Wednesday, February 28, 2018

    

Events This Week

 

2018 SEC Women's Basketball Tournament

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 - SUNDAY, MARCH 4, TIME VARIES BY DATE
LOCATION: BRIDGESTONE ARENA

The Southeastern Conference Women's Basketball Tournament is coming to Nashville! Click here to check out the tournament's full schedule. Going to the games? Park for free in Lot R at Nissan Stadium and catch a shuttle ride with BEEP or pedal a Nashville B-cycle to the event.

 

Curator's Tour: Rome: City and Empire

THURSDAY, MARCH 1, NOON
LOCATION: FRIST CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS MUSEUM ADMISSION REQUIRED

Rome: City and Empire tells the story of how Rome grew on an unprecedented scale from a series of small villages into a mighty empire. Each object illuminates not only the rich history of the Roman Empire, but also the stories of Rome’s diverse peoples. Join Frist Center chief curator Mark Scala as he highlights key works from the collection of more than two hundred works from the British Museum.

 

Celebrate Holi

THURSDAY, MARCH 1
LOCATION: CHAUHAN ALE & MASALA HOUSE

Known as the Festival of Colors, Holi signifies the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring and a time to celebrate with music, dancing, bright colors and delicious food. In honor of the holiday, Chauhan will be offering table side chaat service and house made samosas as a la carte dinner specials. Make a reservation by calling 615-242-8426.

 

Street Eats

THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 11 AM - 2 PM

Enjoy a gathering of up to 20 local food trucks parked along Deaderick Street between 4th Avenue North and 5th Avenue North! Please note: road closure associated with this event. Deaderick Street (4th Avenue North to 5th Avenue North) will be closed from 10 am - 2:30 pm on the day of the event. NOTE: as of March 1 the food trucks will return to Deaderick from 11 am to 2 pm every Tuesday and Thursday through December 13. This event is now called Street Eats and was formerly called Street Food Thursdays.

 

Downtown Dribble

SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2 PM
LOCATION: BRIDGESTONE ARENA FREE

The Downtown Dribble is an event for children ages 5-14 years old. Participants will receive a basketball and a free event t-shirt at registration, then will dribble a short route around Bridgestone Arena prior to the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament Semi-Finals. Check-in and t-shirt/basketball pick up begins at noon outside of Bridgestone Arena, on the plaza. The Downtown Dribble will start at 2 pm. Please note: road closure associated with this event. The following streets will be closed on Saturday, March 3 from 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm: Broadway from 5th Avenue to 7th Avenue; 7th Avenue from Broadway to Demonbreun; Demonbreun from 5th Avenue to 7th Avenue; and 5th Avenue from Demonbreun to Broadway.

 

24th Annual Gupton Jeep Tom King Classic Half Marathon & 5K Run

SATURDAY, MARCH 3, HALF MARATHON: 8 AM; 5K: 8:15 AM
LOCATION: NISSAN STADIUM HALF MARATHON: $85; 5K: $40

The Tom King Classic half marathon and 5K races are back for their 24th year! Click here for the half marathon route map, and click here for the 5K route map. Please note: road closures associated with this event. The courses begin and end at Nissan Stadium, traveling out of downtown. Closures begin as early as 6 am and end as late as noon on Saturday, March 4 along the roads in the above route maps. Estimated attendance is 1,200 people.

 

First Saturday Art Crawl

SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 6 PM - 9 PM
LOCATION: 5TH AVENUE OF THE ARTS FREE

Art galleries throughout downtown host receptions and art openings every month. Most galleries serve free wine and other refreshments. See this month's gallery map. Plus, be a part of the movement and post your pictures under these amazing walls: 144 5th Avenue North, 530 Church Street and 213 3rd Avenue North. Two Gray Line Art Crawl Downtown Trolleys will provide complimentary shuttle service along the route from 6 pm - 10 pm. SPECIAL DISCOUNT: SP+ is offering an $8 rate to Art Crawl attendees at their 5th Avenue of the Arts Garage (147 5th Avenue North). Must purchase parking in advance. 1) Select the date of the crawl and the times. 2) Use promo code: ARTCRAWL.

21c Museum Hotel
221 2nd Avenue North. 615-610-6400. 24/7. Free. Click here for exhibit information.

Artwork in Alley Running Perpendicular to 21c Museum Hotel
221 2nd Avenue North. 24/7. Free.

Andy Anh Ha Gallery
83 Arcade. 615-668-7598. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.

The Arts Company
215 Avenue North. 615-254-2040. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.

