Hi friends, City Editor Dylan here. 👋 The Lunar New Year is upon us, and there are opportunities to celebrate around Nashville this weekend. The Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville will visit Nashville Zoo’s Zoolumination on Saturday for an evening of dancing, a dragon parade, and other festivities. Another option is this special edition of the Richland Park Farmers Market.

Plan Ahead: Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville will host another celebration next Saturday, Jan. 28 at Centennial Park. Get all the details here.

Looking to make more weekend plans? Check out nine additional events below, happening from Friday, Jan. 20 to Sunday, Jan. 22.

Friday, Jan. 20

The Dolly Disco | Friday, Jan. 20 | 9 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl, 925 3rd Ave. N. | $25 | Wrangle your country-disco dancing queens for a night of music by Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Whitney Houston, and more.
Barry Manilow | Friday, Jan. 20 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $34.15+ | The singer will be playing all the hits at his Nashville tour stop.
Nashville RV and Camping Show | Friday, Jan. 20-Sunday, Jan. 22 | Times vary | The Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Ave. | $10 | Explore the latest RV models and gear and meet with exhibitors and dealers.

Saturday, Jan. 21

Demetri Martin | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 8 p.m. | TPAC, James K. Polk Theatre, 505 Deaderick St. | $43 | Prepare for a night of laughs with comedian Demetri Martin on his latest tour, “The Joke Machine.”
The Conductor’s Spellbook | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 11 a.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Pl. | $16+ | This family-friendly concert offers free pre-concert activities (10 a.m.), including crafts and an interactive instrument petting zoo.
Pick-up for a Pint | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 11:30 a.m. | Jackalope Brewing Company, 429B Houston St. | Free | Help pick up litter around the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood followed by a free pint of beer.
Friends of Beaman Coffee Hour at Creekside Trailhead | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 8-9 a.m. | Beaman Park Nature Center, 5911 Old Hickory Blvd. | Free | Grab a cup of coffee before your morning hike.

Sunday, Jan. 22

Plaza Mariachi Flea Market | Sunday, Jan. 22 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Plaza Mariachi, 3955 Nolensville Pk. | Cost of purchase | Find deals on fruits and vegetables, new and used clothing, furniture, and more.
Sunday Cider Social | Sunday, Jan. 22 | 12-3 p.m. | Diskin Cider, 1235 Martin St. | Cost of purchase | Gather your friends for an afternoon of cider and food specials.

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Outdoors

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Our guide to Marietta, GA

Great Escapes: Our guide to Marietta, GA

“Marietta” by Craig Stanley | Photo by 6AM City

While a weekend inside the perimeter of Atlanta, GA has its allure, we invite you to venture outside the perimeter to Marietta, GA — a town steeped in history and charm.

Drink: Sip on a “Can I Get a Witness” Belgian wit beer at Glover Park Brewery, which topped Eater Atlanta’s list of 35 Atlanta Breweries and Brewpubs to Grab a Pint Today. If you see owners Hank or Sam, tell them I say hello.
Watch: Catch a play, musical, or concert at the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, which got its start as a major motion picture house in 1935.
Vrbo: Cheery Cottage with Farm, just four blocks away from the Marietta Square. (~$80/night)*

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