1100 Trevilian Way. Guests who bring one can of food per person (through Feb. 28, 2023) to donate to Dare to Care may purchase tickets at the Louisville Zoo window for $9.75 per adult and $6.75 per child/senior ticket. Most-needed items: canned meats and fruits, beans, peanut butter, hearty soups, rice, rice, cereal, fruit juice, pasta and canned vegetables. No glass containers. The discount is available at the gate only, not valid for online purchases. louisvillezoo.org/wildwinterdays.
KMAC Couture Launch Party: One for the Books. KMAC Museum, 715 W. Main St., 6-8 p.m. Thursday. The KMAC Couture is a wearable live art runway presented by KMAC. The launch party is a night to celebrate the selected KMAC Couture 2023 Artists. Enjoy light bites, drinks, music, and get to know the artists of KMAC Couture 2023. Attendees will be able to meet the participating artists and designers and learn about past and future looks from KMAC Couture. Admission is free. kmacmuseum.org
Progressive Insurance Louisville Boat, RV & Sport Show. South Wing ABC, East Hall, Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, noon-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. This one-stop marketplace for outdoors enthusiasts features seminars, demonstrations, a kid’s trout pond and more. $14, free for ages 12 and younger; Thursday is Military & 1st Responders day, free admission for active/veteran military, active/retired first responders and USCG & USCGA members; $5 after 5 p.m. 502- 367-5000; kyexpo.org.
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Meet wakeboard pros: Friday, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 2 p.m.
Wake Zone: Live music, food and drinks and check out new gear and water toys.
Paddle sport pool: Experience the fun of stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), kayaking and other paddle sports. Gear along with instruction will be provided and take a demo ride (no experience needed). Also, see the latest in paddle sports gear and watercraft.
Fred's Shed: Get tips, tricks, and DIY advice for boaters and RVers. Have a boat, engine, or RV problem you haven’t been able to fix? Stop by and ask the tech expert about it.
Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife: One-stop shop for schedules, rules, and regulations and to purchase licenses for the 2023 boating, fishing, and hunting seasons.
Four Roses Bourbon Lounge: Enjoy a tasting of Four Roses bourbon, or a Four Roses Bourbon Signature Cocktail.
Food Court: Levy’s will be serving ice-cold beverages and food.
Kid's trout pond: Catch-and-release fishing pond for ages 12 and younger. Free.
Kid's Cove Dun Zone: Games and activities for ages 5 to 12. Free.
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Norton Commons' Food Truck Friday. 6301 Moonseed St., 6-8 p.m. Friday. Live music, food, drinks and shopping at the al fresco market. Bing a chair. Free. nortoncommons.com.
Kosair Shrine Circus. Broadbent Arena, Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m., 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The three-ring production features animals, acrobats, aerialists, dare-devils, clowns and more. Before each show enjoy camel rides ($15); pony rides ($10), bounce rides ($10) and a photo with a snake ($10). Admission: $10 end zone seats, $25 reserved seats, $30 and $35 for VIP reserved. Buy one get one free tickets at the box office only with code BOGO. Parking is $10. 502- 367-5000; kyexpo.org.
Cincinnati Reds Caravan. Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E. Main St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday. Interact with current and former Cincinnati Reds players, minor leaguers, broadcasters and members of the Reds staff. One fan will win two tickets to the 2023 opening day game vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4:10 p.m. March 30.
Appearances by: Major league infielder Spencer Steer, minor league infielder Nick Northcut, minor league pitcher Levi Stoudt, former catcher Corky Miller, Reds on Radio broadcaster Tommy Thrall, Reds/Bally Sports Ohio broadcasters John Sadak and Sam LeCure and assistant general manager Sam Grossman. Free.
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Garden & Gun Club Bourbon Block Party. Garden & Gun Club, Stitzel-Weller Distillery, 3860 Fitzgerald Road, Shively, 5-7 p.m. Friday. Enjoy Texas-based mixologist Justin Lavenue’s creative cocktails, live music from The Crabgrass Conspiracy and food from I Love Tacos food truck. Free. gardenandgunclub.com/at-stitzel-weller-distillery/
Moth Louisville GrandSLAM Championship. A battle of wits and words - fierce, hilarious, heartbreaking and all points between. Friday, 8 p.m., Bomhard Theater, 501 W. Main St. Tickets start at $34.50. kentuckyperformingarts.org.
