Welcome back for another round. The week is finding its groove, and we've got a few things worth sharing before it gets away from us.

Today, we have your chance at tickets to see The Subliminal Verses: A Midwest Tribute to Slipknot, 8/15 at Mercury Ballroom. ENTER TO WIN!

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• Night of 1000 Hedwigs is a glam-punk tribute concert celebrating the music of Hedwig and the Angry Inch and benefitting Sweet Evening Breeze. It’s happening at the Whirling Tiger next Friday, 8/14. Get the lineup and tickets here.

• Enjoy an intimate evening of exceptional songwriting with Abigayle Oakley and Remi Goode, along with special guest Justin Deener, 8/29 at Mag Bar. Get tix.

• Get ready for Perfect 10 Summer’s End Burlesque, featuring music from Tsunami Samurai and more, 9/4 at Zanzabar. Tickets now on sale.

• Meet comedian Skweezy Jibbs at the Louisville premiere of his indie film, Skweezy Jibbs Makes a Movie, 9/13 at Stonybrook Theatres. Louisville indie musician Abigail Fierce stars and will be there too. Get tickets today.

• Rising Texas country artist Dylan Gossett brings his blend of Red Dirt influence and Americana music to Old Forester’s Paristown Hall on 10/3. Grab Tickets.

CHIP, CHIP, HOORAY!

Today is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! Few things beat a warm chocolate chip cookie, and Louisville has an impressive lineup of bakeries and cafés turning out everything from gooey, oversized classics to buttery bakery-style favorites. Whether you're after crispy edges, molten chocolate pools, or thick, soft cookies that require two hands, these local spots deserve a place on every cookie lover's bucket list. Grab a glass of milk, or a coffee, and start working your way through the city's sweetest tour.

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