🥃 Chef and spirit paired dinners

• The Joseph + Nelson’s Green Brier | Tuesday, May 16 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | The Joseph, 401 Korean Veterans Blvd. | $200
• Ellington’s + Company Distilling | Wednesday, May 17 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Ellington’s, 401 Union St. | $129
• Southernaire Market + Uncle Nearest | Wednesday, May 17 | 7 p.m. | Southernaire Market, 150 3rd Ave. S. | $100
• Bourbon Steak + Chattanooga Whiskey | Wednesday, May 17 | 7-10 p.m. | Bourbon Steak, 201 8th Ave. S. | $300
• 404 Kitchen + Jack Daniel’s | Sunday, May 21 | 6-9 p.m. | The 404 Kitchen, 507 12th Ave. S. | $125

🥃 Special events

🥃 Grand Tasting

• Arbor Day Sunset Hike | Friday, April 28 | 7-8 p.m. | Shelby Bottoms Nature Center and Greenway, 1900 Davidson St. | Free | This one-mile sunset hike is open to all ages.
• O’SHEA & Friends | Friday, April 28 | 8 p.m. | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin | $60 | Proceeds from the show benefit the Franklin Elementary fine arts program.

• Bright Shade Music & Arts Festival | Saturday, April 29 | 11 a.m. | The Yard at OneC1TY, 3 City Blvd. | $39+ | The one-day music festival highlights local music and up-and-coming talent.
• Nashville SC vs. Atlanta United FC | Saturday, April 29 | 12:30 p.m. | GEODIS Park, 501 Benton Ave. | $25+ | The Boys in Gold hit the turf for the second of two home matches this week.

• Blues Traveler | Sunday, April 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | $30+ | The rock band is best known for their Top 40 singles “Run-Around” and “Hook.”

• To Worlds Beyond: Journey Through the Solar System | Monday, May 1 | 2:15-2:45 p.m. | Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd. | $9 | This journey through our solar system is narrated by Star Trek’s John Billingsley.

• Rock City Storytime with Bach to Rock | Tuesday, May 2 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Nashville Public Library, Thompson Lane Branch, 380 Thompson Ln. | Free | Kids will be introduced to various instruments through musical and movement-based activities.
• 2023 Season Opening Day | Tuesday, May 2 | 4-7 p.m. | Sevier Park, 3021 Lealand Ln. | Free | The 12 South Farmers Market boasts 80+ vendors, live music, and food trucks every Tuesday through October.

• Edible Nashville 2023 Spring Farm Dinner | Friday, May 5-Saturday, May 6 | 5-9 p.m. | Delvin Farms, 6361 Cox Rd., College Grove | $200 | Enjoy an evening under the stars at this farm-to-table dinner in the strawberry fields of Delvin Farms with local chefs, brewers, distillers, artisans, and musicians.

• Frosé is a frozen, alcoholic drink consisting of dry rosé wine, fresh lemon juice, and a splash of housemade syrup created with fresh fruit, herbs, and cane sugar.
• Grab a flight or a 16-ounce (we love the most popular flavor, OG Strawberry).
• Be careful — consisting mostly of rosé, The Co-Op Frosé is 13% ABV.
• You can also find The Co-Op Frosé at all weekend Vanderbilt baseball games.*

• Four Seasons Hotel Nashville opens Riviére, a French Riviera-inspired restaurant + bar, on Friday, May 19. Located on the seventh-floor pool deck, Riviére will serve “French-forward flavors with a modern Southern twist” like a pommes frites bar with caviar and other toppings.

• Barista Parlor is relocating its Golden Sound location to Paseo South Gulch — 700 8th Ave. S. The last day to dine-in at Golden Sound is tomorrow, April 29. Beginning Monday, May 15, the shop will offer an online-only takeaway service with cold brew, snacks, and coffee boxes.

• Two Nashville-area music festivals landed on Southern Living’s Top 20 list of the South’s best music festivals. Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival ranked No. 4 + CMA Fest ranked No. 15. Six other Tennessee music festivals made the list, including Bonnaroo at No. 2.
• Speaking of CMA Fest, the Fan Fair X lineup is out. The fan experience returns to Music City Center for four days of celebrity panels, performances, and meet-and-greets. Some of the artists scheduled to appear include Wynonna Judd and Reba McEntire. Tickets are available.

• The Tennessee Titans selected Peter Skoronski, an offensive tackle from Northwestern University, as the No. 11 pick in the NFL Draft. The draft started last night and will continue through tomorrow. Stay tuned for the team’s remaining picks
• Let’s goo-allll. Nashville SC advanced to the US Open Cup’s Round of 32 after defeating San Antonio FC 1-0 on Wednesday night. The team will host FC Dallas on Wednesday, May 10. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, May 3 at 3 p.m.

• “Yellowstone” actor Forrie J. Smith will sign bottles of his custom Oak & Eden Whiskey at two Nashville-area retailers on Tuesday, May 2 — one at Total Wine and More in Brentwood from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. + Pour Vous Wine, Spirits and Beer in Hendersonville from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Ditch the hangover without having to ditch your favorite cocktail with Ritual Zero Proof Spirits. The award-winning brand makes non-alcoholic rum, tequila, gin, and whiskey so you can enjoy the ritual of having a drink without feeling icky the following day. Psst — check out Ritual’s collection of cocktail recipes.

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*