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Comedian Michael Blaustein's Taste Me Tour @ Taft Theater
2025-12-13 21:31 - 2026-02-20 21:00 (America/New_York) | Taft Theatre, 317 E. 5th St., Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Comedian Michael Blaustein brings The Taste Me Tour to Taft Theatre on Friday, February 20. Known for his quick wit and dynamic stage presence, Blaustein has amassed over 900 million views across his social media platforms and looks to continue his successful stand-up career with a brand-new tour.
ABOUT MICHAEL BLAUSTEIN
Michael Blaustein is one of the fastest rising stand up comedians working today. His viral stand up comedy clips have amassed over 900 million views across all social media platforms. He has sold out venues across the world, most recently closing out his successful 2024 tour year with over 72,000 tickets sold. When he’s not on the road, he’s co-hosting the chart-topping hit comedy podcast Stiff Socks with Trevor Wallace, which has over 70 Million downloads. Michael has worked with brands such as Manscaped, Liquid Death, and BetterHelp.

Kentucky Ballet Theater presents: The Nutcracker @ Lexington Opera House
2025-12-13 19:00 - 2025-12-21 16:30 | Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St., Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
Kentucky Ballet Theatre Presents The Nutcracker at the
Lexington Opera House on December 13–14 and 20–21, 2025

Performance Days/Times:
Saturday, Dec 13: 2 & 7 pm
Sunday, Dec 14: 2 pm
Saturday, Dec 20: 2 & 7 pm
Sunday: Dec 21: 2 pm
WHO: Kentucky Ballet Theatre (KBT), Central Kentucky’s premier professional ballet company, features internationally acclaimed dancers and a flourishing academy dedicated to artistic excellence.
WHAT: Celebrate the holiday season with Kentucky Ballet Theatre professional company and its enchanting production of The Nutcracker, performed at the Lexington Opera House. This timeless classic will delight families with its magical story, dazzling costumes, and unforgettable music.
WHEN: Performances will be held at the Lexington Opera House over two weekends: December 13–14 and December 20–21, 2025. Saturday shows begin at 2:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M., and Sunday shows begin at 2:00 P.M.
WHERE: The historic 964-seat Lexington Opera House in the heart of downtown Lexington, Kentucky.
Tickets are available now at Ticketmaster.com, KYBallet.com, LexingtonOperaHouse.com, or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 P.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Kentucky Men's Basketball vs. Indiana Hoosiers @ Rupp Arena
2025-12-13 19:30 - 22:00
The series between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Indiana Hoosiers is back! This season at Rupp Arena on Saturday, December 13.
Tip-off: 7:30 pm
TV: ESPN

Lindsey Sterling: Snow Waltz Christmas Tour @ KFC Yum! Center
2025-12-19 08:00 - 17:00
MULTI-PLATINUM RECORDING ARTIST LINDSEY STIRLING UNWRAPS 2025 U.S. SNOW WALTZ CHRISTMAS TOUR
Chart-Topping Violinist, Dancer and Media Personality Brings Holiday Magic
to the KFC Yum! Center this December

Tickets Go on Sale Friday, August 22 at ticketmaster.com
Pre-Sale Begins on Tuesday, August 19

Louisville, KY (August 18, 2025) – Award-winning rock-violinist, dancer, and media personality Lindsey Stirling, currently on a world tour promoting her latest hit album Duality, announced her 2025 Snow Waltz Holiday Tour is heading to the KFC Yum! Center in downtown Louisville on Friday, December 19, 2025.
The multi-platinum recording artist – who touts nearly 30 million followers across all social platforms, including 14.3 million YouTube subscribers – brings her dazzling blend of music, dance, aerial acrobatics, and her signature holiday spirit to audiences across the U.S., with three shows in Vegas, as well as stops in Houston, Orlando, and more.
Lindsey has been a holiday “must-see” since the release of her first Christmas album, Warmer in the Winter; the record hit No. 1 on both U.S. Top Classical and Top Holiday Albums charts, and single “Carol of the Bells” went gold and became the first instrumental song to break into the radio Top 5. Her second Christmas album, Snow Waltz, reached No.1 on the U.S. Top Classical Albums and No. 2 on the Top Holiday Albums chart. Stirling’s annual Snow Waltz Tour delivers a magical holiday experience with whimsical yet daring choreography, stunning visuals, and genre-defying arrangements of holiday classics and originals that captivate fans of all ages.
Tickets go on sale starting Tuesday, August 19 at 10:00am (local time) at LindseyStirling.com/tour.

VIP On Sale: Tuesday, August 19 at 10:00am
CITI Card Member Pre-Sale: Tuesday, August 19 at 10:00am
Artist Pre-Sale: Tuesday, August 19 at 12:00pm
Local Pre-Sales: Wednesday, August 20 at 10:00am
Spotify Pre-Sale: Thursday, August 21 at 10:00am
Public On Sale: Friday, August 22 at 10:00am

Citi is the official card of the Lindsey Stirling Snow Waltz Tour. Citi card members will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, August 19 at 10am local time until Friday, August 22 at 9am local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete pre-sale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
VIP tickets can be purchased at lindseystirlingvip.com, which includes great experiences including front row seating, a meet & greet, an opportunity to film a holiday video with Lindsey, some new merch and an invitation to a pre-show experience. There, fans can check out a Christmas gallery featuring costumes and memorabilia curated by Lindsey, a special “Gingerbread House” photo opp, and so much more.
Lindsey’s worldwide Duality Tour kicked off in July 2024 and runs through August 2025. She’s also just released the deluxe edition of Duality, featuring exciting new tracks alongside fan favorites including Chrissy Costanza, Rachel Platten, and Shuba. Tickets for remaining tour dates are still available. For updates, visit LindseyStirling.com/tour or on Stirling’s socials (@LindseyStirling on Instagram and TikTok).
For more information, visit kfcyumcenter.com.
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION
Show Name: Lindsey Stirling Snow Waltz Holiday Tour
Show Date/Time: Friday, December 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Location: KFC Yum! Center | 1 Arena Plaza | Louisville, KY 40202
How to Purchase Tickets: Tickets go on sale Friday, August 22 at 10:00 AM at the KFC Yum! Center Box Office and online at ticketmaster.com.

