Aug. 1-9
Sun., Aug 1
Family
○ Dino Stroll | Sun., Aug. 1 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | $20 | Nearly 75 life-size dinosaurs on display 🦖
Show
○ Squeeze | Sun., Aug. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $39.50+ | New Wave-era English rock band Squeeze last played the venue in 2008 with guest Aimee Mann.
○ Concert Crave Artist Showcase | Sun., Aug. 1 | 5 p.m. | The End, 2219 Elliston Pl. | $15 | Local artists to compete for prizes while showcasing their music for an audience.
○ Sunday Funnies | Sun., Aug. 1 | 8:30-10 p.m. | The Comedy Bar, 311 3rd Ave. S | $30+ | Presenting some top talent in the local comedy world
WaterCooler
○ Nashville Sounds vs. Columbus Clippers | Sun., Aug. 1 | 6:15 p.m. | First Horizon Park | $10+ | Gates open 1 hour before the event ⚾
Mon., Aug. 2
Show
○ Writers Round | Mon., Aug. 2 | 7 p.m. | The Basement, 1604 8th Ave. S. | $15+ | A songwriter’s showcase featuring Elise Davis, Stephanie Lambring, Caroline Spence + Hailey Whitters 🎙️
○ Grateful Monday | Mon., Aug. 2 | 7 p.m. | Acme Feed and Seed, 101 Broadway | Free | Nashville jam bands covering The Band, The Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan + more 🎸
ForKids
○ Back to School Bash & Pizza Party | Mon., Aug. 2 | 5-7 p.m. | Victory Baptist Pavillion, 1777 Tate Ln., Mount Juliet | Free | Last party of the summer before going back to school with pizza + drinks 🍕
TryThis
○ Historic Mansion Tours | Mon., Aug. 2 | 12-4 p.m. | Two Rivers Mansion, 3130 McGavock Pike | $5+ | Learn the history of the McGavok family touring the 1802 House + Two Rivers Mansion.
○ Nashville Entrepreneur Center Info Session | Mon., Aug. 2 | 1-2 p.m. | Nashville Entrepreneur Center, 41 Peabody St. | Free | Come tour the Entrepreneur Center + learn about the unique opportunities membership can provide.
Tues., Aug. 3
Active
○ Tuesday Run | Tue., Aug. 3 | 5:30-6:15 a.m. | 4:13 Strong Campus, 1276 Foster Ave. | Free | Beat the heat by starting your day early with a 3-mile run 🏃
Show
○ Concert for Cumberland Heights | Tue., Aug. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $42.50+ | Featuring Lee Brice
○ Together Feeding Nashville | Tue., Aug. 3 | 7 p.m. | FirstBank Amphitheater | $41.50+ | Performances by Florida Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett + Maren Morris, with proceeds to benefit Feeding Nashville
○ Max Gomez | Tue., Aug. 3 | 7 p.m. | City Winery, 609 Lafayette St. | $10+ | Performing in The Lounge with Lilly Winwood
TryThis
○ Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure | Tue., Aug. 3 | 8 a.m.-7 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame | $44 | Gather a team of up to 5 people to solve clues + win the ultimate prize
Network
○ Business Connections Networking Group | Tue., Aug. 3 | 8:30-10 a.m. | Nashville Golf & Athletic Club, 1703 Crockett Springs Trail | Free | Expand your professional network 💼
Wed., Aug. 4
Show
○ Wayne Hancock | Wed., Aug. 4 | 8 p.m. | Exit/In, 2208 Elliston Place | $16+ | Known as “the master of hillbilly swing”
○ Spafford | Wed., Aug. 4 | 11:30 p.m. | The Basement East, 917 Woodland St. | $22+ | A creative jam band with improvisational ability + melodic purpose
WaterCooler
○ Nashville Sounds vs. Toledo Mud Hens | Wed., Aug. 4 | 6 p.m. | First Horizon Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way | $10+ | Gates open 1 hour before the event ⚾
Film
○ The Green Knight | Wed., Aug. 4 | Times vary | Belcourt Theater, 2102 Belcourt Ave. | $9+ | A story about King Arthur’s nephew, Sir Gawain
Thurs., Aug. 5
Film
○ The Breakfast Club | Thurs., Aug. 5 | 8 p.m. | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, 600 James Robertson Pkwy | $10 | A John Hughes classic shown outside with local eats + drinks. 🎫
Show
