MONDAY - DEC. 31
New Years Eve Celebrations Various locations Free | Times vary Weve got your cheapest New Years Eve parties here for all yall whose resolution is to stay thrifty, whether youre doing so willingly or not.If youre feeling hungry, Couvillion is serving up free fried chicken starting at 8 p.m. for as long as supplies last. Afterward, shake your tail feather to some funky vinyl tunes. If you want to spend your evening pretending youre at Times Square (without the bone-crushing crowds), Fourth Street Lives annual, free NYE celebration includes a live band and ball drop, also starting at 8 p.m. (VIP packages cost, however).Or you can dance all evening at Chill BAR with DJ AJ McKay. As always, theres no cover.
Want to bar hop for cheap? Shirley Maes, Seidenfadens, Galaxie, Nouvelle Bar & Bottle, Hop Cat, Gravely Brewing Co. and Akasha Brewing Co. are all hosting no cover New Years Eve parties.
TUESDAY - JAN. 1
New Years Day Strut Big Four Bridge Free | 10 a.m.-noon Last year, a group of friends donned their New Years Eve finery and walked across the bridge to kick off 2018. In 2019, theyre inviting the world to accompany them, and, by the looks of it, people are digging it over 1,000 have expressed interest on Facebook. To join, meet on the Kentucky side of the bridge at 10 a.m. and walk to the Indiana side and back. Participants can meet at Molly Malones in The Highlands afterward.Fresh Start 5K Fleet Feet Free | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Heres another chance to start 2019 off right: a free New Years day 5k run/walk. Bring the whole family, including dogs. Fleet Feet also will offer a hot chocolate bar, drawings, a photo booth and sales. Bring new or gently used cold weather wear to donate to The Forgotten Louisville.
16th Annual Townes Van Zandt Tribute Merles Whiskey Kitchen Free | 6 p.m.-midnight Over 25 local and regional artists, including Tim DeLonjay and Alanna Fugate, will be paying tribute to the legendary songwriter Townes Van Zandt at this yearly festival.
WEDNESDAY - JAN. 2
Wizard of Oz Sing-along Main Library - Louisville Free Public Library Free | 2 p.m. Still off for the holidays? Bring the fam to a Wizard of Oz sing-along party, open to all ages. Belt Were Off to See the Wizard from the 1939 film while walking the yellow brick road, creating crafts, answering movie trivia and wearing your best Dorothy costume.THURSDAY - JAN. 3
Chelsea Nolan / John Clay / Jason Sinkhorn Highlands Tap Room Free | 10 p.m. Highlands Tap Room doesnt have just Metal Mondays now it has country first-of-the-month Thursdays. On Januarys docket is Chelsea Nolan from Stanton, Kentucky, John Clay from Louisville and Jason Sinkhorn from central Kentucky.FRIDAY - JAN. 4
Republic Bank First Friday Hop Downtown Louisville Free | All day Every first Friday of the month is a chance to discover Louisvilles art scene (or learn something new about it) at Republic Banks First Friday Hop. All of the galleries, restaurants and shops of downtown open up with specials, music and food, according to organizers. This month features the opening receptions for Odysseys at garner narrative contemporary fine art, Industrial Wastelands at Tim Faulkner Gallery and a pottery exhibition at CRAFT(s) Gallery.Exhibit Opening: Shantyboat Life on the Ohio The Filson Historical Society Free | 5-6:30 p.m. Back in ye old days, Louisvilles riverside at the outlet of Beargrass Creek near Butchertown was home to a thriving shantyboat community. Discover this area, called The Point, by visiting The Filsons exhibit of images and artifacts documenting shantyboat culture. The exhibit opens at this event, featuring light refreshments and remarks from the curators. They, along with Filson staff, will be available throughout the evening to answer questions.
Peter Wesley & P. Rick Dual Release Show Kaiju $5 | 9 p.m. Get a first listen of new projects from two, local artists Peter Wesley (1st Edition Charizard ) and P. Rick, Catvidz.lol (Tales From A Caterpillar). DaveWillChris, J Murff, Dom B, Touch A.C and Apex will also be performing.