About Lindsey Stirling
Few artists embody the boundless creativity and gifts of the dazzling, multi-award-winning musician Lindsey Stirling. Known for her extraordinary talents as an electronic violinist, dancer and performer, Lindsey’s spectacular live show tours with stunning frequency and continually sells out iconic venues around the globe. Her groundbreaking vision has gained her millions of adoring fans worldwide, four Billboard chart-topping albums and two Billboard Music Awards, including Top Dance/Electronic Album for her third studio release, Brave Enough. Her holiday album, Warmer in Winter, catapulted to the No. 1 spot on Billboard, Amazon and iTunes Holiday Album charts upon release and lead single Carol of the Bells made history as the only instrumental song ever to reach the Top 10 at AC Radio. Lindsey’s song Shatter Me featuring Lzzy Hale (of Halestorm) recently garnered platinum status. A New York Times bestselling author (and creator of her own comic book), Lindsey felt compelled to push her boundaries even further for her seventh full-length effort, Duality, ultimately embracing a whole new level of freedom in her songwriting. For more information, visit www.lindseystirling.com.

Kentucky Men's Basketball vs. St John's Red Storm @ State Farm Arena
2025-12-20 12:30 - 15:00 | State Farm Arena, 1 State Farm Drive., Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
This year’s CBS Sports Classic could be a Classic! Mark Pope and the Wildcats travel to Atlanta’s State Farm Arena to meet former Kentucky Coach Rick Pitino and the St. John’s Red Storm on Saturday, December 20th
Tip-off: 12:30 pm
TV: CBS

Michael Marcagi & John Vincent III @ Andrew J. Brady Music Center
2025-12-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Andrew J. Brady Music Center, 25 Race St., Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
MICHAEL MARCAGI & JOHN VINCENT III
ANNOUNCE HOMETOWN CONCERTS
WITH SPECIAL GUEST NOLAN TAYLOR
THE ANDREW J BRADY MUSIC CENTER®
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025
Tickets On Sale Friday, October 3 at 10AM
Cincinnati, OH (9/30/2025) – Two of Ohio’s finest, Michael Marcagi and John Vincent III announced today their homecoming for two special concerts this winter. Joined by special guest Nolan Taylor, the pair will perform LIVE in Cincinnati at The Andrew J Brady Music Center® on Saturday, December 20.
Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM on Friday, October 3 at Ticketmaster.com and BradyMusicCenter.com. $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
ABOUT MICHAEL MARCAGI
Cincinnati singer-songwriter Michael Marcagi’s ascent is a homegrown success story. With a career built largely through grass roots social media support, the folk-rock singer has demonstrated that listeners are hungry for earnest storytelling rooted in age-old American musical traditions. His debut Warner Records EP, American Romance, expands on that promise, highlighting the timeless sound and engaging sense of emotional truth that has made Marcagi’s music so immediately compelling.
Marcagi never undermines his listeners or takes them for granted. “Audiences are usually smarter than the musicians they are listening to,” he says. For him, there’s plenty of evidence that modern listeners of all generations understand and connect with specificity and sophistication in songwriting. This is part of why he aspires to remain as open and approachable as possible—in both his music and his public persona. If what has happened in his career during the past year is any indication, he may be on to something. “I want people to feel like they know me,” Marcagi says. “I’ve never really connected to that mysterious rock band thing—four blurry faces in a field where you don’t know who the guys are. I don’t want to hide.”
ABOUT JOHN VINCENT III
Nashville folk troubadour John Vincent III has built a devoted fan base with his heartfelt, stripped-down sound rooted in classic folk tradition. Known for his breakthrough RIAA Gold hit, ‘Next To You’ from the acclaimed self-released album Songs From the Valley, Vincent took some time away from music. He returned with the evocative sophomore album, co-produced by Tom Elmhirst at Electric Lady Studios, Songs for the Canyon in 2023, marking a leap forward in his music.

Christmastime with Trisha Yearwood: 12 Days of Christmas Tour @ Louisville Palace Theater
2025-12-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Louisville Palace Theatre, 625 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Christmastime with Trisha Yearwood: 12 Days of Christmas Tour is at the Louisville Palace Theater on Saturday, December 20 at 8 pm
Tickets are on sale now.

Kentucky Men's Basketball vs. Bellarmine Knights @ Rupp Arena
2025-12-23 13:00 - 15:30 | Rupp Arena
The Bellarmine Knights come to Rupp Arena for a game with the Kentucky Wildcats on Tuesday, December 23.
Tip-off: 1 pm
TV: SEC+

Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol @ Lexington Opera House
2025-12-26 19:30 - 2025-12-28 20:30 | Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St., Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
DOLLY PARTON’S SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS CAROL 2025 NATIONAL TOUR TO VISIT THE LEXINGTON OPERA HOUSE
ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26 – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2025
From the Smoky Mountains to a City Near You, Dolly’s Holiday Musical Tour Launches November 15, 2025

