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• 35th Annual Christmas Gift & Decor Show | Friday, Dec. 8-Sunday, Dec. 10 | Times vary | Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville | Free | Stock up on holiday decor at this annual exposition + kids get a free picture with Santa.
• Brandenburgs by Twilight | Friday, Dec. 8 | 8 p.m. | Henry Clay, 604 S 3rd St, Louisville | $125 | Listen to Bach’s renowned “Brandenburg Concertos,” performed by the Louisville Orchestra, at this holiday concert, which includes dinner.
• That Arena Rock Show | Friday, Dec. 8 | 9 p.m. | Mercury Ballroom, 611 S 4th St., Louisville | $20 | Feel the noise with this high-energy theatrical tribute to classic rock artists like Aerosmith, AC/DC, and Guns N’ Roses.

• $20 Art Show | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 6-9 p.m. | Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Rd., Louisville | Free | Shop artworks priced at $20 each from 20+ local artists.
• Grinchmas Scavenger Hunt | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 10:30 a.m. | Caufield’s Novelty, 1002 W. Main St., Louisville | Free | Hunt for $10-$100 gift cards hidden throughout the store.
• Mile Wide Turns 7 Silent Disco | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 9 p.m.-12 a.m. | Mile Wide Beer Co., 636 Barret Ave., Louisville | $7-$10 | Dance like no one is listening to celebrate this local brewery’s birthday.
• Fleur de Flea Vintage and Handmade Holiday Pop-up Market | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Germantown Gables, 986 Swan St., Louisville | $5 | Shop vintage, repurposed, and handmade holiday decor from 75+ vendors.

• Holiday Garage Sale | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 12-5 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | Free | Get deals on museum merch, including socks, puzzles, jewelry, prints, and more.
• Louisville Cardinals vs. Kentucky Wildcats Women’s Basketball | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 2 p.m. | KFC YUM! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville | $14-$135 | See the Battle for the Bluegrass, as the Cards take on the Cats in this fierce rivalry game.
• The Brown-Forman Nutcracker Sensory Friendly Performance | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 11 a.m.-12:10 p.m. | The Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St., Louisville | $22.40 | Join Louisville Ballet for a performance of The Brown-Forman Nutcracker in a specially designed atmosphere that is comfortable, inclusive, and safe for individuals who have sensory sensitivities.*

• Publix will open its first Louisville location on Sunday, Jan. 10 at 7 a.m. It’s also the grocery chain’s first store in Kentucky, and is located in the Beckley Station-Old Henry area at 2500 Terra Crossing Blvd. We can’t wait to get our hands on one of those chicken tender subs. (WDRB)

• Kentucky Derby officials unveiled the 2024 mint julep glass on Instagram for the upcoming Run for the Roses. The design features roses, the 150th Derby logo, and a list of previous winners. Get one now for $8.99.

• Talk about higher education — Bellarmine University is now offering Cannabis Education Certificate programs. Students can choose between three different, eight-week courses covering topics like business, medical, agriculture, and compliance. Bellarmine is one of 25 universities across the country to have courses through a partnership with Green Flower. (WAVE)

• TRIM NuLu hair salon is now open in a new location just up the street. The salon moved from 552 E. Market St. to 600 E. Main St., upgrading to a ~4,300-sqft space. The business now employs 11 hair stylists that are available by appointment. (Louisville Business First)

• Over the next few days, one college soccer team will lift a national championship trophy at Lynn Family Stadium. The NCAA College Cup begins tonight with a pair of national semifinal games — Notre Dame vs. Oregon State + West Virginia vs. Clemson. The championship game will take place on Monday, Dec. 11.

• The Louisville Pride Foundation — which puts on the annual Pride Festival — will soon have new leadership. The organization’s executive director, Mike Slaton, is leaving the role after five years to take a position with the Louisville Orchestra. Ebony Cross will replace Slaton as interim director.

• 2.3 million. That’s how many passengers are expected to pass through the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport by the end of this year. That’s a new record, surpassing the previous mark of 1.9 million travelers in 2019. (WLKY)

• You’re invited to the second year of a new Christmas tradition at Kentucky Opera: producing a family-friendly, holiday-themed opera. This holiday season, they’re producing the mesmerizing a cappella musical, “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914.” See showtimes + reserve tickets.*

• Brrr… It’s a good time to refresh yourself with Louisville Water’s cold weather tips to protect your pipes + get winter-ready. It may be warm today, but brace yourself for the cold snap this weekend. Pure Tap pro tip: Know where your home’s water shutoff valve is located.*

• We’re excited to introduce you to our newest Six & Main partner, Maizie Clarke, a Louisville-based business that offers everyday heirlooms. At a young age, owner Maizie started illustrating homes as gifts for friends and family. From there, her business grew. Shop heirlooms for every room of the house.

• As we age, our hormone levels decline, affecting bone density, sleep, libido, and more. Test + optimize your hormones with Wellcore’s At-Home Assessment Kit — only $79 with code NEWYOU.*