One stop (book)shop

• Books written by local authors | Keep the pages turning with our guide to 20+ local book releases.
• Author events, signings, and book clubs | Bookmark calendars at Parnassus Books, The Bookshop, Alkebu-Lan Images, and Novelette Booksellers so you don’t miss in-person events.
• The Southern Festival of Books | The annual festival (Oct. 26-27) features local and regional authors. Pro tip: If you’ve published (or will publish) a book between Nov. 1, 2023 and Oct. 31, 2024, you can be considered for the event.

Independent Bookstore Day

• Sunset-Moonrise Hike | Tuesday, April 23 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St. | Free | Hike around the Nature Center greenway loop with the hope of seeing a double feature: the last few moments of sunset and the rise of the full moon — registration required.
• Laufey | Tuesday, April 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | $162+ | The artist brings her “Bewitched: The Goddess” tour to Nashville with special guest Wasia Project.

• Judah & the Lion Celebration | Wednesday, April 24 | 4-5 p.m. | Grimey’s, 1060 E. Trinity Ln. | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the duo’s new record with an in-store performance and signing — album preorders come with a wristband, which is required for the signing.

• Nashville Lifestyles Battle of the Burger | Thursday, April 25 | 6-8 p.m. | The Yard at oneC1TY, 8 City Blvd. | $42 | Enjoy burger samples from 12 competitors before voting for your favorite, plus sip on two complimentary cocktails.
• Titans Draft Party, presented by Pinnacle | Thursday, April 25 | 5:30 p.m. | Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way | Free | Join the Tennessee Titans at the Titans Draft Party at Nissan Stadium. This free, family-friendly event celebrates the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.*

• Nashville Predators vs. Vancouver Canucks | Friday, April 26 | 6:30 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway | $194+ | Get loud at Game 3 of the Preds’ first-round series against the Canucks.

• 2024 World TaiChi & QiGong Day | Saturday, April 27 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Fannie Mae Dees Park, 2400 Blakemore Ave. | Free | Learn about the practices of qigong and tai chi as you follow along in this outdoor class.
• Kidsville Family Walk | Saturday, April 27 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Centennial Park Bandshell, 2500 West End Ave. | Free | Participate in a storybook walk along Lake Watauga, hourly yoga classes, a dance party, arts and crafts, and an instrument petting zoo.

• Most streets along the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series course will close at 5:45 a.m. on Saturday, April 27 and reopen on a rolling basis the same day. Some roads surrounding Nissan Stadium will close at 8 a.m. on Friday. See the complete list of closures and no parking zones.

• Frontier Airlines launched a new nonstop flight from Nashville to Dallas-Fort Worth. For now, the service will be offered four times a week, but check the airline’s website for availability. (WZTV)

• Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is bringing The Snooki Shop to Nashville. The “Jersey Shore” star didn’t share the location, but it’s set to open this summer. In related news, the latest “Jersey Shore: Family Vacation” episode was filmed in Nashville + featured Loveless Cafe and a hot chicken challenge.

• “You Got Gold,” an annual celebration of the late John Prine, returns Oct. 9 through Oct. 12 with special events at the Basement East, CMA Theatre, and Ryman Auditorium. Plus, stay tuned for John Prine Community Day details. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 26.

• Nashville SC traded McKinze Gaines to the Houston Dynamo in exchange for $75,000 in 2025 general allocation money. Read up on another trade update ahead of Saturday’s game against the San Jose Earthquakes.

• Talk Like Shakespeare Day, a tribute to William Shakespeare. Fun fact: Nashvillians gather monthly at the Main Library to do just that at Shakespeare Allowed! Don’t miss free readings for “Antony & Cleopatra” (May 4), “The Winter’s Tale” (June 1), and “The Tempest” (July 6).

• Nashville Dance Festival | July 15-19 | Locations vary | A celebration of Nashville’s dance scene with classes, a dance film festival, networking events, art exhibits, and more
• Dracula | Oct. 3-6 | TPAC’s Polk Theater | Presented with George Balanchine’s Serenade
• Frida & Diego’s Dia de los Muertos | Oct. 17-20 | The Martin Center at Nashville Ballet | Inspired by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera
• Nashville’s Nutcracker | Dec. 6-26 | TPAC’s Jackson Hall | A seasonal Nashville Ballet tradition
• The Sleeping Beauty | Feb. 22-23, 2025 | TPAC’s Jackson Hall | All set to music performed by the Nashville Symphony
• Attitude | May 2-4, 2025 | TPAC’s Polk Theater | Three pieces, including one world premiere by Artistic Director Nick Mullikin that weaves a story of struggle, hope, and connection