• Introductory Tai Chi Series | Wednesday, May 31 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Nashville Public Library, Madison Branch, 610 Gallatin Pike S. | Free | This drop-in class teaches basic Tai Chi warm up and movements.

• Nashville Classical Ballet Academy Spring Showcase | Thursday, June 1 | 6:30 p.m. | TPAC, Andrew Johnson Theater, 505 Deaderick St. | $37 | The annual spring showcase features NCBA students and guest artists performing a selection of classical variations, contemporary works, and more.
• Sister Hazel | Thursday, June 1 | 8 p.m. | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St., Franklin | $62.50+ | This band of five musicians has been called “one of the Top 100 Most Influential Independent Performers of the last 15 years” by Performing Songwriter Magazine.

• Jorts Fest 2023 | Friday, June 2-Saturday, June 3 | Times vary | The East Room, 2412 Gallatin Ave. | $15+ | Nashville’s newest DIY punk and indie music festival hosted by Never Nude Records.
• Brew at the Zoo | Friday, June 2 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pk. | $85+ | Experience the zoo at night with samples from 60+ craft breweries, food trucks, and free carousel rides — designated driver tickets are $45.

• Banjo on the Deck | Saturday, June 3 | 10-11 a.m. | Beaman Park Nature Center, 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City | Free | Listen to some old-time banjo tunes and learn a few things about this unique folk instrument.
• Roots on the Rivers Music Festival | Saturday, June 3 | 12-10 p.m. | Two Rivers Mansion, 3130 McGavock Pk. | $45 | The festival features two stages, a beer garden, local artisans, food trucks, and sets by Langhorne Slim, Tommy Stinson’s Cowboys in the Campfire, Cordovas, and more.

• First Sundays at The Shops at Porter East | Sunday, June 4 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Shops at Porter East, 701 Porter Rd. | Shop and grab a bite to eat from 20+ vendors at this family and pet-friendly event.

Outdoor excursions

• Experience the natural wonders of Congaree National Park on foot or by water. With 25+ miles of hiking trails and 2.4 miles of boardwalk, there are many ways to explore the Congaree wilderness, including guided canoe tours.
• At night, the Purple Martins take flight. Each summer the skies over Bomb Island on Lake Murray come to life as the Purple Martins arrive for their summer vacation. The best way to see this phenomenon? Book a boat tour. Pro tip: The number of birds peaks in mid- to late July.

Explore indoors

• Housed in the historic 1893 Columbia Mill textile building, the South Carolina State Museum tells the history of the state through traveling museum exhibits, permanent collections, and educational programs. (Planning a date night? Check out Friday Night Laser Nights for classic rock and stunning visuals.)
• Named one of the top 10 zoos in the country by TripAdvisor, the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is home to 2,000+ magnificent animals and houses one of the nation’s most beautiful and inspiring botanical gardens.

• Made in TN announced it will open its fourth retail location inside the Nashville Farmers Market at a to-be-announced date. The expansion, which comes on the heels of the new 12 South location, will include even more pantry staples and varieties of local goods.

• Berry Hill’s The Yellow Porch opened its doors for the last time over the weekend after serving Music City for 25 years. The restaurant group behind Sylvan Heights’ Common Ground will expand and take over The Yellow Porch’s location. (WKRN)

• The Nashville Predators fired head coach John Hynes and assistant coach Dan Lambert with one year left of their contracts. The team is expected to hire former Predator Andrew Brunette, according to reports. (The Tennessean)
• The US Men’s National Team will host Ghana in a match at GEODIS Park on Tuesday, Oct. 17 ahead of the USA’s quarterfinal matches in the Concacaf Nations League. Tickets go on sale Thursday, July 13.
• Hendersonville’s Josef Newgarden took home his first Indianapolis 500 win over the weekend. His victory marked only the third time in the race’s history that a driver passed on the last lap to pull off a win + the fourth closest finish with a .0974 lead. (Nashville Post)

• Were your Spidey senses tingling? Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Live in Concert will take over TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall on Saturday, Sept. 2 to pair a screening of the animated film with musicians and a DJ live on stage. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.

• As many as 10 local organizations have teamed up to create the Alliance for an Affordable Nashville — a coalition designed to work with city leaders, developers, and more to address housing concerns in the city. (Nashville Business Journal)

• How about some Hulu tonight? Nashville native Jelly Roll’s documentary “Save Me” debuted on the streaming platform yesterday. Fans will get an up-close look at the artist’s life on tour, family, and philanthropic work + his tough road to fame. (The Tennessean)

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