• Jazz in the Park | Monday, July 1 | 5-6 p.m. | Church Street Park, 600 Church St. | Free | Grab your blanket or lawn chair and listen to jazz music while you take in downtown views.

• Cirque du Soleil’s “Songblazers” | Tuesday, July 2-Sunday, July 28 | Times vary | TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St. | $45+ | The production featuring acrobatic and live musical performances follows two main characters as they forge their own path to country music stardom.
• Shelby Bottoms Close Encounters | Tuesday, July 2 | 8-9 p.m. | Shelby Bottoms, 1199 Shadow Ln. | Free | A special night hike at Cornelia Fort Airpark Trailhead to discuss local UFO sightings and what’s flying at night — registration required.

• Craig Campbell | Wednesday, July 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Chief’s on Broadway, 200 Broadway | $25+ | The country artist pays homage to the songs and influences that helped shape him as a performer on his new album and live show, “Class Of ’89.”

• Nashville Sounds vs. Memphis Redbirds | Thursday, July 4-Saturday, July 6 | Times vary | First Horizon Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way | $10+ | Head to the ballpark for a Fourth of July celebration (Thursday), Dolly and Reba T-shirt giveaway (Friday), and throwback decades shirt giveaway (Sunday).

• Breeden’s Orchard 50th Anniversary Opening Weekend | Friday, July 5-Sunday, July 7 | Times vary | Breeden’s Orchard, 631 Beckwith Rd., Mt. Juliet | Cost of purchase | Celebrate 50 years of the orchard with a night market, food truck, specials, and peach slushies.
• Dive-in Movies | Friday, July 5 | 6 p.m. | Nashville Shores, 4001 Bell Rd. | Cost of admission | Watch “Shrek” on the big screen while you float in the wave pool.

• The Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic from Tuesday, July 9 through Thursday, July 11 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Pedestrians and cyclists maintain access during the closure.

• Can’t wait for Burger Week? Mr. J’s Original is set to open in Rutledge Hill this week on Friday, July 5. The team will be slinging double cheeseburgers, pastrami sandwiches, chili dogs and fries + more at 45 Hermitage Ave.

• The Neuhoff District is gaining a new addition this summer, this time in the form of a six-court padel club. Sensa Padel will occupy the Block 3 office pad at the corner of Taylor Street and the Cumberland River Greenway. Sign up for launch updates and clinics. (Nashville Business Journal)

• The owner of Amelia’s Flowers and her husband will open Pont Neuf Flower Bar, “a floral shop meets soíree-centric bar,” in L&L Market later this year. Expect flower-inspired cocktails, wine, and beer alongside florals.

• Welcome to Music City. The Nashville Predators made eight picks in the 2024 NHL Draft, including first-rounder Egor Surin. Check out the team’s full recap of draft weekend from Las Vegas.

• Following the release of his latest Netflix special, comedian Katt Williams brings his “Heaven on Earth” tour with new material to Bridgestone Arena on Friday, May 7. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, July 2 at 10 a.m.

• Nashville International Airport launched The Sunflower Program to help travelers who need additional support navigating the airport. Sunflower lanyards act as a silent way to let staff know a passenger has autism, ADHD, anxiety, chronic illness, and more that might require extra care.

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Get the most bang for your buck

• Kick-off Party | Monday, July 8 | 5-7 p.m. | Bad Axe Throwing, 652 Fogg St. | Try out samples, snap pictures in the photo booth, and get a taste of what’s to come for the week.
• Download the free Burger Week app | Browse participating restaurants, create a route map, review specials, and more.
• Earn points, win prizes | Check in at the restaurants you visit + vote for your favorite burgers at the end of the week.