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  1. 23H AGO

    Music Lovers Flock to Nashville for Jam-Packed Weekend of Live Performances

    Nashville is absolutely buzzing this Friday and throughout the weekend with fantastic live music options for everyone. Whether you're into country, jazz, hip-hop, or experimental sounds, Music City has you covered. Tonight, catch Billy Strings at the Bridgestone Arena for what promises to be an incredible bluegrass experience. If you're more in the mood for something eclectic, head to The Basement East where the experimental hip-hop duo Clipping is performing with Open Mike Eagle. General admission tickets start at 253 dollars, with an average price around 182 dollars. For a more intimate jazz experience, the Eli Ibrahim Quartet is performing late-night sets from eleven PM to one AM at Rudy's Jazz Room in The Gulch. This Memphis-native pianist and Vanderbilt jazz student brings sophisticated sounds to downtown Nashville. Over at Chief's on Broadway in the Neon Steeple venue, Ashley McBryde is performing her Postcards from Lindeville show both tonight and tomorrow night. The Ryman Auditorium is hosting Shane Smith and The Saints with Wade Forster and Ken Pomeroy tonight, then Ray Wylie Hubbard and Ken Pomeroy join them for Saturday's performance. These shows run February 20th and 21st. If you're interested in something different, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is featuring The Robert Cray Band tonight for a special performance that you can add to your museum visit. Saturday and Sunday keep the momentum going with more great performances. The Ryman's Shane Smith and The Saints continues Saturday with different supporting acts, giving listeners another chance to catch this dynamic band. What makes this weekend special is the variety. Nashville isn't just about traditional country music anymore. You've got world-class bluegrass at the Bridgestone, cutting-edge hip-hop at The Basement East, smooth jazz in The Gulch, and classic Americana at the Ryman. No matter your musical taste, you'll find something that speaks to you. The beauty of Nashville is that incredible live music is happening everywhere, from massive arenas to intimate late-night jazz clubs. Whether you're a longtime listener or visiting for the first time, this weekend offers the perfect opportunity to experience why Nashville truly is the music capital. Thank you so much for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe for more of your favorite content. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  2. 1D AGO

    Headline: Exciting Week Ahead in Nashville - Live Music, Comedy, and Family Fun Galore

    Welcome to your guide for an incredible week ahead in Nashville! Whether you're looking for live music, family fun, or unique cultural experiences, Music City has something special lined up for you. If you're a comedy fan, John Crist Live is happening tonight at the Ryman Auditorium. The viral comedian just released his latest special called Emotional Support on February 18th, which has already garnered over 2 million views in just three weeks. His clean humor takes you on a nostalgic journey through growing up Christian in the 90s, complete with hilarious stories about family group texts and neighborhood drama. You won't want to miss this at one of Nashville's most iconic venues. For the music lovers out there, the Bluebird Cafe is hosting an In The Round performance tonight at six in the evening, featuring Michael August, Adam Doleac, Ava Suppelsa, and Austin Nivarel. This intimate songwriting format is what the Bluebird does best, giving you an up-close look at these talented artists sharing their craft. Moving into the weekend, things really heat up. The MashUp Weekend is happening from Friday through Sunday, centered around the theme Resurrection Renaissance. This community celebration creates safe spaces for the Black LGBTQ plus community with events designed to connect, celebrate, and support. The weekend kicks off with Free Friday, a twenty-one and over party celebrating personal liberation. Saturday features a free family-friendly wellness market during the day, followed by the main event, the Resurrection Ball on Saturday night, hosted by Music City ACC Ball. If you're into strategy games, the Music City Open chess tournament runs all weekend at the Millennium Hotel Maxwell House. This three-day event attracts grand masters and international masters from around the world. The best part? Spectators can watch the official competition for free, or hang out in a separate room where casual chessboards are available. For families, there's endless fun happening. Nashville Children's Theatre is presenting Bingo's Birthday this weekend, and they're also hosting Ms. Rachel themed parties with multiple showtimes on Saturday and Sunday. The Kidsville Storybook Walk continues through Friday, letting families follow an outdoor literary adventure. Plus, Orchids at Cheekwood offers stunning floral displays through Friday for a beautiful outing. Thank you so much for tuning in to your Nashville events guide. Be sure to subscribe for more insider tips on what's happening around Music City. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  3. 2D AGO

