Compiled by Tawney Milam
Thursday, July 3
Enjoy the sounds of Reggae DJ
with your favorite coffee or late night snack at Café Coco. Every Thursday in
July, Reggae DJ will be playing the best in reggae, hip-hop and afro-beats at this restaurant-venue beginning at
11 p.m. There is no cover charge.
Friday, July 4
The Riverfront Park will be
packed with FREE activities in honor of 4th of July. The festivities
begin with a family fun zone at noon followed by pre-show live music by The
WannaBeatles, Les Kerr & The Bayou Band and The Lost Trailers. Before the
fireworks, there will be main stage performances by the barbershop quartet Max
Q singing the national anthem, Barry Scott, the Nashville Symphony Orchestra,
Phil Vassar and Michael McDonald beginning at 7 p.m. The fireworks are set to
start around 9:25 p.m. Alcohol, backpacks, coolers and lawn chairs are
prohibited.
after the fireworks, head over to see the 1980s cover band Guilty Pleasures
perform at the Wildhorse Saloon for $10.25
Saturday, July 5
Dance the summer night away with
Dancing in Centennial Park. Grab a friend or two to take advantage of the FREE
swing lessons that begin at 7 p.m. in the park’s Event Shelter. The big band
style dancing continues until 10 p.m. and includes an amateur swing dance
competition. If dancing isn’t your style, feel free to bring a lawn chair and blanket
to enjoy the live music. If you can’t make it this week, no worries. Dancing in
Centennial Park takes place every Saturday night until Sept. 6.
Sunday, July 6
Looking for a little live music?
You’ve got it at 3rd and Lindsley. For a mere $10 you can enjoy the
music of Lisa Loeb with Ricky Young. You cannot buy tickets online the day of
the day of the show, but can buy at the door if it is not stated on the web
site that they are sold out.
Monday, July 7
A night at the historic Bluebird Café
is a must for all who appreciate original music. The Bluebird will be having an
open mic night that begins at 6 p.m. without a cover charge. The open mic
session will be followed by 9:30 p.m. performances by the Mike Henderson Band
with Willie Domann and Kevin McKendree for $7. While enjoying the intimate
acoustic performances, you can also eat and drink, but save the talking for
after the sets because it is highly discouraged.
Take a break from the movies at
Green Hills and Blockbuster and try a film screening at Hillsboro Village’s
Belcourt Theatre. “Pizza Man” tells the story of a nerdy pizza delivery driver
and the love of his life. This odd couple story can
be enjoyed for $8. The film begins at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 9
Get a taste of art history with a
day or afternoon trip to The Frist Museum. The museum currently features four
exhibits:
1)
Tiffany
by Design offers you all you want to know about Tiffany lamps.
2)
Color
as Field is an exhibit on American Painting from 1950-75.
3)
Shades
of Gray features works from four artists from the Southeast.
4)
The
Artist’s Voice highlights pieces from Tenn. artists with disabilities.
You can visit the museum on Wed.
from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for $6.50 with your college I.D.