Performance Days/Times:
Friday: 7:30 pm
Saturday: 1 & 7:30 pm
Sunday: 1 & 6:30 pm
LEXINGTON, KY (October 20, 2025) –– Right Angle Entertainment and Paul T. Couch today announced the 2025 national tour of Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol (www.smokymountainchristmascarol.com), a heartwarming musical featuring songs by eleven-time GRAMMY winner Dolly Parton and book by David H. Bell, adapted for the stage by Bell, Couch, and Curt Wollan. The U.S. tour kicks off November 15, 2025, before heading to more than 20 cities, including its final stop at the Lexington Opera House for five performances on Friday, December 26, through Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Single tickets are on sale now and available at LexingtonOperaHouse.com or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 P.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays.
“I’m thrilled to see my Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol hitting the road and spreading holiday cheer from city to city. I poured my heart into the music, and I truly hope folks everywhere feel the love, the laughter, and the magic of my beautiful Smoky Mountains that we’ve packed into every scene,” says Dolly. “There’s nothing like music and the holidays to bring friends and family together.”
Set in the 1930s in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, this unforgettable production and amazing cast imagines Ebenezer Scrooge as the owner of a mining company town, where his callous greed blinds him to the joys and gifts of the season. As a Christmas Eve snowstorm approaches, Scrooge is visited by his deceased business partner and three ghosts who compel him to see life anew and discover that love is the greatest gift we have. The legendary holiday tale re-written as a new American classic features Dickens’ classic characters and Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting expertise, making this a holiday event you’ll want to share with those you love.
Throughout her illustrious career, the American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actress, author, businesswoman, and humanitarian has been an ambassador for the Great Smoky Mountains, where she was born and raised. Her love for this region and its people is woven throughout the music and songs and beautifully tells this classic story in a whole new light.
For more information and tour dates, visit www.smokymountainchristmascarol.com and follow @smokymountainchristmascarol on Facebook and Instagram.
Credits:
Adapted by David H. Bell, Paul T. Couch, and Curt Wollan
Book by David H. Bell
Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton
Directed and choreographed by Antoinette DiPietropolo
Produced by Right Angle Entertainment and Paul T. Couch
About Dolly Parton
Her life and career together make a rags-to-rhinestones story which began on January 19, 1946. Born the fourth child of 12, Dolly grew up in Locust Ridge, nestled against the Great Smoky Mountains. Music runs deep in the Parton family, and while many played important parts in Dolly’s success, she credits Uncle Bill Owens for helping her get started in the music business. From taking the stage of “The Cas Walker Farm and Home Hour” in Knoxville, TN, to landing a spot on “The Porter Wagoner Show,” Dolly’s talent soon catapulted her to superstardom. Her songs have captured the hearts of generations. Her electric smile has brightened the lives of millions. Her trademark style is recognized across the globe.
Today, Dolly is one of an elite group of individuals to receive at least one nomination from all four major annual American entertainment award organizations: Emmy, GRAMMY, Oscar, and Tony. In 2004, the U.S. Library of Congress gave her the distinguished Living Legend Award. “My dream was to make as many people happy as I could in this life,” she said.
In 2006, she was selected to receive the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors. Five years later, in 2011, she was awarded a GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award. Of everything Dolly has achieved, she remains humble and grounded in faith and family. From her “Coat of Many Colors” to her wigs of many styles, no dream was ever too big and no mountain ever too high for the little country girl who turned the world into her stage. From singing barefoot on the front porch of her Tennessee Mountain Home to commanding the stage in six-inch heels, Dolly Parton is a larger-than-life living legend with a heart as big as her dreams.
About Paul T. Couch
Paul T. Couch is one of the theme park industry’s most award-winning entertainment producers, having won over 20 Brass Ring Awards and 6 Golden Ticket Awards during his tenure (2003-2014) as Dollywood’s Director of Entertainment and Executive Producer. It was there that Paul and Dolly began their creative partnership that included several major musical productions and a TV special for the Hallmark Channel. Prior to that, he was General Manager of Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium, where he produced the musicals Always, Patsy Cline, Lost Highway: The Music and Legend of Hank Williams, and Bye, Bye, Love—The Everly Brothers Musical, as well as award-winning productions of Pump Boys and Dinettes and Cotton Patch Gospel. More recently, Paul served as Executive Producer for Dolly’s first-ever children’s album, I Believe In You. He currently helms his own Nashville-based production company, where he serves as Creative Producer. Paul is also on the faculty of Middle Tennessee State University, teaching in the music business program of the school’s renowned Recording Industry Management Department.

Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol @ Lexington Opera House
2025-12-26 19:30 - 2025-12-28 21:00 | Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St., Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
Performance Days/Times:
Fri: 7:30 pm
Sat: 1 & 7:30 pm
Sun: 1 & 6:30 pm
Right Angle Entertainment and Paul Couch are proud to present the national tour of Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, a new musical featuring songs by Dolly Parton and book by David H. Bell, adapted by Bell, Curt Wollan and Paul T. Couch.  Set in the 1930s in the Smoky Mountains, this incredibly heartwarming, unforgettable production and amazing cast imagines Ebenezer Scrooge as the owner of a mining company town, where his callous greed blinds him to the joys and gifts of the season.
As a Christmas Eve snowstorm approaches, Scrooge is visited by his deceased business partner and three ghosts who compel him to see life anew and discover that love is the greatest gift we have. Dickens’ classic characters and Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting expertise are certain to make this a holiday event you’ll want to share with those you love.

