Ah, Monday. Think of today as the opening scene. The plot hasn't thickened yet, nobody knows the ending, and anything is still possible. Here's your first look at the week ahead.

Let’s kick off the week with your chance to win tix for a night classic rock at its best with Queensryche, plus special guests Great White and Louisville’s own Wyld Ryde, this Friday, 7/31 at Iroquois Amphitheater. ENTER TO WIN!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• Death metal stalwarts Six Feet Under bring their Decades in the Grave Tour to the Whirling Tiger on 8/10, with special guest Wormhole. Get tickets now.

• Outstanding Nigerian guitarist-singer-songwriter Mdou Moctar is set to play Zanzabar on 9/14. Tickets are now available.

• Tennessee troubador Larry Fleet makes his way to Lexington Opera House on 9/18. From a Barstool is also on the bill. Tix now on sale.

• What do you get when you combine party music and a puppet show? Quinton & Miss Pussycat. Howell Dawdy will perform as well. It all happens at The Portal on 10/10. Get your tickets today.

• Electro-Soul & Hiphop producer/DJ Daily Bread comes to Mercury Ballroom for an evening of gritty music on 11/18, with guests Vincent Antone and Zoska. Get tix here.

MUSEUM MONDAY

Louisville has one of the best collections of museums in the country. Whether you want to explore the city's past, some of Louisville's historical figures, children's exhibits, or its vast art collections, we've got something for everyone! Many of them even offer FREE admission for members, children, students, or senior citizens on certain days.

THIS WEEK

LOCALS ONLY

• Today is National Chicken Finger Day! If you’re looking for some great local fried chicken, check our guide.

• It’s also National Sleepy Head Day, which got us thinking about the most unusual places to take a nap in the Ville.

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