MONDAY
Stand Up Sobriety Tour Kaiju $5 | 9 p.m. Mondays are depressing as fuck, so let the Stand Up Sobriety Tour cheer you up with a some off-kilter comedy and a few drinking games. The show includes 7 acts from both local and national comedians. But really, the tour is an excuse for these comedians to get together, tell a few jokes, and say farewell to “staying out late and having fun [with their] dear friend alcohol.”TUESDAY
Waterfront Yoga Waterfront Park $5 | 7 p.m. Enjoy the relaxing and rejuvenating power of yoga (and nature) this week with Waterfront Yoga. Classes are held at the Brown-Forman Amphitheater (next to Doc’s Cantina) and all you need to attend is $5 and your own mat. Beginners are welcome, and be sure to call the weather cancellation hotline at (502) 541-2933 before you head downtown."Falling Off: The Art of Asha Nagaiya + Tristen Weller" (ending Sept. 13) OPEN Gallery Free | 12 p.m. Tuesday is your last chance to see the spectacular art of Asha Nagaiya and Tristen Weller at the OPEN Gallery. There are over 30 pieces on display from these two artists, so take some time to go expand your mind for free this Tuesday (or earlier in the week). And if/when you’re impressed with their work, make sure and leave a $5 donation.
WEDNESDAY
Locally Produced – A Celebration of Louisville Writing Butchertown Grocery Free | 6 p.m. Join Louisville Literary Arts for a celebration of local writers and performers. There will be presentations by musician Joel Curtis, poet Erin Keane, writer David Priest and spoken word performer Rheonna Thorton. The event is free but you still need a ticket to attend, and donations are welcome.THURSDAY
Daya, JoJo, Amped and Nappy Roots Fourth Street Live! Free | 7 p.m. This show has a little new-school and a little old-school. Daya, a pop artist who has been making the rounds on the radio lately, will be in town with fellow pop artists JoJo and Amped. But what really makes this concert special is that Kentucky hip-hop legends Nappy Roots will be there! A group whose music had such an impact they were given their own day (Sept. 16) in Kentucky by Governor Paul E. Patton.FRIDAY
ReSurfaced Fall 2016 ReSurfaced Free | 5 p.m. ReSurfaced is back for the fall season and their newest round of events is not to be missed. Friday be sure to stop by for some live music by DJ Michael, and a “History of Style” by Seven Nine Eighty Productions. And on Saturday enjoy some yoga by 502 Power Yoga, henna and face painting by Bohemian Monkey, and live music by KCA Jam and the Kendall Carter Organ Trio. Events for this edition of ReSurfaced last through Oct. 29.Kentucky Kick Down KickOff Haymarket Whiskey Bar $5 | 9 p.m. Kentucky is about to be flooded with steel steads this weekend when the Kentucky Kick Down Vintage Motorcycle Show comes to town. But taking over the city’s highways just isn’t as fun if you don’t who you’re riding with. So get to know your fellow biker brothers during this pre-party at Haymarket Whiskey Bar with live music and libations.
Killii Killii, Old City, Doctor Girlfriend Kaiju $5 | 9 p.m. Enjoy some live music this Friday at everyone’s favorite giant monster themed bar! Musical acts include the Louisville indie-prog rock band Killii Killii, punk band Old City and dream pop/rock band Doctor Girlfriend.
Smoketown GetDown for Democracy 735 Lampton St. Free | 4 p.m. Feel like partying with a purpose this weekend? Well join the Kentuckians for the Commonwealth this weekend at a block party for democracy. Not only will this party have live music, dancing, adult beverages and a number of food trucks. There will also be a booth for voter registration, and a number of local organizations for you to hook up with so you can do some good in the community.
Gaslight Festival Weekend Jeffersontown Free | 7 p.m. Make the trek out to Jeffersontown this week the annual Gaslight Festival where you can find over 100 arts and crafts vendors as well as over a 100 area business and nonprofit organizations. And it’s all centered in the small-town ambiance of Jeffersontown Gaslight Square.
