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• Bob Dylan Birthday Bash | Wednesday, May 24 | 6 p.m.-12 a.m. | The 5 Spot, 1006 Forrest Ave. | $5 | 20+ artists celebrate the music of Bob Dylan on his 82nd birthday.
• Author Doan Phuong Nguyen | Wednesday, May 24 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pk. Ste. 14 | Free | A conversation with Vandy alum Doan Phuong Nguyen, author of the middle-grade kids’ novel, “Mèo and Bé" — registration required.
• Boot Scoot | Wednesday, May 24 | 8 p.m. | Cross-Eyed Critters, 101 20th Ave. N. | Free+ | Expect a country DJ party with performances by local (and beyond) favorites like gowa, DJ John Stamps, and Radiorodd.

• The Beach Boys with The Nashville Symphony | Thursday, May 25-Saturday, May 27 | Times vary | Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Pl. | $30+ | You’ll have “Fun, Fun, Fun” when The Beach Boys join the Nashville Symphony for a night packed with all your favorite hits.

• Food Truck Friday | Friday, May 26 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. + 4-7 p.m. | Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, Harrison St. | Cost of purchase | Choose from four different food vendors for lunch and dinner.
• Home Espresso and Extraction | Friday, May 26 | 6-9 p.m. | 8th & Roast, 4104 Charlotte Ave. | $65 | This hands-on class for aspiring espresso aficionados will focus on dialing in and extraction.

• Star Party at Cornelia Fort | Saturday, May 27 | 8-10 p.m. | Cornelia Fort Trailhead at Shelby Bottoms | Free | Members of the Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society set up telescopes and everyone is invited to enjoy the views of the night sky.

• Nashville SC vs. Columbus Crew | Sunday, May 28 | 7:30 p.m. | GEODIS Park, 501 Benton Ave. | $20+ | Watch the Boys in Gold play on Pride Night.

• A five-building mixed-use development is slated for Murfreesboro Pike near Antioch High School. Three structures would be entirely residential, with the other two a mix of commercial and residential. (Nashville Post)

• Nashville ranked No. 2 on Cvent’s 2023 “Top 10 Meeting Destinations in North America” list. Music City’s up 4 spots since 2019 and trails only behind Orlando in this year’s ranking. Other top destinations include San Diego, Las Vegas, and Chicago. (Nashville Business Journal)

• Cheekwood is in the process of restoring trees and other vegetation lost during December’s freeze. In the short term, ~50 Cryptomeria trees will be removed from the Turner Seasons Garden. Cheekwood is accepting donations for its Replant, Restore & Renew initiative. (WTVF)

• Schools out, pools open. Several YMCA of Middle Tennessee locations will open outdoor pools on Saturday, May 27 (Green Hills, Margaret Maddox, and Franklin). The Brentwood location will open its new outdoor pool the week of June 5.

• TailGate Brewery’s summer movie series returns to the HQ location (7300 Charlotte Pk.) on Thursdays in June. Films include “Princess Bride,” “Homeward Bound,” “Pitch Perfect,” “Shrek,” and “Mean Girls.” Pro tip: Arrive early for pizza and choice of picnic table.

• The American Red Cross is calling for more donors in the Middle Tennessee area to help offset a recent drop in blood and platelet donation appointments. Donors will receive a Red Cross beach towel (while supplies last) and be entered to win various prizes. View drop-in appointments.

• Earl Scruggs’ famous Gibson RB-Granada Mastertone banjo joined the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s permanent collection. The renowned bluegrass musician played the banjo throughout his career, including on famous recordings such as “Foggy Mountain Breakdown.”

• You can get $15 towards your tab at Dock Local in Assembly Food Hall when you become a member with Offline — a local restaurant club. Use the code “NASHTODAY” to skip the waitlist and become a member so you can get dinner on them + more perks.*

• Gary M. Burke, Fletch Coke Award | “Gary M. Burke is widely known for his advocacy for the preservation of Fort Negley, the surrounding community, and the stories of its descendants.”
• Phil Ponder, Achievement Award | “Since 1982, [Ponder] has released 11 skyline paintings of Nashville, documenting the loss of historic buildings as well as the creation of new icons.”
• RCA Studio A, Commissioners’ Award | “The threat to RCA Studio A galvanized a movement to preserve Music Row and other music industry resources across the county, leading to a comprehensive documentation study supported by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.”