Happy Fat Tuesday to ya! Pass the beads and the beignets. Today we celebrate Mardi Gras. Tomorrow we pretend it was “moderation.”

Looking ahead to the next big “holiday,” we’ve got your shot to score tickets for Shamrocks & Shenanigans at Fourth Street LIVE! on 3/14. ENTER TO WIN!

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• Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion in the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. This wildly funny Broadway Musical is a riotous ride, complete with audience participation! Get tickets now for your chance to see the musical at Derby Dinner Playhouse, tomorrow through 3/29!*

• The Bizarre Bazaar presents Marihoes: A Video Game Burlesque Adventure, 3/10 at Zanzabar. Tickets on sale now.

• SOULJA BOY'S The Drip Tour with special guest Lil Xan, plus B Simm and Jayso Poetic, rolls into Mercury Ballroom on 4/12. Get tickets today.

• Also coming to Mercury Ballroom, it’s DaBaby, bringing his Be More Grateful Tour to the Ville on 4/30, with Zeddy Will, H3ADBAND, and BRI3. Get tix now.

• The Black Jacket Symphony recreates Bon Jovi’s iconic album Slippery When Wet live in its entirety—note for note—plus a full set of Bon Jovi’s greatest hits at the Lexington Opera House on 4/11. Grab your tickets.   

IT’S A MARDI PARTY!

Whether you call it Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, or Shrove Tuesday, the day before the beginning of Lent is more than the start of the Christian celebration. Fat Tuesday is a day designed to consume fatty foods (and alcohol for some), and for many, it has become a day to party and over-indulge regardless of your religion. If you're considering spending the day consuming massive amounts of food or alcohol (or both), the proper playlist can set the tone. We have just the thing for you: the best mix of Cajun-influenced music courtesy of Louisville, regional and national artists. Enjoy!

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