•Buy Local Fair

Saturday, May 11

Louisville Water Tower

3005 River Road

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Free ($5 parking); 2-8 p.m.

Louisville is lucky to have an impressive local arts scene and a thriving farm-fresh foods movement, two assets that will be celebrated Saturday at the fifth annual Buy Local Fair. Spearheaded by the Louisville Independent Business Association and Grasshoppers Distribution, the fair will include more than 150 booths showcasing goods and services from this city’s finest local artists, farmers, businesses and community organizations. And no Louisville-centric event would be complete without a hefty helping of food and drink, including a craft beer tent featuring 10 local brewers. Local bands Gideon’s Rifle, Thirty Spokes and Nerves Junior will provide entertainment to round out this much-deserved Louisville love-fest. —Sarah Kelley

•Paul Kelly

Saturday, May 11

Zanzabar

2100 S. Preston St.

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$15-$20; 9 p.m.

Paul Kelly has been called the “Bruce Springsteen of Australia,” but truth be told, Kelly, like Bruce, transcends regional labels; he’s one of the preeminent songwriters of our time. As a lyricist, Kelly is literate (he adapted Raymond Carver’s harrowing short story “Everything’s Turning to White” into an exquisite song); idealistic (witness “From Little Things Big Things Grow,” a stirring anthem co-written with the great Aboriginal singer Kev Carmody); evocative (his moody “Gathering Storm” is a minimalist masterpiece); and witty (check out “Every Fucking City,” his funny backpacker ballad on YouTube). And his love songs are as sly as can be. Kelly’s career has fused rock, R&B, bluegrass and country, but nowadays, he prefers life as an acoustic troubadour with a guitar. For his Zanzabar show, he’ll be joined by guitarist (and nephew) Dan Kelly. —Marty Rosen

•‘Fire Under the Snow’

Sunday, May 12

The Clifton Center

2117 Payne St.

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$5; 7 p.m.

In 1959, Buddhist monk Palden Gyatso was arrested by the Chinese Communist Army and spent the next 33 years in prison for crimes of peaceful demonstration. He was tortured, starved and sentenced to hard labor, but says his faith in Buddhism helped him survive. While imprisoned, the mere existence of the Dalai Lama inspired Gyatso, and he eventually got to meet him after he was free from Tibet. “Fire Under the Snow” documents Gyatso’s life from childhood through his imprisonment and his current role as an activist, and it will be shown Sunday as part of the Wild and Woolly Film Series at the Clifton Center. “Palden Gyatso’s life story transcends notions of religion or political movements,” says director Makoto Sasa. “He accommodated suffering but did not capitulate to it.” —Sara Havens

•Emily Wells

Sunday, May 12

Zanzabar

2100 S. Preston St.

zanzabarlouisville.com

$8-$10; 9 p.m.

Emily Wells made her lively household debut at the age of 4 on a small, plastic violin purchased from Michaels. And while she has since expanded her instrumental range, she has not necessarily outgrown toy instruments — she has performed on a toy piano during her concerts. Her songs show no lack of maturity, however, and instead offer a haunting, crystalline quality, accompanied by her violins, piano and a deep, electronic beat. Her style has been described as folk and hip-hop, as intricate and humble; her newest album, Mama, was recorded entirely through voice and guitar. Wells has claimed a style that speaks to her honesty and shows off the simpler facets of life. —Natalie French

•Down & Derby

Saturday, May 4

The Pointe

1205 E. Washington St.

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$40; 8 p.m.

Once again, the folks at Down & Derby want to you dance away your horseracing blues or celebrate your winnings after the big race. A fundraiser for Louisville Youth Group, this annual party features music by L.A. DJ Brynn Taylor, a performance by Roxxxy Andrews from season 5 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” and an open bar stocked with the likes of Tito’s vodka and Four Roses bourbon. Best of all, they don’t care what you wear — keep the Derby garb on or throw something more casual together, and prepare to leave the stress of the week on the dance floor. Chances are you’ll spend more than $40 on a bar tab elsewhere, so you might as well do something more fun for a better cause. —Sara Havens

•Billy’s Burger Bash

Saturday, May 4

Varanese Restaurant

2106 Frankfort Ave.

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Free; 11 p.m.

