What the Duck is happening in Nashville

Marathon Music Works

Two Feet (Zachary William “Bill” Dess) performs on The Next Steps Tour at Marathon Music Works in Nashville on Monday, April 27, 2026. The show features support from Sam Short and Brothel and highlights material from his upcoming album Drunken Fits of a Modern Age. Doors are listed at 6:30 PM with the performance starting at 8:00 PM. The event is all ages; Marathon Music Works is a cashless venue. The venue lists multiple VIP packages for this date — Ultimate Side Stage Experience (floor ticket, side-stage access for the first three songs, meet & greet, photo op, signed poster, exclusive merch, early entry), Meet & Greet VIP, and Early Entry VIP. Tickets are available through Marathon Music Works and ticketing partners (TicketWeb and major ticket platforms).

Basement East

Alternative rock band Tripping Daisy performs their 1995 album I Am an Elastic Firecracker in its entirety, joined by support from Jumprope. The show will feature a complete album performance plus additional hits and fan favorites. Date & time: Monday, April 27, 2026. Doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM. Age restriction: 18+. Tickets available through the venue and authorized sellers (see event URL).

The Basement

Comedian/performer Beau Burnette brings The Beau Burnette Show to The Basement with a lineup that includes Summer School, Paige England, Brother Dusty, and Virginia Louise. The event is a live variety/alternative music and performance evening showcasing each act in a single bill. Date & time: Monday, April 27, 2026 — show starts at 7:00 PM (doors 6:30 PM). Tickets are available through the venue; age restriction 21+. Venue: The Basement (1604 Eighth Ave South, Nashville, TN). Tickets listed on TicketWeb and the venue website.

3rd and Lindsley

The Time Jumpers — a rotating collective of Nashville’s top session musicians and vocalists — bring spontaneous, in-the-moment country, Western swing and Americana to their long-running Monday residency. The ensemble is known for tight arrangements, soulful singers and standout soloists; members have earned Western-music awards and multiple Grammy nominations and frequently feature different lineups of Nashville’s studio elite. This performance is Monday, April 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville. Walk-up tickets are often available at the venue; 3rd & Lindsley notes walk-up ticket sales at the door may be cash only. Check the artist or venue pages linked below for current ticket availability and any age restrictions.

Bluebird Cafe

SESAC Presents an “In the Round” songwriter showcase featuring Ava Liv Mabry, Marla Morris, Hudson Macready and Angelina Remondino. Each artist performs songs and stories in the Bluebird Cafe’s signature round format—artists take turns in the center sharing originals and the stories behind them. Date & time: April 28, 2026. Show starts at 6:00 PM (doors 5:00 PM). Cover: $21.49 (ticket link below). Note: The Bluebird Cafe requires a $15 per-seat food and/or drink minimum. Tickets available through the venue; reservations include table, bar or pew seating as noted on the listing.

Zanies Comedy Club

Live taping of The Grits & Eggs Podcast with host Deante' Kyle and co-host/cameraman Big Kat. This performance is part of The First Cousins Tour and features the podcast’s mix of Black culture, current events, hip‑hop and comedic conversation. Date & time: April 28, 2026 — doors 6:00 PM, show 7:00 PM. Post-show meet & greet add‑on available for purchase. Age & venue notes: 18+ performance; two‑item minimum per person. Cell phones may be subject to secure Yonder bag storage at the venue/performer’s discretion. Tickets are listed on Etix: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/85247780/grits-eggs-podcastthe-first-cousins-tour-nashville-zanies-comedy-club — check the ticket page and the venue event page for confirmed date, seating/ticket options, and any accessibility accommodations.

Centennial Park

On April 28, 2026 the Conservancy hosts two 45-minute, naturalist-led sidewalk walks through Centennial Park with Metro Parks naturalist Jessa Tremblay. Meet on the east (lake) side of the Parthenon. Sessions begin at 11:30 AM and 12:15 PM. The program is free and RSVP is requested; space is limited. The walk highlights local flora and fauna, seasonal changes, and practical tips for observing wildlife. Participants will receive an introduction to contributing to citizen science using the iNaturalist app (please download iNaturalist before arrival). The tour is family-friendly and accessible — wear comfortable shoes and bring curiosity.

