🎟️ Experience

🛎️ Stay

• Nashville Predators vs. Carolina Hurricanes | Thursday, April 6 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $15+ | Cheer on the Preds as they take home ice.
• “Happy Gilmore” | Thursday, April 6 | 7 p.m. | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin | $10.50+ | A rejected hockey player puts his skills to the golf course to save his grandmother’s house.

• Nashville Ambient Ensemble | Friday, April 7 | 8 p.m. | Third Man Records, 623 7th Ave. S. | $10 | This local collective blends synthesizer soundscapes with traditional instrumentation in a semi-improvised setting.
• The Yazoo Comedy Hour | Friday, April 7 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Yazoo Brewing Company, 900 River Bluff Dr. | Free | Have a laugh at this standup comedy showcase hosted by comedian Ben Sawyer.

• Nashville SC vs. Toronto FC | Saturday, April 8 | 7:30 p.m. | GEODIS Park, 501 Benton Ave. | $19+ | Watch the Boys in Gold take home turf.
• Sparkle City Disco | Saturday, April 8 | 8 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, 925 3rd Ave. N. | $20 | Attend the 11-year anniversary party with C’est Funk.

• Dan Deacon | Sunday, April 9 | 8 p.m. | The Basement East, 917 Woodland St. | $20+ | The artist is known for including elements of audience participation at his live shows.

• Aly & AJ | Monday, April 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 5th Ave. N. | $39.50+ | The former Disney Channel stars are touring in support of their new album, “With Love From.”

• Metro Council deferred a vote on the $2.1 billion stadium deal. The council will now consider it on the second of three readings on Tuesday, April 18. Leaders could hold a special called meeting for the final vote at the end of April. Stay tuned for updates. (The Tennessean)
• Following the first round of draft redistricting maps, the Metro Planning Department released a second round called Proposal B. The Planning Commission will hold a meeting at 4 p.m. today to review and recommend maps for Metro Council consideration.

• Vinnie Louise is now open at West Nashville’s L&L Market. The clothing boutique just celebrated nine years as a company and operates locations in 12 South, East Nashville, and Franklin.

• Capitol View’s inaugural May Day Festival is on Saturday, May 6. Nelson Merry Street will be closed from 12 to 6 p.m. for live music, street vendors, and food trucks. Plus, there will be flower crowns, balloon animals, tie-dye stations, and face painting. Pro tip: It’s free — reserve tickets.

• Head to Bells Bend Park on Saturday, April 15 (9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) for the Nashville Outdoor Recreation Festival and Expo. The 11th annual event will feature workshops, archery, rock climbing, bouldering, and other activities.

• The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled a new student art exhibit in the Taylor Swift Education Center. “All I Am” features music-inspired artwork created by students from Hunters Lane High School. Meet the artists + listen to the exhibit’s companion song, “Who We Are.”

• An electric wine opener is one of those inexpensive kitchen gadgets that you don’t know how you lived without once you get one. We especially love this one for its sleek design and ergonomic grip. To upgrade your wine even further, this set includes an automatic wine aerator and reusable vacuum stopper.

• 200+. That’s how many arcade games + pinball machines you can play at Offline’s members-only event on Thursday, April 13 at Game Terminal. Not a member of this local restaurant club yet? Use our code “NASHTODAY” to skip the waitlist and sign up, attend the VIP event, and receive more exclusive perks.

• Red panda | $80 ($60 for members) | Open to ages 8+
• Cassowary | $60 ($40 for members) | Open to ages 6+
• Giant tortoise | $40 ($30 for members) | Open to all ages