As Kentucky Derby 139 winds down, Varanese plans to keep the party going with more eating, drinking and general merriment. The Frankfort Avenue restaurant is throwing a free late-night Derby bash that will last into the wee hours on Sunday, featuring live entertainment from Lamont Gillespie and 100 Proof, drinks specials, and a simple menu of bar bites, burgers and fries. Dubbed “Billy’s Burger Bash,” the event is named after Billy Rapaport, Emmy Award-winning field producer for NBC’s thoroughbred racing coverage; over the years, Rapaport and his media pals have been known to unwind after a long week at Churchill Downs over burgers and beers at various Louisville establishments, most recently Varanese. If they can muster up a little more energy on Derby Day, surely you can make it out for just … one … more … drink. —Sarah Kelley

•The Hungover Games

Sunday, May 5

Barret Avenue

Free; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

The day after Derby isn’t often a pleasant one — if you didn’t pick the winning horse, you’re not only broke but broken-hearted. You have the shakes and you might feel like you’ve been trampled by a thoroughbred. No amount of sleep, vitamins or Tylenol can even touch this hangover. Might as well mosey up to the Barret Avenue corridor on Sunday for their first-ever Hungover Games, which will feature food trucks, drink specials, ping pong, prizes and contests. They’re shutting down East Kentucky Street between Brent and Barret for the festivities, and participating businesses include Regalo, Revelry, Monkey Wrench, Barret Bar, Nuts ’N’ Stuff, Meme Tech, and Artist & Craftsman Supply. If you’re used to going to Lynn’s Paradise Cafe after Derby, this is the next closest thing — literally. Re-hydrate with a mimosa or two. —Sara Havens

“Male Invades Mellwood,” Male High School’s senior art show, will be at the Mellwood Art & Entertainment Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave., during FAT Friday from 6-9:30 p.m.

Kore Art Gallery in the Mellwood Art & Entertainment Center, Bldg. A #117, will have art and music from 6-8 p.m. during FAT Friday.

ART+FM will begin broadcasting its daily programming during First Friday from its NuLu location, 829 E. Market St.

“Bluegrass Bourbon: By the Bottle/By the Ounce” opens during First Friday from 5-9 p.m. at the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, 715 W. Main St., 589-0102.

Garner Narrative, 642 E. Market St., 641-8086, is opening “Days of Worry and Wonder” by Tim Crowder during First Friday from 6-9 p.m.

Creative Diversity Studio and Gallery, 107 S. Ewing, 212-9474, will be open during FAT Friday showing new work by resident artists. Live music and refreshments from 6-9 p.m.

The Louisville Visual Art Association’s 2013 BY-BUY-BYE Art Sale  and Auction is on Saturday, April 13 at PUBLIC, 131 W. Main St. All proceeds raised from both events benefit LVAA’s Children’s Fine Art Classes (CFAC) program and the University of Louisville Hite Art Institute’s Mary Spencer Nay Scholarship

BY-BUY-BYE Art Sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This afternoon event features 200 original 8″x8″ works of art by Louisville artists for sale at $100 each. Works are exhibited anonymously and sold first-come, first-served, encouraging the viewer to respond to each piece on its merits alone. After each piece is sold, the buyer learns the identity of the artist, and a placard with the selling artist’s name will replace the artwork hanging on the wall. The end result after all canvasses are purchased is a gallery filled with the names of participating local artists. The art sale is a free event and open to the public.

Art Auction, 7-10 p.m. This evening event features a live auction with fine art pieces, trips, and art and dining packages. Guests will enjoy cocktails, a light dinner buffet and live entertainment. Tickets are $65 for LVAA members/$75 for non-members. Tickets available for purchase on LVAA’s website or by calling 502-584-8166 x100.

The Tim Faulkner Gallery, 851-2380, is showing work by Jen Goodell and Patrick White during March.

Garner Narrative Contemporary Fine Art, 642 E. Market St., 641-8086, is hosting a reception with artist Donte’ K. Hayes during First Friday from 6-9 p.m. His show “The Real Tales of The Gingerblack Man” runs through March 29.

“Word on the Street” by Deborah Levine and Kathleen Loomis is opening during First Friday at the Firehouse Gallery, 221 S. Hancock St., 713-0221, from 6-9 p.m.

Donte K. Hayes will be showing at garner narrative, 642 E. Market St., 641-8086, from Feb. 1-March 30. The reception is during the First Friday Trolley Hop.

Wayside Expression Gallery, Hotel Louisville, 120 E. Broadway, is showing batik artist Sandra Charles in “Batiks in  Free Verse” from Feb. 1-26. The opening reception is during First Friday.