things to do FREE Musicians Corner
An afternoon of music featuring Holly Williams, Tony Lucca, Christian Lopez Band and Mocha. Children can enjoy lots of activities in the Kidsville area, too! All ages. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 12 - 5 p.m.; musicianscornernashville.com.
One Year to Total Solar Eclipse
Nashville will be witness to a celestial phenomenon on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 — a total solar eclipse! Today, you can enjoy a day of activities related to eclipses and eclipse safety. All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $14.95 adults, $10.95 ages 2 - 12; 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org/oneyear.
FREE Parnassus Saturday Storytime See Saturday, Aug. 6.
Playtime at the Playhouses
See Tuesday, Aug. 2.
Professional Bull Riders
Experience the excitement of cowboys competing as they ride bucking bulls. All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 6:50 p.m.; $21.75 $382; 615-770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.
FREE Puppets on the Porch
See Saturday, Aug. 6.
Quilts in the Boro
This sixth annual show features vintage quilt exhibits along with hands-on workshops, shopping for handmade items and more. All ages. Lane Agri-Park, 315 John Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m. 5 p.m.; $5 adults, free ages 12 and younger; quiltingbees. org/pages/quiltsinthe boro2016/aspx.
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Riverbend Kids Club
Make a mini bird bath. All ages. Riverbend Nurseries, 2008 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin; 10 a.m.; $5; 615-468-2008 or riverbendnurseries.com.
FREE Shakespeare in the Park: The Comedy of Errors Nashville Shakespeare Festival presents the Bard’s zany play with a 1960s Nashville twist, incorporating original music by David Olney, Lari White, Stan Lawrence and Jack Kingsley. All ages. Centennial Park Band Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; free, but there is a suggested $10 donation; nashvilleshakes.org.
FREE Spring Hill Books-A-Million Storytime
See Saturday, Aug. 6.
Summer Laser Shows Enjoy two laser shows in the Sudekum Planetarium choreographed to music ranging from classic rock to today’s hits. All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.; $6 members, $8 non-members ($20 for all three); 615-862-5160 or adventuresci.org/ summerlasers.
FREE Sumner Barnes & Noble Storytime See Saturday, Aug. 6.
Sweet Corn Fun Festival
Enjoy a day of corn-themed contests with prizes, munch on fresh-roasted sweet corn on the cob dripping with butter and seasonings, cool off in the Splash Zone, pet farm animals and explore more than 70 activities. All ages. Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $13 adults, $11 children; 615-274-3786 or luckyladdfarms.com.
Local kids pose during a Kids’ Cooking Class at The Curious Kitchen in Murfreesboro. On Saturday, Aug. 20, ages 6 - 15 can learn to make Japanese cuisine. The Legend of Pocahontas
See Friday, Aug. 12.
The Little Mermaid See Saturday, Aug. 6.
Titans Football
Cheer for the Tennessee Titans when they challenge the Carolina Panthers during this preseason game. All ages. Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 2 p.m.; $45 - $285; 615-565-4200 or titansonline.com. To Kill a Mockingbird See Friday, Aug. 5.
FREE Tomato Time (Registration Required) Embrace all-things-tomato during this celebration of a fruit that’s often considered a veggie. All ages. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 10 a.m. 12 p.m.; 615-352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks.
Umphrey’s McGhee
A night of progressive rock music. All ages. Ascend Amphitheater, 301 First Ave. S., Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; $25 - $30; ascendamphitheater.com.
Urinetown the Musical See Thursday, Aug. 18.
Wetland Walk
See Saturday, Aug. 6.
FREE Wild Arts Day
Enjoy student art, professional art, animal art, puppet shows, an art scavenger hunt walking trail, wild animals, crafts, live music and more. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 615-2173017 or murfreesborotn.gov/ parks.
Wilson County Fair See Friday, Aug. 19
Sun 21 FREE BMX Racing
Experience the thrill of BMX while watching racers compete on a bicycle motocross track. All ages. Music City BMX, 2901 Bell Road, Nashville; 2 p.m.; 615-361-5533 or facebook. com/musiccitybmx.
Children’s Nutcracker Auditions
Local kids can bring a 4x6 full
body photo and try out for a role in Nashville Ballet’s 2016 production of Nashville’s Nutcracker. Boys ages 7 - 11 audition from 11:30 a.m. 12 p.m.; girls ages 7 - 9 from 12 - 1 p.m.; girls ages 10 - 11 from 1 - 2 p.m. Martin Center for Nashville Ballet, 3630 Redmon St., Nashville; $10; 615-297-2966 or nashvilleballet.com/youthcast.
Entertainment on the Frontier
Explore the ways the ScottishAmerican Jackson Family and the enslaved African-American community entertained themselves with 19th century games, stories and music. All ages. The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; 12 - 4 p.m.; free with gate admission ($20 adults, $15 students, $10 children); 615889-2941 or thehermitage. com.
Fifth Harmony
A night of pop and R&B music with special guest Jake Miller. All ages. Woods Amphitheater, 4225 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $35 - $79.95; 615-7241600 or fontanel.com.