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There's all manner of holiday fun going on in Derby City this weekend!

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If you missed your chance to see this sold out Christmas show in 2013, now is your chance to forgive yourself! In this timey-wimey parody/ tribute to two of our favorite Doctors, Who and Seuss, the citizens of Whoville are under threat from an old menace. But a Who of a different sort arrives to save Christmas Day!

Join the Sweaty Sheep, a Christian athletic ministry group, as they promote their “runPossible” initiative at Headliners. Enjoy music by Street Corner Symphony, Frank Morris, and Bernie Lubbers.

Join us for a night of poetry. We'll have hors d'oeuvres to snack on and a full bill of talent. The cast in this troupe come from all reaches and walks of life. They promise to climb treehouses, build model airplanes, hole up in tenements in cold cities, and drink cheap brandy on street corners with you through the course of the night.

The Twelve Murders of Christmas at the Hilton Garden Inn

WhoDunnit presents its classic holiday spectacular –– The Twelve Murders of Christmas! Six strangers gather in an elegant mansion, having received an invitation to a lavish holiday soirée — only to discover that they are locked in for the night, and that one of them is intent on murdering the others! But which one, and why? Critically acclaimed as one of WhoDunnit’s all-time best!

Saxophonist Boney James' sound is far from smooth jazz. His music is muscular and gritty and comes with different elements that need to be experienced in his compelling live performance at the Louisville Palace.

Please join the Diane Moore Dance Academy and the Miracle dances for a Christmas dance show! The Miracle Dancers are students with many types of special needs. Formed in 1992, the Miracle Dancers started with 3 students and have grown to nearly 75 dancers. They have touched the heart of all those who have had the pleasure of watching them dance. This Saturday, join them for a Christmas show at the Fern Creek Fire Department. Admission is free, but  bring your donation to support the Miracle Dancers Scholarship Fund. There will be a live nativity and many Christmas favorites will be performed!

Get in the holiday spirit as historic Anchorage Public School celebrates the 34th Annual Christmas in Anchorage. Guests will enjoy festivities ranging from Breakfast with Santa to the fabulous Holiday Boutique. Visit the school between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. to enjoy many favorite Anchorage traditions.

Who wants a good excuse to drink beer and wear that ugly sweater that is still in your closet from last Christmas? Bluegrass Brewing Company's Ebenezer Holiday Ale is being released on Dec. 13th. ABV 6.9 IBU 23.4. Festive, full bodied with a touch of spice. Crystallized ginger, orange zest and 2 types of cinnamon. Beer is Food! Get that ugly sweater out of the closet or create your own. We will be having an Ugly Sweater Contest that night also. Drink beer. Win prizes!

This show is an awesome way to get yourself or your loved ones some awesome art. 30 artists will gather and offer their work for just $20 -- no more, no less. This event is always a blast and many of these artists are offering one of a kind pieces at this awesomely low price so get there early!

Revelry Boutique Gallery and Twisted Images present Deck the Walls, an all-ages art event showcasing art on or made out of skate boards. Over 100 artists are participating and there are over 100 skateboard decks in the show! Three bands will be playing: Trophy Wives, The Damnit and Shadowpact. Red Bull will be sponsoring the event and providing participants with "wings" for the night!

Celebrate the Tim Faulkner Gallery's 7th anniversary at its first ever Winter Arts Festival! This will be a blow out event with live music, costumes & art. They are also combining this event with a winter warmth drive for the good people at Neighborhood House.Enjoy live music, a sexy costume fashion show, and local art. This event is also working to provide warm winter wear to the neighborhood with a Winter Warmth Clothing Drive! 

Don't miss this holiday favorite for all ages. Where else can you see a snow fillage and model trains in a castle, go shopping without the crowds and entertain the kids with scavenger hunts and a visit from Santa? Yew Dell's model train village is the creation of master modeler and train man Bob Irmscher and has rapidly become a tradition for many area families. Come enjoy the trains, the grounds and all the holiday season offers in the gardens!

We want to invite you to join in the holiday fun at the Go Santa Go 5k, which will be supporting Gilda's Club Louisville. Every participant will receive their choice of a Santa shirt, hat and beard or an Elf shirt and hat to wear while running.  Enjoy holiday music, candy, and cookies along the 5k course. Participating in our event is a great way to get into the "Holiday Spirit" as we serve Gilda's Club Louisville and remind everyone that you can still be active & healthy even during the holiday / chilly season.

Decorate the SACC Christmas Tree (located on the side of Mo's Food Mart) and meet Santa! After we decorate the tree, please join us for caroling around the neighborhood!

December 14, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.