June 8, 2023

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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, June 9

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.
Daydream Re-Release Weekend | Friday, June 9-Saturday, June 10 | Times vary | Diskin Cider, 1235 Martin St. | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the annual release of Diskin’s prickly pear rosé cider with a release party on Friday and DIY dream board making on Saturday.
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, and games.

Saturday, June 10

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, and an art sale.
Slim + Husky’s Unplugged, Volume 7 | Saturday, June 10 | 7 p.m. | Analog at Hutton Hotel, 1808 West End Ave. | $35+ | The theme of the showcase is “Black to The Roots” in honor of Black Music Month and CMA Fest.
Cornelia Fort Pickin’ Party | Saturday, June 10 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Cornelia Fort Airpark at Shelby Bottoms, 1199 Shadow Ln. | $18 | Live music from Boo Ray, Kristina Murray, and Paige Rose + food vendors, craft beverages, and family activities.

Sunday, June 11

Indigo Girls | Sunday, June 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | $29.50+ | The duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers will be joined by Aaron Lee Tasjan on Sunday and Larkin Poe on Monday.
Día del Niño | Sunday, June 11 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd. | $18+ | Adventure Science Center and Conexión Américas host a Día del Niño (the day of children) celebration with live science shows, face painting, and free popcorn and candy.
Spritz & Sweat | Sunday, June 11 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Hotel Fraye Nashville Midtown, 1810 Broadway | $15 | Tickets include poolside yoga and a post-class Aperol spritz.

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From the editor

Eat

Do you hear that sizzle? Fire up the grill for your weekend barbecue with our roundup of locally-produced meats, spices, sides, and more.

Festival

Dierks Bentley, Reba McEntire, Brothers Osborne, and Wynonna Judd are ready for their close-ups at Fan Fair X. Admission ($10 daily or $25 for all days) includes the chance to see them on the CMA Close Up stage at 10:45 a.m. (artists vary by day). Plus, check out our festival guide.

Plan Ahead

Ready for summer camp? We’re not talking about roasting marshmallows and pitching tents. Tickets are on sale for the Belcourt Theater’s “Summer Camp” series, featuring favorites like “The Parent Trap” (June 20) and “Wet Hot American Summer” (July 4). See the full lineup.

Great Escapes

Our guide to Miami, FL

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Are you planning a getaway? Spend some time getting to know Miami, FL.

Magic City has so much to explore. Whether you are looking to circle the turquoise waters going breakneck speeds on a jet ski, watch a pro football game at Hard Rock Stadium, or even head indoors for the day at the Miami Seaquarium — here’s your guide to a few days in Miami that will have you screaming dalé.

Food: Enjoy all-day brunch at Café Bastille, take in the rooftop views at Watr at the 1 Rooftop, and relax with a farm-to-table meal at Isabelle’s Grill Room and Garden at the Ritz Carlton.
Drink: Do you like Piña Coladas and getting caught in the rain? Perfect. We’ll take one frosty one with a rum floater from Le Chick Miami. However, if you’re looking for more of a morning brew, head to Aroma for a frozen coffee.
Outdoors: Spend some time in the Florida sun at Biscayne National Park, snap some pics of the exotic garden Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, swim in the historic grottoes of the Venetian Pool, or surf along Miami’s No. 1 beach — South Beach.
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