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Louisville concerts this week: Lauren Daigle, Waterfront Wednesday & more

Gege Reed
Courier Journal
Lauren Daigle will perform at the Texas Roadhouse Concert Series at the 2019 Kentucky State Fair.

SUNDAY, AUG. 25

Lauren Daigle, AHI. Part of the Kentucky State Fair Texas Roadhouse Concert Series. 4 p.m., Kentucky Exposition Center, lot L, 937 Phillips Lane. Free with fair admission. Parking $10, $20 bus. 502-367-5000.

Back 2 Mac, I Heart Heart, Steely Danish, E L Faux 4. “The Concert That Never Was 2.” 5:30 p.m., Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road. Tickets start at $10. iroquoisamphitheater.com

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28

John Paul White at the Clifton Center Wednesday

John Paul White, Devon Gilfillian, C2 and the Brothers Reed. Part of WFPK Waterfront Wednesday. 6 p.m., Big Four Lawn, Waterfront Park. Free. 

THURSDAY, AUG. 29

Louisville’s Damn Good Improv Festival. Featuring 22 local and national acts with six shows and three improv workshops. Thursday-Saturday, 7 and 10 p.m., The Bards Town, 1801 Bardstown Road. Thursday, 7 p.m.: Gonzo Improv, Here On Purpose, The Hystericals and Kentucky Bill; 10 p.m.: Paducah Improv, Bluetime, Total B.S. and Extra Crispy. Friday, 7 p.m.: Improv Anonymous, Harriet, Uranium 253 and Improv 502; 10 p.m.: Rhonda, Project Improv and Two Sketchy Dames. Saturday 7 p.m.: Homeburger, Hearts on Fire and Hot Mic and History Made Up; 10 p.m.: The Secret Lives of Villains, FearScape and Booze Your Own Adventure. Tickets start at $20 advance, $25 day of show. louisvilletickets.com/events/Louisvilles-Damn-Good-Improv-Festival-2019-8-29-2019

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FRIDAY, AUG. 30

Green Day vs Blink-182 Tribute. 9 p.m., Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. Fourth St. Tickets start at $8. mercuryballroom.com; 800-745-3000. 

Polo G: Die a Legend Tour. 8 p.m., Bourbon Hall, 116 W. Jefferson St. Tickets start at $22.50. 800-745-3000.

Saturday, AUG. 31

Lipstick Wars. This celebration of all women is an open platform to express truths, everyday struggles and victories through the art of slam poetry. Saturday, Aug. 31, 7 p.m., Bomhard Theater, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. Workshops: 2, 3 and 4 p.m., Mary Anderson Room; Women’s Marketplace, 2-7 p.m., Todd Hall. Free. 502-584-7777.

The Doors of Chicago — Live Doors Experience. 9 p.m., Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. Fourth St. Tickets start at $10. mercuryballroom.com; 800-745-3000. 

The Pull Up. 11 p.m., Bourbon Hall, 116 W. Jefferson St. Tickets start at $10. 800-745-3000.

Send arts event info to listings@courier-journal.com.

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