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Daily Email - Monday - 07/28/2025

July 28, 2025

Monday may be back but have we got something for you! Banned, fired, rebooked, and now headlining arenas? Shane Gillis proves that funny doesn’t have a filter. See him live at the KFC Yum! Center on 8/8 before someone tries to shut down the mic again. Enter to win a pair of tix to the show!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Five world-class illusionists. One massive stage. A whole lot of gasps. Champions of Magic lands in Louisville on 11/11. Don’t blink, tickets are on sale now.*

  • The Venardos Circus returns to the TurfMutt Great Lawn at Waterfront Park on 7/31 with an all-new production: “Far Beyond”, which runs through 8/10. Get tix!

  • The ever-popular Emo Nite is back at Headliners for an unforgettable evening on 10/4. Snag your tickets while you can!

  • Nashville singer-songwriter Chris Renzema blends indie rock, folk, and contemporary Christian into a sound all his own. See him at Mercury Ballroom on 12/7. Tickets are now available.

  • Louisville new wave band 1984 will headline an all-ages music showcase at The Portal on 8/14. Local faves Mod Kiddo and AHC are also on the bill. Tickets on sale now!

BEST VENUES TO SEE A SHOW

Photo: courtesy Live Nation

From small, intimate spaces holding just a few hundred people to historic theaters to state-of-the-art arenas to an outdoor stadium holding 50,000+, the Louisville area has a venue for all occasions. Everyone seems to have a favorite place to see a show. If you’re not familiar with all the venues this city has to offer, just check out our guide!

THIS WEEK

⚽ LouCity FC vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Tomorrow, 7/29 @ Lynn Family Stadium (7:30PM)

Our hometown men’s USL Championship soccer club welcomes this prestigious German club back to Louisville for another international friendly.*

🎭 The Wiz

Tomorrow, 7/29-Sunday, 8/3 @ The Kentucky Center Whitney Hall (times vary) 

Ease on down the road to catch the Tony-winning, soul/funk/R&B reimagining of The Wizard of Oz, back on tour for the first time in 40 years!

🎶 WFPK Waterfront Wednesday

Wednesday, 7/30 @ Great Lawn at Waterfront Park (6PM) 

The monthly free summer concert series continues with a Louisville showcase featuring Ben Sollee, Marzz, and Sydney Sleadd & The Swarm. Plus food, drinks, kid’s area, more.

🚗 NSRA Street Rod Nationals

Thursday, 7/31-Sunday, 8/3 @ Ky Expo Center (times vary)

The street rods and classic cars are back in the Ville for the 56th annual showcase. There’ll be exhibitors on hand, a swap meet, live entertainment, and more.

🔥 Louisville Jazz Fest 2025

Friday, 8/1-Saturday, 8/2 @ Iroquois Amphitheater (7PM)

Some of the hottest smooth jazz artists around perform, including Najee and Victor Wooten on Day 1, with Brian Culbertson, Lindsey Webster, and more on Day 2.

LOCALS ONLY

  • Do502 Sports: In addition to soccer and baseball, we now have college football on the horizon! Keep updated on all the games here. 

  • Local animal rescue and rehab organization GRRAND is asking for your help in fostering dogs. 

“He kept me warm in the winter. We melted in spring. If I get my baby back, what does it mean?” - Mod Kiddo