Valentine's Day & Galentine's Day in Louisville
Culinary delights and bites. Magical music. Candlelight strolls. Crafts and cocktails. Speakeasy sweetness. With Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day around the corner, now is the time to plan something memorable in Bourbon City. Here’s a round-up of just some of the unique events taking place around town this year.
Galentine's Fun
February 8 | Ladies' Night Out | Westport Village
Grab your gal pals for an evening of shopping. Enjoy sips, treats and deals as you visit participating businesses, who have partnered with women-owned pop-ups for an extra special shopping opportunity.
February 9 | Galentines Paint Party | The Craftery
Paint your partner, favorite person or celebrity at a special Galentine’s Paint Party with Zach Lowe. Plus, you can choose your artistic-style like traditional, pop-art or black and white.
February 10 | Valentine’s Day Tea | Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
Experience a unique Galentine’s tea in a historic 1895 mansion in the heart of Old Louisville, with a chance to explore the mansion after enjoying tea from Louisville Tea Company, sweets, and savory bites.
February 11 | Galentine’s Bash | Woman-Owned Wallet
Celebrate your squad’s love and friendship at the Galentine’s Bash. The ladies are taking over TEN20 Craft Brewery with champagne toasts, pink waffles, self-care stations, great beats, selfie spots, and much more to lift up the women in your life while supporting women-owned businesses.
February 13 | Galentine’s Day Cocktail Class | Down One
Sip & socialize with your gal pal’s while learning the art of creating flavorful drinks from Down One’s General Manager and Beverage Curator, Frances Leary. Throughout the night you’ll craft three cocktails perfect for celebrating friends.
February 15 | Galentine’s Glam & Glow | The Beauty Boost
Grab your gal’s and spend the evening at the spa enjoying mini glow-ups, shopping, drinks from West Sixth, and health/wellness experiences.
February 15 | Will You Be My Galentine? | Kozy Kandles
Celebrate the gals in your life with a magical and “kozy” evening filled with candle making & decorating, delightful treats from Board + You, card readings by Erica from Guided Place, and permanent jewelry. You can also plan a special evening with your bae at Kozy Kandles Couples Night on the 14th.
Valentine's Dining + Crafty Cocktails + Special Events
All Month | Coupe-D Up Happy Hour | Rosettes at Hotel Genevieve
Celebrate the great indoors at Rosettes with the happiest hour while sipping your choice of $9 coupes (Monday through Friday, 5 to 6 pm).
February 4 | Valentine Cookie Decorating Workshop | The Craftery
They say the way to a loved one’s heart is through food, so that has to include cookies! Register for a Valentine-inspired culinary workshop to learn the art of cookie decorating, and head home with four swoon-worthy confectionary treats.
February 6-26 | Romance Run | Danger Run
Get ready for a daytime adventure when you help Cupid on his quest for love. Throughout your journey you’ll have impromptu dates and photo stops for the most fun you’ve ever had in your car.
February 7-11 | Love Brunch | Morning Fork
The annual LOVE Brunch returns once again to Morning Fork. Enjoy a shareable breakfast board filled with red velvet pancakes, candy, waffles, chocolate-dipped strawberries and many more delectable bites.
February 8-18 | Bad Blood, A Valentine’s Pop-up Bar | Maddox & Rose Marketplace
Bring your bae or your gal pals for a special month-long Valentine-themed pop-up bar. Stop by on February 9 and 16th for two special Galentine’s events taking place.
February 10 | Valentine’s Pop-up Market | Whirling Tiger
The Hard Times Collective invites you do a special love-themed pop-up market at the Whirling Tiger featuring 40+ artists, makers & bakers. Grab a bite to eat from the food truck while sipping a specialty themed cocktail before creating a vintage-style Valentines’ card or getting a photo in the kissing booth.
February 10 | 1844 Presley Tyler House Valentine’s Dinner | Blackacre Nature Preserve & Historic Homestead
The 1844 Presley House is transformed into a romantic dining experience for one night. Choose from one of the several rooms in the house, from the library to the kitchen, to indulge in a 3-course dinner for two while surrounded by live music.
