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Patio season is served
Here’s a look at four things we tried the first week Curry Boys BBQ opened. | Photo by Oyster Cat Media via Curry Boys BBQ
Grab your favorite pair of shades for some much-needed terrace time. We’ve rounded up patios where you can eat, drink, and people watch — all while soaking up the sun.
Curry Boys BBQ, 1304 McGavock Pk.
When you see the pink house in Riverside, you’ve found the right spot. The covered back patio is partially enclosed and open as weather permits.
Dos Santos, 475 Gray St. #102
There are a variety of seating options on the string-lit patio, from outdoor tables and lounge furniture to stools set up at the indoor/outdoor bar window.
Federales Tacos & Tequila, 636 Division St.
The open-air restaurant and bar serves seven shots in ice glasses, and after you’ve taken it, you can throw it to “ring the bell.”
SweetMilk, 329 Donelson Pk., #201
Hit the back patio and open-air bar as weather permits for Southern breakfast and lunch classics, such as shrimp and grits + country-fried chicken.
“Almost Famous” | 8 p.m. | Belcourt Theatre | $9+ | Set in 1973, the story follows a 15-year-old aspiring music journalist hired by Rolling Stone to go on tour with a rock band.
Wednesday, April 16
Exploring Buffalo Trace | 6:30 p.m. | Chief’s on Broadway | $120 | Tickets include a guided five-course dinner paired with five Buffalo Trace whiskeys.
Nashville Predators vs. Dallas Stars | 7 p.m. | Bridgestone Arena | $24+ | It’s Fan Appreciation Night — score a free catfish foam finger at the regular-season finale.
Thursday, April 17
Be Styled Co. x Nickel & Suede Pop-Up | 5-7:30 p.m. | The Shop at W Nashville | Free+ | Explore Nickel & Suede’s custom jewelry bar, enter a $1,000 giveaway, and sip on refreshments.
Friday, April 18
Jurassic Quest | Friday, April 18-Sunday, April 20 | Times vary | The Fairgrounds Nashville | $29+ | Snap photos with life-size dinosaurs (kiddos can even ride one), hop in the bounce house, or dig for fossils.
Jack White | Friday, April 18-Saturday, April 19 | 8 p.m. | The Pinnacle | $112+ | Rock out with the 12-time Grammy Award-winning co-founder of the White Stripes.
Saturday, April 19
Alpaca Yoga | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Coleman Valley Alpaca Farm, Franklin | $50 | If you’ve tried goat yoga, it’s time to level up with a session featuring alpacas.
Nashville SC tickets start at just $20, making it the most affordable professional sports ticket in our city. | Photos by NASHtoday
Hey, NASH. MLS season is in full swing, and Music City soccer is taking off. We recently attended a Nashville SC match at GEODIS Park — here are our pro tips for when you go.
Pre-match festivities
Wekickedthings off with a stop at the Fan Fest in Publix Plaza for vendors, activities + games fit for the whole fam.
Concessions GEODIS Park has 20+ concession options. We tried Daddy’s Dogs’ stadium-exclusive Nashville SC Dog, topped with cream cheese, bacon, jalapenos, and peaches. 10/10.
The match
We watched our boys in gold take on FC Cincinnati from the Supporters Section, right behind the goal. If you want a front-row seat to every pass, goal, and explosive celebration, this is the spot for you.
After a win, stick around for a post-match party outside of the Supporters Section.
The best part? There’s plenty of season left. Check out the schedule to experience an electric match day for yourself.
Tax Day, the final day to file a return with the IRS. If this sentence is making you sweat, there’s some relief. Due to the severe storms across the state this month, Tennessee residents now have until Monday, Nov. 3 to file.
Open
It’s time for your Mourning Brew — and we’re not talking about coffee. The new biz opened in Five Points’ Fatherland District over the weekend, selling its “spooky-inspired goods, curated for dark hearts.” Graphic tees, anyone?
Drink
The Hammonds Group is brewing up something beyond real estate. Morning Glory Cafe, inspired by CEO Corey Hammonds’ 5-year-old daughter, will open in the Buchanan Arts District at a to-be-announced date. Guests can expect handcrafted drinks, homemade treats, and “surprise menu picks.”
Sports
WWE’s SmackDown is entering the ring at Bridgestone Arena once again this summer. Reigning champion Cody Rhodes will be joined by Charlotte Flair, Randy Orton, The Street Profits, and more on Friday, July 11. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 25.
Transit
All aboard — NDOT and Nashville Connector are inviting the community to hop on the WeGo Star for a free ride as part of Transit Month on Friday, April 25. Depart at 4 p.m. from downtown’s Riverfront Station and gather at Party Fowl on Lebanon Pike for complimentary appetizers upon your arrival at Donelson Station.
Traffic
Phase 4 of East McEwen incoming. Officials will break ground on Friday, April 25 to widen and improve Franklin’s East McEwen Drive into a four-lane road with left-turn lanes, a sidewalk, and street lighting. The $45.8 million project is expected to take three years to complete.
Number
$1,300. That’s what you could spend on a brand new tablet, smart watch, and noise-canceling earbuds — or what you could spend overpaying for car insurance. If you like the former option, see what you could save by switching car insurance providers.*
Featured Deal
Restock your wine fridge ahead of spring + summer events. For a limited time, Swirl Wine Shop is offering up to 70% off premium collections of red, white, and mixed selections.*
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Digging into Earth Day festivities
Find a spot on the lawn to listen to live music. | Photo via Centennial Park Conservancy
Earth Day is Tuesday, April 22, but Music City is getting an early start. The Nashville Earth Day festival returns to Centennial Park on Saturday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The event includes live music at the Bandshell, local eats, and Kidsville programs for all ages. Here are a few activities to make note of:
Small World Yoga will offer a complimentary 45-minute class at 11:30 a.m. in front of the event stage.
Go on an electric car ride-along in a Nissan ARIYA at the EV Car Show.
Expect Kidsville activities like a nature sculpture area, a passport sketchbook, and a storybook walk — plus, the Kidsville Earth Day Parade is at 3:45 p.m.
Other activations include live music and an Earth Day Pub for festival-goers age 21 and older.
Bonus: Nashville Tree Foundation will distribute 1,250 free trees while supplies last.
If you’re Tax Day stressed and happen to be in the Bellevue area today, Kona Ice is handing out free shaved ice from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at First Horizon Bank — 8160 Sawyer Brown Rd.
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