○ Greta Van Fleet | Thurs., Aug. 5 | 6:30-10:30 p.m. | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4525 Graystone Quarry Ln., Franklin | $39.50+ | Featuring opening acts Cedric Burnside and Shovels & Rope for the rock group’s Strange Horizons Tour 🎸
○ Sean McConnell | Thurs., Aug. 5 | 8 p.m. | City Winery, 609 Lafayette St. | $15+ | “A Horrible Beautiful Dream” album release
○ Megan Stalter | Thurs., Aug. 5 | 9:15 p.m. | Zanies, 2025 8th Ave. S. | $15 | New York-based comic known for voicing characters in Stephen Colbert’s animated series, “Tooning out the News”
Network
○ Nashville UX Meetup | Thurs., Aug. 5 | 6-8 p.m. | Vaco Corporate Headquarters, 5501 Virginia Way #Suite 200 | Free | Meet others in the world of user experience in technology
Fri., Aug. 6
Show
○ Louis The Child | Fri., Aug. 6 | 7 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater, 310 1st Ave. S. | $26+ | Featuring Evan Giia + Jai Wolf on the Euphoria Tour
○ Greta Van Fleet | Fri., Aug. 6 | 6:30-10:30 p.m. | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4525 Graystone Quarry Ln., Franklin | $39.50+ | Featuring opening acts Cedric Burnside and Shovels & Rope for the rock group’s Strange Horizons Tour 🎸
○ Subterranea | Fri., Aug. 6-Sat., Aug. 7 | 7 p.m. | The Caverns, 555 Charlie Roberts Rd., Pelham | $175+ | Featuring four sets by Papadosio, a 2-day camping festival with music, art, cave tours, yoga + more.
○ Bob Saget | Fri., Aug. 6 | 7 + 9:15 p.m. | Zanies, 2025 8th Ave. S. | $30+ | His stand-up is quite different from his starring roles on “Full House” + “America’s Funniest Home Videos.”
TryThis
○ East Nashville Night Market | Fri., Aug. 6 | 5-9 p.m. | The Marketplace in East Nashville, 400 Davidson St. | Free | Hosting live music with 50+ vendors, food trucks, and local breweries. 🛍️
Network
○ ROCKNPOD | Fri., Aug. 6-Sun., Aug. 8 | 10 a.m. | Hilton Nashville Airport, 2200 Elm Hill Pk. | $50+ | rock ‘n’ roll podcast convention bringing together fans, artists, podcasters + vendors
Sat., Aug. 7
ForFamily
○ Sumner Fest | Sat., Aug. 7 | 4-9 p.m. | Sanders Ferry Park, 158 Sanders Ferry Rd., Hendersonville | Free | Family festival with hot air balloons, live music + more next to Old Hickory Lake
○ Backyard Bash | Sat., Aug. 7 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd. | $14+ | Come for live science demonstrations, activities, and games ⚗️
TryThis
○ Nashville Home Expo | Sat., Aug. 7-Sun., Aug. 8 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Ave. | Free | A variety of contractors, services + products for your home 🏠
○ Wild Food Walk | Sat., Aug. 7 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Aspen Grove Trail, 401 Cool Springs Blvd. | Join author Kevin Feinstein on a guided tour of local edible plants in Nashville
ForKids
○ Jazz AM | Sat., Aug. 7 | 9:30 a.m. | Nashville Jazz Workshop, 1012 Buchanan St. | Free | For kids ages 2-10, come experience jazz with live music, activities + puppets
Sun., Aug. 8
Show
○ Joan Jett & The Blackhearts | Sun., Aug. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $69.50+ | Rock ‘n’ roll musical group performing their top hits
○ Rudy’s Jazz Jam | Sun., Aug. 8 | 9 p.m. | Rudy’s Jazz Room, 809 Gleaves St. | $10+ | A night of musical collaboration between talented musicians
○ Jeremy Ivey | Sun., Aug. 8 | 8 p.m. | 3rd & Lindsley, 818 3rd Ave. S. | $18+ | Performing with Nashville native group The Minks
WaterCooler
○ Nashville Sounds vs. Toledo Mud Hens | Sun., Aug. 8 | 7 p.m. | First Horizon Park | $10+ | The first 750 fans will receive a stars and stripes backpack 🎒
TryThis
○ Class: Improv Level 1 | Sun., Aug. 8 | 3 p.m. | Third Coast Comedy Club, 1310 Clinton St. | $250 | Foundational ideas in improvisation for acting + comedy
Aug. 9-15
Mon., Aug. 9
Show
○ Grateful Monday | Mon., Aug. 9 | 7 p.m. | Acme Feed & Seed, 101 Broadway | Free | Covering The Band, The Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan + more.
