11.30.2023

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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.

From the editor

A screenshot of a Spotify playlist with a photo of Fifth + Broadway's Christmas tree + the Batman Building attached.

Our kind of holiday shuffle. | Photo by NASHtoday

It sounds like it’s going to be relatively gloomy this weekend, Nashville. City Editor Skylar here — if you plan on sticking close to home like me (and you’re in the full holiday spirit), add a little sparkle to your day by following the holiday tunes Spotify playlist we crafted last season. It features local artists, of course.

Bonus: We’re handing you the aux cord. What festive songs by Nashvillians would you like to see added to it before the weekend arrives? Let us know.

Events

Friday, Dec. 1

East Nash Holiday Bash | Friday, Dec. 1-Saturday, Dec. 2 | 4-9 p.m. | Five Points, East Nashville | Cost of purchase | Shop for thoughtful gifts from local artisans, enjoy live music, and warm up around the campfire — kick off the festive weekend with a tree lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen and More | Friday, Dec. 1 | 9 p.m. | The Parthenon, 2500 West End Ave. | $30 | “Don’t Stop Me Now,” “Somebody to Love,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and other Queen hits performed under the glow of candlelight.
FOOD | Friday, Dec. 1-Sunday, Dec. 3 | Times vary | OZ Arts Nashville, 6172 Cockrill Bend Cir. | $30+ | Take a seat at the table for this theatrical experience filled with sounds, scents, and images that shape a conversation about personal memories, consumption, and the evolution of food production.

Saturday, Dec. 2

Friends of McCabe Stroller Stride | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 9-10 a.m. | Richland Creek Greenway’s McCabe Golf Course Loop, 4601 Murphy Rd. | Free | Join other moms for a morning loop around the McCabe greenway — meet at the driving range.
MNPD Toy Drive | Saturday, Dec. 2-Sunday, Dec. 3 | 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pk. | Cost of purchase | The zoo is offering a complimentary admission ticket for every new toy donated (limit of two tickets per family) while supplies last.
Birdies x Lele Sadoughi Trunk Show | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Lele Sadoughi, 2803 12th Ave. S., Ste.109 | Cost of purchase | The pop-up includes on-site monogramming (3-8 p.m.) and a happy hour (6-8 p.m.).

Sunday, Dec. 3

Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts | Sunday, Dec. 3 | 12 p.m. | Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way | $83+ | The Titans head into Week 13 hoping for a second consecutive home turf win.
Santa Paws Pet Photo Night | Sunday, Dec. 3 | 6-8 p.m. | The Mall at Green Hills, 2126 Abbott Martin Rd. | Cost of purchase | Have your pet’s holiday photo taken with Santa at Santa’s Flight Academy, located on the upper level near Macy’s.

Plan Ahead

Home Brew Methods Coffee Class | Friday, Dec. 8 | 11:30 a.m. | Crema Coffee Roasters, 15 Hermitage Ave. | $50 | Learn how different brew methods highlight various characteristics of your coffee.
Candy Cane Lane | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Fifth + Broadway, 5036 Broadway | Free | Expect free embroidery from Ranger Stitch for stockings and select items, photos with Santa (12-2 p.m.), gift wrapping, and kids activities courtesy of the Preds, Sounds, and Nashville SC.

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Great Escapes

Our guide to Chicago

Great Escapes: Our guide to Chicago, IL

The Chicago River flows under a red bridge with skyscrapers in the background.

Chicago is the third largest city in the US.
| Photo by LOUtoday

Planning a getaway? Check out Chicago, a city bursting at the seams with art museums, parks, architecture tours + a bustling food and drink scene.

Why go: Learn more about Chicago through these 38 essential eateries + explore Millennium Park and sip cocktails at these winter rooftop bars.
Food: The Publican. Inspired by a European beer hall, this restaurant’s menu is pork-focused + features a curated list of oysters.
Outdoors: Chicago Botanic Garden. Enjoy 385 acres of landscaped gardens + don’t miss its holiday light installation, Lightscape, that lights up Nov.-Jan.
Explore: Color Factory Chicago. Travel through the colors of the rainbow at this interactive art museum.
Vrbo: Bella Villa on Taylor Street. Complete with three bedrooms + two baths, this second floor flat overlooks “Little Italy.” (~$223/night)*

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