happy hour
Paseo
Sun-Thur 4:30-6pm
Happy hour at Paseo is available Sunday-Thursday, with half price house-made pasta starting at 5 PM. Drink specials include $8 house wine and $8 cocktails like Margaritas, Aperol Spritzes, and Old Fashioneds.

food special
Grassa Gramma 6th Anniversary
Tue-Thur 5-9pm
Looking for a reason to eat out midweek? Grassa Gramma is celebrating its sixth anniversary by offering 50% off dinner entrées every Tuesday through Thursday throughout this month, starting January 6.

date night picks
New Year - New Sips! Bourbon Tasting Event at Story
Friday 7pm
Story Louisville is kicking off the year with New Year, New Sips on January 16, a guided bourbon tasting featuring four fresh-to-the-shelf pours. Phil Kollin hosts the night, sharing the stories, history, and perspective that make each sip more interesting.
Exclusive Promo Code
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Night at the Museum at KMAC
Saturday 6-9pm
Art after dark, drink in hand. Night at the Museum at KMAC includes after-hours exhibitions, guided tours, creative activities, and one free drink to loosen up your inner critic. All for $28.

pet-friendly pick
PG&J's 5th Birthday Bash
Saturday 2-10pm
It’s PG&J’s 5th Birthday Bash on January 17: bourbon, chocolate, live music, and free gifts for the early birds. Come for the dogs, stay for the Woodford old fashioned flights with chocolate pairings.

kid-friendly pick
January Bierhalle at German American Club
Saturday 4-10pm
The German American Club is kicking off the 2026 Bierhalle season on January 17. Expect an authentic German dinner, live polka from the River City Polkatz, and a cozy indoor setup + good beer that makes winter slightly more tolerable.

event of the week
Keepers of the Dream: Beyond the Dream at KY Center
Sunday 3-7pm
Keepers of the Dream: Beyond the Dream is a free, all-ages celebration honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Join the community festival from 3–5 PM in The Kentucky Center lobby, followed by a powerful evening performance in Whitney Hall from 5–7 PM.

That’s the rundown. Your weekend planning starts now.
Support local, order the good stuff, and don’t forget to tip.
Cheers!
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