○ Sing Our Songs | Mon., Aug. 9 | 7 p.m. | Twin Kegs 2, 327 Hermitage Ave. | Free | Writer’s night, sharing original songs
○ The Dip | Mon., Aug. 9 | 7-10 p.m. | The Pool Club, Virgin Hotels Nashville 1 Music Square W. | Free | Come take a swim in the pool while Dee Jay Silver provides music
Active
○ Goat Yoga | Mon., Aug. 9 | 6 p.m. | McEwen Northside, 4021 Aspen Grove Dr. | $30 | Yoga with baby goats dressed in cute outfits 🐐
TryThis
○ Blues & Soul Hidden Music Tour | Mon., Aug. 9 | 1-2 p.m. | Woodcuts Gallery & Framing, 1613 Jefferson St. | $40 | Uncover the city’s rich history behind blues + soul music
Tues., Aug. 10
Show
○ Grand Ole Opry | Tue., Aug. 10 | 7 p.m. | Grand Ole Opry, 2804 Opryland Dr. | $62+ | Featuring The Issacs, Craig Morgan, Lainey Wilson + Mark Willis
○ Emily Rose | Tue., Aug. 10 | 7-8 p.m. | The Basement, 1604 8th Ave. S. | Free | Originally from Detroit, MI, this artist shows off her acoustic folk style
○ Throwback Tuesday | Tue., Aug. 10 | 8 p.m. | Tin Roof, 1516 Demonbreun St. | Free | DJ Houndstooth providing the throwback jams on the Two Bits side of Tin Roof
Active
○ Tuesday Run | Tue., Aug. 10 | 5:30-6:15 a.m. | 4:13 Strong Campus, 1276 Foster Ave. | Free | Beat the heat by starting your day early with a 3-mile run 🏃
Cause
○ Salsa for Scholarships | Tue., Aug. 10 | 5:30 p.m. | Plaza Mariachi, 3955 Nolensville Pike | $30+ | 4th annual event benefiting the 2022 Scholarship Fund with salsa dancing, live music + entertainment 💃
Wed., Aug. 11
Active
○ Boxing at East Park | Wed., Aug. 11 | 5:30 p.m. | East Park, 700 Woodland St. | Free | Community boxing classes with proceeds supporting BeWell’s mission for schools and communities 🥊
Show
○ Not Our First Goat Rodeo | Wed., Aug. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater, 310 1st Ave. S. | $40+ | Supergroup of musicians with Yo-Yo Ma on cello, Stuart Duncan on fiddle, Edgar Meyer on bass + Chris Thile on mandolin 🎻
○ Blink 182 vs. Weezer: A Tribute | Wed., Aug. 11 | 8 p.m. | The Basement East, 917 Woodland St. | $13 | The Dude Ranch covering Blink 182 and The Great Heights Band covering Weezer
Network
○ Jobs & Jams | Wed., Aug. 11 | 6-9:30 p.m. | 6th & Peabody, 423 6th Ave. S. | Free | Live concert directly following a job fair displaying unique local opportunities
TryThis
○ Ladies Night: On Wednesdays We Wear Red Bottoms | Wed., Aug. 11 | 7-10 p.m. | Virgin Hotels Nashville, 1 Music Sq. W. | Free | Music by DJ Marissa Sadar, drink + food specials, and a chance to win a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes 👠
Thurs., Aug. 12
Job
○ Nashville Healthcare Virtual Career Fair | Thurs., Aug. 12 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Helping locals find their next career in healthcare. 💼
TryThis
○ Tomato Art Show Preview Party | Thurs., Aug. 12 | 6-9 p.m. | Invent Nashville, 1106 Woodland St. | $25+ | Enjoy drinks, catering, and the opportunity to look and purchase artwork
Show
○ Kings of Leon | Thurs., Aug. 12 | 7:30-11 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater, 310 1st Ave. S. | $45+ | Accompanied by Cold War Kids, playing for their hometown crowd
○ Counting Crows | Thurs., Aug. 12 | 7 p.m. | FirstBank Amphitheater, 4525 Graystone Quarry Ln. | $20.50+ | Accompanied by Sean Barna + Matt Sucich
