FRIDAY, Oct. 1
Comedian Ryan Niemiller Planet of the Tapes $25 | 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m. You may remember Ryan Niemiller as the third place finisher on Americas Got Talent Season 13. His comedy revolves around dating, trying to find employment and attempting to find acceptance in a world not designed for him, because Niemiller was born with a disability in both arms. As such, Niemiller proclaims himself to be the Cripple Threat of Comedy, oh, and disarmingly handsome, although thats obvious upon meeting him.
SATURDAY, Oct. 2
Germantown Oktoberfest Germantown Mill Lofts Free | 3-10 p.m. The Oktoberfest events keep coming, but this one is happening in Germantown, so youre practically required to go. Germantown Mill Lofts is clearing its parking lot for food from Germantown Social and Eiderdown and live music from Squeeze-bot. There will be beer games including Hammerschlagen, a stein hosting contest and stein relay races. Come dressed in your best dirndl and lederhosen to win a contest. Beer will be sold by Monnik Beer Co. and Sam Adams.
Snow White and The Seven Drag Queens Play Louisville $27 | 7-8:45 p.m. This Chicago-born drag production returns to Louisville with some 2021 updates: nods to your favorite local haunts, pop culture fads, current events and fresh rewrites to your favorite pop songs, that will leave you humming all the way home, according to organizers. And once the show is over, youll be able to stay and party at Play all night.
The Get Down: 50th Anniversary of Soul Train PRIZM $15 | 8 p.m.-1 a.m. If theres anything from the past worth celebrating, its Soul Train, the iconic TV show that showcased Black music, dancing and fashion from the 70s to 2006. At this party recognizing 50 years since Soul Train became nationally syndicated, it is required yes required that you dress in 70s/Soul Train inspired clothing. I mean, why wouldnt you want to? Best dressed will strut away with a prize. Of course, music will be part of the event with DJ DNasti and DJ Bombshell spinning Soul Train classics. Dave.will.chris will be your host, channeling the effortlessly-cool creator of Soul Train, Don Cornelius.
SUNDAY, Oct. 3
St. James Court Art Show St. James Court Free | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The St. James Court Art Show is popular amongst locals as well as those who come to town for it; It can draw upwards of 250,000 visitors. And for good reason. At the show (which is also on Friday and Saturday), visitors can peruse and purchase unique handicrafts, fine art and jewelry from over 600 artists. Food vendors are on site, too. New this year is The Old Walnut Street Fair, which will feature a variety of local Black artists, a Randys Record Store pop-up shop and a family-friendly speakeasy hosted by Mr. SpreadLove, aka Lance G. Newman II. You can also venture outside of the art show to visit the UnFair at Mag Bar, featuring all-local artists all weekend.
This article appears in September 29, 2021.