• Film Screening: USO Celebrity Tour: Starring Patty Loveless (1989) | Friday, Aug. 25 | 12-1 p.m. | Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S. | Cost of admission | The television special follows Patty Loveless and her band as they visit United States military personnel in Alaska, Japan, and South Korea.
• Nuns N’ Moses | Friday, Aug. 25 | 6-10 p.m. | Yazoo Brewing Company, 900 River Bluff Dr., Madison | Soccer Moses is hosting a special Guns N’ Roses-themed benefit show for Nashville Humane Society — arrive at 6 p.m. for a puppy petting party.
• Tennessee Titans vs. New England Patriots | Friday, Aug. 25 | 7:15 p.m. | Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way | $40+ | Join the Titans for their last preseason game, the first of the 2023-2024 season played at Nissan Stadium.

• Summer Splash Fest 2023 | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 1-10 p.m. | The Dive Motel, 1414 Dickerson Pk. | $35+ | Summer Splash Fest will feature performances by Davie, Caroline Romano, Huron John, Claire Ernst, and seven other local artists.
• Taste of Donelson | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 4-8 p.m. | Two Rivers Mansion, 3130 McGavock Pk. | $30 | Taste an array of offerings from regional restaurants, enjoy artistic showcases spanning art and music, and cap the evening off with food truck fare.
• Big Band Dance at Centennial Park | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave. | Free | Enjoy dance lessons (rhumba, cha-cha, swing, waltz, foxtrot, and two-step) by Dynamic Ballroom and Performing Arts while also munching on food truck fare.

• 2nd Annual Princess ParTea | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 2-4 p.m. | Bellshire Center, 3840 Dickerson Pk. | $50+ | The tea party will feature multiple princesses, a dance and sing along, meet and greets, and a poised princess session to learn etiquette.
• Painting with the President | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 3-5 p.m. | The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Ln. | $40+ | Guests will have the chance to learn how to paint the natural environment from local artist and teacher Peach McComb, leaving with their own watercolor painting of The Hermitage landscape.
• Songwriters Under the Stars | Sunday, Aug. 27 | 7 p.m. | Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Dr. | $65+ | The concert features Jon Nite, Josh Osborne, and Chris DeStefano sharing songs and stories accompanied by the Music City Symphony.

• August is National Dog Month. In addition to adding 10 more spots to our dog-friendly places guide, several local businesses are getting in on the fun this month into next. Check out these upcoming events by Diskin Cider, Cheekwood, and Nashville Shores.

• If you haven’t gotten over to the new Crisp & Green in The Gulch, consider this heat wave your opportunity. Through the end of August (2-5 p.m.), the shop is offering BOGO on smoothies and açai bowls for its “Cool Treats Happy Hour.”

• Yet another way to beat the heat this weekend. In honor of National Cinema Day, Belcourt Theatre, AMC, and Regal will offer $4 movies on Sunday, Aug. 27. Plus, you can even catch some movies that are returning to select theaters just for the occasion.

Why go?

• Plan your trip around these upcoming events: Halloween on the Marshwalk (Tuesday, Oct. 31) + Nights of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens (Saturday, Nov. 25-Sunday, Dec. 31)

Act like a local:

• Experience: From seafood spots to live music and beachy cocktails, plan to spend an afternoon exploring the Murrells Inlet Marshwalk. Plus, visit during Taste of the Marshwalk (winter 2024) for small plates and a Bloody Mary competition.
• Outdoors: Huntington Beach State Park boasts protected coastline. Pro tip: Park at the north beach access and walk 1.5 miles north to the jetty — you won’t find better views at sunrise and sunset.

Where to stay:

• Vrbo: Pawleys Island House — This pet-friendly property boasts a rooftop deck and is steps away from the beach and the creek. (~$234/night)

• Pro tip: Use a propane-powered fire pit for an easy, smokeless burn. This Amazon Basics gas fire pit makes a great home patio addition or camping buddy.

• It’s Going’s biggest sale of the year. Buy an Elite membership and finally get notified when first + business class flights are 40-90% off. The sale ends Thursday, Aug. 31.

• The latest Kindle model — the Kindle Paperwhite — boasts a glare-free display, warm light options for night, and is waterproof from the beach to the bath.