🦕 Thrill-seeking family fun

• Dinosaur Adventure | Saturday, Jan. 14-Sunday, Jan. 15 | The Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Ave. | $25+ | Bring the family out for a day of dinosaur exhibits, fossil crafting, and other dino-themed activities.
• Harlem Globetrotters | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 2 + 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $24+ | Catch classic Globetrotter stunts and trick shots.

🥾 Nature happenings

• Marshmallow Hikes | Saturdays, Jan. 7 + Jan. 14 | 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. + 1 p.m. | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd. S., Brentwood | $10.50 | Enjoy up to 45 minutes of hiking followed by hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows — two difficulty levels will be offered.
• Seed Swap Open House | Thursday, Jan. 26-Saturday, Jan. 28 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100 | Free | Share your garden seeds at the park’s annual Seed Swap or pick up some of the many varieties saved from the Nature Center gardens.

🎶 Music must-dos

• Music City Latin Orchestra | Saturday, Jan. 7 | 9-11 p.m. | Plaza Mariachi, 3955 Nolensville Pk. | Free | This group is inspired by the musical style of Buena Vista Social Club and Benny More.
• The Music of Star Wars | Thursday, Jan. 12-Sunday, Jan. 15 | Times vary | Schermerhorn Symphony Center | $30+ | May the Force be with you as the Nashville Symphony explores the music of a galaxy far, far away.
• Cheekwood Winter Concert Series | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 7 p.m. | Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Dr. | $35+ | Nashville Jazz Orchestra’s Big Band will play music that defined the 1910s through the 1940s. Other dates include Friday, Feb. 10 and Thursday, Feb. 23.

• Silent Book Club | Wednesday, Jan. 4 | 6 p.m. | Graduate Nashville, 101 20th Ave. N. | Free | Bring a book and settle in for an afternoon of reading with friends.
• Justin Townes Earle Benefit Show | Wednesday, Jan. 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 5th Ave. N. | $125+ | Steve Earle & The Dukes, Emmylou Harris, and Amanda Shires are among many artists coming together to celebrate the life of the late singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle.

• 2023 Nashville Boat Show | Thursday, Jan. 5-Sunday, Jan. 8 | Times vary | Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | $14 | Bring the family for paddle boarding demos, mermaid sing-alongs, and boating safety courses — children 12 and under get in free.

• Full Moon Hike | Friday, Jan. 6 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Bells Bend Park, 4187 Old Hickory Blvd. | Free | Bask in the moonlight at this three-mile evening hike.
• Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute | Friday, Jan. 6 | 8 p.m. | The Basement East, 917 Woodland St. | $18+ | Jam out to Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits.

• Monster Jam | Saturday, Jan. 7-Sunday, Jan. 8 | Times vary | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $20+ | See trucks like Grave Digger, Megalodon, and El Toro Loco create carnage on the track.

• The Pink Bride Wedding Show | Sunday, Jan. 8 | 12-4 p.m. | The Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Ave. | $15 | Brides will have a chance to speak to wedding professionals about pro tips for the big day.

• 61º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain

• Did someone say cobbler? The Tennessee Cobbler Co. will pop-up in 12 South — 2814 12th Ave. S. — every Thursday-Sunday beginning tomorrow. In case you missed it, the company’s peach cobbler milkshake and blueberry lemon cobbler were featured on Season 2 of “Food Truck Nation.”

• Arnold’s Country Kitchen is closing later this week. The longstanding meat-and-three is open normal hours through Saturday, Jan. 7 — or until the business runs out of food. 🥘
• Custom hat bar Whiskey Roots hosted its final pop-up last month. The business launched in fall 2021 and was known for its shopping events at Graduate Nashville and other spots.

• Elegy Coffee’s Germantown location — 1390 Adams St., Ste. 13 — opens on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Get a sneak peek inside the cafe. We’ve got our eyes on the Honey Bear cold brew. 🍯
• Levi’s plans to open a retail store at Fifth + Broadway on Friday, Jan. 27. Most locations offer services like one-on-one stylist sessions and tailor consultations. The shop will be located on the lower level next to Nike. (Nashville Post)

• The Interdenominational Ministers Fellowship announced its Nashville MLK Day schedule. Notable events include a youth symposium, a march, and a convocation ceremony. The 35th annual celebration will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 10 and continue through Monday, Jan. 16. See the full schedule.

• Visiting Bridgestone Arena in the new year? Look out for interior and exterior upgrades, including new craft beer bar Music City Taps (Section 119), the Big Machine Vodka Electric Lounge (Section 120), a custom cotton candy machine (Section 119), and new outdoor LED displays.
• The Tennessee Titans launched Titans Tourneys, a new gaming community via RIVAL Gaming. Fans can compete for special prizes (autographed items, Titans tickets, and cash) while playing games like Madden, NBA2K, Fortnite, and Call of Duty. The first event takes place tomorrow. Sign up to play. 🎮

• M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers collaborated with Porter Road Butcher for January’s Burger of the Month. The Porter Road Smash Burger features a 14-day dry-aged, pasture-raised beef patty with cheese, griddled onions, steakhouse aioli, pickles, and tomato. The suggested beer pairing is Xül’s Paper Crowns.
• Don’t just eat better — eat the best. Sunbasket’s meal kit service delivers delicious, healthy meals created by award-winning chefs straight to your front door. Bonus: NASHtoday readers can get $100 off their first four deliveries and more when they sign up. 🍽️*

• Have a ton of leftovers in the fridge? Don’t trash them. Compost Nashville will pick up food scraps, moldy leftovers, and other compostable materials from homes, businesses, and events; keeping food scraps out of landfills and turning them into compost for use in community gardens, farms, and local schools. ♻️ *

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