February 10 | Shakespeare in Love Again Gala | Kentucky Shakespeare
Kentucky Shakespeare invites lovers to a special evening at 21c Museum Hotel filled with live jazz, performances, dancing, and surprises throughout the evening while indulging in treats from Proof and cocktails by Brown-Forman.
February 10-11 & 17-18 | Chocolate Lover’s Weekend | Huber’s Winery
Award-winning wines await during the annual chocolate and wine pairing event. For every wine purchased, complimentary chocolates from Schimpff’s Confectionary is expertly selected to pair with the wine.
February 10, 13 & 14 | Valentine’s Candlelit Hike | Louisville Nature Center
Candles light your way along the nature preserve trails for a romantic evening stroll. Then warm up around the fire afterward, or head inside the Louisville Nature Center to enjoy snacks and drinks.
February 11 | Mixology Class: Valentine’s Day Edition | Stitzel-Weller Distillery
Spend the afternoon with your Valentine as you learn mixology techniques while creating your cocktail using handcrafted syrups curated by Greg Hanhacki, Garden & Gun Club Bar Lead. As you create and sip your cocktail, discover the distillery’s history.
February 14 | Speakeasy Sweethearts Dinner | Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
Bourbon cocktails + food + live music is the recipe for a romantic evening with your special someone. Enjoy a welcome cocktail and tastings before heading into the Speakeasy for a 3-course dinner with complementary bourbon pairings while listening to live jazz. Plus, guests receive a gift bag to remember the evening that includes a specially labeled Evan Williams Single Barrel bottle of bourbon and bourbon balls.
February 14 | Valentine's Day Belt Making Workshop | Clayton & Crume
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience at Clayton & Crume by handcrafting your own belt while sipping cocktails from Maker's Mark. No experience is necessary as the team guides you through each of the steps from cutting the strap to burnishing the edges to adding the brass hardware.
February 14 | Valentine’s Day Murder Mystery | The Dinner Detective
Put on your detective hats to solve a hilarious murder mystery this Valentine’s Day. Keep your eyes peeled because the culprit could be sitting right next to you.
February 14 | “Musique Romantique” Valentine Dinner Show | Louisville Chorus
With the Seelbach’s Grand Ballroom as the backdrop, the Louisville Chorus will serenade couples with classic love songs throughout the evening.
February 14 | Kindle the Flame | The Vintage Fire Museum
Indulge in a champagne toast, strike a pose on a charming vintage fire truck for a keepsake photo, savor the sweetness of Schimpff's heart-shaped red hots in a specially curated package, and meander through the Museum immersed in a gentle and romantic atmosphere.
February 14 | Candlelight Valentine’s Day Special Featuring Romeo & Juliet | Actor’s Theatre
Be prepared for a multi-sensory musical evening in a beautiful historic setting. Enjoy a special candlelit concert featuring the music of “Romeo & Juliet” as well as other Valentine-themed love songs.
February 14 | Chef’s Dinner Experience, Valentine’s Day | The Ice House + Crushed Ice Catering
Make plans for a unique pop-up restaurant at the Ice House just for Valentine’s Day. Indulge in a five-course menu with wine pairings. This culinary venture includes classic dishes with a twist to Crushed Ice’s signature offerings.
February 14 | Valentine’s Silent Disco | ShopBar Louisville
Do something different this year! Head over to ShopBar Louisville for an evening of dancing with Louisville Silent Disco. Grab a pair of headphones and choose from 3 different musical genres to swing and sway to throughout the night.
February 14 | Valentine’s Dinner | Anoosh Bistro
Chef Anoosh and his team are serving up a curated three-course dinner created just for the sweet holiday that includes appetizers, a main dish, a dessert trio, and sparkling wine to toast your special someone.
February 17 | The Sweetheart Swing Soiree | Hermitage Farm
Dance the night away in the arms of your sweetheart as professional dancers guide you through the art of swing dancing. Learn how to glide and twirl in style. Stay energized all night long with delectable bites and a complimentary cocktail.
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