What’s happening?

Six things to know

• Beginning Aug. 19, all holds not picked up from the Main Library by Aug. 14 will be available at Looby Branch.
• The Library Garage at 151 6th Ave. N. will remain open throughout the library’s closure.
• This year’s Courtyard Concerts will be held in Church Street Park, located adjacent to the Main Library. The Tuesday concert series (11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.) runs from Sept. 3 through Oct. 22. Bookmark the schedule.
• While the Main Library’s teen offerings are unavailable, explore other Studio NPL programs across branches.
• Wishing Chair Productions will join the Bordeaux Branch’s story time.
• If you need research assistance, you can submit an inquiry or explore digital resources available via Special Collections and Metro Archives.

• Dog Nights of Summer | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Cheekwood | Cost of admission | This dog-friendly edition of Thursday Night Out features music, libations, and vendors.
• An Evening With Alicia Witt | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | City Winery | $22+ | The singer-songwriter also starred in this summer’s hit horror movie, “Longlegs.”

• 2024 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour | Friday, Aug. 16-Thursday, Aug. 22 | Times vary | Belcourt Theatre | $9+ | This year’s 110-minute program consists of seven short films curated from the 2024 festival.

• Swayze Day | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 12 p.m. | The Centennial | Free+ | Join in on the bar’s annual celebration of the late Patrick Swayze with prizes, movies, merch, and more.
• August Art Market | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 4-9 p.m. | 100 Taylor Arts Market | Free+ | Over 40 local artists will showcase their creations at the event, which also includes live music and a food truck.

• Vintage Cake Decorating | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 1 p.m. | Diskin Cider | $97 | Each guest receives a made-from-scratch 6" round vanilla cake to decorate with ruffles, shells, dots, and borders.
• Mechanical Bull Riding and Karaoke | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 8 p.m. | Cross-Eyed Critters | Cost of purchase | Celebrate Nashville Stampede’s return to Music City with an evening of mechanical bull rides and karaoke at the animatronic karaoke bar.

• Arnold’s Country Kitchen owner Khalil Arnold shared plans for a sister restaurant at 1110 Buchanan St. The not-yet-named eatery will offer “some of Arnold’s key items,” though food won’t be served cafeteria-style and there may be a drive-thru. Stay tuned for the opening date. (Nashville Post)

• All’Antico Vinaio, the famed Florentine sandwich shop, plans to open at Paseo South Gulch’s Prima Tower. Since 2021, the biz has expanded to NYC, LA, and Las Vegas. See how the sandwiches are made and why they’ve gone viral. (Nashville Business Journal)

• Barnes & Noble is coming to CoolSprings Galleria. The Mallory Lane storefront will continue operating, and the mall location could open as soon as this month. Check out eight more businesses new to the mall, including boutiques and a stuffed animal store. (WSMV)

• Pontoon Saloon is launching a new sister company, Nashville Water Taxi, in September. As part of the new venture, a Game Day Water Taxi service will transport Titans fans from Lock One Marina to Nissan Stadium. The roundtrip cruise is $20 per person.

• 70,000. That’s the record-breaking attendance for last weekend’s Tomato Art Fest. Visit the festival’s website for a complete list of contest winners across categories like costumes, parade entries, and home decorating.