Music for a Purpose is a musician-led charitable concept that focuses on using chamber music to promote awareness and raise funds for important causes of our time. Making music brings a community together, and this community can be a powerful agent for change and growth.

This concert benefits Kentucky Refugee Ministries. The program includes Brahms Horn Trio, Saint-Saens Sonata for violin and piano, as well as some beautiful selections from pianist John Kramer, and more!

Thursday night begins at 7:30 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church. Friday night begins at 8 p.m. at Highland Presbyterian Church. 

Second Presbyterian Church, 3701 Old Brownsboro Rd., Louisville, KY 40207

Highland Presbyterian Church, 1011 Cherokee Rd., Louisville, KY 40204

Each month, artists and shops of the Mellwood Art Center open their doors so you can explore and shop with them for unique handmade goods, fine art, and more!

Guests can enjoy dinner at Danny Mac’s Pizza or try unique craft brews at Butchertown Brewing. Find opportunities to try new things, buy art, and just learn about what’s going on in the arts community at Mellwood!

Pets on-leash are allowed in the facility, but individual businesses or studios may have restrictions on animals for health and safety reasons. 

This month, you can also check out the exhibit in the Pigment Gallery from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Open Studio Nights are free and open to the public with free parking. 

1860 Mellwood Ave., Louisville, KY 40206

This Friday evening is St. Matthews, join in the fun of the St. Matthews Triangle Holiday Walk! Shop, sip, stroll and stock up for the holidays with the merchants inside Bauer, Frankfort, and Lexington Avenues.

Shops will be staying open until 9 p.m. Participating shops include Anabel's Oriental Rugs, Blush Boutique, CC & Company Interiors, Flaunt Hair and Nails, Homemade Ice Cream & Pie Kitchen, Lotsa Pasta, Miller’s Fancy Bath and Kitchen, The Lampmaker, XO Aesthetic Refinery, and more!

Kick off the holiday season in St. Matthews this weekend!

3738 Lexington Rd., Louisville, KY 40207

It's time for the GVO Scorpio Bash! Come out and celebrate the birthdays of DJ Slikk, DJ Empty Beats, and all the Scorpios in the city! 

The event takes place Saturday at Havana Nights and offers food, bottle and table service, as well as special guest DJs setting the vibe all night long. 

Celebrating something special? Table reservations with bottle service are available. Call (502) 694-0431.

Get your tickets here. 

649 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202

Start your holiday shopping early at Holsopple Brewing! At their annual Holiday Cheers and Beers Craft Fair you will enjoy local vendors set up in their outdoor space with quality, hand-made gifts and enjoy a beer while you shop. 

The event will feature live music and raffles. Purchase pizza from Twinspire Pizza to enjoy with your Holsopple beer!

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please contact Olivia at oliviab@holsopplebrewing.com for more info.

8023 Catherine Ln., Unit 105, Louisville, KY 40222

Join Monnik Beer Co. for a Holiday Sip and Shop! With the holiday season approaching, what better way to shop than with an ice-cold beverage in your hand.

Come shop local vendors, enter to win fun giveaways, and much more! 

This event is free and open to the public. 

1036 E. Burnett Ave., Louisville, KY 40217

Learn the art of turning layers of 2D paint into a 3-dimensional work of art as you create a one-of-a-kind resin pendant.

MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to the Kentucky Science Center. This session is open to ages 8 and up. Please note that one adult is required to attend the workshop for every two children. Admission is $30 per person or $20 per member. Get your tickets here.

727 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202

Get into the holiday spirit with the Mini Market, a new, curated shopping experience brought to you by Misc. Goods Co. and Made Market.

Get ready to shop from Louisville-based makers like Anchal Project, Koester, Misc. Goods Co., Clever Supply, Bloomed Roots and more. Enjoy delicious eats from Toasty's Tavern and El Bread Shop and tasty beverages from Sunergos Coffee and Breeze Wine. Plus, River City Tintype will be on site creating heirloom wet-plate collodion photographs - an experience like no other.

The event offers free entry with free street parking available.

