(Courier-Journal.com) - Put on your dancing shoes this weekend for National Dance Day, take in some tunes ortake part in a hip history lesson this week.
Around town
Hip History Series. Frazier History Museum, 829 W Main St., 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday. With Nashville singer-songwriter Heather Bond, artist Julius Friedman, Goodwood Brewing with samples, The Great Hall will feature bars and authentic Kentucky tastes and more. Proceeds benefit the Neighborhood House. $15, $10 museum members, $5 for ages 5-17, free for 4 and younger. Guest who bring a can of of tune (12 ounces or more) as a donation for the Neighborhood House Food Bank will receive $5 off admission (once discount per ticket). www.fraziermuseum.org.
Kentuckiana Bike Fest. Starts at Harley-Davidson Louisville, 1700 Arthur St., noon Saturday. Meet at the dealership for a bottle signing with Jesse James Dupree (bring bottles of Full Throttle S’loonshine or Jesse James Bourbon and Dupree will sign them). After the signing he will lead a Charity Bike Ride to Old River Park, 1718 Old River Road, New Albany to the Bike Fest. The festival features a Best of Bike Show, bikini contest, Micro Championship Wrestling and vendor village. Music by Smoking Gorillas and Memory Lane. A portion of the proceeds to benefit St. Jude. Riders $25 per person; $40 for ride and festival; $25 festival only. www.shawnmichaelsmayhem.com.
FandomFest Comic Expo. South Wing, Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, noon-9 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Fandomfest has something for everyone including comics, anime, sci-fi, fantasy, horror, films, seminars, workshops and parties. Guest include Stan Lee, Kevin Smith, Anthony Michael Hall, Jason Priestley and more. $30 Friday and Sunday, $40 Saturday; $60 for a weekend pass. Parking $8, $20 bus. (502) 367-5000;www.fandomfest.com.
Celebrate National Dance Day at the Kentucky Center. Main lobby, 501 W. Main St., noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Performances by Fierce Dancing Tigerettes, Soljettas, Elite Takeover, Keen Dance Theatre, Safiyyah Dance and Str8Diamonds. Sponsored by Metro Louisville Health Department and YMCA of Greater Louisville. Free.
Jewish Family & Career Services School Supply Drive/Back to School Set-up Party. 2821 Klempner Way, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 3. Bluegrass music, light refreshments and a few rounds of trivia hosted by Louisville Trivia. Admission is school supplies assigned once you have registered. Reserve your spot and receive your Secret Shopper List: www.eventbrite.com/e/back-to-school-bash-tickets-26487410558?aff=es2.
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Concerts
Jake Shimabukuro. Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway, 8 p.m. Thursday. $25 and $35. (502) 584-7777.
Jeff Sherman & his students. Varanese Restaurant, 2106 Frankfort Ave., 7 p.m. Tuesday. Five groups of musicians that include two mainstream ensembles, two guitar ensembles, and a classical guitar ensemble. Free, reservations are requested. (502) 899-9904.
Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas: Future Now. KFC Yum Center, One Arena Plaza 7 p.m. Friday. $26.95-85.95. (800) 745-3000.
Carcass, Crowbar, Ghoul, Night Demon . Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. 4th St., 7:30 p.m. Saturday. $25. mercuryballroom.com; (800) 745-3000.
Hillsong United Empire Tour. Freedom Hall, Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, 7 p.m. Thursday. $28.50-$103.50. Parking $8, $20 bus. (502) 367-5000.
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Bars & clubs
4th Street Live. 400 S. 4th St. Saturday, 8, Billy Currington, $15-$20.www.ticketfly.com.
Mercury Ballroom. 611 S. 4th St. Saturday, 7:30, Carcass, Crowbar, Ghoul, Night Demon, $25.mercuryballroom.com; (800) 745-3000.
Diamond’s Pub. 630 Baxter Ave. Friday, Foam Drop Foam Party. Saturday, Music for Medals featuring Guerrilla Red, Hell Came Home, Despite The Fallen, Day of Ruin, Mariposa, $10.ticketweb.com.
