• Meet the Banjo | Friday, March 10 | 1-2 p.m. | Beaman Park Nature Center, 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City | Free | Hang out on the nature center’s deck and learn more about this folk instrument at an all-ages event.
• OH THAT’S hillARIOUS! A Comedy Show | Friday, March 10 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee, 7113 Charlotte Pk. | $10 | Hosted by Marianna Barksdale, the show highlights local and traveling comedians from around the country.
• The Cold Stares | Friday, March 10 | 9 p.m. | The Basement, 1604 8th Ave. S. | $13 | Join the band for their “Voices” album release show.

• International Women’s Day Workout | Saturday, March 11 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Jackalope Brewing Company, The Ranch, 429B Houston St. | Donation | The HIIT-syle, full-body workout will incorporate kegs as weights and raise money for Thistle Farms — be sure to bring your own mat, towel, and water bottle.
• Cheekwood in Bloom | Saturday, March 11-Sunday, April 9 | Times vary | Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Dr. | Cost of admission | Explore more than 250,000 tulips, daffodils, and spring blooming bulbs throughout the gardens.
• SEC Basketball Tournament Tailgate | Saturday, March 11 | 12 p.m. | Assembly Food Hall, 5055 Broadway | Cost of purchase | Watch your teams on the big screen while enjoying drink specials, photo ops, giveaways, and entertainment.

• SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament | Sunday, March 12 | 12 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $75+ | Cheer on the conference’s top student-athletes as they battle it out during the championship game.
• Etched Cuff Workshop | Sunday, March 12 | 2-4 p.m. | Thunder Moon Collective, 937 Woodland St. | $60 | You’ll learn about the acid etching process, hand draw your own designs, and receive a finished cuff to wear or gift in this hands-on class.
• Heritage Fire | Sunday, March 12 | 4:45-7 p.m. | Two Rivers Mansion, 3130 McGavock Pk. | $125+ | Guests can expect a tasting experience curated by over 20 Nashville chefs alongside local farmers, sommeliers, distillers, brewers, and barkeeps.

• There are still multiple screenings to see at Belcourt Theatre before its “Best Picture Marathon” comes to a close on Saturday evening. Plus, keep up with the Oscars on Sunday at the annual “A Red Carpet Evening” event. 🎥

• It’s a friendly patty showdown, y’all. We’re looking for the best of Music City’s burger scene, but we need your votes to narrow down the eight contenders in our burger bracket. Let us know your favorite via this survey. 🍔

• Looking for a furever friend? Metro Animal Care and Control is waiving adoption fees through Sunday, March 12 with the help of Mars Petcare. We’re sharing five rescue pups, but there are 90+ pets awaiting adoption. 🐕

Why go?

• Albuquerque is flanked on the city’s east side by The Sandia Mountains, which rise to more than 10,600 feet in elevation. Albuquerque sunsets are famous for their watermelon pink color in front of the soft purple-colored mountains.
• Food: Stop by Frontier or one of Golden Pride’s four locations for a breakfast burrito — yes, burrito — and a sweet roll, which is sorta like a gigantic buttery cinnamon roll. Just trust us.
• Plan ahead: Albuquerque is most famous for the International Balloon Fiesta, an annual celebration that fills the sky with hot air balloons and takes place each October.
• Try this: Visitors can enjoy a trip on the Sandia Peak Tramway, an aerial trolley through the Sandia Mountains with the world’s third-longest single span, year round.
• Vrbo: This Spanish Casita with a rooftop deck is just minutes from downtown and old town. (~$90/night)*

• Our go-to product to relieve tension and decrease under eye puffiness: an ice roller. Not to mention, it’s the perfect way to cool off your face after an intense workout or morning run. These ice globes are also a great skincare addition to help soothe and depuff. *

• Did you know? Going, the travel membership that saves you money on flights, offers veterans, teachers, and healthcare professionals special discounts. Get 25% off a premium membership and take that well-earned vacation with discounted flights to Spain, Mexico, Ireland, and more.*