SPOTLIGHT: “AWAKEN”
The Green Building Gallery, 732 E. Market St., presents “AWAKEN,” an exhibition of new paintings by Gibbs Rounsavall. The show runs through Friday, May 24. Rounsavall says the new work was inspired by the birth of his daughter, Edie, in 2011. The development of the paintings mirrors that of the artist’s daughter. Each painting in the series is more complex than the one preceding it. Through movement and rhythm, the canvases become energized with a sense of harmony, a pulse, a life of their own. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday; and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday. For more information, call (502) 561-1162 or visit www.thegreenbuilding.com. (Nulu/Downtown)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1
BEGINNING TAI CHI FOR SENIORS
St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2000 Douglass Blvd., 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Free. Tai Chi class for seniors ages 60+. Class size is limited. For more information, or to register, contact Highlands Community Ministries at (502) 459-0132. (Highlands)
9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL
Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, Ind., 6 p.m.-10 p.m., $31-$40. Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the Broadway musical “9 to 5 The Musical,” through May 19. A hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era, this musical comedy is based on the hit movie from 1980 featuring Dolly Parton’s original hit title song along with her Tony Award nominated score. For more information, call (812) 288-8281 or visit www.derbydinner.com. (Clarksville)
MICHAEL POLLAN AND WENDELL BERRY
Clifton Center, 2117 Payne St., 7 p.m., $30. Authors Michael Pollan and Wendell Berry will appear together to mark the release of Pollan’s new book, “Cooked: A History of Transformation.” Admission to the event includes a hardcover copy of the book and a designated place in the book-signing line. For more information, call (502) 896-6950 or visit www.carmichaelsbookstore.com. (Clifton)
THURSDAY, MAY 2
PEGASUS PARADE
Broadway from Campbell to Ninth Sts., 5 p.m., Free. The Derby Festival Republic Bank Pegasus Parade returns to downtown Louisville. This year’s theme is “On the Right Track!” The parade will showcase scores of adoptable animals. Don’t miss this annual spectacular event! For more information, visit www.kdf.org. (Downtown)
10TH ANNUAL TASTE OF THE OAKS
Galt House Hotel, 140 N. Fourth St., 6 p.m., $75 per person-$850 (table of 10). Enjoy an evening of tasting delicious cuisine and sampling the finest bourbons, wines, specialty spirits and beers. Guests experience the excitement of the Oaks and Derby festivities with table seating for everyone, live music, dancing and bidding on a variety of unique silent auction items. Dress is smart casual. Proceeds provide essential medical rehabilitation therapy to children with special needs treated at Easter Seals Pediatric Rehab Center. Guests must be age 21 or older to attend. For more information, call (502) 584-9781 or www.eastersealslouisville.org. (Downtown)
WOMEN WHO WRITE
Highlands/Shelby Park Branch Library, 1250 Bardstown Road, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Free. The monthly meetings of Women Who Write offer women writers the opportunity to meet, read and critique, share ideas and create new work. More info at (502) 541-4670. (Highlands)
FRIDAY, MAY 3
FIRST FRIDAY TROLLEY HOP
Downtown Art Zone, Main and Market streets, 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Free. This monthly event showcases the art galleries on East Market and other parts of downtown. Park the car and ride the trolley to various locations to enjoy the exhibits. For more information, call (502) 583-1671 or www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com. (Nulu/Downtown)
SATURDAY, MAY 4
27TH BILLY’S BURGER BASH
Varanese, 2106 Frankfort Ave., 11 p.m., Free. Varanese restaurant will host the “27th Annual Billy’s Burger Bash” from Saturday, May 4 to the wee hours of Sunday, May 5. The party is open to anyone who has energy left after several weeks of Derby festivities. A simple, late-night menu of appetizers, bar bites, burgers and fries will be served along with drink specials, and live entertainment by Lamont Gillispie and 100 Proof will be featured. For more information, visit www.varanese.com. (Clifton)