Church Street Park Open House

• Yoga: Been thinking of trying yoga-in-the-park? Enjoy hourly class samplings by instructors who regularly host morning and evening yoga sessions.
• Kids Zone: Let the kids be kids with arts, crafts, balloon artists, sidewalk chalk + more. Bonus: Be there by 10 a.m. for a 30-minute Music & Movement Story Time by the Nashville Public Library.
• Art: Tap into your creative side at the Arts & Crafts table, featuring painting, souvenir-making, and more.
• Pets: Dogs need socializing, too. Bring your pup for treats + giveaways while getting to know other pup-parents.
• Music + Food: Enjoy live music and local eats throughout the day.

Plus: Downtown Work Perks in the Park

• Free drip coffee (or 20% off specialty drinks) from Midst Coffee Cart from 8 -11 a.m.
• Free lunch from The Alchemy Cafe + live jazz from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Free events all year-long

• Jazz in the Park (Mondays)
• Lunchtime Concerts (Tuesdays + Thursdays)
• Yoga in the Park (Tuesdays + Thursdays)
• Movies in the Park (monthly through August)*

• Yappy Hour | Tuesday, June 6 | 5-7 p.m. | Brothers Burger Joint, 2821 Bransford Ave. | Free | Meet some of Bonaparte’s Retreat’s adoptable pups on the patio.
• Stars for Second Harvest | Tuesday, June 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | $50+ | Performances by Craig Wiseman, ERNEST, Rodney Clawson, Chris Tompkins, and Jake Worthington.

• Silent Book Club | Wednesday, June 7 | 6 p.m. | Graduate Nashville, 101 20th Ave. N. | Free | Bring a book and settle in for an evening of reading with friends.
• Miel Restaurant Seafood Sustainability Class | Wednesday, June 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Miel Restaurant, 343 53rd Ave. N. | $125 | Executive Chef Jason Lalacona will demonstrate useful techniques as he prepares seafood dishes for the class.

• Stones River Greenway Stream Cleanup | Thursday, June 8 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Stones River Greenway, 3778 Bell Rd. | Free | Volunteers are asked to meet at the greenway’s Stewarts Ferry Pike Trailhead.
• Music City Vintage At Nite | Thursday, June 8 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Music City Vintage, 2503 Gallatin Ave., Ste. 103 | Free+ | The shop will host a screening of “Men in Black” with popcorn from Kernels Gourmet Popcorn.

• Friday Vegan Social | Friday, June 9 | 5-9 p.m. | Crazy Gnome Brewery, 948 Main St. | Free | Visit the East Nashville brewery for vegan eats, a DJ, games, and more.
• Camp Way Late | Friday, June 9 | 7-10 p.m. | Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd. | $35 | Enjoy camp songs, friendship bracelets, roasted marshmallows, and more at this 21+ after-hours event.

• Youth Fishing Rodeo | Saturday, June 10 | 6 a.m.-12 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Park, 7106 Black Pine Rd., Fairview | Free | Bring your own fishing poles, tackle, and bait for a morning of free youth fishing — registration begins at 6 a.m.
• Ugly Pot Throw Celebration | Saturday, June 10 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Clay Lady’s Campus, 1416 Lebanon Pk. | Free | Join artists for hands-on demonstrations, a community mosaic project, art sale, and other activities.

• The Nashville Symphony will host five free community concerts this week beginning tomorrow, June 7 in Hendersonville at the Historic Rock Castle. See program details + add the other dates to your calendar.

• Move that bus. The Home Edit’s Clea + Joanna are set to host the reboot of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” Casting information is forthcoming, but until then, tell the pair which cities they should visit first.

• Starting today, you can find fresh, grab-and-go items from The Secret Bodega at oneSHOP Nashville at oneC1TY. Foodies can expect burritos, sandwiches, snacks, and sides + the bodega will offer a sampling of some of its products at oneSHOP from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. today.

• “CMA Fest” will air on ABC on Wednesday, July 19 at 7 p.m. with hosts Dierks Bentley, Elle King, and Lainey Wilson. The three-hour special will highlight footage from CMA Fest’s 50th anniversary this week and feature never-before-seen performances + surprise artist collaborations.

• East Nashville’s Rice Vice, a 70s-inspired sake bar, landed a spot on Esquire’s “The Best Bars in America, 2023” list. The magazine describes Rice Vice as a “rare sake bar that doesn’t try to mimic a spot you’d find in Tokyo” that “couldn’t be anywhere but East Nashville.”

• Carly Pearce has partnered with ASPCA to host the 2nd Annual Carly’s Closet at Noelle Nashville on Thursday, June 8. Shop the artist’s closet from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Pro tip: The pop-up is cashless, so you’ll want to bring a credit or debit card.

• If you can drink it, we want to celebrate it. In case you missed it, NASHtoday is hosting Drink Up Month this July to spotlight the city’s beverage industry. Do you know of a business that should participate? Send them this info. Are you a business that wants to get involved? Send us a message.

• Move over hard seltzer — in 2023, it’s all about high seltzer. Rebel Rabbit’s cannabis-infused seltzers (available in Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, and Lemon Lime) are designed to maximize your relaxation without any unwanted next-day side effects. Order yours online.*

• It’s time to plan that last summer hurrah for Labor Day weekend. May we suggest a coastal getaway to the Outer Banks? Or maybe your dream destination is a rustic treehouse in the Adirondack Mountains. Wanna splurge? This modern farmhouse in Napa Valley is sure to be unforgettable.*

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