○ Minnesota | Thurs., Aug. 12 | 8 p.m. | 6th & Peabody, 423 6th Ave. S. | $20 | Accompanied by VCTRE, a pioneer in electronic music bringing his unique sound
Arts
○ Summer Shakespeare Festival | Thurs., Aug.12-Sun., Sept. 12 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | oneC1TY, 8 City Blvd | Free | All are welcome (even dogs) to enjoy free, professional theatre, plus food trucks, cash bars + pre-show concerts. Ⓟ
Fri., Aug. 13
Show
○ Blended Festival | Fri., Aug. 13-Sat., Aug. 14 | 4 p.m.| First Horizon Park | $159 | Music, wine, and culinary festival headlined by Kaskade + Lil’ Jon. 🍷
○ Grand Ole Opry | Fri., Aug. 13 | 7 p.m. | Grand Ole Opry, 2804 Opryland Dr. | $60 | Featuring Jason Crabb, Sam Outlaw + Brad Upton
○ Kings of Leon | Fri., Aug. 13 | 7:30-11 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater, 310 1st Ave. S. | $45+ | Accompanied by Cold War Kids, playing for their hometown crowd
○ Bully | Fri., Aug. 13 | 8-11 p.m. | Mercy Lounge, 1 Cannery Row | $25+ | Local rock group fronted by Alicia Bognanno plays a hometown show
○ Damon Wayans Jr. | Fri., Aug. 13 | 7-9:15 p.m. | Zanies, 2025 8th Ave. S. | $30 | Bringing his unique take on life’s problems.
TryThis
○ Wine & Movies in the Yard | Fri., Aug. 13 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Spero Dei Church, 3701 Park Ave. | $5 | Each ticket will get you 2 glasses of wine + admittance to the screening of “Mission Impossible: Fallout.” 🎬
○ Tomato Art Fest | Fri., Aug. 13-Sat., Aug. 14 | Times vary | Five Points | Free | Live music, art, unique contests, vendors + all-around tomato enjoyment
Sat., Aug. 14
Drink
○ Brentwood Beer Festival | Sat., Aug. 14 | 12-4 p.m. | 9100 Crockett Rd., Brentwood | $15+ | First annual festival with 30 breweries, 7 food trucks, live music, volleyball + cornhole. 🍻
TryThis
○ The Dinner Detective | Sat., Aug. 14 | 6-9 p.m. | Franklin Marriott, 700 Cool Springs Blvd. | $64.95 | An interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theater show.
ForFamily
○ African American Cultural Family Celebration | Sat., Aug. 14-Sun., Aug. 15 | Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Dr. | $20+ | Tour Cheekwood while celebrating African American culture with special activities.
Show
○ Drivin N Cryin | Sat., Aug. 14 | 8 p.m. | Basement East, 917 Woodland St. | $18 | Atlanta-based rock-folk group playing with Lore
○ Theo Von | Sat., Aug. 14 | 7 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $25+ | Attend a special Netflix taping for the comedian’s “Dark Arts” tour
Sun., Aug. 15
Show
○ Wilco | Sun., Aug. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater, 310 1st Ave. S. | $35+ | Featuring special guest Sleater-Kinney
○ Jazz on the Cumberland | Sun., Aug. 15 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Cumberland Park, 592 S. 1st St. | Free | Featuring local jazz musicians with food trucks, vendors, kids zone + giveaways
ForFamily
○ African American Cultural Family Celebration | Sat., Aug. 14-Sun., Aug. 15 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Dr. | $13+ | Visitors will learn about the late Nashville artist William Edmondson — the first Black artist to have a solo exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art — with special lectures and tours.