    Music, Community, and Culture in Nashville This Week

    Welcome to your Nashville guide for this week. If you're looking for live music, tonight is your night. The Bluebird Cafe is hosting a Recording Academy Scholarship Fundraiser at nine PM featuring Maggie Rose, Molly Tuttle, and special guests. This intimate venue at forty-one hundred Hillsboro Pike is Nashville's premier spot for catching emerging and established artists in an up-close setting. Over at the Listening Room Cafe on Fourth Avenue South, Troy Cartwright, Zach Abend, and Benjy Davis are performing a writers round at six PM. This venue specializes in exceptional food paired with live music, so you can enjoy dinner while catching some great songwriting talent. If you're interested in government and community engagement, the Tennessee Inmate Disciplinary Oversight Board is holding its February public meeting today at the Tennessee Tower in downtown Nashville from nine thirty AM through approximately twelve thirty PM. Members of the public are welcome to attend and learn about the board's work reviewing sentence credits for state inmates. Looking ahead to the rest of the week, there's plenty to explore. Nashville's music scene stays active throughout February with various venues hosting performances. The Bluebird Cafe has shows scheduled on February twentieth and beyond, so checking their calendar at bluebirdcafe dot com will give you the most up-to-date information on performers and showtimes. For those seeking broader entertainment options, Nashville Scene's Music City Open features a comprehensive guide to what's happening around town this week. Whether you're into live performances, theatrical shows, or community events, there's something for everyone in Music City. The weekend is shaping up to be busy as well, with multiple venues and events catering to different interests. From intimate songwriter circles to larger productions, Nashville continues to earn its reputation as the live music capital. Whether you're a visitor or a longtime resident, this week offers fantastic opportunities to experience what makes Nashville special. Get out there, enjoy the music, support local artists, and immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural scene that defines this city. Thank you for tuning in to your Nashville events guide. Be sure to subscribe for more information about what's happening around Music City. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  4. FEB 13

    Valentine's Vibes Fill Nashville with Country Stars, Romantic Pop-ups, and Fun for All

    Hey Nashville listeners, it's your friendly guide to the best things happening in Music City today through the weekend of February 13th. With Valentine's Day vibes in full swing, the city's bursting with country legends, romantic pop-ups, and fun for everyone—grab your boots and let's dive in. Kick off today, Friday the 13th, at the Grand Ole Opry with OPRY 100 featuring Trace Adkins, George Thorogood and The Destroyers, John Michael Finley, The Infamous Stringdusters, MercyMe, Connie Smith, and Mark Wills at the Opry House starting at 7 PM—pure Nashville magic with rockin' country twists. Over at Ryman Auditorium, catch Emily Ann Roberts opening for Clint Black tonight, part of his three-night run that wraps up Sunday. Rudy's Jazz Room heats up with Stephanie Adlington's Valentine's Day Our Love is Here to SLAY at 6 PM and 9 PM, blending sultry ballads of love and murder with drinks and bites for $26 to $38 a ticket. Tomorrow, Saturday the 14th, romance rules. Head to Yolan for Valentine's Weekend Dinner through Sunday, savoring Mere Point Oysters, Lobster Fra Diavolo, Wagyu Strip Steak, and strawberry-raspberry mousse desserts in elegant Italian style. The Hermitage Hotel hosts Valentine's Day Tea from 2 PM with enchanting treats for $95 per adult. For pet lovers, Fat Bottom Brewery's Pints and Puppy Love from 11 AM to 3 PM brings adoptable pups from Nashville Humane Society, pint specials, Girl Scout cookies, and kids' crafts—all free. Dance the night away at Shelby Park Community Center's Sweet Heart Big Band Dance at 7 PM with Debbi Bailes' big band and free lessons for just $12. Don't miss the General Jackson Showboat's Valentine's Day Cruise boarding at 6:15 PM, complete with skyline views, dinner, dancing, and entertainment for $123 plus. Singles, Pinewood Social's Valentine's Social from 8 PM includes bowling, espresso martinis, and bites for $60. Sunday the 15th keeps the love fest going with Valentine's Pet Palooza at Shelby Park from 9 AM to 11 AM—free dog training, pack walks, obstacles, massages, and adoptables. Brunch at The Loveless Barn's I Love You A Bunch from 9 AM to 2 PM features adoptable dogs, biscuits, boozy drinks, and a photo booth for $46 adults. Opry fans, catch another OPRY 100 show with Conner Smith, Bill Anderson, John Conlee, Riders In The Sky, Rhonda Vincent, and more. Throughout the weekend, pop into Jelly Roll's Goodnight Nashville for the free Cupid's Hideaway with festive decor and cocktails, or Puttshack's themed mini-golf with BOGO games and Love Potion drinks. Music keeps rocking at Basement East with Ben Chapman's Peach Jam featuring Brit Taylor, Gabe Lee, and more nightly from 7:30 PM. Listeners, make this weekend unforgettable—whether you're toasting love or chasing country stars. Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to subscribe for more Nashville scoop. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  5. FEB 12