Blend Studio
79 Arcade. 615-852-7009. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.

Blue Fig Editions
56 Arcade. 615-942-9844. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.

Building Number 9
57 Arcade. 615-983-0400. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.

Clockwork Photography
64 Arcade. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.

Craig Brabson Fine Art Photography
64A Arcade. 615-308-7751. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.

Downtown Presbyterian Church's Browsing Room Gallery
154 5th Avenue North. 615-254-7584. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.

Erabellum Artisan Co-Op
61 & 63 Arcade. 615-601-1568. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.

Hatch Show Print's Haley Gallery
224 5th Avenue South. 615-577-7711. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.

L Gallery
73 Arcade. 615-567-3702. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.

Mary Hong Gallery
414 Union Street. 615-423-0818. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.

Nostos Gallery
58 Arcade. 615-495-1120. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.

O Gallery
42 Arcade. 615-416-2537. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.

Papp-Art
64 Arcade. 615-977-6918. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.

Rogue Gallery 77
77 Arcade. 615-424-8932. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information. {New art gallery!}

The Rymer Gallery
233 5th Avenue North. 615-752-6030. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.

Studio 66
66 Arcade. 615-498-3320. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.

Tinney Contemporary
237 5th Avenue North. 615-255-7816. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.

UltraViolet Gallery
59 Arcade. 615-521-2632. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free. Click here for exhibit information.

Valentina Design
75 Arcade. 954-274-0178. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.

Wolf and Crow Gallery
44 Arcade. 615-336-0001. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.

Worthington Galleries
69 Arcade. 615-527-7970. 6 pm - 9 pm. Free.

 

Oscar Night with Oskar Blues

SUNDAY, MARCH 4
LOCATION: CITY TAP HOUSE

Get comfy with City Tap Nashville for the 90th Academy Awards at an Oscar Night with Oskar Blues on Sunday, March 4. Pajamas are encouraged as guests can win an Oskar Blues Brewery swag bag for ‘best pajamas’ and ‘most creative pajamas’. The grand prize winner of Academy Award Bingo will win an Oskar Blues branded Yeti cooler. Enjoy $4 beers from Oskar Blues like the Dale’s Pale Ale, Mama’s Little Yella Pils, Pinner Throwback IPA, and Old Chub Scotch Ale, and Cigar City Brewing like the Jai Alai IPA, Guayabera Citra Pale Ale, and Maduro Brown Ale. Make reservations at www.nashville.citytap.com or by calling 615-922-4015.

 

Jeff Ruby's Fundraiser Dinner

SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 4 PM - 9 PM
LOCATION: JEFF RUBY'S STEAKHOUSE

In support of the recently fallen police officers Anthony Morelli and Eric Joering of Westerville, OH, Mr. Jeff Ruby is holding a fundraiser dinner at the Jeff Ruby's restaurants in Nashville, Columbus, Cincinnati and Louisville. On Sunday, March 4, 100% of purchases from the evening across all four restaurants will go to a fund benefiting the officers' families. Reservations can be made in advance online or via phone.

 

Voices of Spring

SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 3 PM
LOCATION: SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY CENTER FREE

This annual showcase for the Nashville Symphony Chorus is a can’t-miss event for fans of choral music, with selections ranging from beloved classics to groundbreaking contemporary works. Admission is free, and seats are general admission. For tickets, click here.

 

Road Closure

Road Closures: Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association

THURSDAY, MARCH 1 - TUESDAY, MARCH 13

Please note the following road closures for the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Expo at the Music City Center. As North America’s largest indoor-outdoor products show, HPBExpo will attract over 400 exhibitors and more than 8,000 attendees to downtown Nashville. Please note: road closures associated with this private event. 5th Avenue from Korean Veterans Boulevard to Demonbreun will be closed from Thursday, March 1 at 8 am until Tuesday, March 13 at 5 pm. Demonbreun from 4th Avenue to 5th Avenue will be closed from Thursday, March 1 at 8 am until Tuesday, March 13 at 5 pm. Click here for more info.

