From oddities expos and dumpling crawls to comedy, concerts, and Cardinals basketball, Louisville’s calendar is stacked this week.
What’s happening in the first week of February:
Louisville Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2026
When: Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: Kentucky International Convention Center
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo features carefully chosen vendors offering taxidermy, preserved specimens, skulls, antiques, horror-inspired art, handcrafted oddities, and more for those who enjoy the strange, unusual, and bizarre. In a do-it-yourself, neighborhood-driven setting honoring dark art and alternative culture, the weekend also includes taxidermy classes and sideshow performers.
LBB & Still Unknown at Vernon Lanes
When: Friday, Feb. 6 at 8 p.m.
Where: Vernon Lanes
In one of the oldest bowling alleys in the city, the Louisville Bluegrass Band and Still Unknown collaborate for an exciting bluegrass performance.
Dumpling Fest Louisville
When: Wednesday, February 4, 5–9 p.m.
Where: 1765 Mellwood Ave and participating restaurants
This food tour features dumplings from around the world, like Chinese soup dumplings, Korean mandu, Nepalese momos, Indian kofta and Mexican empanadas. Guests travel at their own pace between restaurants, sampling tasting plates throughout the evening.
The Flea Off Market – Valentine Market
When:
• Saturday, February 7, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
• Sunday, February 8, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where: Glassworks, 815 W. Market St.
For unique Valentine’s Day finds or just a fun indoor market weekend, it’s a simple stop.
Sundy Best with Josh Mitcham
When: Saturday, Feb. 7 at 8 p.m.
Where: Mercury Ballroom
Josh Mitcham supports Sundy Best as they bring their rock sound with roots in Kentucky to Mercury Ballroom.
We Them Ones Comedy Tour: Mike Epps
When: Friday, February 6
Doors: 7 p.m. | Show: 8 p.m.
Where: KFC Yum! Center
A stellar comedy lineup featuring DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller, Chico Bean, Mojo Brookzz, Tony Roberts, Just Nesh, and Jayski is headed by Mike Epps. A jam-packed arena performance by one of the biggest comedy tours of the year takes place downtown.
Louisville Men’s Basketball vs. Notre Dame
When: Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m.
Where: KFC Yum! Center
The Cardinals take on Notre Dame in a key matchup at the Yum! Center. Clear bag policy applies, and children two and under are free!
2026 Louisville Spring Festival Lunar New Year Gala
When: This week, 3–6:30 p.m.
Where: Ursuline Arts Center
This Lunar New Year celebration, organized by the Association of Chinese Americans in Kentuckiana, offers a variety of traditional and modern performances that highlight Chinese heritage along with cultural events, games, crafts, and culinary experiences.
Louisville Women’s Basketball vs. Duke
When: Thursday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m.
Where: KFC Yum! Center
The 7th ranked Cards take on #20 Duke at home with good pricing for a mid-week battle.
This article appears in Jan 1-31, 2026.