This is one of my very favorite places in Louisville. They hold a wide variety of events, but the…read morereason I love it is because of the comedy shows. I wish they booked more of them, but it's also nice that they do so many different things. Some of the best vibes you're going to find in town. A small, weird place filled with friendly people just looking to have a good time. It looks like a shipping container from the outside, but the inside is truly weird and wonderful. I hope this place lasts forever.

Planet of the tapes is a very cool and unique 80s/90s retro movie themed bar and fully functional…read moredvd and vhs rental establishment. Too cool right? This establishment shares a parking lot with long time Lousiville staple diamonds and milewide brewing just off Barrett lane in a very popular bar scene in the Louisvilel highlands area. As soon as you walk in downtown his bright yellow establishment the inside ha a contrasting dark lit atmosphere like a movie theatre. That would be because it kinda is a small movie theatre. You walk in downtown heights a hallway filled with nostalgic movie characters and to the left is the full service bar and right in front of you is the seating section with a projector pumping out some of your favorite 80's and 90's cult hits. It was October when me and my buddy Jeremy came here so they was playing a Halloween favorite sleepy hollow. We sat down immediately and glanced at there clever drink menu all themed after cult hit movies and stars of the the two aforementioned decades. My buddy isn't much of a mix drinker so he went with a bourbon and coke. I was feeling nostalgic so I got one of the fun drinks. I ordered a cinna-bite drink (Tito's vodka, coffee and cinnamon). While we waited we browsed around checking out the very cool and nostalgic decor and went on the other side of the bar to check out the rental section to bring back all the nostalgic feels of combing through a blockbuster in our youth. Our drinks came out quickly and our waiter was super nice and helpful. It appeared they had some regulars there for a trivia night and he asked us if we wanted to participate but we had to be somewhere soon. But I'm sure it would have been cool to do. My buddy liked his beam and coke. Classic drink that's hard to mess up. My specialty drink was very good. I'm not a huge coffee guy and the cinnamon and vodka had very good and distinct flavors. Very tasty and potentially dangerous I guess because you would have no idea that drink had any hard liquor in it. Upon leaving I noticed they had a ghost busters hi-c ecto cooler (y'all remember those?) hard drink. When I come back I'll have to try that. I'm sure it's great as well. Overall, awesome place with an amazingly fun and nostalgic vibe. Great and creative drinks and a friendly staff. I can see this being a cool spot to come and hang out when I have more spare time. Highly recommended any child of the 80s/90s to check this place out. You will not regret it.

Wonderful spot! I'm happy that it's coming along. Currently at 4 stars, but I can't wait as the…read moregardens continue to build out the place. I've been to botanical gardens in other cities where the community and local officials don't dedicate resources to it. I'm not sure of the entire breakdown here for funding but I do know they'll obtain a round of funding, build out, and repeat. In the future, this botanical garden will rival some of the best in the country. I don't even think 25% of this place has been developed yet. On the last visit, it was for the holiday light decorations. We got super lucky, arrived, and within 20 minutes it started snowing. It made the experience so worth it. Out of other holiday happenings around town, (Light up downtown, the mega caverns, etc etc), I much preferred this even over all the others. The light decoration isn't the largest but I still think it's worth it. Kids will love it and as long as you're not a grumpy gus(No offense Gus) of a human being, you should have a good time. The gardens part through the spring and summer is also fun but limited. Again, it's going to take time as the years go by but the botanical gardens definitely adds something to the city of Louisville.

Went for Christmas lights. It's beautiful. It's a quick stroll, maybe 20 min, longer if you have…read morekids or want to take pictures. There's no definitive path. Make your own. Many dead ends. Loved the indoor and outdoor part. Was surprised to see Santa and Mrs claus. They were in separate areas, doing photo ops for free! How wonderful. We got a photo w Santa. Enjoyed the wreath display. The indoor Christmas tree with recycled ornaments was fun. You can get hot cocoa to keep your hands warm- not sure of the cost. Parking is free. Would recommend a ticket, believe it's $10. Great date spot :)

The Holiday Laser Dome is a really fun and unique thing to see around Christmas time. We were able…read moreto see the show at the Paristown Hall's Christmas event. The show takes place in a large igloo, where about 20-30ish people could fit for each show, you are given some headphones and you can lay back on the floor to watch the show on the sides and ceiling of the igloo. It lasts about 20 minutes, and the tickets are a little steep but I'm still glad we were able to experience it. The show itself is really neat - all kinds of different characters and laser designs flowing to different Christmas songs. I kept wondering how they are able to make everything! This is probably a one and done deal for me, but it definitely something you should check out at least once!

Holiday Laser Dome is an awesome experience. Walk into a heated dome-reminiscent of a warm igloo-…read moregrab a pair of headphones and be prepared to have your socks knocked off! This is the brain child of two of the most talented Louisville based artist. It perfectly melds their talents in the worlds of visual and auditory senses. The laser show consists of both cute holiday graphics and bold geometric shapes and imagery. This is all choreographed to an awesomely fun soundtrack of both classic and contemporary remixes of holidays tunes. It's fun for all ages! Before you warm up in the dome, take a quick lap around the ice skating rink, grab a warm (or cold) adult beverage at the snack shop and pop into the show!