Kentucky Men's Basketball vs. Alabama Crimson Tide @ Coleman Coliseum
2026-01-01 13:00 - 15:30 | Coleman Coliseum
The Cats and the Tide play basketball on Saturday, January 3rd. It’s the SEC Opener for The Cats.
Tip-off: 1 pm
TV: ESPN

Kentucky Men's Basketball vs. Missouri Tigers @ Rupp Arena
2026-01-07 19:00 - 21:30 | Rupp Arena
The Cats host the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena
Date: January 7
Tip-off: 7 pm
TV: ESPN2

Thunderstruck & Sabbath @ Hobart Arena
2026-01-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Hobart Arena, 255 Adams St., Troy, OH, 45373, United States
THUNDERSTRUCK
America’s AC/DC Tribute
&
SABBATH
The Complete Black Sabbath Experience

Fri., January 9, 2026
Hobart Arena | Troy, Ohio
Presented by Honeywell Arts & Entertainment and the Hobart Arena
Tickets On Sale This Friday, October 3rd at 10 a.m. local time
TROY, OHIO (Sept. 29, 2025) – Honeywell Arts & Entertainment and the Hobart Arena welcome Thunderstruck: America’s AC/DC Tribute and Sabbath: The Complete Black Sabbath Experience in Troy, Ohio on Friday, January 9, 2026.

Thunderstruck: America’s AC/DC Tribute expertly recreates the AC/DC live concert experience just the way fans remember it. Each member obsesses over the tones and structures of each song, the energy of each performance, as well as every piece of gear, to bring the power and entertainment of a genuine AC/DC show back to the stage.
Sabbath: The Complete Black Sabbath Experience will perform Black Sabbath’s greatest hits from the Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio era. From iconic clothes to note-to-note precision, Sabbath will transport you back with albums like Paranoid, Sabotage, and more.
Tickets to Thunderstruck: America’s AC/DC Tribute & Sabbath: The Complete Black Sabbath Experience will be available starting this Friday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. local time and will be available at the Hobart Arena box office (255 Adams Street), online at hobartarena.com, or by phone at (937) 339-2911. Box office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visit hobartarena.com for the latest news and show information.

Trey Kennedy: The Relatable Tour @ Taft Theater
2026-01-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Taft Theatre, 317 E. 5th St., Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
TREY KENNEDY “THE RELATABLE TOUR”
EXTENDS INTO 2026 DUE TO
POPULAR DEMAND

TAFT THEATRE
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
Tickets On Sale Friday, October 10 at 10am
Cincinnati, OH (10/7/25) – Comedian and viral sensation Trey Kennedy has announced new 2026 dates for his nationwide run, The Relatable Tour. Following a year of highly successful shows across the U.S., Kennedy will extend his fan-favorite performance into next year, beginning February 15 in Durham, NC, and continuing through Cincinnati, OH at Taft Theatre on Saturday, January 10.
Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10am on Friday, October 10 at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at The Taft Theatre box office during normal business hours.
The Relatable Tour follows the success of Kennedy’s latest comedy special GROW UP, now streaming on Hulu. Known for his sharp observational humor, viral sketches, and wildly popular presence on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, Kennedy has built a loyal fanbase by poking fun at millennial life, family quirks, and everyday awkwardness with his signature clean delivery.
Watch the 2026 tour teaser HERE where Trey’s viral online characters heckle him into his final leg.
Kennedy shares, “This Relatable Tour has been the most fun I’ve had on the road yet and the best show I’ve ever written. I can’t wait to get to a bunch more cities in 2026 and give fans one last opportunity to see this set!”
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Kentucky Men's Basketball vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs @ Rupp Arena
2026-01-10 20:30 - 23:00 | Rupp Arena
The Mississippi State Bulldogs come to Lexington to meet the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, January 10th.
Tip-off: 8:30 pm
TV: SECN

Kentucky Men's Basketball vs. LSU Tigers @ Pete Maravich Assembly Center
2026-01-13 19:00 - 2026-01-14 21:30 | Maravich Assembly Center
Kentucky travels to Baton Rouge, LA for a game against the LSU Tigers.
Date: January 13
Tip-off: 7 pm
TV: SECN

