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, May 12

“Violet” | Friday, May 12-Sunday, May 14 | Times vary | TPAC, Andrew Johnson Theater, 505 Deaderick St. | $55 | With a sweeping score by Jeanine Tesori, “Violet” is a powerhouse piece of theater about healing and finding the beauty within.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 in Concert | Friday, May 12-Sunday, May 14 | Times vary | Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Pl. | $45+ | Witness the beginning of Harry’s most important battle yet as the Nashville Symphony performs the film’s score live.
Adopt a Golden Yappy Hour | Friday, May 12 | 5-7 p.m. | Scout’s Pub, 101 17th Ave. S. | Free+ | Join Adopt-a-Golden Nashville on the patio at Scout’s Pub Midtown for a “Yappy Hour” with foster puppy cuddles, adoption information, and an extended happy hour.

Saturday, May 13

International Food Festival | Saturday, May 13 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Plaza Mariachi, 3955 Nolensville Pk. | Free+ | Every Saturday in May, this food festival celebrates global flavors and cultures with a rotating selection of 15-20 international food vendors.
Strawberry Jubilee | Saturday, May 13 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Nashville Farmers Market, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. | Free+ | Shop strawberry-themed specials in the Market House and farm shed.
The War and Treaty | Saturday, May 13 | 8 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, 925 3rd Ave. N. | $25+ | The duo brings their “The Lovers Game” tour to the venue.

Sunday, May 14

2023 Hillsboro-West End Neighborhood Garden Tour | Sunday, May 14 | 1-4 p.m. | Hillsboro-West End Neighborhood | $10 | Stroll through neighborhood gardens with special appearances by gardening experts — guests will check in at the corner of Blair Boulevard and 25th Avenue.
Music City All Stars | Sunday, May 14 | 4:30 p.m. | Opry House, 2804 Opryland Dr. | $25+ | Watch as studio dancers take the stage to perform.
Music of Shania Twain for Kids + More | Sunday, May 14 | 12 p.m. | Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, 925 3rd Ave. N. | $15 | Let the kiddos enjoy a day filled with music and dancing.

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Editor’s Pick

Open

Ready to wine down this weekend? As of last Friday, The Co-Op is serving up its signature frosé in The Gulch’s Grace’s Alley — if you spot a neon flamingo, you’re in the right place. Bonus: Look for the Dolly Parton mural inside and an outdoor patio for summer sipping.

Asked

CMA Fest is 28 days away, meaning our guide to this year’s festival will arrive in your inbox soon. Let us know what questions you have (think: road closures, what’s free vs. what costs, special events, and more).

Community

Calling all Nashville geography experts. In this Google Street View quiz, we drop you at 10 spots in Music City and have you guess where you are. Watch out for question No. 9 — out of 750 responses, only 52% of readers got it right.

Great Escapes

Our guide to Birmingham, AL

Great Escapes: Our guide to Birmingham, AL

The Magic City is the most recognized nickname for Birmingham. | Photo by Chris Granger via the Alabama Tourism Department

City Editor Dylan here. These days I’m all about Music City (aka, Nashville), but growing up I was charmed by the Magic City — Birmingham, Alabama. If a flourishing food scene, thriving arts community, and family-friendly fun appeal to you, read on to see what’s so magical about this midsize metropolitan.

Why go: Birmingham is a foodie’s paradise, having earned the nickname “Dinner Table of the South” with a roster of iconic restaurants, James Beard darlings, and culinary traditions.
Outdoors: Locals flock to Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Ruffner Mountain, and Moss Rock Preserve — all located within 15 miles of downtown — to be active and enjoy the great outdoors.
Family: The McWane Science Center attracts curious minds of all ages. Discover the science of suds in the Bubble Room, explore the underground aquarium, and enjoy the immersive IMAX Dome Theater.
Vrbo: This downtown loft is located in the heart of Magic City. (~$114/night)

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Holiday

How to win Mother’s Day? Send the mother figure in your life iconic meals and desserts from across the country with Goldbelly. Think: Ina Garten’s coconut cake, a New York bagel brunch kit, and a chef’s steak dinner for four. Yup, it’s all on Goldbelly.*

Number

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.

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