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If you’re looking for a more elevated date night pre-concert, we recommend Gray & Dudley. Hoping for speakeasy-esque vibes and happy hour? Head over to Black Rabbit. Want something quick and casual? Stop by Manny’s House of Pizza.
Bookmark the Warner Park Nature Center’s webpage and regularly check upcoming programs (we spy multiple bird banding opportunities and a bird stroll). Plus, familiarize yourself with birds you might spot locally.
Caroline Rose | Wednesday, April 19 | 8 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl, 925 3rd Ave. N. | $29 | See the artist perform with Hammydown.
Thursday, April 20
Kenect’s Earth Day Marketplace | Thursday, April 20 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Kenect Nashville, 800 19th Ave. S. | Free | This Earth Day-focused event features food pop-ups, market vendors, and more.
Tablao Flamenco | Thursday, April 20-Saturday, April 22 | Times vary | TPAC, Andrew Johnson Theater, 505 Deaderick St. | $50+ | Flamenco is raw emotion through movement and sound, given form by the pulse of the guitar strings, the wail of a voice, and the rhythm of the dance.
Friday, April 21
Fridays by the River| Friday, April 21 | 3-8 p.m. | Shelby Park Riverview Pavilion, 1801 Davidson St. | Free+ | This pop-up beer garden with food trucks and live music benefits Shelby Park and Bottoms.
Saturday, April 22
Spring Open House and Train Show | Saturday, April 22 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St. | Free | Tour vintage 1950s passenger cars and get an up-close look at the restoration progress on No. 576.
Smashville Open House | Saturday, April 22 | 2-5 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | Free | Join the Preds for your first chance at securing your seat location for the 2023-2024 season + take exclusive tours, paint the ice, enjoy discounted concessions, and more.
Sunday, April 23
Earth Day Plant Potting Workshop | Sunday, April 23 | 5 p.m. | Paddywax Candle Bar, 2934 Sidco Dr. | $60 | Learn tips and tricks about plant care at this houseplant 101 workshop — tickets include a plant, a vessel, and a custom-poured candle.
Plan Ahead
Edible Nashville 2023 Spring Farm Dinner | Friday, May 5-Saturday May 6 | 5-9 p.m. | Delvin Farms, 6361 Cox Rd., College Grove | $200 | Enjoy an evening under the stars at this farm-to-table dinner in the strawberry fields of Delvin Farms with local chefs, brewers, distillers, artisans, and musicians.
If you want to watch the Barrel Rolling World Championship competition, the Kentucky Bourbon Festival is the right place. | Photo by Zach Sinclair via Grizzly Media
True story. The Bluegrass state is also home to one of the country’s original whiskey festivals, held for the past 32 years in Bardstown, KY — the Bourbon Capital of the World.
The Nashville Pride Festival released the Equality Main Stage entertainment lineup for the Saturday June 24-Sunday, June 25 event. Fans can expect FLETCHER, Fitz and the Tantrums, Saucy Santana, and other artists to perform. Keep an eye on the lineups across all the stages.
Open
Dumplings for dinner, anyone? Dumpling House is now open in Hillsboro Village — 2117 Belcourt Ave. We’re eyeing those late-night hours ranging from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m. and menu items like the curry chicken dumplings and pork wonton soup.
Coming Soon
This news is hot, hot, hot. Food truck Lilly’s Hot Chicken will open its first permanent location inside The Market House at the Nashville Farmers Market this spring. Menu items include hot chicken, fried okra, peach cobbler, and more. (Nashville Business Journal)
You’re in luck. Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer is opening its Nashville location early. The New York City-based chain will start slinging its CrazyShake milkshakes across from the Batman Building at 140 3rd Ave. N. in May.
Mexican restaurant Vidorra is also opening downtown (800 Broadway) this month, according to Google Maps. The eatery boasts three other locations, all in Texas, and features menu items like smoked brisket tamales, fried avocado tacos, and Mexican watermelon salad + brunch service.
Biz
A members-only coworking space is set to open its first location outside of New York City in Wedgewood-Houston this fall. The Malin will open in the Nashville Warehouse Co. + offer 48 desks, seven private offices, six meeting rooms, and a library. (Nashville Business Journal)
Concert
Rock band Greta Van Fleet will bring their “Starcatcher” world tour to Bridgestone Arena on Monday, July 24 with special guest KALEO. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 21 at 10 a.m.
Theater
Studio Tenn will bring a Dolly Parton-inspired musical to The Franklin Theatre stage May 17-28. “Here You Come Again” follows a struggling comedian and Dolly fan who rediscovers himself with the Queen of Country’s help. Fans will hear favorites like “9 to 5" and “Islands In The Stream.” Get tickets.
Arts
The Parthenon and Centennial Park Conservancy will unveil wet-plate photography exhibition “London Amara: The Alchemy of Spirit and Light” in the East Gallery of the Parthenon at an opening reception on Thursday, May 18 (6-8 p.m.). The exhibit will be displayed through Sunday, Sept. 10.
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Saddle up for Steeplechase style
Attend Iroquois Steeplechase Race to Fashion
This year’s style selections have big hats to fill. | Photo via Iroquois Steeplechase
Not quite race day ready? Tighten up your bow tie and click your heels three times — the Iroquois Steeplechase Race to Fashion event by Nfocus Magazine takes over The Mall at Green Hills tomorrow, April 20 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Why go?
You’ll get to shop with event partners Gus Mayer and Store5a while sipping on bourbon and bubbles + snacking on charcuterie by Host & Toast Luxury Concierge. Plus, bid on a custom-designed Christine A. Moore hat and Gus Mayer shopping package, which benefit Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
The big picture
Make your Steeplechase statement. The Race to Fashion event will prepare you to enter the Nfocus Steeplechase Style Contest. Judges Bentley Caldwell, Carson Love, and Mary Huddleston (meet them here) will rate event attendees across five categories on race day:
Did you know? It’s National Volunteer Week. Whether you already give your time to a cause in our community and are looking for new ways get involved, or you want to start now, our volunteer guide might help you navigate a best fit.
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