Mural south of downtown at 125 Lafayette St. | Photo by NASHtoday
Monday, Jan. 20 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Nashville organizations are hosting events, volunteer opportunities, and celebrations of life.
Annual Nashville MLK Day events are underway, including presentations, a youth symposium, a march along Jefferson Street, and a convocation at TSU’s Gentry Center. Author and professor Dr. Daniel Black is this year’s keynote speaker.
Here are a few other events commemorating the life, work, and legacy of Dr. King:
Be moved by music
The Nashville Symphony performs a free community concert at Schermerhorn Symphony Center the evening of Sunday, Jan. 19 with special guest Mickey Guyton. Reserve your spot.
Donate your time
MLK Joint Day of Service, the day of volunteering for students, faculty, and staff at Nashville-area colleges, begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25.
H.I.I.T. | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | The Crag Nashville | $15 | Visit the rock climbing gym for a fast-paced, high-intensity class.
Tuesday, Jan. 14
Curry Boys x Bad Idea Dinner Takeover | 5-10 p.m. | Bad Idea | $10+ | Soon-to-be East Nashville resident Curry Boys will combine its Thai and Lao flavors with Bad Idea’s signature style for specialty dishes like smoked brisket with green curry and smoked duck “foldies.”
Bloom & Reflect | 6:30-9 p.m. | Pont Neuf Bar | $20 | Bring your favorite journal and let your imagination wander as you craft, write, and collage with provided floral stickers, dried flowers, and guided prompts.
Wednesday, Jan. 15
Writing Our Story: Clio’s Gift to Modern Communities | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Parthenon | Free | Join Austin Peay State University’s Stephen Kershner for a talk on Clio, the muse of history-writing and storytelling.
Thursday, Jan. 16
Nashville Predators vs. Chicago Blackhawks | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $68+ | Join the Preds as they honor David Poile and two others with induction into the Preds Golden Hall.
Friday, Jan. 17
Nashville RV Show | Friday, Jan. 17-Sunday, Jan. 19 | Times vary | The Fairgrounds Nashville | $12 | Browse RV models and attend seminars offering camping tips — entry is cash only.
Drumroll, please. 615 Indie Live’s complete list of local artists playing across 14 of Nashville’s independent music venues on Saturday, Feb. 1 is here. A $15 ticket grants you admission to see over 50 artists take the stage during the inaugural event. Take a look at the performance schedule.
Opening
It’s official. Daddy’s Dogs founder Sean Porter’s newest concept, Gramp’s Garage, opens its doors at 2913 Gallatin Pk. on Saturday, Jan. 18. As of now, few details exist beyond the initial announcement made over the summer. (Nashville Scene)
Closing
Eight years after Midtown’s Hopsmith Tavern opened its doors, it will host its final day of service on Sunday, Jan. 19. The bar and restaurant announced the news in an Instagram post, sharing there will be a two-for-one special on all beer, wine, and liquor from now until closing day.
Mansion Monday
Waterfront property alert: This 9,000-sqft home in Goodlettsville offers views of its own private lake. Outdoor amenities don’t stop there, with 100+ acres of private hunting land and the community barn. Take a tour of the estate’s theater room, sauna, and 1,000-sqft guesthouse adjacent to the inground pool.
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We are sow there. | Photo by Tailor
The Antiques & Garden Show of Nashville is celebrating 35 years when it returns to Music City Center the weekend of Jan. 31.
We’re already getting into the spirit because six local spots are offering floral-inspired drinks this month, with proceeds going to the show’s beneficiaries, Cheekwood and ECON Charities.
Pink Spritz mocktail | Park Cafe | Available all January
Fruit Tea Punch | Tailor | Available until Feb. 2
Beaux & Bloom | The Hermitage Hotel | Available during the Antiques & Garden Show welcome reception + Beaux & Bloom Tea Friday through Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m.
English Garden | Deacon’s New South| Available until Feb. 2
The Queen Bee (mocktail version offered) | Miel | Available through March
The Conservatory Curio | etc. | Available indefinitely beginning Jan. 20
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