Roses are red, violets are blue, Valentine’s Day is on Saturday… what are you going to do? Before you panic-book the first thing you see, let’s find you something actually fun.

Take a culinary journey with the Woodford Reserve Bourbon Experience at Thistle &. Rye on February 26th, featuring a four-course tasting menu to complement the bourbon’s signature notes. Learn about the history of the distillery and the reserve’s classic American craftsmanship. Enter to win $150 to eat and drink!

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• Tin Roof Demonbreun is celebrating 24 years by bringing it back to 2002 pricing with $3 domestic bottles every Friday for the rest of the month! Click here for more info!*

• Tab Benoit and Paul Thorn are teaming up for The One Night Only Tour on February 27th at Harken Hall with bluesy swagger, roots rock storytelling, and a show built for real rock fans. Enter now to win a pair of tickets!*

• Nashville Cares and CARES 360 just dropped new events to your roadmap to queer-friendly bars, inclusive events, community hubs, and local favorites. Whether you’re celebrating, exploring, or living your best life, check out the guide to the best LGBTQIA+ events in Nashville.*

• Big energy hits Nashville this summer when Baby Keem brings The Ca$ino Tour to Marathon Music Works on April 18th. Tickets drop tomorrow.

• Plus, other just announced shows from Metric, Broken Social Scene, Styx, Manic Focus, Sunsquabi, Ritt Momney, and more!

FAMILY-FRIENDLY MARDI GRAS CELEBRATIONS

Mardi Gras isn’t just New Orleans’ thing. Nashville does it loud with playful celebrations, Cajun and Creole food specials, and live music that keeps the good times rolling. This guide gathers the city’s drool-worthy dinners, festive events, and can’t-miss celebrations so you can plan a Fat Tuesday worth remembering.

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• Roses are fine. Posters are better. Spend Valentine’s Day at the Hatch Show Print Block Party, where Nashville’s legendary print shop throws down with live demos, local artists, and good vibes. Get tickets and get cultured.

• Save the date for this year’s Record Store Day at Grimey’s! On April 18th, celebrate independent vinyl and jam out to pure sounds at the iconic venue. Learn more and check out the full Grimey’s schedule in the meantime.

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