• Monologue | Bargatze reflects on his experiences at the Wilson County Fair in the ‘80s.
• Washington’s Dream | The skit, called an “instant classic” by some viewers, also featured SNL cast member and fellow Nashville native James Austin Johnson.
• Hallmark Horror | This sketch parodies Hallmark movies with Bargatze in the role of a hometown figure with a dark side.

Nashvillians through the years

• International Black Film Festival | Wednesday, Oct. 2-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Locations vary | $12+ | This year’s festival will screen 40+ documentaries, shorts, and narrative features.
• Charli XCX and Troye Sivan | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $95+ | The co-headlining tour features special guest Shygirl.
• Nashville SC vs. DC United | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | GEODIS Park | $27+ | Cheer on the Boys in Gold at this season’s last home match.

• Wags & Walks 5-Year Benefit Concert | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 6 p.m. | Skydeck on Broadway | $100+ | Dan + Shay will perform alongside Sasha Alex Sloan, MacKenzie Porter, Dylan Marlowe, and surprise guests to raise money for the local animal shelter.

• WWE Friday Night SmackDown | Friday, Oct. 4 | 6:45 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $37+ | Watch your favorite WWE Superstars battle it out in the ring.

• Blood Assurance Blood Drive | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Nashville Zoo | Free | The Blood Mobile will be set up in the parking lot with all donors receiving a ticket to the zoo while supplies last.
• Bluey’s Big Play | Saturday, Oct. 5-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | TPAC’s Jackson Hall | $41+ | Cheer on Bluey and company at this theatrical adaptation of the beloved children’s TV series.

• Maneet Chauhan + Stranahan’s Whiskey Brunch | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 11 a.m. | Chauhan Ale & Masala House | $150 | Join the local chef and Food Network personality for a multi-course brunch with Stranahan’s Whiskey.

• Unlimited beer, wine + cocktail sips from some of Nashville’s top bev purveyors
• A Trick-or-Treat Trail with treats, scenes, and a sassy-talking pumpkin
• Pumpkin decorating + free rides on the Scary-Go-Round
• Nocturnal animal encounters

• Vietnamese restaurant Pho Ann relocated from Belle Meade Plaza to a new spot in Bellevue — 7073 Hwy. 70 S. The restaurant is hosting a grand opening event on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with special discounts and giveaways.

• Nashville Department of Transportation’s new traffic management center is officially in operation. Located in downtown’s Howard Office Building, it will monitor real-time traffic flow, offer updates to reduce congestion, and serve as a hub for traffic and crash data. (WSMV)

• Following last night’s closure for striping, the ramp from I-40 westbound to I-65 southbound on the downtown loop (Exit 210B to Huntsville) will be reduced to one lane through Nov. 15.

• The Nashville Zoo announced last week’s hatching of two Komodo dragons, which weigh “about the same as a stick of butter.” Although they’re being raised behind the scenes, you can catch a glimpse of them in these photos.

• Sundown tonight marks the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Communities who observe this holiday typically enjoy apples and honey in hopes of having a sweet new year. The celebration runs until sundown on Friday, Oct. 4.

• Earlier this year, we shared that Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” tour is coming to Bridgestone Arena, and we now know the special guest. Elle King will open the show on Friday, Nov. 1.

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