FRIDAY
Catch a show! Mag Bar and Kaiju Both $5 | Times vary Mag Bar is hosting a night of punk and pop music with performances (starting at 10 p.m.) by the post-punk band On The Bang, Milwaukees own power-pop fuzz band Faux Fiction and a punk band with a dash of new wave pop The Feedback. Or you could join Kaiju for a night of local music (starting at 9 p.m.) with alternative band Bruised Fruit, singer-songwriter Zack Stefanski and improv noise, krautrock band droneroom.
SATURDAY
Louisville Rock Lottery 2 Headliners Music Hall $15 | 10 p.m. The concept is crazy like a fox! The Louisville Rock Lottery takes 25 musicians, randomly divides them into five bands at the beginning of the day, and asks them to come back with a new song, ready to perform, 12 hours later. Last years inaugural show resulted in an enormous creative outburst. So it was a no-brainer to continue it this year. See an all-new lineup perform their musical creations at 10 p.m. this Saturday at Headliners Music Hall. To read more about the event click here.
Bierhalle
German American Club No cover | 6-10 p.m. Its that time again! Join the German American Club in its bierhalle (think indoor biergarten) for a night of authentic German cuisine and live music by The Rheingold Band, a German-themed polka, waltz and Rheinlander band. Foods for sale include schnitzel, jägerschnitzel, zigeunerschnitzle, spätzle, bratwurst, sauerkraut, German potato salad, sauerkraut balls and, of course, pretzels and beer cheese.
The Dark Market At Radio Arcane: Winterfeirer Art Sanctuary No cover | 7 p.m.-midnight The Dark Market, your place for curated, nighttime oddities and art, is teaming up with Radio Arcane for a Winterfeirer (aka winter celebration). Expect to find art and oddities by over 15 local artists including Yoko Molotov, Dandelion and Ryan Case; and live music provided by DJs Thulsa Goon and Talamasca.
SUNDAY
Girls Rock Louisville 2017 Album Release Party
Guestroom Records No cover | 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Girls Rock Louisville teaches girls, trans and gender-nonconforming youth how to rock through a week-long summer camp. The camp ends in a showcase with all of the bands formed during the camp, a live concert and a compilation album. And you can buy the CD this Sunday at Guestroom Records at the official release party. At the party you will also find snacks and a cake made by Sweet Surrender Bakery.
This article appears in January 10, 2018.