Art
○ Wicked Moonlight | Sun., Aug. 15 | 2-4 p.m. | Painting with a Twist, 4009 Charlotte Ave. | $38+ | Bring your own snacks as you learn to paint a beautiful painting to take home
Aug. 16-22
Mon., Aug. 16
Show
○ James Taylor | Mon., Aug. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $65.75+ | The singer-songwriter will be joined by special guest Jackson Browne.
○ The Time Jumpers | Mon., Aug. 16 | 8 p.m. | 3rd & Lindsley, 818 3rd Ave. S. | $20 | Award-winning western swing music
○ Monday Night Jazz | Mon., Aug. 16 | 7 p.m. | The Local Distro, 614 Garfield St. | $10 | A legacy started back in 2015, continuing strong to this day 🎷
Learn
○ Thistle Farms Education Workshop | Mon., Aug. 16-Tue., Aug. 17 | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | Thistle Farms Education Center, 5122 Charlotte Ave. | $90+ | Offering an in-depth look at the business model and how others can help women recover from trafficking + addiction
○ Fundamentals of Grant Writing | Mon., Aug. 16-Tue., Aug. 17 | 8 a.m.-4 p.m.| TAADAS Conference Room, 1321 Murfreesboro Pk. | $60 | Learn the craft of grant writing
Tues., Aug. 17
Talk
○ Backstage Pass to the $100,000 Stage | Tue., Aug. 17 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | BLKBX, 416 Mary Lindsay Polk Dr. | $17+ | A full day of video production + event design education 🎥
History
○ Spring Hill to Franklin Battlefield Tour | Tue., Aug. 17 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Carnton, 1345 Eastern Flank Cir. | $100 | Explore the Spring Hill + Franklin Civil War battle sites.
Show
○ Nick Waterhouse | Tues., Aug. 17 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | $15 | Nick will showcase his new album “Promenade Blue” live from the City Winery in New York City.
○ Local Love | Tues., Aug. 17 | 7-10:30 p.m. | Acme Feed & Seed, 101 Broadway | Free | Featuring Jeremy Pinnell + Boo Ray, frequent Acme Radio Live performers
○ New in Town Songwriter Night | Tues., Aug. 17 | 7-9 p.m. | Winner’s Bar & Grill, 1913 Division St. | Free | Performance by Autumn Nichols
Wed., Aug. 18
Learn
○ Virtual Symposium: Underwater Archeology | Wed., Aug. 18 | 11 a.m-12 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Dr. Anne Duray will introduce underwater archeological practices that help interpret our past. 🧜♂️
TryThis
○ Modern Calligraphy | Wed., Aug. 18 | 6:30-8 p.m. | East Nashville Beer Works, 320 E Trinity Ln. | $65 | Calligraphy class including a beginner’s calligraphy kit + drinks ✍️
Show
○ Volunteer Jam | Wed., Aug. 18 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $35+ | A star-studded concert honoring the late Charlie Daniels
Film
○ Superbad | Wed., Aug. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Bicentennial Mall Capitol State Park | $10+ | Feature film presentation with food trucks, craft breweries, and wine
Thurs., Aug. 19
ForFamily
○ Dog Days of Summer | Thurs., Aug. 19 | 5-8 p.m. | The Hermitage, 4580 Rachels Ln. | Free | Bring your pupper for live music, drinks + plenty of space for your furry friend to play. 🐕
Show
○ Maggie Rose | Thurs., Aug. 19 | 8 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, 925 3rd Ave. N. | $20+ | Album release party for “Have a Seat”, with Southern Avenue + Bre Kennedy
○ That 90’s Show | Thurs., Aug. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | 3rd & Lindsley, 816 3rd Ave. S. | $12 | Featuring the 8 Track Band, playing all of the 90’s nostalgia from all genres
○ Dustbowl Revival | Thurs., Aug. 19 | 8 p.m. | The High Watt, 1 Cannery Row | $16+ | A night of roots music with Dustbowl Revival and Roanoke
Film
○ Clueless | Thurs., Aug. 19 | 8 p.m. | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park | $10+ | Showing of this classic production with local food + drinks. 🎟️
Fri., Aug. 20
TryThis
○ Margarita Festival | Fri., Aug. 20 | 6-10 p.m. | oneC1TY, 3 City Blvd. | $55 | Ticket gets you margarita samples from the best local makers, with food trucks, music + salsa dancing. 🍹
Cause
○ Music City Fight | Fri., Aug. 20 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Fighters Gym, 405 42nd St. N. | Free | This event honoring breast cancer survivors will feature boxing, a red carpet walk, a live music performance by Shonka Dukureh + the launch of “Fight for My Life: Boxing Through Chemo” by Kelly Motley.
