In which Paulsen reveals his intense love for The Wizard of Oz — there’s a panorama of Dorothy and friends in his game room — and Disney animated films. Oh, was that stuff off the record? I never could get that straight. (Point: Bonaparte.)

MUSIC

Hip-Hop For Hope
10 p.m. Saturday, Tipitina’s
(Gambit feature)

Larkin Grimm
10 p.m. Sunday, Circle Bar
(Gambit pick)

FILM

New Orleans Middle East Film Festival
7:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center
(Gambit preview)

The Dark Side of Oz
Midnight Friday-Saturday, Prytania Theatre

STAGE

Ron White
7:30 p.m. Friday, Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
(Gambit feature)

New Orleans Fringe Festival
Friday-Sunday, citywide
(Gambit feature)

EVENTS

Broad Flea
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, corner of Broad and Bienville streets
(Gambit blog)

Make a Joyful Noise gospel and arts festival
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Ashé Cultural Arts Center

ART

“IT IS,” works by Ursula Groser and Elisabeth and Albin Schutting
Opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, UNO St. Claude Gallery

“Dreams Come True,” art from the Walt Disney Studio
Opens Sunday, New Orleans Museum of Art