1133 S. Shelby St., Louisville, KY 40203

Thread Heads, Kentuckiana's largest vintage clothing pop-up, returns to Louisville this Saturday! The event features more than 50 of the region's best vintage clothing and streetwear vendors. 

Thread Heads takes place at the Germantown Gables event venue which offers plenty of free street parking. There is a $5 cover charge to attend. 

Grab a Bloody Mary at the bar, a breakfast sandwich at the food truck and get ready to shop till you drop!

For more information call (502) 533-2688.

986 Swan St., Louisville, KY 40204

Immerse yourself in the spectacular array of colors that fills Bernheim’s landscape with two days of family fun in nature during ColorFest! Enjoy crowd favorite activities like the corn pit, mud pie kitchen, pumpkin rolling, and more, while also experiencing new activities that are rolling out this year!

Other highlights of Bernheim’s longest-running festival include live music, hands-on nature activities, delicious local food and drink, and regional art and craft vendors.

Advance tickets (through November 3) are $10 for Bernheim members; non-member adults (ages 14+) $13 per person, children (13 and under) free.

Day-of tickets are $12 for Bernheim members; non-member adults (ages 14+) $15 per person, children (13 and under) free. All activities are included in the ticket price.

2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont, KY 40110

NerdLouvia23 returns this year to Bellarmine University Campus Frazier Hall and Centro hosted by Nerd Louisville and Bellarmine University Gaming.

Along with a wide array of table-top RPG programming, NerdLouvia23 will feature a complimentary 360 photo booth, 'Making Monsters' class on Sunday with Ryan Case, WarHammer 40K demo, panels on GameMaster 101, Cosplay Original Character Creation on a budget, Cosplay Makeup 101, Beyond DnD, and Independent Game Creators 101, as well as alternative games including Giant Jenga, Nerdy Cornhole, Nerdy Twister, YardZee and oversized D20, and much more! A cosplay contest will take place on Saturday hosted by the Ohio River Valley Cosplays (ORCs). 

The event will take place Saturday from 12 to 10 p.m. with an afterparty from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m., and Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m.

All ticket sales are online, no cash sales day of event. General admission tickets increase to $20 day of event. Get your tickets here. 

2001 Newburg Rd., Louisville, KY 40205

Get ready for the sweetest event in town! If you love donuts and love beer, then Donut Fest is for you. 

Donut Fest brings you donut samples from all the best donut shops around all inside TEN20 Craft Brewery. Guests enjoy a Sunday Funday while sampling donuts, enjoying beer, voting for the city's favorite donut, and more with a fun-filled tasty event!

Get your tickets here. 

1020 E. Washington St., Louisville, KY 40206

Returning for its 6th edition, the popular and dynamic Ladies Sing the Blues showcase features the best of local and regional female vocalists performing songs in blues, jazz, soul, rhythm & blues, and gospel styles. The concert ends with its signature all-singer finale.

Vocalists performing this year include: 

• Carla Reisert
• Sue O'Neil
• Kim D'Amato
• Lynn Medina
• Jennifer Lauletta
• Yvonne Payne
• Susi Wood
• Kathleen Hoye

Doors open at 3 p.m., show starts at 4 p.m. Free parking is available in the rear of Gray's U-Haul. Address of the parking area is 1404 S. Shelby St., enter off Meriwether Ave. near the intersection with Shelby St., by the low artwork-decorated building.

Get your tickets here.

1433 S. Shelby St., Louisville, KY 40217

Mark your calendar and secure your tickets to the Taste of Tyler Park! The event is a blend of Bourbon distillers, delicious food, and great music at the Monarch Music and Arts Community. Proceeds benefit the Tyler Park Neighborhood Association.

Distillers include Makers Mark, Pinhook, Barrell Bourbon, Knob Creek Rye, and Jefferson's. These distillers will be offering excusive tastings included with your admission. Hors d'oeuvres are also included in your ticket from Bristol Bar & Grille. Music provided by the Monarch.

Household tickets include entrance, food and drink tickets for two adults. Must be 21+ to attend.

Get your tickets here. 

1318 Bardstown Rd., Louisville KY 40204