Open mic at the Kentucky Coffeetree Café, 235 W. Broadway, Info: 875-3009

“The Grand Taste”, Thursday, October 2, at 5:30 and 7:30 at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 West Broadway. Info: 875-8687

Complimentary wine tasting from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Capital Cellars, 227 W. Broadway. Info: 352-2600

“Herb Plants and Their Uses”, with Katie Clark from Shooting Star Nursery, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Frankfort Yoga Studio, 306 W. Main Street, 3rd Floor/McClure Bldg., Info: 229-3778. $15.00 registration fee.

THE SHINING at the Cascades Lounge, Capital Plaza Hotel starting at 6:30 p.m. Info: 227-5100

EDDIE BARBER and JEREMY host open mic at the Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair St., Info: 875-2559

ROBBIE COX at The Dragon, 103 West Main St., starting at 9:00 p.m. Info: 875-9300

“Thirsty Thursday” at Mark’s Bar & Grill (formerly Tink’s BBQ) 338 St. Clair, Info: 545-6716