    Headline: Music, Sports, and Family Fun Abound in Nashville This Weekend

    Tonight in Nashville, you've got some fantastic options to kick off your evening. Riverside Revival takes the stage at The End Nashville at 8 PM, so if you're in the mood for live music, that's your spot. Over at Basement East, The Emo Night Tour is happening at 8 PM with doors opening at 7, perfect if you're feeling nostalgic for those angsty anthems. Sports fans should head to the Curb Event Center where Belmont's Bruins take on Northern Iowa at 8 PM. The Bruins are having an incredible season sitting at 22 and 4, so this matchup between first-place Belmont and the visiting Panthers should be competitive. If you're looking for something more family-friendly tonight, several venues have shows happening, and Basement East has live music scheduled throughout the evening for both all-ages and 18-plus audiences. Moving into tomorrow, Friday February 13th brings even more excitement. Basement East continues its packed schedule, and over at Belmont University, the Concert Band and Wind Ensemble perform at McAfee Concert Hall at 7:30 PM, featuring woodwind, brass, and percussion students alongside the Nashville Youth Wind Ensemble as special guests. If theater is more your style, Belmont's also presenting the production of 1984 at Troutt Theater at 7:30 PM. The weekend is shaping up to be spectacular. Saturday the 14th is Valentine's Day, and Nashville's got you covered. Head to The Hermitage for A Presidential Valentine celebration highlighting Andrew and Rachel Jackson's love story, running from 11 AM to 3 PM. The event includes kids' crafts, horseback presentations, historical flower arranging, and screenings of The President's Lady. Over in Knoxville, if you're willing to drive about an hour, Shen Yun is performing at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium at 2 PM, bringing five thousand years of Chinese culture to life through breathtaking dance and live orchestra. Saturday also features more of Belmont's 1984 production at 2 PM and 7:30 PM at Troutt Theater. If you're seeking a more intimate evening, 3rd and Lindsley has shows on both Friday and Saturday nights. Sunday the 15th wraps up the weekend with Belmont's final performance of 1984 at 2 PM, plus the Daddy and Daughter Date Night event at Slick City inside Opry Mills Mall from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, featuring slides, air courts, dinner, and crafts for just thirty-nine dollars ninety-eight cents per couple. Thank you so much for tuning in to your Nashville events guide. Don't forget to subscribe for more recommendations on what to do around Music City. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  6. FEB 11

    Headline: Explore Nashville's Vibrant Week: From Music Concerts to Puppy Bowls

    Welcome to your Nashville adventure this week! Music City is absolutely buzzing with incredible events that'll make your Wednesday through Sunday unforgettable. Tonight, if you're a fan of live music, head to The Basement East for Tyler Ramsey and Carl Broemel's Celestun Tour. According to The Basement Nashville's calendar, doors open at seven with the show starting at eight. If you want something more refined, Miguel is performing at the Ryman Auditorium tonight at eight thirty with special guest Jean Dawson. The Ryman Auditorium's venue offers an intimate setting that'll make you feel the music in your soul. Tomorrow and Friday are packed with options. The Basement East has multiple shows scheduled throughout both nights, featuring everything from rock to country. According to Ticketmaster, Brooklyn Bowl Nashville is hosting the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents Vincent Mason on Thursday at eight in the evening. Meanwhile, Clint Black takes the stage at the Opry House Friday through Sunday with different special guests each night, making it worth checking out more than once. If you're seeking something beyond live music, the Nashville Zoo is partnering with the Nashville Humane Association for the Music City Puppy Bowl this weekend. According to Nashville's event listings, festivities begin at ten in the morning and entry is included with zoo admission. You'll get to see adorable adoptable puppies playing football while enjoying live music and meeting pet-friendly local vendors. Looking for something more upscale? Belle Meade Winery is offering a Valentine's date by candlelight featuring bourbon mixology and a four-course dinner serenaded by live guitar. Tickets are four hundred fifty dollars per couple according to Belle Meade's website. The 33rd Annual Soup Sunday is happening at Nissan Stadium from eleven in the morning to two in the afternoon. According to Nashville event details, you can sample signature soups from dozens of the city's top restaurants while watching celebrity and culinary judges in action. Tickets are just twenty-five dollars for adults and five for children. Don't miss the Sketchers Hot Chocolate Run this weekend either. You can choose from a five K, ten K, or fifteen K run before celebrating with fondue and chocolate-filled treats at the finish line. Nashville really does have something for everyone this week. Whether you're a music lover, foodie, animal enthusiast, or fitness fanatic, this city's got you covered. Thank you so much for tuning in to your Nashville event guide. Make sure to subscribe for more recommendations on what to do around Music City. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please dot AI. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  7. FEB 8

