THINGS TO DO NIGHT VISIONS AT THE ZOO 615-833-1534 nashvillezoo.org/night-visions
After sunset, stroll along the pathways at Nashville Zoo (3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville) through stunning projections Thursdays through Sundays through July 17. Lights will dance up and down trees, shimmer on water, and illuminate the Zoo’s scenery in a kaleidoscope of color. Adults & teens are $23, children ages 2 - 12 are $19.
THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS WITH THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY nashvillesymphony.org
Join Nashville Symphony as they celebrate John Williams’ 90th birthday at Schermerhorn Symphony Center (1 Symphony Place, Nashville). The program includes music from popular soundtracks such as E.T., Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, The Cowboys, Harry Potter and Star Wars. Concert is at 8 p.m. and tickets start at $40.
MON 2
The Tony Award-winning revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! makes its Nashville debut May 3 - 8.
EARLY EXPLORERS
FREE YOGA WITH NPL (ONLINE)
615-862-5160 adventuresci.org
Kids can enjoy exhibits, storytime and activities at Adventure Science Center (800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville) from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. $18 for adults & $14 for youth; free for members.
clinton.tatum@nashville.gov
Take a live virtual yoga class at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Nashville Public Library via Zoom.
TUE 3
FREE MONDAY NASHVILLE STORYTIMES
FREE WISHING CHAIR PUPPET SHOWS
Age-appropriate songs, activities and early literacy fun on Monday mornings at multiple Nashville Public Library branches. Participating branches include the Inglewood (10 and 11 a.m.), Bellevue (10:15 a.m.), Donelson, Green Hills, Edmondson Pike, Old Hickory and Richland Park (10:30 a.m.) branches. Call ahead recommended.
Live puppet shows at 10:30 a.m. The show runs 30 - 45 minutes and is for ages 0 - 6, but all are welcome. Church Street Park (600 Church St., Nashville) or in the Children’s Theater at Nashville Public Library (615 Church St., Nashville), weather permitting.
library.nashville.org
FREE AFTER-SCHOOL MOVIE MONDAY 615-862-5854
Enjoy a movie at Bellevue Library (720 Baugh Road, Nashville) 4 - 5:30 p.m.
FREE READING PAWS AT LINEBAUGH 615-893-4131 x 114 rclstn.org/calendar
Come read to friendly reading education assistance dogs Stevie or General at Linebaugh Library (105 West Vine St., Murfreesboro) from 3:30 - 5 p.m. Registration is required.
FREE BRAIN GAMES AT NPL 615-862-5774 library.nashville.org
Collaborate on puzzles or other games of logic from 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. at Nashville Public Library (615 Church St., Nashville). For teens in grades 7-12.
615-862-5800 library.nashville.org/wishingchair
FREE TUESDAY NASHVILLE STORYTIMES library.nashville.org
Age-appropriate songs, activities and early literacy fun on Tuesday mornings from 10:30 - 11 a.m. at multiple Nashville Public Library branches. Participating branches include the Hermitage, Edmondson Pike, Bordeaux, Thompson Lane, Edgehill, Thompson Lane and Southeast Library branches. Call ahead to make sure there’s open spots.
TOTS! AT CHEEKWOOD
615-356-8000 cheekwood.org/calendar/tots
Drop by the Bracken Children’s Garden Tuesdays – Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Dr., Nashville) for hands-on activities and story times at 10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m. $25 for adults, $18 for ages 3 - 17; members are free.
FREE RAPTOR RHAPSODY AT WILDERNESS SATION
615-217-3017 dthomas@murfreesborotn.gov
Meet the educational screech owl and American kestrel up close from 4 - 5 p.m. at The Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park (401 Volunteer Road, Murfreesboro).
FREE THOMPSON’S STATION FARMERS MARKET tsfarmersmarket.org
A mid-week market with fresh produce and artisan crafted items every Tuesday from 4 - 7 p.m., through October at Homestead Manor (4683 Columbia Pike, Thompson’s Station).
FREE MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT
FREE 12 SOUTH FARMERS MARKET 12southfarmersmarket.com
A weekly market with live music and food trucks Tuesdays from 4 - 7 p.m., through October at Sevier Park (3000 Granny White Pike, Nashville).
FREE YOGA IN THE PARK 615-862-5870
Breathe, move and nourish your poses outdoors at Richland Park Library (4711 Charlotte Ave., Nashville) every Tuesday from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
NASHVILLE SOUNDS: TAIL WAGGIN’ TUESDAYS
615-690-4487 tickets@nashvillesounds.com
Create a homemade gift for mom at Hermitage Branch Library (3700 James Kay Lane, Hermitage) from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. All supplies are provided.
Swing on over to First Horizon Park (9 Jackson St., Nashville) to see Nashville’s minor-league baseball team. On Tail Waggin’ Tuesdays, dogs are allowed entry at the ballpark to watch Sounds baseball with their owners.
FREE EAST NASHVILLE FARMERS MARKET
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA!
A community market every Tuesday from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the corner of 5th & Woodland in East Nashville. Park for free in the lot at the corner of 6th & Main St., and across the street at the First Church of the Nazarene.
Oklahoma! reimagined for the 21st century May 3 - 8 at TPAC’s Jackson Hall (505 Deaderick St.,, Nashville). Tickets start at $35. Recommended for ages 12 and older.
615-880-3951
eastnashvillemarket.com
FREE PRENDA CODE CLUB brentwood-tn.libcal.com
Grades 3 - 5 are invited to create Minecraft worlds, build websites and control robots at this free coding club from 4:30 - 5 p.m. in Brentwood Library’s Learning Lab (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood). Registration required.
615-782-4040 tpac.org
WED 4 IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH See Sunday, May 1.
EXHIBIT OF LEGO® MODELS See Sunday, May 1.
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