Billy Idol at Iroquois, Paul Thorn & more

Paul Thorn Band. Bomhard Theater, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St., 8 p.m. Friday. $25 and $30. (502) 584-7777.

University of Louisville Faculty Gala. 8 p.m., Comstock Concert Hall, University of Louisville School of Music, First Street and Brandeis Avenue, 8 p.m. Friday. Free. (502) 852-6907.

Billy Idol. Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road, 8 p.m. Tuesday. $25.50-$71.50. iroquoisamphitheater.com.

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And lots more concerts ...

Pop/Rock

Paul Thorn Band. Bomhard Theater, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St., 8 p.m. Friday. $25 and $30. (502) 584-7777.

Billy Idol. Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road, 8 p.m. Tuesday. $25.50-$71.50. iroquoisamphitheater.com.

Rock the Yacht. Freedom Hall, Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, 7 p.m. Sept. 16. With Little River Band, Ambrosia, Player with Stephen Bishop and Robbie Dupree. $27-$48. Parking $8, $20 bus. (502) 367-5000.

Variety

University of Louisville Faculty Gala. Comstock Concert Hall, University of Louisville School of Music, First Street and Brandeis Avenue, 8 p.m. Friday. Free. (502) 852-6907.

The Dark Side of the Wall’s Wish The Animals Were Here. Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. $35-$45. iroquoisamphitheater.com.

Jim Masterson Band. Best Vineyards Winery, 8373 Morgans Lane, Elizabeth, 4 p.m. Saturday. An evening of jazz, rock and wine. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free.

Louisville Orchestra. Norton Commons Amphitheater, 10920 Meeting St., 3:30 p.m. Sunday. “Corkestra.” Music by Bernstein, Joplin and Ellington. Bourbon and wine tastings ($10). A portion of the proceeds to benefit The Bill Meadows Foundation. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. $25 advance, $30 at the gate. Tickets: corkestra.com.