What To Know About Nashville SC

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

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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.

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EARLY EXPLORERS

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.

FREE MONDAY NASHVILLE STORYTIMES

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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.

FREE AFTER-SCHOOL MOVIE MONDAY

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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. The Tony Award-winning revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! makes its Nashville debut May 3 - 8.

FREE YOGA WITH NPL (ONLINE)

clinton.tatum@nashville.gov Take a live virtual yoga class at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Nashville Public Library via Zoom.

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FREE WISHING CHAIR PUPPET SHOWS

615-862-5800 library.nashville.org/wishingchair 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.

FREE TUESDAY NASHVILLE STORYTIMES

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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

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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

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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

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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.

FREE EAST NASHVILLE FARMERS MARKET

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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.

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.

FREE 12 SOUTH FARMERS MARKET

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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

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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 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.

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA!

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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.

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IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH

See Sunday, May 1.

EXHIBIT OF LEGO® MODELS

See Sunday, May 1.

JUMPAROO TODDLER TIME

urbanairtrampolinepark.com The park is opened up just for toddlers and their parents to jump, bounce and crawl around safely at Urban Air Adventure Park in Old Hickory (4331 Old Hickory Boulevard) Mondays - Thursdays (while MNPS is in session) and Urban Air Adventure Park in Cool Springs (1735 Galleria Blvd., Franklin) on Fridays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Admission is $11.99 plus tax per child; parents play free.

FREE WEDNESDAY NASHVILLE STORYTIMES

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Age-appropriate songs, activities and stories at multiple Nashville Public Library branches. Participating branches include North, Hermitage and Madison (10 a.m.); Bellevue (10:15 a.m.); Edmondson Pike, Inglewood, Green Hills, Goodlettsville and Richland Park (10:30 a.m.). Call ahead to make sure there are open spots.

WILD THINGS AT WILDERNESS STATION

615-217-3017 lrosser@murfreesborotn.gov Little ones can sing songs, read a story and complete a craft on Wednesdays at 9:30 or 10:45 a.m. at The Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Road, Murfreesboro). They focus on a different nature theme each week. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $3 per child.

FREE GENTLE YOGA

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Classes at Bellevue Library (720 Baugh Road, Nashville) from 6 - 7 p.m.

FREE STAR WARS TRIVIA

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Come celebrate Star Wars Day with a trivia night at Goodlettsville Library (205 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville) from 4 - 5:30 p.m. Test your Star Wars knowledge and win prizes. For ages 8 -11; ages 12 -18 are welcome.

FREE NEW BEGINNINGS HEALTH AND FITNESS CLASS FOR WOMEN

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Learn tips for eating, managing stress and more at Southeast Library (5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy., Antioch) from 6 - 7 p.m. Register online.

NASHVILLE SOUNDS: WINNING WEDNESDAYS

615-690-4487 tickets@nashvillesounds.com Swing on over to First Horizon Park (9 Jackson St., Nashville) to see Nashville’s minor-league baseball team. On Winning Wednesdays, the first 1,000 fans receive a scratch-off card with a guaranteed prize. Also, if the Sounds win, fans get to run the bases!

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA! CINCO DE MAYO!

JUMPAROO TODDLER TIME

See Wednesday, May 4.

FREE EDGEHILL GAME NIGHTS

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Kids grades K - 12 can come to Edgehill Library (1409 12th Ave. S., Nashville) from 3 - 5:30 p.m. to play card games, board games or Xbox.

EXHIBIT OF LEGO® MODELS

See Sunday, May 1.

FREE GOODLETTSVILLE FARMERS MARKET

goodlettsville.gov/937/FarmersMarket Celebrate five years of the Goodlettsville Farmers Market each Thursday, thru October 6 from 3 - 7 p.m. at the Goodlettsville Visitor’s Center at Moss-Wright Park (705 Caldwell Dr., Goodlettsville).

TOTS! AT CHEEKWOOD

See Tuesday, May 3.

IMMERSIVE VAN GOGH

See Sunday, May 1.

FREE READ WITH BISCUIT

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Children ages 5 - 12 can improve their literacy skills by reading with Biscuit the dog for 15 minutes between 4 - 5 p.m. at Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road, Brentwood). Sign up for your time online.

FREE THE 46TH ANNUAL HARDING ART SHOW

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Shop more than 75 artists May 5 - 7 at Harding Academy (170 Windsor Drive, Nashville). Family Day is Saturday, May 6 with art activities and games for children preK - middle school.

CAMELOT

studiotenn.org/showsevents The legendary love triangle of King Arthur, Guinevere and Sir Lancelot leaps from the pages in this musical by Studio Tenn Theatre Company. Performances are Thursdays - Sundays from May 5 - 15 at Jamison Theater at The Factory at Franklin (230 Franklin Road, Franklin). Tickets start at $35.

