LIVE MUSIC
- Hunter Hayes Concert 7 p.m. Friday at the Fort Campbell Division Parade Field, 6390 Desert Storm Ave. This free concert is open to the public. No pets, glass, coolers outside food or beverages allowed. For more information, call 270-798-7535.
Downtown at Sundown with Music 4 Mercy, 6-10 p.m. Friday at the Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St., Clarksville. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets, but not pets or coolers. For more information, visit www.downtowncommons.org/sundown.
Jazz on the Lawn with Tina Brown 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Beachaven Vineyards and Winery, 1100 Dunlop Lane, Clarksville. Jazz on the Lawngoers are asked to follow the “rules of the beach.” Do bring your friends and Family, a picnic, and a blanket or lawn chairs and a valid ID. Do not bring pets although certified service animals are permitted, grills, tents and outside alcohol. For more information call 931-645-8867.
Minority in Concert, 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesday at Nashville Cumberland Park, 592 South First St., Nashville. This free concert celebrates the diversity of Nashville’s music scene.
FAMILY FUN
Professional Bull Riders: Unleash the Beast Music City Knockout, 7:45 p.m. Friday and 6:45 p.m. Saturday at Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville. Purchase tickets online at www.bridgestonearena.com. For more information, call 615-770-2000.
“Paddington 2” screening, Saturday at Valor Hall Park, 105 Walter Garrett Lane, Oak Grove. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. Saturday with free face painting, inflatables and giveaways. The movie begins at 8:05 p.m. Patrons may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Family Day at OZ, 11 a.m. Saturday at OZ Arts Nashville, 6172 Cockrill Bend Circle, Nashville. This year’s gathering highlights the stars above and water below, merging science and art with the Adventure Science Center and Nashville-based visual artist Beth Reitmeyer. Cost is $22 for those age 13 and older. For more information, call 615-350-7200.
Life in the 1800s 1 p.m. Saturday at Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center, 120 Duncan St., Clarksville. Learn what daily life consisted of in the 19th century at this free educational series produced with the Friends of Fort Defiance and hosted by Clarksville Parks and Recreation. For more information, call 931-645-7476.
Midsummer Night’s Dream Interpretation Workshop, 2-5 p.m. Saturday at The Raspberry Patch Antiques, 1011 South Virginia St., Hopkinsville. The workshop will be led by Dasha Bond. Cost is $25 per person. To register, visit www.penelopeponders.com. For more information, call 270-889-8508.
Movies in the Park: “Spiderman Homecoming” at 6:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday at Heritage Park Complex, 1241 Peachers Mill Road, Clarksville. Enjoy a free movie on a big screen outside at Heritage Park. Bring a blanket and lawn chairs. Please leave pets and alcohol at home. Pre-show activities begin at 6:30 p.m., movie begins at 8 p.m. For more information, call Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931-645-7476.
Panini Cooking Class, 1-3 p.m. Saturday at The Looking Glass Restaurant and Gourmet Bakery, 329 Warfield Blvd., Clarksville. Class is designed for youth ages 8-14. Cost is $25 per child. To register, call the restaurant at 931-552-6344.
Quarter Yard Sale, 7 a.m.-noon Saturday at Crossroads Fellowship, 2687 Tiny Town Road, Clarksville. All items, including electronics, furniture and clothing, cost a quarter. For more information, call 931-552-2828.
Creative Nonfiction Writing Group, 2-3 p.m. Sunday at Humble Universe Distributers Used Books and More, 1134 College St., Clarksville. For more information, call 931-905-4300.
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, through Sept. 9 at the Centennial Park Bandshell, Centennial Park, 2600 West End Ave., Nashville. “Talking Shakespeare” featuring Shakespeare scholars from local universities begins at 6 p.m. Pre-show entertainment featuring live Nashville musicians and entertainers begins at 6:30 p.m. The main performance begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.nashvilleshakes.org.
Best of Tennessee Craft Exhibition, through Oct. 15 at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center, 200 S. 2nd St., Clarksville. This juried exhibition showcases contemporary and traditional crafts from Tennessee. For more information, visit www.tennesseecraft.org.
