Your favorite bands always sound better in person — and wouldn't you know it — Derby City's venues are booked through January.

Read on for 8 concerts from legends like The Beach Boys, niche local shows at a pinball arcade, and a few holiday favorites.

Zanzabar (2100 S. Preston St.)

flipturn | Wednesday, Nov. 30 | 8 p.m. | $20 | Summer-vibes indie rock
Foxing | Saturday, Dec. 3 | 8 p.m. | $18 | Emo post-rock
Bendigo Fletcher | Friday, Dec. 30 | 8 p.m. | $18 | Local indie folk

Pro tip:Not only is Zanzabar a great place to discover new artists, it's the only venue in Louisville where you can order some hummus and play pinball in its vintage arcade.I think a Pro tip for each venue is genius!

Brown Theatre (315 W. Broadway)

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 2 p.m. | $31.59+ | Family friendly holiday musical

Pro tip: December is also a great month for comedy at Brown Theatre, including Brian Regan this Sunday and Heather McMahan on Friday, Dec. 9.

The Louisville Palace (625 S. 4th St.)

'Tis the Season with The Beach Boys | Sunday, Dec. 11 | 7 p.m. | $34.75+ | Timeless California vibrations

Pro tip: Don't just look for concerts at this historic theater. Catch the Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland on Friday, Dec. 9.

Headliners Music Hall (1386 Lexington Rd.)

Margo Price | Tuesday, Dec. 6 | 7 p.m. | $27.50 | Country singer songwriter
Tab Benoit | Friday, Dec. 16 | 8 p.m. | $30 | Delta swamp blues
The Everybody Band | Friday, Dec. 23 | 8 p.m. | $12 | Kentucky music classics

Pro tip: Headliners also hosts events and festivals like Louisville Loves Emo this Saturday, the $20 Art Show on Saturday, Dec. 10, and the 2nd Annual Sweater Fest on Saturday, Dec. 17.

Mercury Ballroom (611 S. 4th St.)

The Dolly Disco | Saturday, Dec. 3 | 9 p.m. | $15 | DJ-inspired country hits
The Menzingers | Saturday, Jan. 7 | 9 p.m. | $16.75+ | 2000s punk rock

Pro tip: Grab a craft cocktail from Meta Bar before the show. It's a two minute walk from the venue.

Old Forester's Paristown Hall (724 Brent St.)

Death Cab For Cutie | Friday, Jan. 27 | 8 p.m. | $45+ | Eearly 2000s indie rock

Pro tip: Get before or after show drinks at ShopBar.