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Daily Email - Monday - 08/18/2025

August 18, 2025

How ‘bout we get this week goin’ on a good note, with your chance to score tickets to see Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, bringing their blend of honky-tonk and psychedelic rock to Manchester Music Hall on 8/29. ENTER TO WIN!*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • The incomparable Gladys Knight returns to town with decades worth of hits and the voice of an angel. See her at the Louisville Palace on 11/16. Tix on sale now.

  • Thomas Dolby- The Iconic 80s - My Personal Recollections features the innovative hitmaker telling stories and playing music, 11/14 at Mercury Ballroom. Get tickets!

  • Singer-songwriter-producer-visual artist Neko Case kicks off 2026 by bringing her Grey Midnight Green Tour to Old Forester’s Paristown Hall on 1/20, with guest Des Demonas. Tickets are now available.

  • A Celebration of Life for Michael P. Murphy, noted Louisville sax player, takes place at Vernon Lanes on 9/7, with performances from the Greg Foresman Band, The Get Down, and more. Donations benefit Louisville Public Media and MERF.

  • Paris Monster closes the gap between synthesized sound and garage grit. Check ‘em out at The Whirling Tiger on 9/24, with special guests Boris & The Joy and Louisville’s own HIRT. Tickets available now.

IT’S WORLD BREAST CANCER RESEARCH DAY

Photo: courtesy UofL Health

World Breast Cancer Research Day, observed annually on August 18, serves as a global reminder of the critical importance of breast cancer research. The date was chosen to reflect the statistic that one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. In Louisville, this day is marked by various events and initiatives aimed at raising awareness, supporting ongoing research, and honoring those affected by breast cancer. And there are numerous resources around the city to help those in need.

THIS WEEK

🐓 Kentucky State Fair

Today, 8/18-Sunday, 8/24 @ KY Expo Center (Gates open at 7AM) 

More food! More livestock! More rides! And more entertainment! This week: Happy Together Tour, Parmalee, Grand Funk, and Theory of a Deadman, just to name a few.

🧛 Summerween

Thursday, 8/21 @ Mag Bar (8PM) 

Why wait for Halloween? Here’s a hot night of music, tricks, and treats! Face painting, apple bobbing, a costume contest, DJ Bev Hellz, and more at this summer spookfest.

🎸 flipturn - The Burnout Days Tour

Friday, 8/22 @ Iroquois Amphitheater (8PM)

These Florida indie rockers defy genre by combining influences to create a unique sound. Odie Leigh opens the show.

🎶 Robert Randolph - Preachers Kids Tour

Saturday, 8/23 @ Mercury Ballroom (8PM)

Supporting his new album, which explores the themes of an upbringing in a religious home and the journey from faith to rock and blues. Blessing Offor is also on the bill.

⚽ LouCity FC vs New Mexico United

Saturday, 8/23 @ Lynn Family Stadium (8PM)

Coming off an outstanding performance their last time at home, the boys in purple return to the Ville for more action. And it’s Teacher Appreciation Night.

LOCALS ONLY

“Break out the wine, we got no sorrow. Drinking like there’s no tomorrow. We gonna stop, well I say never. We got a love that lasts forever.” - The Greg Foresman Band