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• Nashville SC vs. Toluca | Thursday, July 27 | 7:30 p.m. | GEODIS Park, 501 Benton Ave. | $22+ | Join the Boys in Gold as they compete in this Leagues Cup match.
• Music in the Galleries: Timbre | Thursday, July 27 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway | Free+ | An evening of music in the “Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature” exhibition featuring harpist and vocalist Timbre.

• 2nd Annual Powerhouse Panels and Pitches | Friday, July 28 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Lipscomb University, 1 University Park Dr. | Free | A live pitch competition for 60 women-owned businesses — pitching isn’t required to attend.
• George Strait | Friday, July 28-Saturday, July 29 | 5:45 p.m. | Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way | $208+ | The “Amarillo by Morning” and “Write This Down” singer will be joined by Little Big Town and Chris Stapleton.

• The Prom | Saturday, July 29-Sunday, July 30 | Times vary | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin | $16+ | Trouble is brewing at a small-town prom and four Broadway stars need a new stage — watch what happens when worlds collide and the unlikely join forces for the better.
• Sam Smith | Saturday, July 29 | 8 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $34+ | Sam Smith brings the “Gloria” tour to Nashville with special guest Jessie Reyez.

• Southern Grist’s Local Market | Sunday, July 30 | 12-4 p.m. | Southern Grist Brewing Co., 5012 Centennial Blvd. | Free+ | Shop from 20+ local vendors and enjoy taproom sips and bites.

• Recess Cart | Monday, July 31 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Church Street Park, 600 Church St. | Free | Take a midday break and spark your creativity with a variety of art supplies, board games, and lawn games.

• First Watch plans to open at 130 3rd Ave. N. — next to Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer. The national breakfast and brunch chain has several eateries in the Nashville area, though this will mark the first downtown location. Stay tuned for the opening date. (Nashville Post)

• Kroger in Cool Springs is the chain’s first Middle Tennessee store to exclusively feature self-checkout lanes. As part of the change, Kroger installed new wide belt lanes with bagging stations. The Hillsboro Village location could see a similar transformation by the end of the year. (WKRN)

• Italian lingerie brand Intimissimi is prepping a location at The Mall at Green Hills. The company has Jennifer Lopez’s stamp of approval, as she was appointed as the brand’s global ambassador earlier this year. The opening date has not been announced. (Nashville Post)

• Pop rock band OneRepublic will play a free concert in Nashville on Thursday, Aug. 10. The show is one of four “Bud Light Backyard” tour stops in the US. The location has not been announced, but those interested can enter to win tickets. (WZTV)

• Metro Arts is seeking an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring the life and legacy of the late civil rights activist Z. Alexander Looby. The mural, which has a $60,000 budget, will be located on the Looby Community Center’s west facing wall. Apply by Thursday, Aug. 31.

• The New York Knicks agreed to a two-way contract with former Belmont Bruins player Dylan Windler. A 2019 first-round draft pick, Windler played a total of 84 games with the Cleveland Cavaliers. (Nashville Post)

• Having visions of sugar plums? Tickets are on sale for “Nashville’s Nutcracker.” The holiday production, which opens Friday, Dec. 8 at TPAC’s Jackson Hall, is unique to the Nashville Ballet and features live music by the Nashville Symphony.

• Calling all songwriters. The 24th annual NSAI Song Contest opens on Tuesday, Aug. 1, offering aspiring songwriters a platform to compete for $20,000 worth of prizes. There will be a top winner in each category as well as 10 runner-up selections. The contest closes Saturday, Sept. 30.