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• The team behind Slim & Husky’s — three friends and Tennessee State University grads — opened the first location in 2017. Now, the restaurant serves signature artisan pizzas in multiple states. Plan your next pizza night.

• Maiz de la Vida started small with a food truck and pop-up, but as Nashville’s love for Hernandez’s homemade tortillas grew, so did the chef’s plans for his concept. Maiz de la Vida Tortilla Shop opened last year, where dishes like birria ramen, chilaquiles, and empanadas await. A new brick-and-mortar location is coming soon to Paseo South Gulch.

• As Yolan’s executive pastry chef, Marchetti oversees all pastries and desserts made at the Italian restaurant and other hotel concepts. Check out Marchetti’s popular focaccia recipe, served tableside at Yolan.

• Habiger is no stranger to the James Beard Awards, having been named a semifinalist in this category in 2018, 2019, and 2020. The 24-seat restaurant in Wedgewood-Houston is open for dinner Wednesday-Saturday (the bar is open nightly) — psst, reservations are still available for February seatings.

• It’s been accolade after accolade for Moran’s 12 South restaurant since it opened in late 2020. Last fall, Locust landed on the New York Times’ list of 50 favorite restaurants in 2022 and was named Food & Wine Magazine’s “Restaurant of the Year.”

• Nashville Predators vs. New Jersey Devils | Thursday, Jan. 26 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $53+ | Watch the Preds on home ice.
• Blue Man Group | Thursday, Jan. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | TPAC, Andrew Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St. | $39+ | Expect everything you know about the Blue Man Group with new twists.

• Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl In Concert | Friday, Jan. 27-Saturday, Jan. 28 | 7 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Pl. | $40+ | Sail away with the Nashville Symphony as you sit back and watch “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.”

• Harlem Globetrotters | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 2 p.m. + 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $24+ | Get ready for an interactive show with slam dunks, trick shots, and other surprise theatrics.
• Songwriter Session: Wynn Varble | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 12-12:45 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | Cost of admission | Hear from the songwriter behind Easton Corbin’s “A Little More Country Than That,” Brad Paisley’s “Waitin’ on a Woman,” and Jon Pardi’s “She Ain’t in It.”

• Nashville Beatles Brunch | Sunday, Jan. 29 | 12 p.m. | City Winery, 609 Lafayette St. | $15+ | Enjoy a high-energy brunch show featuring John Salaway and friends.

• The Nashville Scene’s Hot Chicken Week | Monday, Jan. 30-Sunday, Feb. 5 | Times vary | Locations vary | $7 | Enjoy $7 hot chicken specials from participating restaurants all over the Nashville area.

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• The Grand Ole Opry will unveil a new stage on Saturday, Feb. 4 — marking its first major set change in over two decades. See the new set-up in person at this show (or watch via the Circle Network) featuring The Oak Ridge Boys, Jon Pardi, and The War and Treaty. 🎵

• Extra, extra. “Holland, Michigan,” a new movie directed by Mimi Cave and starring Nicole Kidman, will soon be filming in Nashville. The casting company is looking for ~2,000 extras. View the application. (The Tennessean)

• HiFi Cookies teamed up with 12 local businesses for a new series called “Cookies for Good Vol. 1.” Each cookie will run for a month and a portion of the sales will be donated to charity. The first two collaborations are with Anzie Blue (Feb. 23) and Tootsie Lou’s (March 23). See the full list. 🍪
• Just in time for Valentine’s Day. Goo Goo Cluster will relaunch its popular red velvet premium flavor made with red velvet fudge, cream cheese nougat, and Oreo crumbles. Grab one in-store beginning Wednesday, Feb. 1.

• Four Seasons Hotel Nashville is now offering a guitar-themed hotel package with Gibson. Guests will be treated to a Gibson guitar to play throughout their stay and a guided tour of Gibson Garage, among other amenities. 🎸

• The State of the State address is set for Monday, Feb. 6. Gov. Bill Lee, who recently began his second term, will deliver the address at the Tennessee State Capitol. Here’s how to tune in.

• PROOF — W Nashville’s rooftop bar — is now offering a daily happy hour special. Visit during “Altitude Hour” from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for $5 drafts, cocktails, and mocktails + $25 pitchers of select cocktails. Bonus: The bar’s winter pop-up remains open through February.

• Calling all Radiohead fans. This spring, the Parthenon will be the host venue for “Candlelight: A Tribute to Radiohead” — a multi-sensory tribute concert under the glow of candlelight. Shows are scheduled for March 3, April 28, and May 26. See other local Candlelight concerts. 🕯️

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