    Nashville Zoo Hosts Puppy Bowl, Swan Lake at Ryman Upcoming

    Hey Nashville listeners, kick off your week with some tail-wagging fun today at the Nashville Zoo's Music City Puppy Bowl, where adoptable pups from the Nashville Humane Association battle it out in an adorable football game starting at 10 a.m., complete with live music, pet vendors, and zoo admission perks, according to nashvillezoo.org. Then tonight at 6:30 p.m., catch the Grand Kyiv Ballet's breathtaking Swan Lake at the iconic Ryman Auditorium, a timeless tale of romance and transformation with Tchaikovsky's score lighting up the stage, as listed on ry man.com and grandkyivballet.com.ua. Tomorrow, February 9, head to The Listening Room Cafe for a 6 p.m. writers round featuring Song Suffragettes on the main stage, perfect for soaking in fresh country tunes, per listeningroomcafe.com. Midweek heats up Wednesday with Miguel bringing his soulful vibes and special guest Jean Dawson to the Ryman at 8:30 p.m., blending funky energy from tracks like Pineapple Skies, straight from ry man.com details. As we roll into the weekend, don't miss the 33rd Annual Soup Sunday on February whatever day it falls, but mark your calendars for Nissan Stadium from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., sampling signature soups from top restaurants, celebrity judges, and family fun like face painters and balloon artists for just $25 adults, via eventbrite.com. Predators fans, gear up for home ice action against rivals like the St. Louis Blues, Minnesota Wild, and Chicago Blackhawks—check nhl.com for exact game days and tickets to cheer on Smashville. Romance seekers, snag spots for Valentine's treats like Liquor Lab's mixology night with Love's Alibi crafting three cocktails for $70, or Belle Meade Winery's candlelit four-course dinner with live guitar for $450 a couple, both highlighted on sevenrooms.com and visitbellemeade.com. Art lovers, immerse in Cheekwood's blooming orchid displays or the Frist Art Museum's Impressionist Revolution from Monet to Matisse, per cheekwood.org and fristartmuseum.org. Music never sleeps—Grand Ole Opry nights at the Opry House feature stars like ERNEST, Chris Janson, and more all week, according to opry.com, while The Basement East rocks with Mitski tonight and packed lineups through February 28, from thebasementnashville.com. February's buzzing with Dine Nashville chef collabs, Black History Month exhibits at the National Museum of African American Music, and wellness escapes like Moonlight Yoga at The Joseph, all via visitmusiccity.com. Whether you're dancing at Sweet Heart Big Band, sipping at Science of Beer, or crafting rings at Margaret Ellis Jewelry, Nashville's got your vibe. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more weekly guides. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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  8. FEB 6

    Nashville's Buzzing Weekend: Opry 100, Acoustic John Anderson, and More Excitement

    Nashville is absolutely buzzing this Friday night, and we've got the inside scoop on where you need to be this evening and throughout the weekend. Let's start with tonight. If you're a country music fan, the Grand Ole Opry is hosting Opry 100, a spectacular celebration featuring Carly Pearce, The Isaacs, Rissi Palmer, and Ricky Skaggs. The show kicks off at seven PM at the Opry House. For the ultimate experience, you can grab premium packages that include backstage tours, premium lounge access with top-shelf drinks and Nashville bites, and even the chance to step into the famous wooden circle where country legends have performed for a century. Over at the Ryman Auditorium, An Acoustic Evening with John Anderson is happening at seven thirty PM. This isn't just any show either, it's benefiting Vanderbilt Health's Music Therapy and Hearing Programs, so your ticket purchase supports a great cause. If you're more into Broadway-style entertainment, Six The Musical is performing at TPAC tonight at seven thirty PM. This Tony Award-winning show has listeners absolutely losing their heads over its celebration of the six wives of Henry VIII remixed into a twenty-first century girl power anthem. The Downtown Franklin Art Crawl is also happening tonight from six to nine PM if you're willing to venture just outside Nashville. It's a free, walkable experience through historic downtown featuring local art, live music, and community connection. Now looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday brings even more options. Little Harpeth River Clean Up happens in Brentwood from nine AM to noon if you want to do some good for the community. Later that day, make a Valentine at The Painted Plant in Spring Hill from noon to three PM, a free craft event creating handmade flowers and cards for seniors. Both Studio Tenn's Deathtrap and Six The Musical continue through Sunday at various showtimes, so if you missed them tonight, you've got another chance. These shows run Friday through Sunday with different curtain times throughout the day. Whether you're craving live country music, Broadway magic, community service, or local art, Nashville has something incredible lined up for you this weekend. Get out there and experience what makes Music City so special. Thanks so much for tuning in to your Nashville weekend guide. Make sure to subscribe for more tips on where to go and what to do around town. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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