Active
○ Friday Funday | Fri., Aug. 20 | 5-9 p.m. | The Adventure Park, 801 Percy Warner Blvd. | $33 | Explore the course built in the trees, then enjoy lawn games + music afterward. 🧗
Show
○ Blackberry Smoke | Fri., Aug. 20 | 6 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater | $30.50+ | Spirit of the South Tour with The Allman Betts Band + The Wild Feathers
○ Futurebirds | Fri., Aug. 20 | 7-10 p.m. | 6th & Peabody, 423 6th Ave. S, | $22+ | Performing with Teddy and the Rough Riders
○ Andrew Santino | Fri., Aug. 20 | 7-9 p.m. | Zanies, 2025 8th Ave. S. | $40 | Starring in multiple broadcast television shows + podcasts, this comic brings the heat.
Sat., Aug. 21
ForKids
○ Parent’s Night Out | Sat., Aug. 21 | 6-10 p.m. | Summit Sports Center, 2011 Johnson Industrial Blvd. | $35 | Drop the kids off for a fun night of activities while you have a night out.
TryThis
○ Full Moon Pickin’ Party | Sat., Aug. 21 | 5-10 p.m. | Percy Warner Park, 50 Vaughn Rd. | $10+ | Enjoy traditional bluegrass from local musicians with food vendors, breweries + full moon.
○ Music City Food Truck Park & Flea Market | Sat., Aug. 21 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Marketplace, 400 Davidson St. | Free | Live music, indoor shopping, and food trucks
Show
○ Pop Evil | Sat., Aug. 21 | 7 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, 925 3rd Ave. N. | $20 + | Featuring BRKN LOVE + Zero 9:36
○ The Groove Line | Sat., Aug, 21 | 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. | Acme Feed & Seed, 101 Broadway | Free | Jam the night away with classic songs
Sun., Aug. 22
Show
○ All Time Low | Sun., Aug. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Marathon Music Works, 1402 Clinton St. | $35+ | Pop-punk staple touring with The Maine + Grayscale
○ Rudy’s Jazz Jam | Sun., Aug. 22 | 9 p.m. | Rudy’s Jazz Room, 809 Gleaves St. | $10+ | A night of musical collaboration between musicians
○ Grateful Shred | Sun., Aug. 22 | 8 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, 925 3rd Ave. N.| $25 | Grateful Dead cover band
TryThis
○ PBR: Unleash the Beast | Sun., Aug. 22 | 1:45-5:45 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $37+ | Watch this professional bull riding event for a unique experience like any other.
Art
○ Benefit for Daughters of the Nile | Sun., Aug. 22 | 2-4 p.m. | Painting with a Twist, 4009 Charlotte Ave. | $38+ | Bring your own snacks as you learn to paint a beautiful painting to take home
Aug. 23-31
Mon., Aug. 23
Network
○ Young Adult Meetup | Mon., Aug. 23 | 6-8 p.m. | Craft Brewed, 2502 8th Ave. S. | Free | A place for young adults 20-35 to connect with others in their age group
Active
○ Goat Yoga | Mon., Aug. 23 | 6-7 p.m. | Berry Farms, 4001 Hugh Crossing | $30 | Yoga with baby goats joining in 🐐
Show
○ The Story So Far | Mon., Aug. 23 | 8-11 p.m. | The Cannery Ballroom, 1 Cannery Row | $27+ | Pop-punk mayhem with eccentric musical presence, touring with Destroy Boys
○ Song Suffragettes | Mon., Aug. 23 | 6 p.m. | The Listening Room, 618 4th Ave. S. | $5 | An all-female band composed of talented singers + songwriters
○ Scott Sean White | Mon., Aug. 23 | 8:30 p.m. | The Listening Room, 618 4th Ave. S. | $5 | Also featuring Tony Lane and James Slater
Tues., Aug. 24
Show
○ The Tomato Throw Show | Tue., Aug. 24 | 8:30-10 p.m. | The Comedy Bar, 311 3rd Ave. S. | $20+ | A comedy show where the audience decides which comedian is the funniest 🍅
○ The String Cheese Incident | Tue., Aug. 24 | 7 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, 925 3rd Ave. N. | $74.50+ | Touring since 1993, this band has influenced many of the jam bands today, touching almost every genre
○ John 5 | Tue., Aug. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | The Basement East, 917 Woodland St. | $25+ | Featuring Jared James Nichols + Black Satelitte
Cause
○ ACM Party For a Cause | Tues., Aug. 24 | 7:45 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater | $50+ | Kick off the ACM Honors festivities with performances by Keith Urban, Maren Morris, Sam Hunt + more benefitting ACM Lifting Lives.