 

Upcoming Events in Downtown Nashville

Thursday Night Swing Dance at Rudy's Jazz Room Thursday, March 1

Sarah Gayle Meech at Robert's Western World Thursday, March 1

Live Band Karaoke at Hard Rock Cafe Thursday, March 1

Mike Hayes at B.B. King's Blues Club & Restaurant Thursday, March 1

Dale Watson at Station Inn Thursday, March 1

Väsen in the Lounge at City Winery Thursday, March 1

Stacy Antonel at Two Old Hippies Thursday, March 1

Hardcastle at High Watt at Mercy Lounge Thursday, March 1

DADDY featuring Will Kimbrough and Tommy Womack at 3rd and Lindsley Thursday, March 1

Les Richardson Band at Barlines Thursday, March 1

Luke Vjay at Tennessee Brew Works Thursday, March 1

Cumberland Run at Wildhorse Saloon Thursday, March 1

Free Tastings at Frugal MacDoogal Warehouse at Frugal MacDoogal Warehouse Thursday, March 1

Funky Tonk with The Music City Toppers at Acme Feed & Seed Thursday, March 1

Invasive Plants in Riparian Zones: Identification and Control Considerations at The Bridge Building Thursday, March 1

Dave Cox & The Coxmen at Robert's Western World Thursday, March 1

Eileen Rose & The Silver Threads at Robert's Western World Thursday, March 1

Don Kelley Band at Robert's Western World Thursday, March 1

Jerry Jacobs at Legends Corner Thursday, March 1

Cory Farley at Second Fiddle Thursday, March 1

Stacy Mitchhart Band at Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar Thursday, March 1

Nashville First Baptist Chruch Smart and Savvy Health Fair and American Red Cross at Nashville First Baptist Church Thursday, March 1

Music at the Frist: Shelby Bottom Duo at Frist Center for the Visual Arts Thursday, March 1

Stevi & Mike at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Nashville Thursday, March 1

DJ James Jackson at The Valentine Thursday, March 1

Music Production Audio Suite at Nashville Public Library Thursday, March 1

Life is a Cabernet: Cabaret at TPAC - Tennessee Performing Arts Center Thursday, March 1

Opry Country Classics: Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers & More at Ryman Auditorium Thursday, March 1

Je Suis Show at Rocketown Friday, March 2

B.B. King All-Stars at B.B. King's Blues Club & Restaurant Friday, March 2

Free Tastings at Frugal MacDoogal Warehouse at Frugal MacDoogal Warehouse Friday, March 2

Acme Tonight! featuring Nathan Belt & The Buckles at Acme Feed & Seed Friday, March 2

Cumberland Run at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Nashville Friday, March 2

Spice J Presents: Friday Night Sauce at L.A. Jackson Friday, March 2

The UNusual Suspects at Rudy's Jazz Room Friday, March 2

Julian Lage & Friends at Station Inn Friday, March 2

Inebriated Shakespeare at City Winery Friday, March 2

Broomtail at Two Old Hippies Friday, March 2

Jack to the Future featuring DJ Pierre at Mercy Lounge Friday, March 2

Vinyl Radio at 3rd and Lindsley Friday, March 2

Pierce Avenue at Barlines Friday, March 2

Chris Amsler at Tennessee Brew Works Friday, March 2

Adair's Run at Wildhorse Saloon Friday, March 2

DJs Danny Lewis & Josh Hearing at The Valentine Friday, March 2

Mike Short at The Valentine Friday, March 2

Dave Cox & The Coxmen at Robert's Western World Friday, March 2

Eileen Rose & The Silver Threads at Robert's Western World Friday, March 2

Don Kelley Band at Robert's Western World Friday, March 2

The Robert's Honky Tonk-O-Rama featuring JesseLee Jones at Robert's Western World Friday, March 2

Tom Yankton at The Stage on Broadway Friday, March 2

Brandon Holder at Second Fiddle Friday, March 2

Ping Rose at Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar Friday, March 2

Gil Gann featuring Michael Doster at Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar Friday, March 2

Nashville 90's Block Party at Nashville Municipal Auditorium Friday, March 2

Live Music Jam at Nashville Public Library Friday, March 2

TAO: Drum Heart at TPAC - Tennessee Performing Arts Center Friday, March 2

Tedeschi Trucks Band at Ryman Auditorium Friday, March 2

Music at the Frist: Tramaine Arte’Mis at Frist Center for the Visual Arts Friday, March 2

Simply Sinatra with the Nashville Symphony at Schermerhorn Symphony Center Friday, March 2

The Corey Mac Show at Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar Friday, March 2

Free Tastings at Frugal MacDoogal Warehouse at Frugal MacDoogal Warehouse Saturday, March 3

