Events

Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Nashville

Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.

January 28, 2026 • 
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A up-close view of multicolored orchids.

Don’t miss the layered orchid chandeliers on Cheekwood’s loggia. | Photo via Cheekwood

Table of Contents
For the fam
Black History Month
Active + sports
Food and drink
See it on stage
Galentine’s plans

Lucky you. You just found NASHtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout Nashville each month.

Keep reading for Black History Month events, Galentine’s get-togethers, a city-wide music festival, and lots of family fun. Looking for Valentine’s Day events? We have a full guide dedicated to the day of love.

Bonus: Check out our full events calendar for more happenings.

For the fam

Orchids at Cheekwood | Tuesday, Feb. 3-Saturday, March 7 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Cheekwood | $27 | Take a reprieve from winter and explore lush displays of yellow, white, and orange orchids.

Editor’s note: Cheekwood is temporarily closed until power is restored and the gardens are safe for visitors — check the website for the latest info.

Music City Puppy Bowl | Sunday, Feb. 8 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Nashville Zoo | $22+ | Watch adoptable dogs take the field and check out local pet-friendly businesses.

Kidsville Family Walk | Saturday, Feb. 14 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Centennial Park | Free | Enjoy a storybook walk around Lake Watauga, plus Winter Olympics-inspired games like ice cube hockey, sled pulling, and tabletop curling.

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Black History Month

Faux Cement Sculptures Inspired by William Edmondson | Monday, Feb. 9 | 6-7:30 p.m. | NPL’s Madison Branch | Free | Create a faux cement sculpture using floral foam in a hands-on workshop inspired by Nashville-born sculptor William Edmondson.

Nashville Opera presents “When Marian Sang” | Tuesday, Feb. 10 | 6-7 p.m. | NPL’s East Branch | Free | If you can’t make it, catch the program at NPL’s Edgehill (Feb. 14), North (Feb. 18), and Bordeaux (Feb. 21) branches.

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A crowd of soccer fans wearing blue and gold attire with soccer players out of focus on the pitch.

Join Nashville SC’s electric crowd on match days. | Photo via Nashville SC

Active + sports

Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball | Select dates through Sunday, March 1 | Times vary | Nashville Municipal Auditorium | $20+ | Cheer on WNBA veterans and rising basketball stars as they take the court for the monthlong competition.

Nashville SC vs. New England Revolution - Opening Night | Saturday, Feb. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | GEODIS Park | $24+ | Be there for the first match of the season in front of a home crowd.

Hot Chocolate Run | Saturday, Feb. 21 | 7 a.m.-12 p.m. | Bicentennial Park | $39+ | Choose your challenge — 5K, 10K, or 15K — and cross the finish line for hot chocolate and other activities.

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Food and drink

Dine Nashville | Throughout February | Times vary | Locations vary | Cost of purchase | The city’s month-long celebration of the local dining scene returns with 15+ chef collaboration events as well as limited-time specials and discounted menu items.

Our Kids Soup Sunday | Sunday, Feb. 8 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Nissan Stadium | $27 | Sample soups from dozens of restaurants, including Stompin’ Grounds, Midtown Cafe, Limo Peruvian Eatery, and more.

Science of Beer Festival | Friday, Feb. 27 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Adventure Science Center | $65 | Sip on craft beer samples from local, national, and international breweries while enjoying after-hours access to the science center.

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The exterior of a black brick building with a bluish purple illuminated sign above the entrance.

Night We Met opened in March 2024. | Photo by Night We Met

See it on stage

615 Indie Live | Saturday, Feb. 7 | 12 p.m.-3 a.m. | Locations vary | $20+ | A festival pass will grant you admission to all 15 independent music venues featuring 60+ musical acts throughout the day.

The Robert Cray Band | Friday, Feb. 20 | 8 p.m. | CMA Theater | $60+ | See the five-time Grammy winner perform a career-spanning set of blues and soul.

“Swan Lake” | Friday, Feb. 27-Sunday, March 1 | Times vary | TPAC’s Jackson Hall | $53+ | Experience Paul Vasterling’s adaptation of “Swan Lake” set to Tchaikovsky’s score performed live by The Nashville Symphony

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Galentine’s plans

Giggle with the Girlies | Friday, Feb. 13 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | lou/na | $60 | Join your pals for an evening of comedy, special menu items, and a dessert bar.

Galentine’s Day Cake Decorating Workshop | Saturday, Feb. 14 | Times vary | $75 | Tickets include a 6-inch heart-shaped chocolate or vanilla cake, all decorating supplies, a cocktail or mocktail, and a goodie bag with baked treats.

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