Louisville Zoo Job Fair: The Wildest Jobs in Town. Islands Pavilion Gheens Room, 1100 Trevilian Way, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday. The Zoo is in need ofindividuals who enjoy working with the public to fill seasonal positions in various departments. Positions are available in admissions, education, guest services, membership, front desk, horticulture and rides and attractions.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and able to work a variable schedule that includes nights and weekends from March through October. Some positions require applicants to be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. Pay ranges from $15.15 to $17.15 per hour.
For those seeking a seasonal position in the Zoo’s animal departments, requirements include one year of college with a declared major in biology or a closely related field, as well as one year of working with animals in an institutional setting. For more information: louisvillezoo.org.
A Forest in the City: The Humane and Natural History of Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve. Louisville Nature Center, 3745 Illinois Ave., 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Learn the unique stories of the urban forest. Indoor/outdoor program with a one-hour hike. For ages 12 and older. $15, free for LNC members. 502-458-1328; louisvillenaturecenter.org.
Car-Free Cherokee. Cherokee Park, 745 Cochran Hill Road, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Walkers, runners, and bikers can enjoy the day in Cherokee Park without worrying about vehicle traffic.
G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century - Author Beverly Gage. Bomhard Theater, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St., 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. Part of the Gertrude Polk Brown Lecture Series. Speaker: Beverly Gage is a professor of 20th-century American history at Yale. She is the author of "The Day Wall Street Exploded," writes frequently for the New York Times, the Washington Post, and The Nation, and is a contributing writer at the New York Times Magazine and The New Yorker. Tickets start at $26.33. kentuckyperformingarts.org.
Pre-show book sale and signing: 5-5:50 p.m.
Lecture and Q&A: 6-7:15 p.m.
Post-show book signing: 7:15-7:45 p.m.
Dining in Louisville in January 2023
An Evening at The Kitchen Table. The Kitchen Table, James B. Beam Distilling Co., 526 Happy Hollow Road, Clermont, Saturday. Dinner reservations start at 5 p.m. The dinner features a four-course dining experience and includes appetizer, main course, side and dessert courses along with suggested cocktail pairings. Each course will have multiple options for guests to choose from. Pricing is determined by entrée selection and beverages will be available for additional purchase. Reservations are required: beamdistilling.com/distillery-events#id=106617.
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Sports in Louisville in January 2023
Bellarmine University vs. Eastern Kentucky University. Freedom Hall, 937 Phillips Lane, 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Men’s basketball. Tickets start at $5. Parking $10. kyexpo.org.
University of Louisville vs. Georgia Tech. KFC Yum! Center, One Arena Plaza, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Men’s basketball. Tickets start at $16. ticketmaster.com.
Films in Louisville in January 2023
"Saint Omer." Speed Museum, 2035 S. Third St., 6 p.m. Friday; 3 and 6 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Young novelist Rama travels to Saint Omer to attend the trial of Laurence Coly, a young Senegalese immigrant accused of killing her 15-month-old daughter by abandoning her to the rising tide on a beach in northern France. As the trial continues, the words of the accused and witness testimonies will shake Rama’s convictions and call into question our own judgment. $12, $8 Speed members. speedmuseum.org.
"I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing." Speed Museum, 2035 S. Third St., 3 p.m. Wednesday. This story about a waifish daydreamer with artistic aspirations is structured around a video-recorded confession. $12, $8 Speed members. speedmuseum.org.
Tours in Louisville in January 2023
Locust Grove. 561 Blankenbaker Lane, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Ground tours are offered at 11 a.m. Thursday-Saturday. Self-guided tours of the Historic House will be offered at 30-minute intervals between noon-3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. For more information: locustgrove.org.
Old Louisville Walking Tours. Leaves from the Old Louisville Visitor Center, Central Park, 1340 S. Fourth St., 11 a.m. Thursday-Saturday. These popular architectural and historical guided tours are operated by the Old Louisville Neighborhood. For more information go to oldlouisville.org/guided-tours.
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Louisville Ghost Walk Tour. Meet at the statue of Mr. Brown, on the 4th Street side of the Brown Hotel, at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Join Mr. Ghost Walker for a 90-minute walking tour of downtown Louisville's most famous addresses. Hear stories told by author Robert Parker, of the Haunted Louisville series of books, telling the stories of ghosts from murder, mystery, death, restless spirits, and intrigue. Reservations are requested. $18 per person. Information and reservations: 502-689-5117; louisvilleghostwalkingtour.com.
Comedy in Louisville January 2023
Brian Regan. Comedian. Saturday, 7 p.m., Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway. Tickets start at $49.73. kentuckyperformingarts.org.
