Tickets and screenings

Concessions

• Anne Wilson | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 7 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium | $96+ | The artist takes the stage on her “The Rebel” tour with support from Jordan Rowe.

• “Movies & Mayhem by Madmen: Inspired Sin-arama” Opening Reception | Thursday, Sept. 26 | 5-8 p.m. | Haley Gallery | Free | The exhibition showcases the work of artists John Hancock and Carlos Hernandez, who blend their printmaking styles with textures and typography from Hatch Show Print.
• Kings of Leon | Thursday, Sept. 26 | 8 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $50+ | The group hits the stage with special guest Phantogram on their “Can We Please Have Fun” tour.

• Science of Spirits | Friday, Sept. 27 | 7-10 p.m. | Adventure Science Center | $40+ | The 21+ after hours event features an array of drink samples as you learn about the science behind your favorite beverage.

• Hispanic Heritage Festival | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 9:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. | Nashville Zoo | Cost of purchase | The festival includes an entertainment lineup, a special concessions menu, cultural performances, and interactive booths.
• Nashville Predators vs. Tampa Bay Lightning | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $14+ | Cheer on the Preds at the first preseason home game.

• Gilmore Girls Fall Cheese Dinner | Sunday, Sept. 29 | 7 p.m. | Culture + Co. | $40+ | This themed dinner features five courses of composed cheese pairings, dessert, and wine.

• Ashwood 12 South is gaining another tenant. Filed permits indicate Dallas-based La La Land Kind Cafe is expanding, bringing with it a coffee and matcha menu boasting signature favorites like the Upsidedown Latte and Strawberry Fields. Explore the menu. (Nashville Business Journal)

• Nashville’s restaurant scene is cooking. Bad Idea and Edessa made it into The New York Times’ top 50 places the publication’s “most excited about right now.” Plus, Bourbon Steak and Etch were recognized on the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards for best fine dining restaurants in the US.

• Vanderbilt University nabbed the 18th spot on US News and World Report’s “Best National University Rankings” based on metrics like classroom resources + graduates’ starting salaries. That’s not the only Nashville mention, see how Belmont, Lipscomb, Trevecca, and more stacked up.

• The lineup is longer. More artists were added to the People’s Choice Country Awards show airing live on NBC and Peacock from the Grand Ole Opry House tomorrow, Sept. 26. We now know Brad Paisley and Machine Gun Kelly will perform. See the list of nominees.

• Tie those tennis shoes tight — Walk Bike Nashville’s 23rd annual Walk to School Day is back on Wednesday, Oct. 2. This year’s event pushing for safer streets highlights Wright Middle and Glencliff High Schools by temporarily closing a lane on Antioch Pike. See the route.

• Johnny Cash is the only musician included in the National Statuary Hall following a ceremony at the US Capitol yesterday. Elected officials unveiled artist Kevin Kresse’s 8-ft-tall bronze statue, which shows the Man in Black holding a Bible in his hand and a guitar around his back. (AP News)

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