Fortune Feimster: Takin' Care of Biscuits Tour @ Taft Theater
2026-01-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Taft Theatre, 317 E. 5th St., Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Due to Fortune Feimster’s upcoming filming schedule for a new Netflix series (featuring Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon), the Fortune Feimster show on November 7 at Taft Theatre has been RESCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026. All purchased tickets will be valid for the new date.
Comedian, writer and actor Fortune Feimster has announced a new run of dates for her Takin’ Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour. The new tour will stop by Cincinnati, OH for a performance at Taft Theatre on Friday, January 16.
ABOUT FORTUNE FEIMSTER
Affable, charismatic and one of a kind, Fortune Feimster is a standup comedian, writer and actor who uses her confessional comedy to bring people together. Through laughter and storytelling, Fortune shows audiences of all ages, backgrounds, and sexual orientations that common ground is only a joke or two away.
Viewers really got to know Fortune through her first Netflix special, “Sweet & Salty,” which was nominated for a Critics Choice Award. With her last special “Good Fortune” and her Live Laugh Love Tour she expands further into her storytelling brand of comedy, hilariously delving into love, relationships, sexuality and shared experiences with Southern charm and the perspective of someone who grew up in the 1980s. She’s your funniest cousin who isn’t afraid to entertain the masses with tales of her good fortune, insecurities, and faux pas, including meeting her spouse in a parking lot, falling in love and her extravagant proposal that didn’t quite go as planned. Now streaming on Netflix, Good Fortune has earned praise from both fans and critics with the LA Times naming it to their Best of List for 2022 and also scored a nomination at the Critics Choice Awards. Fortune just filmed her third special for Netflix in Seattle, WA.
In addition to bringing her comedy to fans across the world with her most recent Live Laugh Love Tour, Feimster returned to Netflix in 2023 with the release of action-comedy series FUBAR alongside actor Arnold Schwarzenegger as he returns to screens for his first TV series. Fortune is currently on set filming the second season of FUBAR, as the series was number 1 on Netflix around the world for its first 10 days of release and topped 100 million views in less than a week. Feimster stars as Roo Russell in the show about a father and daughter who learn that they’ve each secretly been working as CIA Operatives for years, realizing their entire relationship has been a lie and they truly don’t know one another at all. Forced to team up as partners, the series tackles universal family dynamics set against a global backdrop of spies, action and humor.
The North Carolina native began her ascent to popularity as a writer and panelist on E’s hit show “Chelsea Lately.” She then starred as a series regular on “The Mindy Project” for Hulu and on “Champions” and “Kenan” for NBC. She has logged a multitude of guest appearances on television shows, including “Claws,” “Nora from Queens,” “2 Broke Girls,” “The L Word: Generation Q,” “Workaholics,” “Glee,” and “Tales of the City.” Audiences became even more familiar with Fortune through her recurring role as the popular character Dougie on CBS’s “Life In Pieces.”
Her movie roles include appearances in “Family Switch,” “Office Christmas Party,” “Yes Day,” “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar,” and “Father of the Year.” And she’s a voice actor, recently voicing the role of Evelyn on “The Simpsons” and Counselor Jerry in Pixar’s “Soul” along with recurring characters Brenda on “Bless the Harts” for Fox, Ava on “Summer Camp Island” for the Cartoon Network, and Olive in “Velma” on HBO Max.
She’s appeared as a guest on late-night including “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” “Conan” and more. Her previous half-hour specials on Comedy Central and on Netflix’s season one of “The Standups” led Decider to rave, “her presence is positively inspirational.”
She can also currently be heard every morning on Sirius XM with Tom Papa on Netflix’s “What A Joke with Papa and Fortune” radio show. She also hosts the popular podcast Handsome, with fellow comedians and friends, Tig Notaro and Mae Martin. The podcast was launched in August 2023 and has already amassed 10 million downloads.
Fortune has been building an innovative, inclusive, and unique career for more than 20 years. Be it on the road, her radio show, film, or television, her contagious and joyous comedy is touching lives and bringing us together daily. And with opportunities piling up as fast as punchlines, it’s clear the determined and unflappable comedian is just getting started.

Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour @ KFC Yum! Center
2026-01-16 19:00 - 21:30 | KFC Yum! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS 100 YEAR TOUR
CENTENNIAL TOUR SET TO ARRIVE IN LOUISVILLE
KFC YUM! CENTER| JANUARY 16, 2026

Louisville, KY (September 8, 2025) – Leaders in breaking barriers and making history, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters™ today announced that Louisville will be a key stop on the team’s 100 Year Tour—the most legendary tour in Globetrotters history—playing at the KFC Yum! Center on Friday, January 16.
This centennial season is a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 Years of jaw-dropping “No Way!” moves, 100 Years of “Wow!” moments, and 100 Years of basketball thrills. From gravity-defying dunks to game-changing tricks, fans will feel the history, the joy, and the fun that only the Globetrotters can deliver. Tickets for the KFC Yum! Center will go on sale to the general public on Monday, September 22, 2025 at 10 AM.
For the first time, the team will also debut their new 100 Year jerseys, honoring a century of global impact, as they face off against their longtime rivals, the Washington Generals. Fans can also expect all-new surprises like the Golden Basketball by Spalding®, epic pre-game Magic Pass experiences, and an unforgettable 5th Quarter Autograph session (FREE for ALL FANS!)—making this a celebration unlike any other.
From breaking the NBA color barrier with alums like Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton signing a pro contract as a member of the New York Knicks or courting future Hall of Famers like Wilt Chamberlain and Connie Hawkins, or Curly Neal and Meadowlark Lemon dazzling sellout crowds, to ushering women into professional basketball, to enchanting thousands around the world as the first team to globalize the game of basketball, to the current group of men and women who are stars on the court and on every screen, the Globetrotters are unparalleled in their reach, impact, awareness and in what they stand for as ‘Ambassadors of Goodwill.’
The current team of elite men and women, holders of an unprecedented 60+ Guinness World Records, including 18 set just last year, the most of any team in any sport, will bring a fresh look of gravity-defying dunks and game-changing tricks against their renowned rivals, The Washington Generals, on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Unrivaled fan engagement continues with Premium Fan Experiences such as:

ALL NEW Magic Pass: Pre-game access & player meet-and-greets
Celebrity Court Pass: Join the team for warmups on the court!
VIP Bench Tickets: Sit on the bench with the Globetrotters or Generals for the entire game and immerse yourself in 100 years of history!
Limited Edition 100 Year Golden Replica Game Ball by Spalding®, the most exclusive collectible to be ordered in advance and have ready for you when you enter the venue.
100 Year Tour Souvenir Ticket which fans can order and have delivered to their homes to expand their experience even more.

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the Harlem Globetrotters centennial celebration!
TICKET INFORMATION: Harlem Globetrotters fans can score the best seats at the KFC Yum! Center box office or ticketmaster.com beginning at 10am on Monday, September 22.
GROUP SALES: Bringing your whole crew to the game? No problem! Discover the perks of buying group tickets! Enjoy big savings off the regular box office price and explore prime seating options just for your group. It’s a win-win for you and your friends! Level-up your next group outing at https://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/groups/#ContactUs.
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION
Show Name: The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour
Show Date/Time: Friday, January 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Location: KFC Yum! Center | 1 Arena Plaza | Louisville, KY 40202
How to Purchase Tickets: Tickets go on sale Monday, September 22 at 10:00 AM at the KFC Yum! Center Box Office and online at ticketmaster.com.