Stevie Ray’s. 230 E. Main St. Thursday, T.N.T. Thursday Night Throwdown. Friday, Jimmy G. and the Sidewinders, Toad Stranglers. Saturday, Travlin’ Mojos, Lindsey Lane. Sunday, Kentucky Blues Society Band Contest. Tuesday, blues jam. Aug. 3, Blues & Greys.
The New Vintage. 2126 S. Preston St. Thursday, Katie Boeck, Brooks Ritter, $8-$10. Friday, Friday FLXX, $5-$10. Saturday, Nick Moss Band, Laurie Jane & The 45’s, $10-$12.
Zanzabar. 2100 S. S. Preston. Friday, I Can’t Drive 64, Howell Dawdy, Big Fresh, $8. Sunday, Yip Deceiver, Ed Monk, $8-$10. Monday, The Palmer Squares, $10.
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For the kids
Movies at the Library. Louisville Free Public Libraries. “Anime Mania.” Newburg Branch, 4800 Exeter Ave., 2 p.m. Thursday. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Highlands/Shelby Park Branch, 1250 Bardstown Road, 1 p.m. Friday. “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure.” Shively Branch, 3920 Dixie Highway, 2 p.m. Friday. “Into the Woods.” Western Branch, 604 S. 10th St., 2 p.m. Saturday. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Western Branch, 604 S. 10th St., 2 p.m. Monday. “Stardust.” Shawnee Branch, 3912 West Broadway, 6 p.m. Monday. “Maltilda.” Main Branch, 301 York St., 1 p.m. Tuesday. “Frozen Sing Along.” Iroquois Branch, 601 W. Woodlawn Ave., 2 p.m. Aug. 3.
Harry Potter Book Release Party. Louisville Free Public Library, Main Branch 401 York St., 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturday. Release party for “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” Come in costume for an evening of everything Harry Potter. Walk through the Dragon Alley exhibit in the Bernheim Gallery, discover how to make your own potions with the Kentucky Science Center, create magical crafts with a bit of wand waving, magic performed by the Frazier History Museum, and when the clock strikes midnight, listen while excerpts from Harry Potter and the Cursed Child are read. Free. (502) 574-1611.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Release Party. Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Ave., 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Features magical activities, giveaways, snacks, special guests, costume contest and the midnight release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Children in the Dell. Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old LaGrange Road, Crestwood, 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays through Aug. 27. The classes gives children ages 4-12 a chance to spend some time in the garden. Topics include planting and growing veggies, nature-inspired scavenger hunts and more. Parents must stay on the grounds and are invited to participate in the day’s activities. Preregistration encouraged, drop-ins welcome as space allows. Free with regular admission.www.yewdellgardens.org.
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On stage
The Breakfast Club.” Baron’s Theater at Whiskey Row Lofts, 2nd and Main St., 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday. St. Francis Drama Project presents this play based on the 1985 American coming-of-age comedy-drama. For mature audiences. Ends Aug. 5. $10, $7 students. Tickets available at the door and EventBrite www.eventbrite.com/e/the-st-francis-drama-project-presents-the-breakfast-club-registration-26484797743.
Brad Wenzel. The Laughing Derby at the Comedy Caravan, 1250 Bardstown Road, 7:15 p.m. Thursday; 7:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Friday. $15. (502) 459-0022.
Steve Hofstetter. The Laughing Derby at the Comedy Caravan, 1250 Bardstown Road, 7:15 p.m. Aug. 3. $15. (502) 459-0022.
“Star Trek: Boldly Going Way Too Far.” The Alley Theater, 633 W Main St., 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. The Alley Theatre presents this parody of all your favorite Star Trek shows. Through Aug. 20. $20. www.TheAlleyTheater.org.
“The Wiz.” Grand Lyric Theater, Old Walnut Street, 1300 W. Muhmmad Ali Blvd., 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday; 7 p.m. Saturday. Youth Repertory Theatre Troupe of Louisville. Through Aug. 6. $10 advance, $15 at the door. www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wiz-tickets-26185063229?aff=efbevent.
