Ready for a beautiful weekend in Nashville? ☀️ Dylan here — and you read that right. After a couple rainy days, it looks like we’ll see the sun on Saturday and Sunday. This is great news for me because I have plans to stop by Tennessee Brew Works’8th annual Crawfish Boil before seeing Nashville Rep’s production of August Wilson’s “Fences” at TPAC. View weekend showtimes.
Keep reading for nine more things to do this weekend.
EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Friday, March 3
Laser Show: Dark Side of the Moon 50th Edition | Friday, March 3 | 6:15 p.m. | Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd. | $11 | Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s iconic album with a new laser show — the 7:15 p.m. show will feature “Comfortably Numb,” “Wish You Were Here,” and other Floyd hits.
First Friday Night Market | Friday, March 3 | 6-10 p.m. | Nashville Farmers Market, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. | Cost of purchase | Shop from 70+ Black-owned businesses at this monthly night market.
Lone Star Rodeo | Friday, March 3-Saturday, March 4 | 7 p.m. | Tennessee Miller Coliseum, 304 W. Thompson Ln., Murfreesboro | $20 | Enjoy a night out at the rodeo — children 6 and under get in free.
Saturday, March 4
Nashville Opera Presents: Little Red’s Most Unusual Day | Saturday, March 4 | 2 p.m. | Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd. | $18+ | This sensory-friendly performance is set to music from operas by Rossini and Offenbach — children 2 and under get in free.
Lovefest | Saturday, March 4 | 12-10 p.m. | Jackalope Brewing Company, 429B Houston St. | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the return of Jackalope’s Lovebird strawberry raspberry wheat beer with music, food trucks, and more.
An Evening with Dawes | Saturday, March 4 | 8 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 5th Ave. N. | $39.50+ | Jam out with the LA-based folk rock band.
Jazz AM: Nina Simone | Saturday, March 4 | 10-10:30 a.m. | Nashville Jazz Workshop, 1012 Buchanan St. | Free | This program for children ages 2-10 features live music and activities spotlighting the music of Nina Simone.
Sunday, March 5
Voices of Spring: Haydn’s The Creation | Sunday, March 5 | 4 p.m. | Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Pl. | Free | This pay-what-you-can performance features soloists from the Nashville Symphony Chorus and bass-baritone Luke Harnish.
Lit and Fit Yoga | Sunday, Mar. 5 | 9:30 a.m. | Flamingo Cocktail Club, 509 Houston St., Nashville | $20 | This 60-minute guided yoga flow features a complimentary mimosa, cold brew, or tea after class.
If you’re looking to try something new this weekend, grab a bite on Streetcar Taps & Garden’soutdoor patio. Browse the full menu before you go — we’ve got our eyes on the Vegan Cowboy. After your meal, pop into Rhino Booksellers next door.
Try This
Have a need for speed? There’s a new indoor go kart entertainment center for that. Take a peek inside K1 Speed, which recently opened its first Tennessee location at 404 Davidson St. The concept by IndyCar champion Will Power also features a VR studio and arcade. 🏎️
Watch
If you’re not keeping up with our Instagram Reels, this is your sign to hit the follow button. In the past week, we’ve given you a tour of Turnip Green Creative Reuse, spent the day in Wedgewood-Houston, and shared some sip-worthy scenes from Blue Aster’s new weekend tea service. 🎥
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Great Escapes: Venturing out to Boise, Idaho
Parks, rivers, mountains — Boise’s got it all. | Photo by 6AM City
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