ABOUT THE WORLD-FAMOUS HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS™ / HERSCHEND ENTERTAINMENT STUDIOS
The Harlem Globetrotters™ are THE originators of basketball style; captured by their dynamic athleticism, unique skill and historical influence on the modern game of basketball. Since 1926, the Globetrotters, proud members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, have used their legendary global tour to showcase their iconic brand of basketball to tens of millions in over 124 countries and territories across six continents.
They have expanded the brand by coming back to network television for the first time in 40 years with their Emmy nominated NBC series “Harlem Globetrotters: Play it Forward” which also airs on Telemundo as “Harlem Globetrotters: Ganando Con La Comunidad.” Content partners include Hidden Pictures, Atmosphere TV, and Hearts Media Production Group; consumer partnerships include, Sprayground, Undercrwn, Macys, Hybrid; and additional partnerships include our official ball partner, Spalding, Viral Nation, Hoopculture, and Citi.
Coined by the U.S. State Department in 1951 as Ambassadors of Goodwill, the team leverages their moniker to drive its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts around their strategic pillars of Health & Wellness, Education, and Community Empowerment. These efforts have yielded partnership with the likes of Microsoft, U.S. State Department Sports Diplomacy, The National Archives, and Comic Relief Red Nose Day.
For more information about the Harlem Globetrotters™ and the Tour, visit the Globetrotters’ official website: www.harlemglobetrotters.com. The Harlem Globetrotters™ is a subsidiary of Herschend, the largest family-owned themed attractions company.

Kentucky Men's Basketball vs. Tennessee Volunteers @ Thompson-Boling Arena
2026-01-17 12:00 - 14:30 | Thompson Boling Arena
Kentucky and Tennessee tangle at Thompson-Boling Arena on Saturday, January 17th.
Tip-off: Noon
TV: ESPN

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire @ Rupp Arena
2026-01-17 12:30 - 2026-01-18 17:30 | Rupp Arena
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Glow-N-Fire Is Coming to
Rupp Arena on Saturday, January 17, and Sunday, January 18, 2026
Featuring the World Debut of All-New Truck: Rhinomite

General On-Sale Begins Friday, September 5 at 10 A.M. Local via Ticketmaster.com and RuppArena.com
LEXINGTON, KY. (September 2, 2025) – Following the success of Glow-N-Fire in 2025, which won the Pollstar Family Show of the Year award, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ is thrilled to continue the momentum into 2026 by introducing an all-new truck to the tour: Rhinomite — the dynamite Rhino-themed truck. Charging horn-first into challenges, Rhinomite explodes on the scene with a mission to destroy the competition. This exciting new experience will feature never-before-seen stunts performed by the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, as well as the all-new No-Handed Front Flip performed by the FMX riders! Get ready for more heat and action as Hot Wheels brings the ultimate monster truck show to fans at Rupp Arena on Saturday, January 17, and Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Tickets will be available for purchase starting at 10 A.M. on Friday, September 5 at Ticketmaster.com, RuppArena.com, or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 P.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Show times are as follows:
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 12:30 P.M.; Pre-Show Party: 10:00–11:15 A.M.; VIP Entry: 10:45 A.M.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 7:30 P.M.; Pre-Show Party: 5:00–6:15 P.M.; VIP Entry: 5:45 P.M.
Sunday, January 18, 2026, 2:30 P.M.; Pre-Show Party: 12:00–1:15 P.M.; VIP Entry: 12:45 P.M.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™: Glow-N-Fire is produced by Family Entertainment Live and brings fans’ favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life, including Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, HW 5-Alarm™, Bone Shaker™, Bigfoot®, Skelesaurus™, and also includes FMX riders performing high-flying stunts and a fire-breathing, car-crushing robot dinosaur. Special kids pricing is available for all shows, providing a BIG value for the whole family!
Hot Wheels fans also have the chance to participate in the Pre-Show Party, held two and a half hours prior to every performance. This unique experience provides fans access to the arena floor, where they can get up close and see the outrageous designs and epic size of the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, along with autograph signings from their favorite drivers and performers. Each Pre-Show Party ticket includes an autograph card, exclusive to Pre-Show Party attendees. Passes will be available to purchase while supplies last.
The pre-show VIP Backstage Experience is an exclusive tour guided by the hosts of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live! Experience what happens behind the scenes before all the smashing and crashing go down. See the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks up close and personal, get your VIP Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Official Souvenir Merchandise Bundle, and receive access to the Pre-Show Party! VIP passes are limited and available to purchase while supplies last.
Fans can go to HotWheelsMonsterTrucksLive.com for more information. The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live tour is a partnership between Mattel, Inc. and Raycom-Legacy Content Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC.

Grace Helbig: Let Me Get This Off My Chest @ Taft Theater
2026-01-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Taft Theatre, 317 E. 5th St., Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Grace Helbig: Let Me Get This Off My Chest in The Ballroom at Taft Theatre on January 18!
ABOUT GRACE HELBIG
At 37 years old Grace was diagnosed with breast cancer. No family history, no pre-existing conditions. It was a darkly humorous adventure, to say the least. “Let Me Get This Off My Chest” reveals lessons and confessions from her “journey” into the wild world of cancer treatment.

