25+ shows to see in May: Citizen Cope, Billy Porter, WFPK Waterfront Wednesdays & 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, MAY 27

Billy Porter - Black Mona Lisa Tour: Volume One. 8 p.m., Louisville Palace, 625 S. 4th St. Tickets start at $25. louisvillepalace.com.

Matt Heckler. 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $13. zanzabarlouisville.com.

Citizen Cope: Spring 2023 - Solo Acoustic. 8 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. Tickets start at $40. headlinerslouisville.com.

Tantric. 8 p.m., The Jefferson, 715 W. Riverside Dr., Jeffersonville, Ind. Tickets start at $25. thejeffersonvenue.com.

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“The Case of the Reluctant Mummy.” Who Dunnit Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre presents the baffling case of intrigue and deception where no one is who they seem. 7 p.m., Bristol Bar & Grille, 614 W. Main St. Ends June 10. Tickets start at $59.90. whodunnitky.com.

“Father of the Bride.” Derby Dinner Playhouse presents a heart-warming comedy that celebrates the special bond between fathers and daughters. As the wedding day of his daughter nears, the guest list grows and so does Mr. Bank’s debt! Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday-next Saturday, 7:45 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30 and 7:45 p.m.; Wednesday, 1 and 7:45 p.m., at the playhouse, 525 Marriott Dr., Clarksville. Ends June 25. $42-$51. 812-288-8281; derbydinner.com.

“It Shoulda Been You.” In a world where nothing is what it seems, religions collide, Machiavellian plots are revealed, promises broken, secrets exposed, and hope springs from the most unlikely of places. Presented by Pandora Productions. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Henry Clay, 604 S. Third St. Tickets are $25. pandoraprods.org.

“It’s Earnest Y’All!” The Chamber Theatre presents the Kentuckiana version of The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde. Saturday and Sunday, 6:30 p.m., The Parish House of St Paul’s, 1015 Main St., New Albany. Tickets: $18, $15 for seniors, students, educators and military. thechambertheatre.com.

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park. C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater, Central Park, 1340 S. Fourth St., 8 p.m. Wednesday through Aug. 6. Food trucks open, 6 p.m.; Will’s Tavern, Will’s Gift Shop, and Kids’ Globe open, 7 p.m.; pre-show performance, 7:15 p.m.; show begins, 8 p.m. Free. kyshakespeare.com.

• “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The comedy following four young lovers and a bumbling band of players into an enchanted forest realm of fairies and moonlight revels. Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday-next Saturday. Ends July 21.

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“Tilly the Trickster.” Derby Dinner Playhouse Children’s Theatre show how is based on the book by Molly Shannon. Tilly is a mischievous girl who loves nothing more than causing a little trouble and she has a trick for everyone. When the tables are turned, will Tilly decide to change her trickster ways? At the playhouse, 525 Marriott Dr., Clarksville. Breakfast at 9 a.m.; show at 10 a.m. Lunch at noon, show at 1:15 p.m. Ends June 24. Breakfast is $18; lunch, is $23. 812-288-8281; derbydinner.com.

Great Podversations Episode 48. 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 Geraldine Brooks and former NPR journalist Jacki Lyden discussing Brooks’ book, Horse: A Novel. Free. For more information: kentuckyauthorforum.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 28

The Minks, The Delighters. 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $12. zanzabarlouisville.com.

Gilda’s Club & Hope Scarves presents Fundrager. 8 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. This is an ages 14-18 event. Patrons must present a student ID to enter. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 day of show. headlinerslouisville.com.

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

Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade: The Summer of Green Tour. With special guest Neal Francis. 7:30 p.m., Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road. Tickets start at $45.50. ticketmaster.com.

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Phil DeGreg Trio. 7 p.m., The Café, 731 Brent St. $20 general admission, $15 Jazz Society members, $10 students, $5 Jazz Society student members. Tickets are available at the door.

TUESDAY, MAY 30

Caitlin Rose & Andrews Combs. 7 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $17. zanzabarlouisville.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31

Charley Crockett, Sunny War, Bibelhauser Brothers. Part of WFPK Waterfront Wednesdays. 6 p.m., Waterfront Park, next to the Big Four Pedestrian Bridge. Alcohol, coolers, glass and pets are not allowed. Admission is free.

• Waterfront KidsDay, a dedicated area for kids and families to participate in hands-on activities (5-8 p.m.) and is made possible with support from Francis Parker School and Kentucky Science Center. LPM.org/WaterfrontWednesday.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 1

Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras. 8 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. Tickets $28 in advance, $30 day of show. headlinerslouisville.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 2

Ruben Studdard Sings Luther Vandross. Ruben the singer who was hailed as the ‘Next Luther’ during his American Idol run. 8 p.m., Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway. Tickets start at $72.83. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

Hotel Fiction, Cousin Simple, Hello Darling. 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $15. zanzabarlouisville.com.

Noche de Verano Sin Ti (Celebracion de Bad Bunny). 9 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. Tickets $18 in advance, $20 day of show. headlinerslouisville.com.

Sorry Papi Tour: The All Girl Party. 9 p.m., Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. 4th St. Tickets start at $25. mercuryballroom.com.

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Gary Allan, & Tracy Lawrence, Kasey Tyndall. 7:30 p.m., Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road. Tickets start at $110. ticketmaster.com.

Holy Name Band. Performing show tunes, marches and standards. Part of Concerts in Warder Park. 7 p.m., 109 E. Court Ave., Jeffersonville. Presented by Jeffersonville Main Street and the Jeffersonville Parks Department. Free. jeffmainstreet.org.

Hot Brown Smackdown. Part of Bicentennial Park Summer Concert Series. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Bicentennial Park, corner of Spring and Pearl streets, New Albany. Free.

The Crashers. Part of Show Sensation Jammin in Jeff Concert Series. 7 p.m. Jeffersonville RiverStage, 100 W. Riverside Drive, Jeffersonville, Indiana. Food trucks, Bud Light beer garden and cocktails by Number Juan Tequila. Chairs, blankets and small coolers allowed. Pets, smoking and alcohol are not permited. Free. jeffparks.org/jammin-in-jeff.

Austin Nethery. Friday, June 2, 7 p.m., Fourth Street Live!, 411 S. 4th St. Enjoy picnic-style seating throughout Fourth Street Live!, games, cold beer, cocktails and great eats. Admission is free. 4thstlive.com.

NEXT SATURDAY, JUNE 3

Keen Dance Theatre. “Psychedelic.” Loosely based on classics like Romeo and Juliet and The Nutcracker, Psychedelic features two young lovers, separated by their families. 6:30 p.m., Bomhard Theater, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Tickets start at $20.48. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

John Crist - The Emotional Support Tour. Stand-up comedian. 7 p.m., Whitney Hall, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Tickets start at $34.81. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

Be Our Guest: The Disney DJ Night. 9:30 p.m., Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. 4th St. Tickets start at $20. mercuryballroom.com.

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Indiana University Southeast Summer Pops Concert. 7:30 p.m., Stem Concert Hall, Ogle Cultural and Community Center, 4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany. Tickets start at $13, $8 students. oglecenter.com.

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