Oddities, Operas, and Handmade Treasures: Your Louisville Guide for Today
Explore the Bizarre at the Oddities & Curiosities Expo
For those who appreciate the strange and unusual, the Kentucky International Convention Center is the place to be today. The Louisville Oddities & Curiosities Expo continues its weekend run from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This immersive event features a wide array of hand-selected vendors specializing in taxidermy, preserved specimens, original dark artwork, and rare antiques. Visitors can also enjoy sideshow performances throughout the day or participate in unique workshops. It is a fantastic opportunity to meet a community of like-minded enthusiasts and discover one-of-a-kind collectibles that you won't find anywhere else in the city.
A Matinee of Theater and Opera
Louisville’s performing arts scene is in full swing this Sunday with several high-profile matinee performances. At Whitney Hall within The Kentucky Center, the touring production of The Great Gatsby offers a 1:00 PM showing, bringing the glamour and tragedy of the Roaring Twenties to the stage with dazzling choreography. Simultaneously, the Kentucky Opera presents Songbird at the Kentucky Opera Center for Cultural Health at 2:00 PM. This production reimagines Offenbach's classic operetta in a vibrant, jazz-influenced setting. For families, the Bomhard Theatre hosts The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at 2:00 PM, an action-packed adaptation of the beloved young adult novel.
Local Markets and Folk Celebrations
If you are looking to get a head start on Valentine's Day or simply want to support local makers, there are two major markets happening today. The Louisville Valentine’s Craft & Vendor Market is taking place at Jefferson Mall from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, featuring handmade jewelry, sweets, and personalized gifts. Closer to the city center, the Logan Street Market is hosting a Winter Market Pop-Up from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, where you can browse local art and designer crafts. Additionally, music lovers can head to The Whirling Tiger for the Love Yourself Folk Festival, a benefit concert for the Pete Foundation featuring performances by several Kentucky folk artists.
Soulful Music and Cinematic Classics
Wrap up your Sunday evening with live music or a trip to the cinema. The Palm Room on West Jefferson Street presents the Unlimited Showband from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, promising an evening of high-energy dance and soulful vibes. If you prefer the silver screen, local cinemas including Cinemark Tinseltown are hosting special screenings of the 1942 classic Casablanca as part of their Flashback Cinema series, with showtimes available throughout the afternoon and evening.