Joseph Arthur; D'Arkestra; Backpacks & Mistletoe

What: Joseph Arthur with Mike Mills and Bill Dubrow
Where: Zanzabar
When: Friday, December 13, 9 p.m.
"Ballad of Boogie Christ" singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur will appear with former REM bassist Mike Mills and former Black Crowes drummer Bill Dobrow.

What: D'Arkestra
Where: Decca
When: Friday, December 13, 10 p.m.
Decca promises a "cozy evening of riotous listenings" down in the restaurant's Cellar. Admission is free.

What: Backpacks & Mistletoe
Where Tony Boombozz Tap House, Westport Village
When: Saturday, December 14, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Single Mingle Louisville will offer free admission to anyone donating a backpack to Blessings in a Backpack. Donors receive "light appetizers..specialty drink prices, door prizes and of course mingling with Louisville singles."