Dylan here. This weekend is for the art lovers with a gallery opening at Centennial Art Center, the Frist Art Museum’s first-ever Frist Art Fest, and the First Saturday Art Crawl. Check out our guide to 36 art exhibits coming to Nashville this year — I’m personally looking forward to “LIGHT: Bruce Munro” opening at Cheekwood in early May. 🎨
Here are nine more events happening in Music City this weekend, Friday, Feb. 3-Sunday, Feb. 5.
Orchids in the Mansion | Friday, Feb. 3-Sunday, March 5 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Dr. | Cost of admission | Orchids sweep up the grand staircase in the foyer and lead visitors to the central experience on the loggia.
Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville | Friday, Feb. 3-Sunday, Feb. 5 | Times vary | Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | $30+ | This year’s theme is “Home is the Tapestry of your Life.”
Latin Fiesta! | Friday, Feb. 3-Saturday, Feb. 4 | 8 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Pl. | $25+ | Revel in the irresistible dance rhythms of Arturo Márquez’s new violin concerto, “Fandango.”
Nashville Scene’s Hot Chicken Week | Friday, Feb. 3-Sunday, Feb. 5 | Times vary | Locations vary | $7 | Enjoy hot chicken specials from participating restaurants all over Nashville.
Saturday, Feb. 4
Imagination Library at Kidsville | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 11 a.m. | The Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave. | Free | Discover a book with Imagination Library, then make art inspired by the story.
My 2000’s Playlist | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $59+ | Nelly, Ashanti, Fabolous, and more will perform all your favorite 2000s throwbacks.
Grand Ole Opry | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 7 p.m. | Grand Ole Opry House, 2804 Opryland Dr. | $40+ | Enjoy performances by The Oak Ridge Boys, Jon Pardi, Ricky Skaggs, and The War and Treaty — plus, see the Opry’s new stage design.
Sunday, Feb. 5
Beginner’s Introduction to Sewing | Sunday, Feb. 5 | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Diskin Cider, 1235 Martin St. | $99 | Sip and learn how to sew linen shorts in this beginner’s level course — all materials are provided.
Makaya McCraven: In These Times | Sunday, Feb. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Pl., Nashville | $35+ | The jazz drummer’s show will feature a 13-piece band, archival film, and a spoken-word element.
Fancy trying a new pizza joint this weekend?Doughbirdopened this week in Green Hills in the space last home to California Pizza Kitchen. It’s not just pizza, though — the eatery also doubles as a rotisserie chicken concept. Take a look. 🍕
Try This
Let’s play a game of “Would You Rather” — Nashville-style. If you missed NASHtoday’s spin on this classic game, check it out. After you play along, see what other readers — plus City Editors Dylan + Skylar — would choose. 💬
Eat
Did you know there’s a day dedicated to eating ice cream for breakfast? Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day is coming up on Saturday, Feb. 4, and we’ve got the scoop on where to celebrate. Try Hattie Jane’s limited-edition breakfast flavors at Egghill (1201 Villa Pl.) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 🍦
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