Kentucky Men's Basketball vs. Texas Longhorns @ Rupp Arena
2026-01-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Rupp Arena
The Wildcats tangle with the Texas Longhorns at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, January 20th (Could be 21st.)
Tip-off: 7 pm
TV: SECN

The Jokers of Magic @ Lexington Opera House
2026-01-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St., Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
Jokers of Magic Comes to the Lexington Opera House
on Friday, January 23, 2026
Tickets Available Now via Ticketmaster.com and LexingtonOperaHouse.com

LEXINGTON, KY (October 3, 2025) –– Jokers of Magic, an irreverent, laugh-out-loud night of comedy and magic, is coming to the Lexington Opera House on Friday, January 23, 2026. Featuring performers with credits from America’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller’s Fool Us, attendees can expect fast-paced stunners, off-the-cuff banter, and a gleefully unprecious take on “how did they do that?”— all in a no-holds-barred evening of tricks, lies, and laughs.
It’s like SNL and Whose Line had a love child and sent it to Hogwarts. Get ready for a night of fun, laughter, and wickedly clever magic.
Tickets are available now at ticketmaster.com, lexingtonoperahouse.com, or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 P.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays.
The Jokers of Magic cast is available for interviews. Please reach out for opportunities before their show at the Lexington Opera House.

Kentucky Men's Basketball vs. Ole Miss Rebels @ Rupp Arena
2026-01-24 12:00 - 14:30 | Rupp Arena
Kentucky hosts Ole Miss at Rupp Arena on Saturday, January 24.
Tip-off: Noon
TV: ESPN/ESPN2

Kentucky Men's Basketball vs. Vanderbilt Commodores @ Memorial Gymnasium
2026-01-27 21:00 - 2026-01-28 22:30 | Memorial Gymnasium
The Wildcats travel to Nashville for a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores on January 27 or 28.
Tip-off: 9 pm
TV: ESPN

The Infamous Stringdusters @ Taft Theater
2026-01-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Taft Theatre, 317 E. 5th St., Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
GRAMMY® Award-winning, International Bluegrass Music Association Award-winning, Billboard Chart-topping, and celebrated progressive Bluegrass band, The Infamous Stringdusters are set to release their 20th studio album in January 2026, aptly named ’20/20’. This legendary and much-adored band just released (TODAY) the foot-stomping first single from the album, “Working Man Blues” (Americana Vibes), capturing the grit, grind, trials, and tribulations of the 9-5 slog.
The tour in support of the new album will include a stop in Cincinnati, OH at Taft Theatre on Thursday, January 29.
Music Video HERE
Working Man Blues: HERE
PRESAVE Album 20/20: HERE
Guitarist for the Stringdusters, Andy Falco, recalls the writing of “Working Man Blues”: “This one came to me as I watch what’s happening now in our country and the world. Most people I know are working so hard to just barely get by, and it doesn’t seem to be getting any easier. I was looking to write a more traditional-sounding bluegrass song, and this one came out quite quickly in one sitting during the first recording sessions.”

Umphrey's McGee: Sky's the Limit Tour @ Andrew J. Brady Music Center
2026-01-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Andrew J. Brady Music Center, 25 Race St., Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
UMPHREY’S McGEE
ANNOUNCES SKY’S THE LIMIT TOUR 2026
THE ANDREW J BRADY MUSIC CENTER®
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026
Tickets On Sale Friday, October 24 at 10AM
Cincinnati, OH (10/21/2025) – Umphrey’s McGee is ready for takeoff once again. After reaching Cruising Altitude in 2025, the band is clearing the clouds and continuing the ascent with the Sky’s The Limit Tour, a high-flying run of winter dates spanning coast to coast.
The journey begins in Aspen, CO, before soaring through the Rockies, raging across the Midwest, and stopping in Cincinnati for a performance at The Andrew J Brady Music Center® on Friday, January 30 before climbing into the Northeast, and wrapping with a doubleheader in Washington, D.C. This new flight path charts a fresh course through familiar skies — proof that after nearly three decades, Umphrey’s McGee shows no signs of leveling off.
“We’ve cleared Cruising Altitude — now it’s time to continue the ascent,” the band shared. “We’re done cruising. Time to soar.”
Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM on Friday, October 24 at Ticketmaster.com and BradyMusicCenter.com.
Chicago’s eclectic rock band Umphrey’s McGee has been keeping fans on their toes for nearly 28 years now. Though often pigeonholed into “jam band” circles, Umphrey’s doesn’t fit that traditional mold, and their fans don’t either. Is it prog rock? Song-forward, Beatles-esque arrangements? Be careful, they might hit you with some metal riffs mid-set, too. Pushing 3,000 live gigs and 300 million+ tracks streamed, you-had-to-be-there moments include the band’s performance at the first-ever Bonnaroo and selling more CDs (remember those?) than any other act on the bill.
A leader in the live music world, Umphrey’s McGee became the first group to launch its own single-artist streaming service with UMLive.net, which houses recordings of every show since 2005. The service has since grown and now lives on through Nugs.net, used by the likes of Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, and more.
Beyond intimate backstage encounters and ski trips with their most diehard fans, Umphrey’s McGee instituted the groundbreaking “Headphones & Snowcones” program, granting fans access to professional headphones and a soundboard-quality mix to listen wirelessly at shows. At their UMBowl, they empowered the audience to vote on the setlist in real-time and choose favorite improv themes via text message. In 2017, they stepped into another realm altogether by integrating themselves into VR platforms and 360 video. All of the above has earned the band status as kings of the live music scene, with standing yearly engagements at iconic venues, their own events in Morocco (Morockshow), Iceland (Rockjavick) and Dominican Republic and Mexico (Holidaze), and co-hosting Chillicothe, IL’s long-running Summer Camp festival.
In April 2025, Umphrey’s led their faithful fans on another bucket list musical adventure: Morockshow, a three-night event in Marrakech, Morocco. This marked yet another signature international destination for the band’s one-of-a-kind live experiences.
Following their 2022 full-length Asking For A Friend, which showcased more evolved songwriting and thoughtful arranging, the band released the Out of Focus EP in July 2025 followed by their full length Blueprints album in September 2025. The new material draws from deep fan engagement, with compositions born from live “Raw Stewage” segments voted on by the UM faithful. These songs were recorded live during their exclusive Top Note Sessions at Chicago’s Metro, fusing the raw energy of improvisation with studio-quality fidelity.
As Umphrey’s McGee steps into their next chapter, they remain a band in constant evolution—restless, fearless, and deeply connected to their audience.

