Bring treats to work

• Next time you’re on the way to work, grab your coworkers some coffee or pastries. Pro tip: Donuts and brews from East Park Donuts & Coffee are a perfect pairing.

Show local businesses some love

• It’s no secret that we love our local businesses. Next time you stop by your go-to spots, tip generously or write a positive review. Bonus: Restaurant Week (Monday, Feb. 20-Sunday, Feb. 26) could be the perfect time to start with over 50 participating restaurants to choose from.

Plant native species

• Add some green to your community by planting native species. Use the National Wildlife Federation’s Native Plant Finder to start your search.

Help our furry friends

• Consider fostering or adopting a furry friend in need of a home, or volunteer at local shelters like Nashville Humane Association and Metro Animal Care and Control. You can also donate monetarily or drop off blankets, toys, food, and supplies.

Support the Nashville Community Fridge

• Follow @nashvillecommunityfridge to learn how you can volunteer to pick up food donations from local businesses or donate to keep the fridge stocked with meals for those in need. The fridge is located at 1411 Buchanan St.

Volunteer with local organizations

• Check out our growing list of organizations with local volunteer opportunities.

Gift something just because

• To be kind, we suggest gifting a special person in your life with a candle from Wixology or a card from Joy Paper Co.

• Orchids in the Mansion | Friday, Feb. 17-Sunday, March 5 | 9 a.m. | Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Dr. | Cost of admission | Orchids will sweep up the grand staircase in the foyer and lead visitors to the central experience on the loggia.
• Masquerade Gala of Music City | Friday, Feb. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Marathon Music Works, 1402 Clinton St. | $60+ | Come to this formal masquerade ready for live performances by country stars and celebrity guests.

• Tennessee State Tigers Basketball | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 1 p.m. + 3:30 p.m. | Tennessee State University, Gentry Center, 3500 John Merritt Blvd. | $20 | Watch the Tigers play on their home court.
• Zoo Run Run | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 2 p.m. | Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pk. | $50+ | Put on your running shoes and gallop a 5K through the zoo’s trails, including areas not normally available to the public.
• Llama, Llama, Red Pajama | Saturday, Feb. 18-Sunday, Feb. 19 | Times vary | Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton St. | $20+ | Llama Llama Red Pajama, based on the beloved best-selling books by Anne Dewdney, hilariously tracks Baby Llama’s bedtime worries and will warm every Llama and Mama Llama’s heart.*

• Our Kids Soup Sunday | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Nissan Stadium, Club Level West, 1 Titans Way | $25 | Dozens of restaurants will prepare their best soups at this benefit for local nonprofit Our Kids.

• Otoboke Beaver | Monday, Feb. 20 | 8 p.m. | The Basement East, 917 Woodland St. | $20 | The artist appears with special guest Leggy.

• Nashville Predators vs. Vancouver Canucks | Tuesday, Feb. 21 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $26+ | Cheer on the Preds on home ice.
• “New Girl” Trivia Night | Tuesday, Feb. 21 | 7 p.m. | Von Elrod’s Beer Hall & Kitchen, 1004 4th Ave. N. | Free | Put your knowledge of “New Girl” to the test at this family-friendly trivia night.

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• Pass the Beauty founder Cintoria Franklin opened a café (1400 Jefferson St.) to support its mission of providing assistance to domestic violence survivors. Pass the Beauty Café serves sandwiches, salads + baked goods and will offer weekly free lunches to residents facing food insecurity. (WKRN)
• Williams Sonoma is now open at Hill Center Green Hills (across from Shake Shack) — 4011 Hillsboro Pk. Ste. 501. The shop spans 5,517 sqft and features products for the kitchen and home, including cookware, furniture, lighting, and more. 🛍️

• SEC Football Kickoff Media Days is coming to the Grand Hyatt Nashville on Monday, July 17-Thursday, July 20. This marks Music City’s first time hosting the event, which brings together coaches from all SEC football teams to discuss the 2023 season. See the schedule.
• Super Bowl weekend may be over, but NBA All-Star Weekend kicks off today, Feb. 17. See the lineup of events — like this evening’s All-Star Celebrity Game and Sunday’s 72nd NBA All-Star Game — and get your hands on the limited edition All-Star merch before it sells out. 🏀 *

• Forbes Travel Guide released a list of the country’s top hotels, restaurants, and spas as part of its 2023 Star Awards, and one Nashville hotel made the list. The Joseph — along with its Italian fine dining spot Yolan — earned four stars and was recognized for its guest experiences, artwork, and 5,500-sqft spa.

• The second leg of Depeche Mode’s “Memento Mori” tour will include a stop in Nashville on Thursday, Oct. 19. The English synth-pop duo joined the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2020. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 24. 🎵
• Sara Evans will celebrate the 20th anniversary of her album “Restless” with a tour stop at the Ryman Auditorium on Thursday, Aug. 17. The album features the chart-topping hit “Suds in the Bucket.” Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 24.

• Nashville Public Library’s Main Branch will open “Moments from the Movement,” a new exhibit honoring Brenda Haywood, who along with Pamela Franklin, Beverly Ward, and Bernadine Rabathaly, was the first student to intergrate Stratford High School in 1963. RSVP to the reception on Tuesday, Feb. 28.

• Tractor Supply Company’s inaugural Emerging Artist Program — curated in part by Lainey Wilson — is underway. The five selected emerging artists will travel to Nashville to record music, meet with industry executives, and open for Wilson at a CMA Fest event. Apply by Wednesday, March 15. 🎤

• Conrad Nashville (1620 West End Ave.) is launching an afternoon tea service next weekend in the Lounge at Blue Aster. Sip on loose-leaf tea by Rare Tea Company paired with tea sandwiches, scones, pastries, and a glass of champagne. Seatings will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.

• The Nashville Predators Foundation is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a statewide blood drive (Monday, Feb. 20-Friday, Feb. 24). Donors will receive a foam puck and be entered to win one signed by a current Preds player. See locations and appointment times.

• So you can’t stop dreaming about fresh, new cabinets in your kitchen. If the question of financing is the only thing holding you back, we’ve got two words for you: home equity. Calculate your monthly payment.*

• In yesterday’s “Jeopardy!” announcement, an incorrect photo was provided for Nashville contestant Rohit Kataria. This article has since been updated to reflect that change.

• April 26 | Economic development and how artists can come together to make a difference and build impactful communities | Featuring singer-songwriter Jamie Kent
• Sept. 13 | Historic preservation and creative reuse of programming | Featuring Nick Dryden, owner and principal architect at Dryden Architecture and Design