35+ shows to see in March: Randy Jackson, Jo Koy, Waka Flocka Flame & more

This arts and entertainment calendar updates weekly and lists events taking place in and around Louisville, from concerts to comedy shows, theater productions, musicals, and more.

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

"The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane." StageOne Family Theatre presents the story of Edward Tulane, a China rabbit who becomes separated from the little girl who loves him. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Bomhard Theater, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Ends April 15. Tickets start at $17.55, discounts are available for ages 12 and younger. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

The Ark Band: Legend Plus! - Bob Marley & The Wailers Tribute Concert. 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $15. zanzabarlouisville.com.

White Reaper, Militarie Gun, Mamalarky. 7:30 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. Sold out. headlinerslouisville.com.

University of Louisville Electronic Music Concert. 3 p.m., Bird Recital Hall, University of Louisville School of Music, First Street and Brandeis Ave. Free.

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"Charlotte's Web." Derby Dinner Playhouse Children’s Musical Theatre presents the show based on E.B. White’s classic book, which tells the story of Fern, her beloved pig Wilbur, and his best friend Charlotte. At the playhouse, 525 Marriott Dr., Clarksville. Breakfast, 9 a.m.; show 10 a.m. Lunch noon; show 1:15 p.m. Breakfast is $17; lunch is $22. 812-288-8281; derbydinner.com.

"Murder By the Sea: The Dark Veil Mystery." Who, or what, is stalking Miss Melinda Waring on the eve of her wedding? What is the legend of the Dark Veil that haunts her family, and how has it shaped the life of crime-solver Dr. Angus MacCrimmon? Presented by WhoDunnit Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre. 7 p.m., Bristol Bar & Grille, 614 W. Main St. Ends April 1. $59.90 includes show, dinner, tax and gratuity. 502-649-1829; whodunnitky.com.

"Peety." Teatro Tercera Llamada presents the story of Peety and her parents as they find themselves trapped in a never-ending waiting game to see the surgeon the family believes will save her father’s life. Based on real events. Saturday, Thursday-next Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; 2 p.m. Sunday, Martin Experimental Theater, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Recommended for ages 13 and older. Tickets start at $21, $19 students and seniors. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

"Train to Essex Junction: A Play in One Act." Two men, from very different walks of life, connect on a long train ride from Pennsylvania to Vermont.  Along the way, they discover they have more in common than they imagined. Presented by Cambridge Concepts. Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m., The Highview Arts Center, 7406 Fergenbush Lan. $15, $12 for students and seniors. simpletix.com/e/train-to-essex-junction-tickets-125764.

"Young Frankenstein." Derby Dinner Playhouse presents the musical adaptation of Mel Brooks’ monstrously funny film of the same name. Saturday, 7:45 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30 p.m., at the playhouse, 525 Marriott Dr., Clarksville. Contains adult humor and adult language. $42-$51. 812-288-8281; derbydinner.com.

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Great Podversations Episode 45. Great Podversations is produced by the Kentucky Author Forum and distributed by Louisville Public Media and available on all podcast apps, including iTunes, NPR, Google, Stitcher and Spotify. The podcast features author Maggie Nelson will be discussing her book, "On Freedom: Four Songs of Care and Constraint" with writer Eula Biss. Free. For more information: kentuckyauthorforum.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 26

Louisville Orchestra. “Family Concert: Cultures Crossing.” John Devlin, conductor. 3 p.m., Old Forester’s Paristown Hall, 724 Brent St. Tickets start at $15. louisvilleorchestra.org/concerts.

Kevin Nordstrom, viola. University of Louisville faculty recital. 3 p.m., Bird Recital Hall, University of Louisville School of Music, First Street and Brandeis Ave. Free.

University of Louisville Chorus, Cardinal Singers & Chorale. 7:30 p.m., Comstock Concert Hall, University of Louisville School of Music, First Street and Brandeis Ave. Free.

MONDAY, MARCH 27

University of Louisville Jazz Combos. 7 p.m., Bird Recital Hall, University of Louisville School of Music, First Street and Brandeis Ave. Free.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 28

Vision Video, Urban Heat. 7:30 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $15. zanzabarlouisville.com.