Kentucky Men's Basketball vs. Arkansas Razorbacks @ Bud Walton Arena
2026-01-31 18:30 - 21:00 | Bud Walton Arena
The Kentucky Wildcats travel to Bud Walton Arena for a game against the John Calipari-coached Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday, January 31.
Tip-off: 6:30 pm
TV: ESPN

Black Jacket Symphony: Pink Floyd: The Wall @ Lexington Opera House
2026-02-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St., Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
The Black Jacket Symphony Presents Pink Floyd’s ‘The Wall’ at
the Lexington Opera House on Sunday, February 1, 2026
General On-Sale Begins Friday, October 3 at 10 A.M.
Local via Ticketmaster.com and LexingtonOperaHouse.com

LEXINGTON, KY (September 29, 2025) –– Remember putting on an album and listening from start to finish? Relive that moment with a live concert experience unlike any other as The Black Jacket Symphony presents Pink Floyd’s ‘The Wall’ at the Lexington Opera House on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Listen as the iconic album is recreated in its entirety—note for note, sound for sound—plus a full set of Pink Floyd’s greatest hits.
Over the past ten years, the Black Jacket Symphony has performed over 40 classic rock albums, bringing an incredible night of entertainment to over a million music lovers across the US. The group of hand-picked musicians changes based upon the album being performed, and no sonic detail is overlooked, with the musicians doing whatever it takes to reproduce the album. It’s a full night of rock and roll magic—plus a visual experience unlike any other. Fans across the country flock to their shows—and once you see one, you won’t miss another!
Don’t let the name fool you…known for their incredible live recreations of some of classic rock’s greatest albums, The Black Jacket Symphony is bringing Pink Floyd’s iconic album ‘The Wall’ back to life with a full rock-and-roll experience! Black jackets for them, blue jeans for you!
Tickets will be available for purchase starting at 10 A.M. on Friday, October 3, at ticketmaster.com, lexingtonoperahouse.com, or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 P.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Big Time Rush: In Real Life Worldwide @ Rupp Arena
2026-02-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Rupp Arena
Big Time Rush Extends ‘Big Time Rush In Real Life Worldwide’
With 15 Additional U.S. Dates In 2026
Including Rupp Arena On Monday, February 2, 2026
The Guys Finally Get Their Shot at College Life,
“Rushing” Campuses Across the Country This Winter
BTR To Celebrate Newly Announced Dates with Official Release of Fan-Favorite Track “Blow Your Speakers Out” On October 30 – Pre-Save HERE
The Group to Play Every Song from Every Episode of Their Hit Nickelodeon Series and More
Tickets Available Starting Tuesday, October 21 with a Fan Club Presale
General On-Sale Begins Friday, October 24 at 10 A.M. via
Ticketmaster.com and RuppArena.com

LEXINGTON, KY. (October 20, 2025) – Big Time Rush is officially heading to college. After fans flocked to their wildly successful 2025 run this summer, the group will be hitting the road (and the books) again with 15 new U.S. shows for 2026 including a stop in Lexington, KY at Rupp Arena on Monday, February 2, 2026.
The In Real Life Worldwide Tour continues as Big Time Rush’s most expansive tour yet as the group plays criss-crosses the globe performing at the largest venues of their career. The new dates will follow BTR’s upcoming full-scale European leg in November & December, including sold-out shows and multiple nights in select cities. The band will then return to Mexico & South America for the first time since their sold-out run in 2023, to Australia following their sold-out 2024 run, and to Hawaii & the UAE for their first-ever shows in Honolulu & Dubai.
The band will take their pop major to the next level, earning some “extra credit” with these newly announced shows produced by Live Nation.
Limited $30 student tickets are available at participating shows (any taxes will be added at checkout as applicable to each city, state and venue).
The band is thrilled to bring the show to colleges across the country, saying “one of us actually dropped out of college and well, the others didn’t go, but the point is, we’re coming to a college arena near you and are ready to get the party started! Your homework assignment is to know all the lyrics to every song from every episode. Get to work – we’ll see you top of 26!”
Big Time Rush is getting their PhD in performance – hitting the stage with the same energy, humor, and charm that made them fan favorites from their Nickelodeon days, will revisit their favorite moments from the show, plus many more surprises. Katelyn Tarver and Stephen Kramer Glickman, also known as Jo and Gustavo on the show, will be joining the band as support, making for an epic reunion.
The band will play every song from every episode of their hit Nickelodeon show, many of which have never been played live.
In celebration of the new dates, BTR will release their beloved track “Blow Your Speakers Out” on official platforms on October 30. The song is a fan favorite from the TV show but was never officially released or performed live until the In Real Life Worldwide Tour. Download the single artwork HERE and pre-save the track HERE.
TICKETS & VIP UPGRADES: Tickets and VIP Upgrade packages will be available starting with artist presale beginning Tuesday, October 21. Upgrade packages will be available for these shows and may include meet and greets with solo or group photos with BTR and more. For more information on VIP upgrades and to sign up to be a BTR Fan club member, go to BigTimeRushOfficial.com. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, October 24 at 10 A.M. at Ticketmaster.com, RuppArena.com, or in person at the Central Bank Center Box Office from 12-4 P.M. on Wednesdays and Fridays.