We attended the monthly Moth StorySlam hosted here at Headliners by our local public radio station…read more These occur regularly usually on the 4th Tuesday and we purchased our tickets online, although a limited number might be available at the door for an increased price. Ten storytellers have 5 minutes on stage to address the topic of the evening. Tonight's topic was "Revenge" with many inspirational stories referencing ultimately "choosing peace". The highlight of the show was getting to see local comedian, Mack Dryden, perform his unique wry schtick in unparalleled storytelling style. He brought down the house with his saga of battling squirrels while living in California. The venue has a small parking lot in front of the building, a larger parking area next to the property, and large amounts of free on street parking along Lexington Road and the surrounding side streets. Doors opened and lines moved quickly through security for bag checks, ticket scanning, and locating a seat. There were rows of folding chairs in front of the stage as well as 2 to 4 seat small pub tables placed along the walls. There is also an overhead balcony viewing area with tables and chairs. We did notice an odor in the building that was a bit offputting at first and then I suppose we eventually became nose-blind. It was a hint of a musty, urine, spilled beer, dive bar mix. We also exited the building around 10:30 PM following the show and were slammed with the familiar Butchertown pig slaughterhouse odor and almost ran to our cars to make our escape. Restroom was large, clean, and fully stocked. Large bar area near the back of the room. Easily able to see the stage from any vantage point in the large space. Audio was fine. Would love to return here for future events, including The Moth.

I attended a Moth storytelling event at Headliners, and overall it was a good experience, but I'm…read moregiving it four stars because of the parking situation. I have accessibility needs, and when I arrived they told me I'd have to pay $5 cash to park (which I didnt have) in a handicapped spot. It felt frustrating, especially since I drove myself and couldn't just park farther away and walk. After some discussion (thankfully, my friend spoke up), they waived the fee, but it seems like that's the default expectation, which isn't ideal for people with mobility challenges. Also, the venue itself isn't wheelchair accessible, so that's something to keep in mind. That said, the event itself was fantastic. You should definitely arrive early because most of the seating is on one level, and if someone tall sits in front of you, you might struggle to see. There is a balcony area for extra seating, though. The bar is on the pricey side--a soft drink in a 12 oz cup is about $3--but they do offer some alcoholic beverage specials. Overall, I love the storytelling events and will probably keep going, but I hope they improve their accessibility policies in the future

If you're not familiar with the shops along Bardstown road then this is a fun and festive way to…read morecheck them out! Shopping online is convenient but it will never be equivalent to the physical experience associated with a brick and mortar store. And there are several unique and locally owned stores along this strip; food and drink, coffee, sweet treats, thrift, clothing, gift, tattoo, art, book, music, and more. Several merchants had beautiful holiday light displays and the trolley runs continuously up and down Bardstown Rd offering free rides. Catching the trolley is easy, just wave and it stops. I'm only giving 4 stars because I expected to see tables/booths set up outside the stores to give it that festival vibe, but I was disappointed that very few did this. Overall it was a laid back pleasant experience and my partner and I hope to make it a tradition

It's December and Louisville loves it holiday markets, festivals, and neighborhood gatherings…read more Bardstown Road Aglow is all these things. It can also be considered a cookie hide and go seek. Most of the merchants along Bardstown Rd open their doors and offer free snacks to entice folks in off the street. With beautiful weather in the 50s, we started down by Day's Coffee with our first stop at St. James Catholic Church. The parish had a huge cookie and hot cider table set up out front and the Church was open to view (lovely architecture) and enjoy music from several choirs and the parish organist. We headed up Bardstown towards the Loop, but I think we should have gone the other direction. Although there was much to see (& eat) the way we went, I missed the holiday market at Molly Malone's and street party atmosphere of lower Bardstown Rd. As expected for a Sat night, even when there's nothing going on, parking is challenging and there are pedestrians everywhere. Some, smaller stores can feel a tad claustrophobic, but there's plenty to see out on the sidewalks!

Really cool blacksmith items. Lots of items made right there, hard to describe but really worth a…read morelook. The candlesticks and coffee table are very cool. Next to the North End Cafe.

From the owner: Kaviar Forge & Gallery is a fine art and craft gallery with a hand-forged twist. Devoted to the…read morepromotion of local, regional, and national artists both emerging and established. Craig Kaviar, a renowned sculptor and blacksmith, is an advocate of Louisville arts and an avid believer in the importance of celebrating local arts and crafts. Located in the Clifton neighborhood on the same premises as the blacksmithing forge, the public can view examples of Craig Kaviar's own work as well as paintings, ceramics, jewelry and other works by over 100 professional artists. The gallery features rotating exhibitions exemplifying various media and subject matter. Kaviar Gallery displays fine art, crafts and jewelry in metal, ceramics, fiber, glass, wood, leather and painting from over 100 artists around the nation. Over 30 artists are local to the Kentucky/Southern Indiana area. Rotating group and solo exhibitions of local, national, and international artists introduce both emerging and seasoned artists to the community.