B.B. King All-Stars at B.B. King's Blues Club & Restaurant Saturday, March 3

The Greg Bryant Expansion at Rudy's Jazz Room Saturday, March 3

Julian Lage & Friends at Station Inn Saturday, March 3

High Kings at City Winery Saturday, March 3

Kyle Nachtigal at Two Old Hippies Saturday, March 3

Joy Again at High Watt at Mercy Lounge Saturday, March 3

Nirvana vs. Foo Fighters Tribute at Mercy Lounge Saturday, March 3

Rickers Pickers at Barlines Saturday, March 3

Brooks Dixon at Tennessee Brew Works Saturday, March 3

Adair's Run at Wildhorse Saloon Saturday, March 3

Def Leprechaun at The Pub Nashville Saturday, March 3

Sam McCrary & The Mix at Acme Feed & Seed Saturday, March 3

Cumberland Run at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Nashville Saturday, March 3

Don Kelley Band at Robert's Western World Saturday, March 3

The Robert's Honky Tonk-O-Rama featuring Sarah Gayle Meech at Robert's Western World Saturday, March 3

Rachael Hester & The Tennessee Walkers at Robert's Western World Saturday, March 3

Matte Gray Band at The Stage on Broadway Saturday, March 3

Markus Fox at Second Fiddle Saturday, March 3

Freddie T Holt & The After 5 Tux Band at Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar Saturday, March 3

Tedeschi Trucks Band at Ryman Auditorium Saturday, March 3

DJs Emily Sprouse, Danny Lewis, Kyle Lampi at The Valentine Saturday, March 3

Jo Koy: Break the Mold Tour at TPAC - Tennessee Performing Arts Center Saturday, March 3

Family Program: Beginner Mandolin Workshop at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Saturday, March 3

Joe Sax at Acme Feed & Seed Sunday, March 4

Bluegrass Jam at Station Inn Sunday, March 4

Kids' Open Mic at Two Old Hippies Sunday, March 4

Railroad Earth at 3rd and Lindsley Sunday, March 4

Les Richardson Band at Barlines Sunday, March 4

Faydra & Jake at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Nashville Sunday, March 4

Glow Down at The Valentine Sunday, March 4

Craig Veltri at The Valentine Sunday, March 4

Sunday Morning Gospel & Fellowship w/ Rev. Ron Blakely at Robert's Western World Sunday, March 4

John & Lois Shepherd at Robert's Western World Sunday, March 4

Stacy Mitchhart Band at Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar Sunday, March 4

Tennessee Jazz & Blues Society Great Album Series: "Now He Sings, Now He Sobs" By Chick Corea Featuring The Matt Endahl at City Winery Sunday, March 4

MercyMe and Tenth Avenue North at Ryman Auditorium Sunday, March 4

Family Program: Beginning Banjo Workshop: St. Patrick's Day Style at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Sunday, March 4

Film: Nashville Now at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Sunday, March 4

Josh Hedley & The Hedliners at Robert's Western World Monday, March 5

David Oakleaf at Wildhorse Saloon Monday, March 5

Pub Quiz at The Pub Nashville Monday, March 5

Open Jam with the Corey Mac Show at Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar Monday, March 5

Irish Music Series featuring Gabriel Donohue with Scott Mulvahill at B.B. King's Blues Club & Restaurant Monday, March 5

Song Suffragettes at The Listening Room Cafe Monday, March 5

Lunchtime Yoga at Nashville Public Library Monday, March 5

The Cut - Grimey's DJ Night at L.A. Jackson Monday, March 5

Sarah & Tawnya at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Nashville Monday, March 5

Grateful Mondays with The Stolen Faces at Acme Feed & Seed Monday, March 5

Doyle & Debbie Show at Station Inn Tuesday, March 6

Zeshan B at High Watt at Mercy Lounge Tuesday, March 6

Thee Rock N’ Roll Residency at Mercy Lounge Tuesday, March 6

The Piano Men: The Music of Elton John and Billy Joel at 3rd and Lindsley Tuesday, March 6

Richie Scholl Band at Barlines Tuesday, March 6

Trivia Tuesdays at Tennessee Brew Works Tuesday, March 6

Cliff Richmond & The CliffNotes at Rudy's Jazz Room Tuesday, March 6

Concurrence at Rudy's Jazz Room Tuesday, March 6

Tennessee High Top All-Stars at Robert's Western World Tuesday, March 6

Nashville Predators vs. Dallas Stars at Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, March 6

Great Books Reading & Discussion at Nashville Public Library Tuesday, March 6

Chicken Banana's at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Nashville Tuesday, March 6

Twang Tuesdays featuring The Howlin’ Brothers at Acme Feed & Seed Tuesday, March 6

Grant Garland at B.B. King's Blues Club & Restaurant Tuesday, March 6

Whitey Johnson at Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar Tuesday, March 6