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT AT CHEEKWOOD

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Kick off the weekend at this summer concert series at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville) every Thursday from 5 - 9 p.m., May 5 through October 27. Enjoy musical performances, food and spirits, lawn games and wellness classes, with the gardens as the backdrop. Tickets are $25 for members and $45 for not-yet members.

NASHVILLE SOUNDS: THROWBACK THURSDAYS

Swing on over to First Horizon Park (9 Jackson St., Nashville) to see Nashville’s minor-league baseball team. On Throwback Thursdays, The Sounds wear their 1978 uniforms to commemorate the team’s original uniform style.

NIGHT VISIONS AT THE ZOO

See Sunday, May 1.

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DAYS ON THE FARM

615-459-2341 samdavishome.org This living history field trip features more than 20 historical demonstrations with hands-on activities, live animals and reenactors at Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna). Students learn about 19th century life as they are immersed in history from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost is $8 for ages 2 & older, one parent/chaperone is free.

FREE GOODLETTSVILLE ART: WATERCOLOR PAINTING

Learn basic techniques of watercolor painting and take home a finished painting in this class for adults from 12 - 3 p.m. at Goodlettsville Library (205 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville). Supplies provided. Registration required.

FREE PUPPET SHOW: CINDERELLA

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A musical retelling featuring Tom Tichenor’s marionettes at the Children’s Theatre in the downtown Nashville Public Library (615 Church St., Nashville). Recommended for ages 3 - 10, showings are at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.

FREE HIP DONELSON FARMERS MARKET

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A fresh, local, producer-only market every Friday (except Labor Day Weekend), through October, from 4 - 6:30 p.m. at Two Rivers Mansion (3130 McGavock Pike, Nashville).

FREE FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS

615-395-0102 arringtonvineyards.com Enjoy tunes, food from local vendors and all around good vibes at Arrington Vineyards (6211 Patton Road, Arrington) from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

FREE LIVE MUSIC JAM AT NPL

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Every Friday at the downtown Nashville Public Library (615 Church St., Nashville), Studio NPL brings out instruments and teach music from 3 - 5:30 p.m. Open to ages 12 - 18.

FREE 2022 MURFREESBORO JAZZFEST

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Jazz up your weekend on the Murfreesboro square from 5:30 – 10:30 p.m. and May 7 from 10 .m. – dusk. Music, games, an interactive kid’s alley and food trucks. In addition, a free jazz workshop will be held on Saturday from 2 - 3 p.m. at The Center for the Arts.

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MARY POPPINS AT NASHVILLE REP

See Sunday, May 1.

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA!

See Tuesday, May 3.

Murfreesboro’s annual Main Street JazzFest returns on the square May 6 - 7 with music, games, an interactive kid’s alley and more. nashvilleparent.com may 2022 33

FREE FRANKLIN FARMERS’ MARKET

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Supplying local produce and more every Saturday at The Factory at Franklin covered back lot (230 Franklin Road) from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

FREE NOLENSVILLE FARMERS MARKET

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Organic produce, delicious baked goods and maybe a food truck or two every Saturday from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Mill Creek Church of Christ (7260 Nolensville Rd, Nolensville).

GET MOVE’N 5K FUN RUN

secure.qgiv.com/ event/getmoven Lace up those sneakers for the Get MOVE’n 5K Fun run/walk starting at 8 a.m. at Edwin Warner Park (7311 Highway 100, Nashville). Enjoy the student performance, as well as coffee and snacks available for purchase. General admission is $5, adult registration is $30, kids registration is $15.

Re-live the musical phenomenon of the Fab Four at the Sudekum Planetarium in Adventure Science Center every Saturday in May.

FREE MUSICIANS CORNER CONCERT SERIES

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This annual free concert series, takes place every Friday from 5 - 9 p.m. and Saturday from 12 - 6 p.m. in May and June at Centennial Park (2500 West End Ave, Nashville). Enjoy live music, food vendors, local artisans, a kids’ area and drinks for purchase.

LERNER AND LOEWE’S CAMELOT

See Thursday, May 5.

DAS RHEINGOLD BY NASHVILLE OPERA

nashvilleopera.org/rheingold Nashville Opera closes its 2021-22 season at Belmont University (2020 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville) with Richard Wagner’s Das Rheingold. This one-act draws from Norse mythology and German folklore to weave a story of gods, monsters and an epic heist. Performances are May 6 at 7:30 p.m. and May 8 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $34.

NASHVILLE SOUNDS: FOX17 (FIREWORK) FRIDAYS

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Swing on over to First Horizon Park (9 Jackson St, Nashville) to see Nashville’s minor-league baseball team. On select Fridays, you can watch the Nashville sky light up with a postgame FOX17 Friday Night Fireworks show.