WaterCooler
○ Nashville Sounds vs. Gwinnett Stripers | Tue., Aug. 24 | 7:05 p.m. | First Horizon Park | $10+ | Gates open 1 hour before the event. ⚾
Outdoors
○ FYI Naturalist | Tue., Aug. 24 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Discover the fields of Warner Parks and celebrate goldenrod, ironweed + other wildflowers that bloom in the fall
Wed., Aug. 25
Job
○ Nashville Career Fair | Wed., Aug. 25 | 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Courtyard Nashville Downtown Hotel, 170 4th Ave. N. | Free | Job seekers are invited to bring their resumes + network with various local businesses currently hiring. 💼
Show
○ Taylor Brashears | Wed., Aug. 25 | 8 p.m. | Exit/In, 2208 Elliston Pl. | $20 | Nashville native accompanied by Teddy & the Rough Riders + Santa’s Ice Cold Pickers
○ ACM Honors | Wed., Aug. 25 | 6:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $112+ | Special evening dedicating sinners from the Academy of Country Music Awards.
○ Sarah Darling | Wed., Aug. 25 | 8 p.m. | The Basement East, 917 Woodland St. | $12+ | Featuring Maggie Baugh + Colin Elmore
WaterCooler
○ Nashville Sounds vs. Gwinnett Stripers | Wed., Aug. 25 | 7:05 p.m. | First Horizon Park | $10+ | The first 750 fans will receive an adjustable hat 🧢
Network
○ Nashville Career Fair | Wed., Aug. 25 | 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Courtyard Hotel, 170 4th Ave. N. | Free | Bring a copy of your resume + be ready to impress potential employers
Thurs., Aug. 26
Show
○ Ashley McBryde | Thurs., Aug. 26 | 8 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $24+ | Part of the 3-night stand This Town Talks Tour with Lainey Wilson
○ Washed Out | Thurs., Aug. 26 | 8 p.m. | Nashville Underground, 105 Broadway | $20 | Iconic DJ throwing down for a rooftop set
○ Blue Water Highway | Thurs., Aug. 26 | 8-11 p.m. | The High Watt, 1 Cannery Row | $10 | Upbeat folk music with a fun, nostalgic lyrics.
WaterCooler
○ Nashville Sounds vs. Gwinnett Stripers | Thurs., Aug. 24 | 7:05 p.m. | First Horizon Park | $10+ | Gates open 1 hour before the event. ⚾
Trivia
○ Bridgerton Trivia Night | Thurs., Aug. 24 | 7 p.m. | Headquarters Beercade, 114 2nd Ave. S. | Free | 25 cent beers with a wristband purchase
Fri., Aug. 27
Show
○ Deep Tropics | Fri., Aug. 27-Sat., Aug. 28 | 3:30-11 p.m. | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park | $169+ | A two-day music, style + art festival bringing fun times and good vibes.