Zygmunt Krauze, piano. 7 p.m., Bird Recital Hall, University of Louisville School of Music, First Street and Brandeis Ave. Free.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29

Randy Jackson. Jackson’s fearless and forward-thinking mentality has guided him from musician, songwriter and Grammy Award-winning producer to revered record-industry executive, business entrepreneur, best-selling author, talent manager, television producer and television personality. Part of the First Savings Bank Business Speakers Series. 7 p.m., Stem Concert Hall, Ogle Cultural and Community Center, 4201 Grantline Road, New Albany, Indiana. Free, but tickets are required. Due to overwhelming demand, ticket holders should arrive before 6:30 p.m., as patrons with standby tickets will be seated in the hall beginning at 6:30 p.m. oglecenter.com.

"Escape to Margaritaville." Derby Dinner Playhouse presents the Broadway musical-comedy featuring both original songs and the most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics. Wednesday-Saturday, 7:45 p.m., at the playhouse, 525 Marriott Dr., Clarksville. Ends May 14. $42-$51. 812-288-8281; derbydinner.com.

Jonny Craig: Keep My Secrets. 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $18. zanzabarlouisville.com.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 30

Jo Koy: World Tour. Stand-up comedian. 8 p.m., Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway. Must be 12 or older to attend. Tickets start at $64; VIP are available. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

David Morris. 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $15. zanzabarlouisville.com.

Manic Focus, Jon Dose, Jake Bleu & Abby Vice. 9 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. $20. headlinerslouisville.com.

Ricky Case, tenor; Laura de St. Croix-Vicic, viola; Samuel Libra, piano. “Christ Beside Us.” Part of Second Presbyterian Church Lenten Concert Series. noon, 3701 Old Brownsboro Road. A light lunch will be served following the concert. Free, donations accepted.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 31

Waka Flocka Flame, The Homies, DJ Deuce. Friday, 7 p.m., Old Forester’s Paristown Hall, 724 Brent St. Tickets start at $25. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

Kenny Sebastian. Stand-up comedian, writer, showrunner, musician and improviser. 8 p.m., Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway. May contain adult content and themes. Tickets start at $34.52. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

Electric Garden, The Low Glow. 9 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. $15. headlinerslouisville.com.

Top Shelf: The Taylor Swift Live Band Experience. 8 p.m., The Jefferson, 715 W. Riverside Dr., Jeffersonville, Indiana. Tickets start at $15. thejeffersonvenue.com.

Fozzy. 7 p.m., Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. 4th St. Tickets start at $25. mercuryballroom.com.

University of Louisville Opera Theatre. 8 p.m., Comstock Concert Hall, University of Louisville School of Music, First Street and Brandeis Ave. Free.

Louisville Orchestra. “Rachmaninoff 3.” Christian Reif, conductor. Part of the Nitelites Series. 7:30 p.m., Stem Concert Hall, Ogle Cultural and Community Center, 4201 Grantline Road, New Albany, Indiana. Tickets start at $12. oglecenter.com; louisvilleorchestra.org/concerts.

The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes. 8 p.m., Louisville Palace, 625 S. 4th St. Tickets start at $29. louisvillepalace.com.

“The Wild Women of Winedale.” The Woman's Club of Louisville presents the story of the wild sisters from Winedale, Virginia, Fanny and Willa, and their quirky sister-in-law, Johnnie Faye. Friday, 7:30 p.m.; next Saturday, 2:30 p.m., The Woman's Club of Louisville Theatre, 1320 S. 4th St. Ends April 2. $35. wcl.ticketleap.com/the-wild-women-of-winedale.

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NEXT SATURDAY, APRIL 1

Louisville Orchestra. "Rach & Bartok." Christian Reif, conductor; Alexi Kenney, violin. 7:30 p.m., Whitney Hall, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Tickets start at $28. louisvilleorchestra.org/concerts.

Noel Miller. The comedian stars in the popular YouTube series That's Cringe, and comedy duo and podcast Tiny Meat Gang. 8 p.m., Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway. May contain adult content. Tickets start at $40.95. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

Jackie Greene, Lilly Winwood. 8 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. Tickets start at $25. headlinerslouisville.com.

Aaron Watson, Chancey Williams. 8 p.m., The Jefferson, 715 W. Riverside Dr. Jeffersonville, Indiana. Tickets start at $25. thejeffersonvenue.com.

Carrie Ravenstem, clarinet; Adrienne Fontenot, piano. Indiana University Southeast Faculty Recital. 7 p.m., Stiefler Recital Hall, Ogle Cultural and Community Center, 4201 Grantline Road, New Albany, Indiana. Free, tickets are not required. oglecenter.com.

Reach features news clerk Gege Reed at greed@courier-journal.com.

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