Weekend Forecast

🌧️ Expect a chance of rain on Saturday and temps in the high 40s.

Howdy, Nashville — Skylar here. The chilly weather has me curling up inside most days. Between this and one of my 2024 goals being to learn a new craft, I’m eyeing tickets to the hand embroidery class on Sunday. Keep scrolling for eight other upcoming events.

Events

Friday, April 28

Nashville Sounds vs. Omaha Storm Chasers | Friday, April 28-Sunday, April 30 | Times vary | First Horizon Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way | $10+ | Watch the Sounds take on the Storm Chasers followed by post-game fireworks on Friday night.
Grupo Firme | Friday, April 28 | 8 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $50+ | The group brings their "¡Hay Que Conectarla!” tour to Nashville.
Katt Williams | Friday, April 28 | 8 p.m. | Nashville Municipal Auditorium, 417 4th Ave. N. | $59+ | Kick off your weekend with a night of comedy.

Saturday, April 29

Get MOVE’n 5K | Saturday, April 29 | 8-10:30 a.m. | Vaughn’s Creek Cross Country Course, Percy Warner Park, 7199 Hwy. 100 | $5+ | The third annual race benefits MOVE Inclusive Dance.
Nashville SC vs. Atlanta United FC | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 12:30 p.m. | GEODIS Park, 501 Benton Ave. | $25+ | The Boys in Gold hit the turf for the second of two home matches this week.
Astronomy Day | Saturday, April 29 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd. | Visit the science center for themed arts and crafts, live science shows, and presentations by local astronomy experts.
Water Lantern Festival | Saturday, April 29 | 5-9 p.m. | Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave. | $27+ | Tickets include a lantern kit to decorate and set afloat.

Sunday, April 30

Octaves Sound Experience: A Celebration of Jazz | Sunday, April 30 | 6 p.m. | National Museum of African American Music, 510 Broadway | $10 | A celebration of jazz music with recording artist G. Thomas Allen.
Blues Traveler | Sunday, April 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | $28+ | The band is best known for their Top 40 singles “Run-Around” and “Hook.”
80s Themed Trivia Night | Sunday, April 30 | 6 p.m. | M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers, 431 11th Ave. N. | Free | Chow down on craft burgers while playing 80s-themed trivia — the top three teams will win gift cards.

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Editor’s Pick

Community

Two things we love: a good book and jazz. Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day + International Jazz Day this weekend with special events across Music City.

Eat

Eager to try a new restaurant this weekend? We visited Dumpling House in Hillsboro Village (2117 Belcourt Ave.) earlier this week and shared our experience on Instagram. What we ordered: peanut butter shrimp dumplings, pizza dumplings drizzled with sauce, and tropical passion fruit tea.

Shop

Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 12 farmers markets around Music City (psst — six of them are weekend markets). Bonus: Use our interactive map to plan your shopping trip.

Great Escapes

Our guide to Ogunquit, ME

Great Escapes: Our guide to Ogunquit, ME

We sea Ogunquit Beach. | Photo via SDtoday

Anyone who’s spent time living in the northeast knows you long for summer days spent relaxing by the frigid Atlantic Ocean. Few places capture that idyllic New England charm like Ogunquit, ME — with its miles of beaches, thriving arts scene + taste for seafood. It’s no wonder that this destination has been lauded as one of the best beach towns you’ve never heard of.

Why go: Ogunquit wouldn’t be a beach town without its three miles of beaches, whether you wave hello to Main, Footbridge, or North beaches. Come prepared to spend the day with family — Ogunquit has been named one of New England’s best family beaches.
Outdoors: Ogunquit has history as a fishing town, and Perkins Cove does a reely good job keeping that spirit alive. You can also browse artists’ shops, snap a picture or the footbridge, and pick up some saltwater taffy.
Food: Seafood is a must, and you butter get some lobster — Ogunquit Beach Lobster House is always a great option.
Vrbo: Bring the family to this Cottage Street home and stay at this 3 BD, 1 BA home in the heart of Ogunquit Center that’s a 12-minute walk to the beach. (~$399/night)*

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Travel

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.

Kids

Two words: free bowling. Sign up for Kids Bowl Free to connect with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling everyday this summer. Plus, grab a Family Pass + up to four adults can join in on the fun.

Drink

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.

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