Concerts in Louisville January 2023
Theo Von: Return of the Rat Tour. Theo can be seen and heard weekly on his popular podcasts This Past Weekend and King and the Sting. Thursday, 8 p.m., Whitney Hall, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Tickets start at $46.22. kentuckyperformingarts.org.
Tanner Usrey. Thursday, 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $15. zanzabarlouisville.com.
Death Cab For Cutie: Asphalt Meadows. With special guest Momma. Friday, 8 p.m., Old Forester’s Paristown Hall, 724 Brent St. Tickets start at $75. kentuckyperformingarts.org.
Grand Delusion: A Tribute to Styx. Gran Delusion, a Tribute to Styx; Big Time Monkey Business, a tribute to Peter Gabriel. Friday, 8 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. For ages 18 and older. Tickets are $7 advance, $12 day of the show. headlinerslouisville.com.
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Walker Montgomery. Friday, 8 p.m., The Jefferson, 715 W. Riverside Dr., Jeffersonville, Ind. Tickets are $15 general admission; $25 for preferred table seating. thejeffersonvenue.com.
Louisville Orchestra. “Hollywood Golden Age.” An all-orchestral program with classic movie scores from "Vertigo," "King Kong," "Psycho," "Sunset Boulevard," and "To Kill a Mockingbird." Bob Bernhardt, conductor; Michael Chertock, piano. Part of the Pops Series. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Whitney Hall, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Tickets start at $32. louisvilleorchestra.org/concerts.
Lucero, Justin Wells. Saturday, 8 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. Tickets are $30. headlinerslouisville.com.
Buffalo Wabs & the Price Hill Hustle, Whiskey Bent Valley Boys. Saturday, 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $12. zanzabarlouisville.com.
Boot Scoot: A Classic County DJ Party featuring Ryan Charles. Saturday, 8 p.m., Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. 4th St. Tickets start at $15. mercuryballroom.com.
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Destroy Lonely: No Stylist Tour. Tuesday, 8 p.m., Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. 4th St. Tickets start at $35. mercuryballroom.com.
Theater shows in Louisville in January 2023
“The Giver.” StageOne Family Theater show is based on an eleven-year-old boy named Jonas who lives in a futuristic society that has tried to relieve its citizens of choices to ensure sameness, fairness, and equality. Saturday, 2 and 5 p.m., Bomhard Theater, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Recommended for student in grade 4 and higher. Ends Feb. 11. Tickets start at $20, $15 for children. kentuckyperformingarts.org.
“Grumpy Old Men.” Derby Dinner Playhouse presents the story of love and romance based on the 1993 film. Thursday-Saturday, 7:45 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30 and 7:45 p.m.; Wednesday, 1 and 7:45 p.m., at the playhouse, 525 Marriott Dr., Clarksville. Ends Feb. 12. $40-49. 812-288-8281; derbydinner.com.
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More events this week in Louisville
Kentucky Science Center. 727 W. Main St., 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Do Science at Kentucky Science Center’s 50,000 square feet of fun on Main Street. Get hands-on with fun exhibits, see a movie or tinker in MakerPlace. Advanced tickets are strongly encouraged; visit kysciencecenter.org to purchase.
Speed Art Museum: Speed Online. Features art activities; view films from the Speed Cinema; coloring page; Make Your Own Story, inspired by the exhibition Loose Nuts: Burt Hurley’s West End Story. Participants become the author, illustrator, and creators of their own book and more. For more information, visit speedmueum.org.
Louisville Parks and Recreation Golf Courses: Golf courses are open from daylight to dark seven days a week. In the clubhouses, food service will be limited to take-out only.
Bobby Nichols Golf Course, 4301 E. Pages Lane. 9 holes. 502-937-9051
Charlie Vettiner Golf Course, 10207 Mary Dell Lane. 18 holes. 502-267-9958
Crescent Hill Golf Course, 3110 Brownsboro Road. 9 holes. 502-896-9193
Iroquois Golf Course, 1501 Rundill Road. 18 holes. 502-363-9520
Long Run Golf Course, 1605 Flat Rock Road. 18 holes. 502-245-9015
Seneca Golf Course, 2300 Pee Wee Reese Blvd. 18 holes. 502-458-9298
Shawnee Golf Course, 460 Northwestern Parkway. 18 holes. 502-776-9389
Sun Valley Golf Course, 6505 Bethany Lane. 18 holes. 502-937-9228
Quail Chase Golf Course, 7000 Cooper Chapel Road. 27 holes. 502-239-2110
Reach Features news clerk Gege Reed at greed@courier-journal.com.
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