SUNDAY, MAY 5
SPOTLIGHT: THE HUNGOVER GAMES
Lynn’s Paradise Cafe is gone, but the remaining businesses on Barret Avenue are banding together to continue the former restaurant’s tradition of post-Derby events. The first “Hungover Games” takes place on Sunday, May 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Hungover Games, a play on the popular book series “The Hunger Games,” features food trucks, music and wacky games. For more information, call (502) 583-3377 or visit www.nittygrittyvintage.com. (Highlands)
WALKING TOUR OF CAVE HILL
Cave Hill Cemetery, 701 Baxter Ave., 1 p.m., $15. Enjoy a historical walking tour of Cave Hill Cemetery. Learn about the history of the cemetery, famous people, notable monuments and more. For more info, call (502) 451-5630. (Highlands)
AN AFTERNOON OF BRAZILIAN MUSIC
Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road, 3 p.m., Free ($5 suggested donation). The Mike Tracy Brazilian Ensemble celebrates the music of Brazilian masters and contemporary composers/artists. The ensemble specializes in performing the many varied styles and rhythms that are unique to Brazil. The ensemble is led by saxophonist Mike Tracy, Director of the Jamey Aebersold Jazz Studies Program at the University of Louisville, and features Brazilian percussionists Lourenço Vasconcellos and Bruno Souza with pianist Diego Lyra Medieros. Joining the group are guitarist Brandon Coleman and bassist Luke McIntosh from Australia. For more information, visit www.iroquoisamphitheater.com/. (Iroquois)
TUESDAY, MAY 7
INDOOR FLEA MARKET
American Legion Iroquois Post, 800 W. Woodlawn Ave., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Free. The Indoor Flea Market takes place every Tuesday. Lunch is available for $2. Table rental is $5. For more information, call Paul at (502) 968-2593. (Beechmont)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8
THE BODY-MIND-SPIRIT CONNECTION
Gilda’s Club of Louisville, 633 Baxter Ave., 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Free. Learn how the mind-body-spirit connection can affect the healing process and reduce the stress of cancer in two free discussions with international speaker, retreat leader and full-time oncologist Dr. Rob Rutledge. On Wednesday, May 8, Rutledge will present “The Body-Mind-Spirit Connection: Making a Difference on the Cancer Journey.” Learn scientifically proven healing techniques, how to empower the body and how to work with difficult emotional issues. The “Skills for Living” seminar takes place Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m.-Noon. For more information, (502) 583-0075 or visit www.gildasclublouisville.org. (Highlands)
FRIDAY, MAY 10
18TH ANNUAL GARDENERS’ FAIR AT LOCUST GROVE
Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., $3 children/$6 adults. More than 80 vendors with flowers, herbs, perennials, gardening tools, artistic and practical accessories, antique yard furniture and other delightful finds will be at the Gardeners’ Fair. A silent auction with art, antique and unique handmade items will be featured, and quality food will be available. The fair continues through Sunday, May 12, when a Mother’s Day Brunch takes place. For more information, or to make reservations, call (502) 897-9845 or visit www.locustgrove.org. Blankenbaker.
SATURDAY, MAY 11
MEMORIAL DAY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
Baxter Jack’s, 427 Baxter Ave., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., $20. This Memorial Day Volleyball Tournament runs through Sunday, May 12. There will be a Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Men’s C Doubles, Coed C Sixes, and Coed B and C Doubles. For more information, or to enter your team, call Heather at (502) 582-3530 or visit www.baxterjacks.com. (Highlands)
BEECHMONT FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS
L&N Federal Credit Union, 4700 Southern Pkwy., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Free. Beechmont’s annual celebration of spring. The Festival of Flowers features flowers, bedding plants, crafts, pottery, gardening demonstrations, music and food. Call (502) 361-4952. (Beechmont)
LOW COST ANIMAL CLINIC
Salvation Army, 1010 Beecher St., 9 a.m.-Noon, Free. Metro Animal Services and Councilwoman Marianne Butler are offering low cost clinics to make sure your pets are protected! Metro Animal Services’ staff veterinarian will administer rabies vaccines and implant microchips at affordable prices. Citizens can also license their pets. Services: license, $9.50/ $50.50 (unaltered pets); rabies shots, $8 (1 year); and microchips, $25. Senior citizens receive a discount on license fees. For more information, call (502) 361-1318 or visit www.louisvilleky.gov/animalservices/. (Shively)
7TH ANNUAL CEDAR LAKE ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
Cedar Lake Lodge, 3301 Jericho Road, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Free. Cedar Lake’s 7th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair is a family fun-filled day of festivities, with handmade arts and crafts, free hourly door prizes, food, games, face painting and more. For every art supply donation, you will receive a free handmade gift made by local residents. All proceeds support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For more information, call (502) 222-7157 or visit cedarlake.org. (LaGrange)
FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED PARKS VOLUNTEER PROJECT
Iroquois Park, 10 a.m.-Noon, Free. Help preserve “Louisville’s Yellowstone.” Gloves, tools, guidance and refreshments will be provided. Dress for working outdoors. For more information, (502) 456-8125 or visit olmstedparks.org. (Iroquois)
