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• Holiday Cocktail Class | Friday, Dec. 15 | 7 p.m. | Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, 1414 Clinton St. | $75 | Sample two of Nelson’s Green Brier’s whiskeys before a cocktail-making demonstration where you’ll craft two holiday-themed cocktails.
• The Lone Bellow: 10th Anniversary Tour | Friday, Dec. 15-Saturday, Dec. 16 | 8 p.m. | The Basement East, 917 Woodland St. | $45.23 | The trio commemorates the 10th anniversary of their self-titled debut album.

• Nashville Reptile Expo | Saturday, Dec. 16-Sunday, Dec. 17 | 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Farm Bureau Exposition Center, 945 E. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon | $12.24+ | Learn more about the reptiles, amphibians + exotic mammals featured, and maybe even bring home a new family member.
• Brazilian Christmas Market | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Plaza Mariachi, 3955 Nolensville Pk. | Free | The market features live music, products and services + Brazilian food.
• WinterFest! | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | Cost of admission | Make a snow globe, design a winter window hanging, and create a jingle bell bracelet at this all-ages event.

• Titans Pre-Game Brunch & Watch Party | Sunday, Dec. 17 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Layer Cake, 127 3rd Ave. S. | Cost of purchase | Get hyped for the game with a live DJ starting at 10 a.m., brunch, and drink specials — seating is first come, first served.
• GOOmpa Loompa Chocolate Class | Sunday, Dec. 17 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Goo Goo Chocolate Co., 116 3rd. Ave. S. | $55 | The class, led by Willy Wonka, includes a Lil Goo tasting, history of Nashville’s official candy bar, hands-on candy making, a take home apron, and Golden Tickets for everyone.

• A permit application revealed upcoming renovations to the Drake Motel. The South Nashville attraction will see remodels alongside the addition of 15 rooms — all the more opportunity to “Stay Where The Stars Stay.” (Nashville Post)

• A second Pie Town Tacos location is slated to open in East Nashville next month — 1106 Woodland St. The fast casual taco joint sells street tacos, house-made sopapillas, and Nashville hot tacos. Try it for yourself at the existing location at 614 Ewing Ave. (Nashville Lifestyles)

• Nashville SC will go up against Moca FC in round one of the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup. The tournament starts on Tuesday, Feb. 6, after which the Boys in Gold will play their first match in the Dominican Republic. Leg two will bring both teams to GEODIS Park. Dates and times TBA.

• The White Alligator is now open in The Factory at Franklin — 230 Franklin Rd. The restaurant and bar promises a Middle Tennessee take on the classic New Orleans po-boy. Listed on the menu as “Po-Boy One,” “Po-Boy Two,” etc., you’ll have no trouble keeping track as you try them all.

• “Shucked” will open at the TPAC on Nov. 5, 2024. The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical comedy follows a town obsessed with corn. Casting has yet to be announced. (Music Row)

• Williamson County Animal Center and Metro Animal Care and Control are offering $25 adoption fees through December for approved applicants. Plus, ask about fostering opportunities to give a furry friend a day out of the shelter.

• 200 stores in one place can transform a last-minute shopping scramble into an easy breezy afternoon. Bring your gift list to Opry Mills (after checking it twice, of course) and enjoy festive decor + merry music while you browse. Bonus: use the Holiday Offer Guide to snag big savings.*

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• This no-annual-fee balance transfer offer now lasts until 2025. Transferring your existing balance to a no-interest card could be the simple solution you’re looking for to finally get ahead of your payments. (Oh, and it offers cash back rewards on everyday purchases.)*