City Editor Dylan here. 👋 Nashville is gearing up for Mardi Gras — but don’t sweat it if you can’t make it down to the French Quarter. While Tuesday, Feb. 21 is the official day Mardi Gras festivities begin, you can expect celebrations all weekend long in Music City. Here are three to have on your radar:
The Gumbo Bros is leaning into its New Orleans roots with DJ nights, Sunday Jazz Brunch, and special menu items — view the schedule.
Head downtown to Assembly Hall’s2nd Annual Mardi Pardi on Saturday for live jazz and swing music and special menu items like King Cake waffles from Liege Waffle Co.
Here are seven more events happening in Nashville this weekend, Friday, Feb. 17-Sunday, Feb. 19.
EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Friday, Feb. 17
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.
Winter Shakespeare 2023: “Love’s Labor’s Lost” | Friday, Feb. 17-Sunday, Feb. 26 | Times vary | Troutt Theater at Belmont University, 2100 Belmont Blvd. | $21.70+ | The Nashville Shakespeare Festival and Belmont University’s College of Music and Performing Arts team up for this rendition of one of Shakespeare’s works.
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.
Royal Comedy 2023 | Saturday, Feb. 18 | 8 p.m. | Nashville Municipal Auditorium, 417 4th Ave. N. | $59+ | The tour includes laughs from Special K, Bruce Bruce, Sommore, Bill Bellamy, and Sleezy Evans.
Sunday, Feb. 19
SheBelieves Cup | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 2:30 p.m. | GEODIS Park, 501 Benton Ave. | $35+ | Cheer on the USWNT at this annual international tournament.
Reportin’ For Duty: A Tribute To Leslie Jordan | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Opry House, 2804 Opryland Dr. | $120+ | The evening will feature an intimate collection of performances and on-stage storytelling from Eddie Vedder, Billy Strings, Brothers Osbourne, Maren Morris, and more.
If you need yet another reason to sign up for a free library card, Nashville Public Library launched its new “Library of Things” collection. Check out lawn and board games, weights, sewing machines, ukuleles, cake pans, and other items for up to three weeks. 📚
Arts
Looking for a new art gallery to explore? We’d like to recommend Music City itself. Earlier this week, we shared our guide to 30 meaningful murals around the 615. 🎨
Award
We’re pretty wild about the Nashville Zoo — and it needs your vote to be named one of the Best Zoos in the US. You have until Monday, March 6 to vote in the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The 10 winning zoos will be announced in mid-March. Pro tip: You can cast one vote per day. 🏆
GREAT ESCAPES
Our guide to Palm Springs, CA
Great Escapes: Our guide to Palm Springs, CA
Check out that skyline. | Photo by 6AM City
When you’re looking to get away, consider Palm Springs — not only to feel like a movie star on vacation, but to enjoy its incredible weather, activities, and food.
Outdoors: Hike through Joshua Tree National Park where you can explore the beauty of the desert’s flora and fauna.
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SHOP
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55°. That’s the optimal temperature for storing wine. So unless you enjoy keeping your humble abode chilled year round, we recommend buying a wine fridge to foster favorable conditions for long-term aging. Our pick: this sleek wine fridge with touch-panel control and capacity for 24 bottles. Cheers. 🍷 *
Sports
Super Bowl weekend may be over, but NBA All-Star Weekend kicks off Friday, Feb. 17. See the lineup of events — like tomorrow’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. 🏀 *
Travel
Dreaming of a tropical summer vacation? Us too. We’re eyeing this romantic villa with pristine views in Costa Rica and this charming beachfront cottage in St. Kitts. Or maybe we’ll splurge on a trip to Tahiti and stay in this beach house with a private pool. 🏝️ *
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