The basics

• Safety: You’ll be connected to a harness and safety lines from the time you climb the ladder until the moment you come down from the net.
• What you’ll learn: In your first drop-in class, instructors will teach you how to gain position on the bar, hook your legs for a knee hang, and perform the catch. Returning students can practice new tricks at their own pace.
• Experience: All experience levels are welcome (Editor Skylar had none), but participants must be at least 8 years old + weigh no more than 250 pounds.

The lingo + skills

• The takeoff: This is the step right before you leap from the platform. You’ll start in ground school, where you’ll practice on the floor standing with your hips forward, reaching out, and keeping your chest nice and tall.
• Ready and hep: From there, you’ll hear “ready,” your signal to bend your knees. Then, “hep,” the small jump off of the platform. Pro tip: Timing is crucial — make sure you’re ready to go at each call.
• Hook your legs: The first command in flight, a call that comes right at the peak of your first swing, and when you’ll start bringing your legs to the bar. “Hands off” follows the command to then hang upside down. You’ll arch your back all the way on the next swing before the call to bring your legs down and have a seat in the net.

• Art Wire: An Inspired Evening of Writing | Wednesday, June 28 | 7 p.m. | OZ Arts Nashville, 6172 Cockrill Bend Cir. | Free | Hear writers share poetry and prose sparked by this season’s performances and celebrate a year of inspired writing.

• The Queens of Conrad Drag Extravaganza | Thursday, June 29 | 4-9 p.m. | Thistle and Rye, 1620 West End Ave. | Cost of purchase | Enjoy Pride Happy Hour with themed drinks before a drag performance by Vivica Steele, Shoshauna Van de Blair, and Alexia Noelle Paris with DJ Griffin Green.
• Boots Above Broadway | Thursday, June 29 | 6-9 p.m. | Skydeck at Assembly Food Hall, 5055 Broadway Pl. | Free | Round up your crew, grab your cowboy hat, and get ready to boot scoot to live music + line dancing lessons.

• Zumba Master Class | Friday, June 30 | 5-6 p.m. | Plaza Mariachi, 3955 Nolensville Pk. | $30 | The Brothers Twinz from Colombia will be at Xenote in Plaza Mariachi for a Zumba dance class.
• Trey Kennedy | Friday, June 30 | 7 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 5th Ave. N. | $29+ | The comedian, who found fame on Vine, brings his “Grow Up” tour to Nashville.

• Be a Creek Scientist | Saturday, July 1 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Beaman Park, 5911 Old Hickory Blvd. | Free | Bring water shoes and get ready to investigate life in the creek — meet at Creekside Trailhead.
• NMAAM and the FirstBank First Saturday Art Crawl | Saturday, July 1 | 5-8 p.m. | National Museum of African American Music, 510 Broadway | Free | The museum will showcase the feature gallery’s “This is Hip-Hop” exhibit during the art crawl.

• Yoga Buzz | Sunday, July 2 | 10-11 a.m. | Acme Feed & Seed, 101 Broadway | $13 | Join local yoga instructor Emily Young for a one-hour flow on the rooftop — all experience levels welcome.

• Marble Fox Brewing Company is open in The Gulch — in the building last home to Jackalope Brewing Co. The new biz is offering six beers on tap + has plans to add a few more options, canned beer to buy, and an outdoor space. (Nashville Business Journal)

• The Nashville Predators and Nashville Stampede’s season schedules are here. The Preds will begin the season in Tampa Bay before the home opener against Seattle on Oct. 12. Our reigning champion Nashville Stampede will host their homestand on Aug. 18-Aug. 20.

• The 16th annual ACM Honors hosted by Carly Pearce will take over Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday, Aug. 23 to celebrate Clint Black, Kane Brown, HARDY, Tim McGraw, and more. Presenters and performers will be announced soon + tickets go on sale Friday.

• Bode Nashville’s Sidebar will launch a weekly ramen pop-up beginning on Monday, July 10. Every Monday + Tuesday (5-11 p.m.), guests can enjoy a choice of two homemade ramen bowls with in-house miso broth and a Japanese-inspired beverage menu.

• Over 20 Nashville area restaurants — including Deacon’s New South, Etch, and Josephine — were recognized on Wine Spectator’s 2023 Restaurant Awards, which calls out global businesses where wine is especially of note. Winners are awarded across three categories. See the full list.

• “The Role of a Replica,” a hands-on, interactive exhibit, will open in The Parthenon on Friday, July 14 with a free opening party (6-8 p.m.) on Thursday, July 13. The West Gallery exhibit explores how historical replicas are used to illustrate archaeological theories and discoveries.

• Grand Ole Opry member and one half of the Osborne Brothers duo Bobby Osborne has died at 91. The bluegrass artist has been a member of the Opry since 1964 and is known for his role in producing “Rocky Top.” (The Tennessean)

• Forget your troubles + celebrate summer with the Nashville Symphony this Friday, June 30, as Broadway stars Morgan James and Nicholas Rodriguez join the symphony to perform Get Happy: A Judy Garland Centennial Celebration. Sing along to songs like “Over the Rainbow” + “I’ll Be Seeing You” to kick off the season. Buy tickets.*

• Dreaming of a trip abroad this summer? Babbel offers lesson plans for 14 different languages spoken throughout the world. Prep for the trip of your dreams with bite-sized, 10-minute lessons that will help you start speaking a new language in just three weeks.*

🍅 Rama ‘round

• Drink: Bloody marys, bloody marias, and more themed sips (plus, pair it with some bites from the food trucks)
• Listen: Live music by Latin salsa band Giovanni Rodriguez and friends
• Do: Shop produce vendors offering 20+ tomato varieties, make tomato-themed crafts, and snap pictures at the photo booth trailer. The kiddos will want to stop by the kids zone + get their faces painted.

🍅 Ketchup to the competition

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• On a water bottle hunt? Amazon’s No. 1 bestselling insulated bottle is the Owala FreeSip — it’s thoughtfully designed, leak proof, and keeps drinks cold.

• Decorating tip: Show your patio some love with a cute and colorful area rug. We love this outdoor-friendly geometric green one.

• Looking to support small businesses? Shop our online store, Six & Main, for all of your summer essentials.