STAGEONE PRESENTS CHARLOTTE’S WEB
Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, 501 W. Main St., 11a.m. and 2 p.m., $14.75. In this beautiful play about friendship. Wilbur, an irresistible young pig, befriends a barn spider named Charlotte. When a bleak message is delivered regarding Wilbur’s fate, Charlotte begins spinning winning words into her web to save Wilbur’s life. The campaign proves to be victorious, thanks to Charlotte and her web. Recommended for ages 4 and up. For more information, call (502) 584-7777 or visit www.kentuckycenter.org. (Downtown)
BUY LOCAL FAIR
Louisville Water Tower, 3005 River Road, 2 p.m.-8 p.m., Free ($5 parking per vehicle). The Louisville Independent Business Alliance, in conjunction with Grasshoppers Distribution, will host the 5th Annual Buy Local Fair on Saturday, May 11.The fair will host a variety of local businesses, musicians, artists and craftspeople, chefs, community organizers and farmers. For more information, visit www.keeplouisvilleweird.com. (Crescent Hill)
PENNIES FROM HEAVEN GALA
St. Gabriel Catholic Church gym, 5505 Bardstown Road, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., $25. Dinner, silent and live auctions, music and a penny contest will all benefit the programs of Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries. For more information, (502) 762-9608 or visit www.fchum.org. (Fern Creek)
WRECK-IT RALPH
Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road, 8:30 p.m., Free. Rated PG; 101 minutes; Wreck-It Ralph longs to be as beloved as his game’s perfect Good Guy, Fix-It Felix. The problem is, nobody loves a bad guy. But they do love heroes ... so when a modern, first-person shooter game arrives, Ralph sees it as his ticket to heroism and happiness. For more information, visit www.iroquoisamphitheater.com. (Iroquois)
SUNDAY, MAY 12
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH CELEBRATION
The Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N. Sixth St., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $17.50 (children 6-12)-$35 (adults). The Muhammad Ali Center and Jarfi’s Catering are partnering for the First Annual Mother’s Day Brunch Celebration. Chef Jarfi will serve up a delectable, healthy buffet that will appeal to moms and entire families. Children 5 years of age and under are free. A 10 percent discount is available for Ali Center members. For more information, visit alicenter.org or call (502) 992-5305. (Downtown)
ART AND ARTISTS OF CAVE HILL CEMETERY TOUR
Cave Hill Cemetery, 701 Baxter Ave., 1 p.m., $15. Discover the art and artists that make Cave Hill Cemetery unique, with historian and author Steve Wiser. For more information, call (502) 451-5630 or visit cavehillheritagefoundation.org. (Highlands)
DERBY CITY BRASS BAND
Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road, 3 p.m., Free ($5 suggested donation). The Derby City Brass Band was formed in January 2002. Its founding members were brass band veterans, having played in other brass bands, including the well-known Advocate Brass Band in Danville and the Commonwealth Brass Band of Southern Indiana. Unlike the Advocate Brass Band, The Derby City Brass Band is established in the traditional British-style, utilizing E-flat soprano and B-flat cornets, B-flat flugelhorns, E-flat tenor horns, B-flat baritones, B-flat euphoniums, B-flat tenor and bass trombones, tubas and percussion. For more information, visit www.nabba.org or www.iroquoisamphitheater.com. (Iroquois)
TUESDAY, MAY 14
2013 FESTIVAL OF FAITHS
Actors Theatre of Louisville, 316 W. Main St.; Galt House Hotel, 140 N. Fourth St., Times and costs vary. The Center for Interfaith Relations’ 2013 Festival of Faiths takes place from Tuesday, May 14 to Sunday, May 19. This special Festival of Faiths will help prepare the community for His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s visit to Louisville, May 19-21. The festival will feature renowned experts on meditation and compassion. Programs include daily guided public meditations, keynote addresses, films, and a dedication to Thomas Merton in his own voice. Ticket information and a schedule of events is available at www.festivaloffaiths.org. For more information, call (502) 583-3100. (Downtown)
OPEN HANDS WELLNESS CLINIC
Grace Immanuel United Church of Christ, 1612 Story Ave., 10 a.m.-Noon, Free. Empty Vessels Healing Ministry is sponsoring the Open Hands Wellness Clinic on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Services include acupuncture, massage therapy, zero balancing and cranial sacral therapy. Care is provided by licensed and certified therapists. For more information, contact Rev. Karen Barth at (502) 589-7373 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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FRIDAY, MAY 17
OLD LOUISVILLE SPRINGFEST
Old Louisville between First Street and Ormsby Avenue, 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Free. The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council and District 6 Councilman David James present the 2nd Annual Old Louisville SpringFest. The festival is a Parisian-style flea market with local vendors and associations selling their unique wares and services, with art, antiques, architectural remnants, fortunetelling and more. Food and drink will be available along with entertainment and music for the whole family. The festival continues on Saturday, May 18, Noon-1p.m., with a dedicated KidsZone for children 12 and under. For more information, visit www.oldlouisvillespringfest.org/. (Old Louisville)