OUTDOOR FUN
Canoe and Kayak Float, 8 a.m. Saturday at Liberty Park, 1188 Cumberland Drive, Clarksville. Hosted by Clarksville Parks and Recreation. Float approximately 2 miles on the Cumberland River from Liberty Park to Trice Landing. Participants will need to have their own canoe/kayak and life jacket that must be worn at all times. Free for all ages. For more information, call 931-645-7476. Register online at https://recpro.cityofclarksville.com/ViewCourseActivityDetails.aspx?id=C6323.
Candlelight Yoga at the Cave, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at Dunbar Cave State Natural Area, 401 Old Dunbar Cave Road, Clarksville. Participants should bring bug spray, a yoga mat, drinking water and a towel to dry off. For more information, call 931-648-5526.
Yoga Under the Stars, 9 a.m. Aug. 25 at the Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville. Participants must bring their own mat. Cost is $22 per person. To purchase tickets, visit www.adventuresci.org/yoga.
Unknown Realms, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 26 at Dunbar Cave State Natural Area, 401 Old Dunbar Cave Road, Clarksville. This extended journey into the cave is rugged, so participants must be at least 10 years old and in good physical condition. Cost is $20 per person. Flashlights and sturdy shoes or boots are required. To purchase tickets, visit www.tnstateparks.com.
- Explore the Harpeth River, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Aug. 31 with Fort Campbell Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Outdoor Recreation. Participants will canoe, kayak or paddle board the Harpeth Narrows, an 8-mile stretch of river. Participants must be at least 6 years old. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $25 per person and includes equipment and transportation. Deadline to register is 4 p.m. Aug. 29. For more information, call 270-798-2629.
FESTIVALS
Kelly Little Green Men Days Festival, 5-9 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday at the Sutton Farm, 7490 Old Madisonville Road, Hopkinsville. This festival celebrates the historic alien encounter on Aug. 21, 1955, in Kelly, Kentucky. The event will include live music, crafts, historians, rides, games and camping. For more information, visit www.kellyky.com.
Hummingbird and Butterfly Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Dunbar Cave State Natural Area, 401 Old Dunbar Cave Road, Clarksville. This free festival includes hummingbird banding demonstrations, guided hikes, pollinator gardening tips and children’s activities. For more information, call 931-648-5526.
Bacon and Bourbon Festival, 6-10:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at Old Glory Distilling Company, 451 Alfred Thun Road, Clarksville. To purchase tickets, visit www.visitclarksvilletn.com. For more information, call 931-919-2522.
Summer Salute Festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 24 and 25 at Founders Square Pavilion, 110 West Ninth St., Hopkinsville. The Sawyer Brown Band and Jimmy Church Band will perform. For more information, call Hopkinsville’s Parks and Recreation at 270-887-4290.
LAND BETWEEN THE LAKES
The Woodlands Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, Kentucky. Get up close and personal with the natural world at LBL’s environmental education attraction. For more information, visit www.landbetweenthelakes.us.
•Feed the Animals Friday: Opossum, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Friday.
•Hummingbird Café, 9-10 a.m. Saturday. Enjoy refreshments while watching hummingbirds in the wildflower gardens. Cost is $10 per person and includes admission to the nature station. Reservation is required. To make reservations, call 270-924-2020.
•Dive into the Hive, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday. Play bee games, join a hive and discover what bees do for the hive.
•Creature Feature: Bobcat, 2:30-3 p.m. Sunday.
Homeplace 1850s Working Farm and Living History Museum, 4512 The Trace, Dover, Tennessee. The Homeplace features interpreters in period clothing going about the daily chores of a working farm in the 1850s.
•Go Fly a Kite, 1-3 p.m. Saturday. Learn how to make a kite by hand using everyday items.
•Evening Storytelling at the Homeplace, 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
•Hello, Dollies!: 1850s “Rag Babies,” 1-3 p.m. Sunday. Learn about historic fabric dolls and visit with the Homeplace reproduction dolls and their accessories.
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