20+ must-see performances April 2-8 in Louisville
TODAY, April 2
A/Tonal. 7 p.m., Clark-Todd Hall, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. $10. 502-584-7777.
University of Louisville Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band. 3 p.m., Comstock Concert Hall, University of Louisville School of Music, First Street and Brandeis Ave. Free.
Christopher Young, organ. 5 p.m., St. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church, 6710 Wolf Pen Branch Road. Works by J.S. Bach, Phillip Glass, and Harold Britton. Free.
MONDAY, April 3
University of Louisville Faculty Jazz Ensemble. With Mike Tracy, saxophone; Ansyn Banks, trumpet; Gabe Evans, piano; Chris Fitzgerald, bass and Mike Hyman, drums. 7 p.m., Bird Recital Hall, University of Louisville School of Music, First Street and Brandeis Ave. Free.
TUESDAY, April 4
University of Louisville Jazz Ensemble I. 8 p.m., Comstock Concert Hall, University of Louisville School of Music, First Street and Brandeis Ave. Free.
WEDNESDAY, April 5
“Lysistrata.” Indiana University Southeast Theatre show is set in 411BCE and Athens is locked in the grip of a terrible war with Sparta. Wednesday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; next Sunday, 2:30 p.m., Robinson Theater, Ogle Cultural and Community Center, 4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany. Contains adult themes. $15, $10 seniors, $7 students. 812- 941-2525.
Judy Wilson and the Calvary Youth Strings. Part of the Lenten Recital and Lunch Series. noon, Calvary Episcopal Church, 821 S. Fourth St. Lunch will follow. Free, donations accepted.
THURSDAY, April 6
“The Last Party (being a sequel to dirty sexy derby play).” Finnigan Productions presents this sequel that has the entire cast of characters ten years later, on Derby Day. This time the group has been gathered by Victor, who came out of the closet at the party in 1974 and now he is dying. Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m., The Bards Town, 1801 Bardstown Road. Ends April 22. $18. www.thebardstown.com.
“The Travel Bug.” Presented by Young Hearts Theatre. Thursday-Sunday, 2 p.m., Ursuline Arts Center, 3113 Lexington Road. Free.
Kentucky Bach Choir, University of Kentucky Chorale. Performing Bach’s mass in b-minor. 7 p.m., Cathedral of the Assumption, 433 S. Fifth St. Free.
FRIDAY, April 7
Louisville Ballet. “The Sleeping Beauty.” A fairy tale to end all fairy tales. Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m., Whitney Hall, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. $35-$115. 502-584-7777.
“Sweet Charity.” As Yet Unnamed Theatre Company show takes a look at the misadventures of Charity Hope Valentine and her quest to find love. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Martin Experimental Theater, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Ends April 16. 18. 502-584-7777.
Kansas: 40th Anniversary Leftoverture Tour. 8 p.m., Louisville Palace, 625 S. Fourth St. $39-$275. 800-745-3000.
“The Tender Land.” Presented by University of Louisville Opera Theatre. Friday, 8 p.m.; next Sunday, 2 p.m., Bomhard Theater, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. $23. 502-584-7777.
“Bet on the Nag.” Bunbury Theatre show takes place one week before the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Wheaton Pappajohn and Vita Prim meet in a chance encounter. He’s an avid horse player; she’s a novice with secrets. Sparks and frustrations fly when these two learn the true meaning of a wager. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Henry Clay, 604 S. Third St. Ends April 23. $22, $19 seniors, $10 students. 502-585-5306.
Goldwing Express, Gary Brewer & the Kentucky Ramblers. 8 p.m., Shepherdsville Music Barn, 1833 Highway 44 W., Shepherdsville. $15. www.brewgrass.com.
SATURDAY, April 8
Whose Live Anyway? Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis and Joel Murray presents an improvised comedy and song show based on audience suggestion. 8 p.m., Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway. $35-$55. 502-584-7777.
The Last Waltz 40 Tour: A Celebration of the 40th Anniversary. 8 p.m., Louisville Palace 625 S. Fourth St. $69.50-$139.50. 800-745-3000.
Humana Festival Ten Minute Plays. Part of the Humana Festival of New American Plays. “The New Line”; “Home Invasion” and “Melto Man and “Lady Mantis.” Saturday, 9 p.m.; next Sunday, 4:30 p.m., 316 W. Main St. $37. 502-584-1205.
NEXT SUNDAY, April 9
Indiana University Southeast Concert Band. April 9, 3, p.m., Stem Concert Hall, Ogle Cultural and Community Center, 4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany. $10, $8 seniors, $5 students. 812-941-2525.
Panic! at the Disco: Death of a Bachelor Tour. With MisterWives and Saint Motel. April 9, 7 p.m., KFC Yum! Center, One Arena Plaza. $36-$326. 800-745-3000.
University of Louisville Percussion Ensemble. April 9, 1 p.m., Speed Museum, 2035 S. Third St. Free.
Dror Biran, pianio. Part of Music eX Series. April 9, 3 p.m., Comstock Concert Hall, University of Louisville School of Music, First Street and Brandeis Ave. $15, $5 students. 502-852-6907.
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