20+ shows in January: Louisville Orchestra, Lucero, Cody Jinks, Dillon Carmichael & 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, JAN. 28

"The Giver." StageOne Family Theater show is based on an eleven-year-old boy named Jonas who lives in a futuristic society that has tried to relieve its citizens of choices to ensure sameness, fairness, and equality. 2 and 5 p.m., Bomhard Theater, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Recommended for students in grade 4 and higher. Ends Feb. 11. Tickets start at $20, $15 for children. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

"Ohio." Actors Theatre of Louisville and Piece by Piece Productions present this workshop production created and performed by Indie-folk duo Abigail and Shaun Bengson about losing and finding faith told through song. 7 p.m., at the theater, 316 W. Main St. Sold out. actorstheatre.org.

Brian Regan. Comedian. 7 p.m., Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway. Tickets start at $49.73. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

Louisville Orchestra. “Hollywood Golden Age.” An all-orchestral program with classic movie scores from Vertigo, King Kong, Psycho, Sunset Boulevard, and To Kill a Mockingbird. Bob Bernhardt, conductor; Michael Chertock, piano. Part of the Pops Series. 7:30 p.m., Whitney Hall, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Tickets start at $32. louisvilleorchestra.org/concerts.

Lucero, Justin Wells. 8 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. Tickets are $30. headlinerslouisville.com.

Buffalo Wabs & the Price Hill Hustle, Whiskey Bent Valley Boys. 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $12. zanzabarlouisville.com.

Boot Scoot: A Classic County DJ Party featuring Ryan Charles. 8 p.m., Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. 4th St. Tickets start at $15. mercuryballroom.com.

"Grumpy Old Men." Derby Dinner Playhouse presents the story of love and romance in a fresh new musical. Based on the 1993 film. 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. End Feb. 12. $40-$49. 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.

MONDAY, JAN. 30

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

TUESDAY, JAN. 31

Destroy Lonely: No Stylist Tour. 8 p.m., Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. 4th St. Tickets start at $35. mercuryballroom.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1

Kentucky Music Education Association Preview Concert. Featuring Oldham County High School Trumpet Ensemble, YPAS Wind Ensemble, University of Louisville Symphonic Band and The Louisville Concert Band. 7 p.m., Comstock Concert Hall, University of Louisville School of Music, First Street and Brandeis Ave. Free.

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THURSDAY, FEB. 2

“H*tler’s Tasters.” ShPIeL and New Light Theater present this dark comedy inspired by the true story of Margot Wolk, who at 94 years old, revealed her harrowing past as one of the 15 women chosen to taste Hitler’s food. Thursday-next Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Martin Experimental Theater, Center, 501 W. Main St. Ends Feb. 12. Recommended for ages 16 and older. Tickets start at $23. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

Kentucky Music Education Association Preview Concert. Featuring University of Louisville Symphony Orchestra. 7 p.m., Comstock Concert Hall, University of Louisville School of Music, First Street and Brandeis Ave. Free.

FRIDAY, FEB. 3

Louisville Orchestra. "The Gilded Age." Alasdair Neale, conductor; Jon Gustely, horn. Part of the Coffee Concert Series. 11 a.m., Whitney Hall, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Tickets start at $23. louisvilleorchestra.org/concerts.

Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy. Comedian, actor, and producer, best known for the hit TV shows ‘Impractical Jokers’ and ‘The Misery Index’. 7 p.m., Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway. For ages 16 and older. Tickets start at $46.51. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

The Experience. Poetry-based showcase, presented by The Louisville Living Room. Also, performances and storytelling using comedy, dance, theater, and music. 9 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. Tickets start at $20. headlinerslouisville.com.

Casey Powell, Lylak & Ellie Ruths. 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $10. zanzabarlouisville.com.

Dillon Carmichael. 8 p.m., The Jefferson, 715 W. Riverside Dr. Jeffersonville, Indiana. Tickets start at $20. thejeffersonvenue.com.

Cody Jinks. Friday and next Saturday, 7 p.m., Louisville Palace, 625 S. 4th St. Tickets start at $50. louisvillepalace.com.

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NEXT SATURDAY, FEB. 4

Louisville Orchestra. “The Gilded Age.” Alasdair Neale, conductor; Jon Gustely, horn. Part of the Classic Concert Series. 7:30 p.m., Whitney Hall, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Tickets start at $28. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

Noah Kahan: The Stick Season Tour. With Jack Van Cleaf. 8 p.m., Old Forester’s Paristown Hall, 724 Brent St. Tickets start at $177. kentuckyperformingarts.org.

Dizgo, Houseplant. 9 p.m., Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road. For ages 18 and older. Tickets are $15. headlinerslouisville.com.

Born Cross Eyed. 8 p.m., Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St. Tickets start at $15. zanzabarlouisville.com.

The Louisville Civic Orchestra. “Heroic & Unfinished: A Tribute to Healthcare Heroes.” 3 p.m., Springdale Presbyterian Church, 7812 Brownsboro Road. Admission is free, registration requested. eventbrite.com.

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