○ Lady A | Fri., Aug. 27 | 7-11 p.m. | FirstBank Amphitheater | $48.50+ | A Song Can Do Tour with Carly Pearce + Niko Moon
○ Space Capone | Fri., Aug. 27 | 9 p.m. | The Basement East, 917 Woodland St. | $15+ | Featuring Nick Connors
Active
○ Friday Funday | Fri., Aug. 27 | 5-9 p.m. | The Adventure Park, 801 Percy Warner Blvd. | $33 | Explore the course in the tree, then enjoy lawn games + music. 🧗
ForFamily
○ Kroger Safari Fridays | Fri., Aug, 27 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Nashville Zoo | $16+ | Buy one ticket, get one free with your Kroger plus card. 🦥
Sat., Aug. 28
TryThis
○ Taco & Tequila Crawl | Sat., Aug. 28 | 12-5 p.m. | Downtown Nashville, 104 5th Ave. S. | $17+ | Eat tacos, drink tequila + dance the day away at this exclusive experience. 🌮
○ Music City Food Truck Park & Flea Market | Sat., Aug. 28 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Marketplace, 400 Davidson St. | Free | Live music, indoor shopping + food trucks
Show
○ Cornelia Fort Pickin’ Party | Sat., Aug. 28 | 7 p.m. | Cornelia Fort Airport, 1199 Shadow Ln. | $5+ | Concert benefiting Shelby Park and Bottoms starring Tommy Howell and the Wolfpack Bluegrass Band
○ Small Black | Sat., Aug. 28 | 8 p.m. | The High Watt, 1 Cannery Row | $17+ | Accompanied by Korine
ForKids
○ Parent’s Night Out | Sat., Aug. 28 | 6-10 p.m. | Summit Sports Center, 2011 Johnson Industrial Blvd. | $35 | Drop the kids off for a fun night of activities while you have a night out.
Sun., Aug. 29
Show
○ The White Buffalo | Sun., Aug. 29 | 8 p.m. | Exit/In, 2208 Elliston Pl. | $20+ | Featuring L.A. Edwards playing his soulful jams with complex stories
○ Eric Gales | Sun., Aug. 29 | 7 p.m. | City Winery, 609 Lafayette St. | $25+ | Featuring Albert Castiglia
○ Rudy’s Jazz Jam | Sun., Aug. 29 | 9 p.m. | Rudy’s Jazz Room, 809 Gleaves St. | $10+ | An unexpected night of musical collaboration between talented musicians
WaterCooler
○ Nashville Sounds vs. Gwinnett Stripers | Sun., Aug. 24 | 7:05 p.m. | First Horizon Park | $10+ | Gates open 1 hour before the event. ⚾
Art
○ Summer Shakespeare 2021 | Sun., Aug. 24 | 7-10 p.m. | oneCITY, 8 City Blvd. | Free | A production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, directed by Jim Warren
Mon., Aug. 30
Show
○ Motown Mondays | Mon., Aug. 30 | 9:30 p.m. | The 5 Spot, 1006 Forrest Ave. | Free | Dance party featuring DJs Jacob Jones + Reno Bo playing everything from soul to Doo Wop
○ Steve Earle & The Dukes | Mon., Aug. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $39.50+ | Featuring Los Lobos — an American rock experience
○ Sing Our Songs | Mon., Aug. 30 | 7 p.m. | Twin Kegs 2, 327 Hermitage Ave. | Free | Writer’s night for artists to share original songs
History
○ Slavery & Enslaved at Carnton | Mon., Aug. 30 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Carnton, 1345 Eastern Flank Cir. | Learn about the men, women + children enslaved at Carnton and how emancipation changed their lives.
Cause
○ Allie’s Fight to End ALS | Mon., Aug. 30 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Center 615, 615 Main St. | Attend a local birthday fundraising event to help find a cure for ALS
Tues., Aug. 31
ForKids
○ Frogs on a Log | Tues., Aug. 31 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Leiper’s Fork Library, 5333 Old Hwy. 96 | Free | Children 3-5 can come by the library for songs, stories, nursery rhymes + crafts. 📚
Network
○ Succeeding in Data Science | Tues., Aug. 31 | 5-7p.m. | Greater Nashville Technology Council, 500 Interstate Blvd. S. | $15+ | 7 steps for success in the field of data science 🧑💻
Show
○ Trace Adkins | Tues., Aug. 31 | 7 p.m. | Grand Ole Opry | $60+ | Featuring Dailey & Vincent, Tyler Rich + others
○ Hellzapoppin | Tues., Aug. 31 | 8 p.m. | The Basement East, 917 Woodland St. | $20+ | A rock and roll circus where deadly stunts are performed live
○ Ronald Mcdonald House Benefit | Tues., Aug. 31 | 6 p.m. | The Listening Room, 618 4th Ave. S. | Free | Featuring Josh Osborne, JT Harding
