• 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 Friends of Shelby.
• Rites of Spring | Friday, April 21-Saturday, April 22 | 5 p.m. | Vanderbilt University Alumni Lawn, 2301 Vanderbilt Pl. | $50 | This year’s lineup features performances by Ferg, Dayglow, Sean Kingston, and more.
• Tablao Flamenco | Friday, April 21-Saturday, April 22 | 8 p.m. | 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.

• Nashville Earth Day | Saturday, April 22 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Centennial Park Bandshell, 2500 West End Ave. | Free | The expansive family-friendly event will feature more than 75 exhibitors and vendors, live music, Kidsville activities, educational demonstrations, tree giveaways, and more.
• 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.
• FYI Naturalist Workshop: Build a Rain Garden | Saturday, April 22 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100 | Free | Through guided instruction, you’ll learn the basics of building a rain garden during this hands-on project.

• Dogs and Dogwoods | Sunday, April 23 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Dr. | $12+ | Celebrate the blooming of Cheekwood’s dogwood collection with dog-friendly vendors, food trucks, and special performances.
• NBM Food Festival | Sunday, April 23 | 12-5 p.m. | Hadley Park Community Center, 1037 28th Ave. N. | Free | The inaugural festival will feature 70 Black-owned food vendors and food trucks, as well as live music, games, and more.
• The Disco Ball: A Benefit for Kindling Arts | Sunday, April 23 | 6-9 p.m. | Eastside Bowl, 1508A Gallatin Pk. S. | $80+ | Guests will see performances by drag and burlesque artists, listen to beats from DJ Maggie Wells, and munch on heavy hors d’oeuvres and libations.

• Nashville native Bettie Page will receive a historical marker at the site of her alma mater, Hume-Fogg High School, on Saturday, April 22. Read about the “Queen of Pinups’” ties to Nashville + how to attend.

• All aboard. Let’s play a game. Can you guess where this mural is in Nashville? Watch the Reel for your hints, then DM us your response. Pro tip: Keep the fun going for others by not dropping the answer in the comments section.

• Listen up. This Saturday also marks Record Store Day. We’ve rounded up six participating record stores with special releases and extended hours.

Act like a local

• Explore: Get lost exploring Long Beach’s historic districts or get in touch with nature at the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden.
• Drink: Sip on a classic cocktail while enjoying a star-studded drag show at Hamburger Mary’s. If “low-key” is more your speed, sip on your choice of vino at 4th Street Vine.

Where to stay

• Vrbo: Casa de las Palmas that’s steps from the sand (~$333/night)

• 33.7+ million. That’s how many bottles of Champagne the US consumed in 2022. Keep the bubbly flowing with our favorite vacuum insulated Champagne + wine chiller from S’well, plus the easiest Champagne stopper you’ll ever use.

• Ditch the hangover without having to ditch your favorite cocktail with Ritual Zero Proof Spirits. The award-winning brand makes non-alcoholic rum, tequila, gin, and whiskey so you can enjoy the ritual of having a drink without feeling icky the following day. Psst — check out Ritual’s collection of cocktail recipes.

• Itching to take a vacation? We’re always in support of time off + self care — so we’ve rounded up five drool-worthy vacation spots to help you plan. This romantic chateau in Nova Scotia is one of our favorites on the list. See the rest.