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA!

See Tuesday, May 3.

MARY POPPINS AT NASHVILLE REP

See Sunday, May 1.

FIREPIT FRIDAYS

615-610-9500 myadventurepark.com Friday night climbs include a campfire at The Adventure Park at Nashville (801 Percy Warner Boulevard) from 4 - 8 p.m. Tickets include two hours of climbing. Climbers have full access to the courses at the beginning of their climb. Cost is $36.

FOO FIGHTERS LASER SHOW

615-862-5160 adventuresci.org Adventure Science Center is featuring a new laser show featuring hits from Foo Fighters in its at the Sudekum Planetarium (800 Fort Negley Boulevard, Nashville) every Friday in May from 6:15 - 7 p.m. Cost is $11 for nonmembers; $7 for members.

GHOSTS OF GALLATIN HAUNTED TOUR

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A family-friendly tour featuring some of Gallatin’s most fascinating ghost encounters, history and folklore at the Sumner County Courthouse (100 Public Square, Gallatin) at 7 p.m. $20 for adults, $12 for children 12 & under.

SNAP: ILLUSION ARTISTS

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Come out to Franklin Theatre (419 Main Street, Franklin) to see Korea’s greatest illusion artists. The contemporary show combines classic comedy theatre with magic and illusion. Performances are May 6 - 7 at 8 p.m. and May 7 at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $57.50.

WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY

firstbankamphitheater.com See Willie Nelson with special guest Charlie Crockett perform live at FirstBank Amphitheater (4525 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin). Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets start at $39.50.

FREE ROBERTSON COUNTY FARMERS MARKET

Browse bushels of fresh produce, meats and artisan goods at the Robertson County Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., May 7 through August 27, at Robertson County Fairgrounds (635 Highway 41, Springfield).

FREE GALLATIN FARMERS MARKET

gallatintn.gov/249/Farmers-Market A weekly market open Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., May through September, across from Gallatin Fire Department (160 W Franklin St, Gallatin).

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2022

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Come out to Rutherford County Public Libraries (Linebaugh, Smyrna and MGL) for Free Comic Book Day (400 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. There will be free comics and popcorn while supplies last, cartoons to watch and more!

DROP-IN KIDS ART CLASSES

615-933-9644 LittleArtHouseNashville.com Kiddos can create original works on Saturday mornings at 2106b Acklen Ave., Nashville. Read a book, create art, then enjoy sensory play. The 9:30 - 10 a.m. class is for ages 1 - 4 and the 10:30 - 11 a.m. class is a drop-off class for ages 4 - 10. Cost is $15.

NASHVILLE WELLNESS FEST

nashvillehealthandwellnessfest.com Free workshops, a children’s activity area, free food samples, 100+ vendors displaying everything from acupuncture to yoga and more at The Fairgrounds Nashville (625 Smith Avenue, Nashville) from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost is $5 in advance, $8 at the door, seniors and kids under 18 are free.

FREE EXPLORE WITH A NATURALIST AT WPNC

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Head to Warner Park Nature Center (7311 Highway 100, Nashville) to explore nature with a Naturalist. This outdoor adventure will focus on discovery, observation and connecting with nature from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

BABY GOAT CUDDLING

615-481-9546 noble-springs.com Come to Noble Springs Dairy Farm (3144 Blazer Road in Franklin) to pet goats and other farm animals. Come between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to join in on a guided educational tour at 11 a.m. Cost is $12. Children 2 and younger are free.

FREE 2022 MURFREESBORO JAZZFEST

See Saturday, May 6.

FREE RUTHERFORD COUNTY YOUTH MAGIC GROUP

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Aspiring magicians can join in at 9:30 a.m. for this group geared toward ages 6 - 12 at Smyrna Public Library (400 Enon Springs Road West, Smyrna) on the first Saturday and Linebaugh Library (105 W. Vine St., Murfreesboro) on the second Saturday of each month.

FREE RACHEL SUMNER AT MADISON LIBRARY

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Enjoy songs, dance and fun at Madison Public Library (610 Gallatin Pike S, Madison) with special Saturday guest Rachel Sumner from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. For ages 3-5 but all are welcome.

FREE PUPPET SHOW: CINDERELLA

See Friday, May 6.

FREE HANDMADE NASHVILLE SPRING ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW

Discover one-of-a-kind handmade gifts and home décor from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Bellevue Red Caboose Park (656 Colic Jeanne Road, Nashville).

COLORSCAPES OPENS AT CHEEKWOOD

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This exhibit exploring the perception of the physical world through color runs May 7 through September 4, 2022 at Cheekwood (1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville). Witnes a series of outdoor and indoor installations. Cost for nonmembers is $20 adults, $13 ages 3 - 17, free ages 2 & younger.