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• Barret Avenue Community Discussion | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Highlands-Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., Louisville | Free | Meet up to discuss the current conditions and needs for Barret Avenue with Metro’s Office of Planning.
• The Snow Ball | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 8 p.m. | The Whirling Tiger, 1335 Story Ave., Louisville | $8-$10 | Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the Center for Women and Families and stick around for tunes from Mod Kiddo, Air Chrysalis, and Inflight Entertainment.

• “A Christmas Carol” | Friday, Dec. 8-Sunday, Dec. 17 | Times vary | Highview Arts Center, 7406 Fegenbush Ln., Louisville | $13-$15 | See this timeless tale come to life on stage.

• Cars & Coffee & Breakfast | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 8-10 a.m. | Captain’s Quarters Riverside Grille, 5700 Captains Quarters Rd., Prospect | Free | Check out classic cars on the lawn of this waterfront restaurant with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia and Parkinson’s Foundation.
• Annual Holiday Pottery Market | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Payne Street Pottery, 531 N. Hite Ave., Louisville | Free | Shop for sculptural, decorative, and functional ceramics made on site by 10 different clay artists.
• Illuminated Evenings at Shaker Village | Saturday, Dec. 9, Saturday, Dec. 16 | 4-8 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg | $0-$8 | Enjoy musical performances, pictures with Santa, the Jingle Bell Shuttle, kid’s Elf Shop, hot drinks + bonfires at magical Shaker Village.*

• HoliSlay: Holiday Drag Brunch | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 11 a.m. | Tinsel Tavern, 445 S. 4th St., Louisville | $42 | Enjoy breakfast and a festive show with local Queens.

• 2024 Home Organizing Challenge Prep Day | Monday, Dec. 11 | 2-3:30 p.m. | St. Matthews Library, 3940 Grandview Ave., Louisville | Learn how to organize your bills and budget in the new year.

• Nonpoint | Tuesday, Dec. 12 | 7 p.m. | Mercury Ballroom, 611 S 4th St., Louisville | $35.25-$48 | Hear this 1990s rock band from Florida on their “The Million Watts Tour 2023.”

• Louisville Cardinals vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 8 p.m. | KFC YUM! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville | $20-$55 | Cheer for the Cards during this home men’s basketball game.

1. Sport Hoodie: This top-seller is almost sold out.
2. The Anson performance polo: It’s rated five stars by 99% of customers.
3. The Sully quarter zip: Many of these colors match up with The Anson colors for a coordinated, layered look.

• Bourbon and Beyond is turning up the volume in 2024. The annual music fest is adding two more stages and 50 acts to its bill for the four-day concert experience next September. The additions will bring the total number of shows at the festival to nearly 100 across five stages. (WLKY)

• Drop it like it’s hot. Drive-thru coffee brand 7 Brew will open a second Louisville location early next year at 2651 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., near Drake’s Hurstbourne. The company is known for “dropping” its container-style coffee stands into place via cranes. Its name comes from the seven original coffee blends it offers.

• A BBQ festival will return to Fourth Street Live! on Saturday, Jan. 27. Louisville Pig & Swig, a 21+ tasting event, will feature craft beer, bourbon, and smoked meat tastings at several of the entertainment complex’s restaurants. Presale tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m.

• The Louisville Asset Building Coalition is looking for volunteers to help crunch numbers during the upcoming tax season. Since 2001, the nonprofit has provided free tax help to low- and middle-income Louisvillians. Learn more at the recruitment event this Friday, Dec. 8, 5-8 p.m. at the Louisville Central Community Center.

• This evening marks the beginning of Hanukkah — the Jewish Festival of Lights. Bring your own Menorah for a community candle-lighting during the AJ Family Hanukkah Bash & Dinner at the Jewish Community Center tonight from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

• This Saturday, Dec. 9, The Umteenth $20 Art Show will take place at Headliners Music Hall from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. As the name implies, the show will feature artworks from 20+ local artists priced at exactly $20 each. Admission is free and open to all-ages.

• High school basketball rivalries will take to the court this weekend for the Donate Life Basketball Classic at Saint Xavier High School. Seven area schools will compete in the tournament this Saturday, Dec. 9, to raise awareness for organ donation. Tickets to the games are $10.

• Around 200 miles south of Derby City is the only known US city built inside a meteor crater. Middlesboro, KY was established in 1889 inside the basin of a meteorite impact site from over 300 million years ago. The crater, named after the city, stretches three-miles wide.

• Did you know that Louisville Ballet is the fifth oldest continuously running ballet in the country? City Editor Jeff recently experienced a magical ballet performance for himself — see his pro tips.*

• Did you know? The Gemassist Brain Awareness Foundation helps Louisvillians find access to rehabilitation treatments + medical research to improve their treatment outcomes. Gemassist also ensures that people with neurological illnesses, including TBI, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s, MS + more, receive financial aid assistance to continue their recovery. Make a donation.*

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