20+ shows to see in April: Robert Plant, GospelFest, Father John Misty, & 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, APRIL 29

Laura Jane Grace. 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $25. zanzabarlouisville.com.

The Prince Experience. 8 p.m., Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. 4th St. Tickets start at $15. mercuryballroom.com.

Elvie Shane, Abby Hamilton. 7:30 p.m., Kroger's Fest-a-Ville, Waterfront Park, 129 E. River Road. Free with 2023 Pegasus Pin.

School of Rock Main Stage Spring Shows. 3:30 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. Tickets are $10, $5 students; free for ages 7 and younger. headlinerslouisville.com

"Escape to Margaritaville." Derby Dinner Playhouse presents the Broadway musical-comedy featuring both original songs and your most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics. 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 May 14. $42-$51. 812-288-8281; derbydinner.com.

"Hamlet." Kentucky Shakespeare presents one of Shakespeare’s most popular works. The story of the prince of Denmark trying to revenge his father.” Saturday, Sunday and Thursday. Bring chairs or blankets. Free.

• Saturday: Riverview Park, 8202 Greenwood Road, 2 p.m.; St. Matthews City Hall, 3941 Grandview Ave.; (in the event of inclement weather the performance will be held at St. Matthews Community Center, 310 Ten Pin Lane), 6:30 p.m.

• Sunday: Pavilion at Little Hunting Creek, US-42, Prospect (in the event of inclement weather the performance will be held at Prospect City Hall, 9200 US-42, Prospect), 2 p.m.; Sun Valley Park, 6616 Ashby Lane (in the event of inclement weather the performance will be held at (Sun Valley Community Center, 6505 Bethany Station), 6:30 p.m.

• Thursday: Bicentennial Park, 118 E. Spring St., New Albany, 6:30 p.m.

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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, APRIL 30

GospelFest. Featuring Jamar Esaw & Triad: 4 Christ, Young Men 4 Christ, Jesse Williams & Total Praise, Antwan Jenkins & Campfire, as well as local church choirs, praise teams and solo acts. 6-9 p.m., Kroger's Fest-a-Ville, Waterfront Park, 129 E. River Road. Presented by Passport Health Plan, Molina Healthcare and Republic Bank. Free with 2023 Pegasus Pin.

Pert Near Sandstone, The Way Down Wanderers. 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $15. zanzabarlouisville.com.

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MONDAY, MAY 1

Marzz, Quinnette. 7:30 p.m., Kroger's Fest-a-Ville, Waterfront Park, 129 E. River Road. Free with 2023 Pegasus Pin.

TUESDAY, MAY 2

Robert Plant, Allison Krauss: Raising The Roof Tour. 8 p.m., Louisville Palace, 625 S. 4th St. Tickets start at $160. louisvillepalace.com.

Midnight Star, DJ Mixx. 7:30 p.m., Kroger's Fest-a-Ville, Waterfront Park, 129 E. River Road. Free with 2023 Pegasus Pin.

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

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The Sadies, Julianna Rio, Mark Charles. 7:30 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. Tickets start at $20. headlinerslouisville.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3

J. D. Shelburne, Frankie Moody. 7:30 p.m., Kroger's Fest-a-Ville, Waterfront Park, 129 E. River Road. Free with 2023 Pegasus Pin.

THURSDAY, MAY 4

T.I.: Derby Soundstage. With Jeezy, DJ Drama and Trina. 6 p.m., Freedom Hall, Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane. Tickets start at $71.90.  Parking $12. 502- 367-5000; kyexpo.org.

Father John Misty. 8 p.m., Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. 4th St. Tickets start at $50. mercuryballroom.com.

Attack of the Tassels. Burlesque and drag show by The Bizarre Bazaar. 9 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $15. zanzabarlouisville.com.

Velcro Pygmies, Rock Station. 7:30 p.m., Kroger's Fest-a-Ville, Waterfront Park, 129 E. River Road. Free with 2023 Pegasus Pin.

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Louisville Salsa Underground, The Amador Sisters. Latin Music Live! 9 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. Tickets start at $15. headlinerslouisville.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 5

Hot Brown Smackdown, Mama Said String Band. 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $15. zanzabarlouisville.com.

Young Buck, Yayo Brinks. 9 p.m., The Jefferson, 715 W. Riverside Dr. Jeffersonville, Indiana. Tickets start at $17. thejeffersonvenue.com.

Thunderstruck: America’s AC/D Tribute, The Wilson Brothers. Derby Eve Jam. 7:30 p.m., Kroger's Fest-a-Ville, Waterfront Park, 129 E. River Road. Free with 2023 Pegasus Pin.

Emo Nite. 9 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. One dollar from each ticket will be donated to the Living the Dream Foundation. Tickets start at $16. headlinerslouisville.com.

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