Jack Pearson Band at Station Inn Wednesday, March 7

An Evening with Graham Nash at City Winery Wednesday, March 7

Two Old Hippies Co-Hippie Writers' Round featuring Matt Walberg & More at Two Old Hippies Wednesday, March 7

That 1 Guy at High Watt at Mercy Lounge Wednesday, March 7

Stairway to Zeppelin: A Salute to Led Zeppelin with Child's Anthem: The Music of TOTO at 3rd and Lindsley Wednesday, March 7

Bluegrass & Beer at Tennessee Brew Works Wednesday, March 7

Wooten Wednesday at Rudy's Jazz Room Wednesday, March 7

Sarah Gayle Meech at Robert's Western World Wednesday, March 7

Volunteer Jam XX: A Tribute to Charlie at Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, March 7

Fiction Writing Workshop at Nashville Public Library Wednesday, March 7

Mandy & Zack at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Nashville Wednesday, March 7

Wednesday Night Trivia at Acme Feed & Seed Wednesday, March 7

Stacy Mitchhart Band at Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar Wednesday, March 7

Wine Down Wednesday at The Pub Nashville Wednesday, March 7

Funky Tonk with The Music City Toppers at Acme Feed & Seed Thursday, March 8

Mike Hayes at B.B. King's Blues Club & Restaurant Thursday, March 8

Live Band Karaoke at Hard Rock Cafe Thursday, March 8

Stacy Mitchhart Band at Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar Thursday, March 8

Thursday Night Swing Dance at Rudy's Jazz Room Thursday, March 8

Nashville Predators vs. Anaheim Ducks at Bridgestone Arena Thursday, March 8

Mahler's Fifth at Schermerhorn Symphony Center Thursday, March 8

Opry Country Classics: Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers & More at Ryman Auditorium Thursday, March 8

Pierce Avenue at Barlines Friday, March 9

Rocketown Presents: Artica, Owls in the Attic, and Kegan Wetzel at Rocketown Friday, March 9

B.B. King All-Stars at B.B. King's Blues Club & Restaurant Friday, March 9

Fresh Fridays with DJ Tanner & Uncle Jesse at Acme Feed & Seed Friday, March 9

Dusty Hundley Band at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Nashville Friday, March 9

Spice J Presents: Friday Night Sauce at L.A. Jackson Friday, March 9

That's Inappropriate Live with Meredith at TPAC - Tennessee Performing Arts Center Friday, March 9

Lewis Black at Ryman Auditorium Friday, March 9

Mahler's Fifth at Schermerhorn Symphony Center Friday, March 9

Dusty Hundley Band at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Nashville Saturday, March 10

Views from the 615 with Coach & Rate at Acme Feed & Seed Saturday, March 10

B.B. King All-Stars at B.B. King's Blues Club & Restaurant Saturday, March 10

Rickers Pickers at Barlines Saturday, March 10

Pink Floyd Laser Show at TPAC - Tennessee Performing Arts Center Saturday, March 10

Darci Lynne and Friends Live at Ryman Auditorium Saturday, March 10

1-Day Educator Workshop: Rome: City and Empire at Frist Center for the Visual Arts Saturday, March 10

Mahler's Fifth at Schermerhorn Symphony Center Saturday, March 10

Nashville Predators vs. New Jersey Devils at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, March 10

Country Nights feat. Jerry Pentecost at Acme Feed & Seed Sunday, March 11

Mike Hayes & The Hustle at B.B. King's Blues Club & Restaurant Sunday, March 11

Bianca Del Rio: Blame It On Bianca at TPAC - Tennessee Performing Arts Center Sunday, March 11

Creative Zone: Make a Backstage Pass at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Sunday, March 11

MGMT at Ryman Auditorium Sunday, March 11

Human Nature at Schermerhorn Symphony Center Sunday, March 11

Stacy Mitchhart Band at Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar Sunday, March 11

Pub Quiz at The Pub Nashville Monday, March 12

Irish Music Series featuring Triona at B.B. King's Blues Club & Restaurant Monday, March 12

Grateful Mondays with Hooteroll at Acme Feed & Seed Monday, March 12

Lunchtime Yoga at Nashville Public Library Monday, March 12

David Newbould Duo at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Nashville Monday, March 12

David Oakleaf at Wildhorse Saloon Tuesday, March 13

Trivia Tuesdays at Tennessee Brew Works Tuesday, March 13

Richie Scholl Band at Barlines Tuesday, March 13

Doyle & Debbie Show at Station Inn Tuesday, March 13

Twang Tuesdays with The Bullhorn Boys at Acme Feed & Seed Tuesday, March 13

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