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

Drop-in, hands-on play and storytime for toddlers and their caregivers in Cheekwood’s Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden. Activities are offered Tuesdays–Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., with storytime sessions at 10:00, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m. each day and a daily Turtle Talk (garden staff feed the turtles and answer questions) around 11:45 a.m. Themes change weekly and are inspired by current exhibitions and seasonal programming. Included with Cheekwood general admission or membership. Recommended for tots and family caregivers; drop-in format (no separate ticket required beyond museum admission).

Zanies Comedy Club

Stand-up comedian and podcast host Theo Von brings a night of comedy to Zanies Nashville with a rotating lineup of guest comedians. Von is known for his storytelling style and podcast This Past Weekend; his credits include Netflix specials and national tours. The show is scheduled for April 29, 2026. Doors open at 5:30 PM with the performance starting at 7:00 PM. General admission tickets were listed at $36.24 on the Etix listing; tickets are available through the venue/ticketing links below. Note: Zanies requires a valid photo I.D. to claim seats — check the venue listing for any age restrictions or other entry requirements.

3rd and Lindsley

The French Connexion gathers a “dream team” of respected session and touring musicians for an intimate evening of songs and musicianship. The lineup features The French Family Band alongside Jimmy Fortune (The Statler Brothers), Mike Rogers (Ricky Skaggs, Doyle Lawson), Jenee Fleenor (Blake Shelton, Jon Pardi), Ben Isaacs (The Isaacs) and Jeff Taylor (Time Jumpers, Ricky Skaggs). Performance date and time: Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Doors at 6:00 PM; show at 7:30 PM. All ages. Tickets are available through the venue: https://www.3rdandlindsley.com/tm-event/the-french-connexion-feat-french-family-band-jimmy-fortune-mike-rogers-jenee-fleenor-ben-isaacs-jeff-taylor-3/ Expect a night leaning on country, bluegrass and Americana traditions delivered by seasoned session players and vocalists, with instrumental showcases and tight ensemble harmonies.

Café Between

An instructor-led whiskey tasting and cocktail class at Cafe Between (Caption by Hyatt Downtown Nashville). Join Happenstance Whiskey for a guided tasting and cocktail demo that explores whiskey production, tasting notes, and simple techniques to elevate home cocktails. The two-hour experience includes guided tastings plus three handcrafted cocktails (Not So Old Fashioned, Easy Lemon, Quick Mule) and complimentary appetizers. Age restriction: 21+. Date and time: April 29, 2026, 5:00–7:00 PM. Ticketed event; organizer: Caption by Hyatt Downtown Nashville.

Basement East

Americana/alt-country singer-songwriter Jake Worthington headlines “Intent to Tonk,” a full concert set at Basement East in Nashville. Worthington is joined by special guest Julianna Rankin for support. The show is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Doors are listed at 7:00 PM CDT with the performance starting at 8:00 PM CDT. Tickets went on sale Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM (local). Purchase links are posted on the venue event page (ticketing handled via TicketWeb).

Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval - Nashville

Join Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval for a one-night-only, six-course tasting dinner paired with Cambio Tequila. The curated menu pairs coastal and regional Mexican flavors with bespoke tequila cocktails and expressions (Blanco, Reposado, Añejo). Menu highlights listed by the venue include Hamachi Aguachile and Prime New York Strip with Mole Negra. Tickets are priced at $95 per person (additional fees may apply). Seating is limited; reservations are required.

Bluebird Cafe

Songwriter Rob Snyder headlines an "In the Round" set at the Bluebird Cafe, joined by guest friends and collaborators. Snyder, a West Chester, PA native based in Nashville, has written for artists including Luke Combs (co-writer on the four-week Billboard No. 1 “She Got the Best of Me”), Zac Brown Band and others. He launched the “Revival” songwriter series in Nashville in 2013 and released his debut album The Way That I Am in 2020. The Bluebird’s signature round-format show begins at 6:00 PM on April 30, 2026. Tickets require a cover charge and reservations (Bluebird’s site also notes a $15 per-seat food/drink minimum). There are 18 tables, 8 bar seats and 8 church pew seats available for reservation; remaining pew seats are first-come, first-served when doors open. For ticketing and reservation details, see the venue listing.

Frist Art Museum

Join Nashville country artist and songwriter Raihanna Estrada for a live acoustic set in the Frist Art Museum’s Café Cheeserie. Expect guitar-driven, storytelling country with feel‑good melodies while you enjoy dinner, light bites, coffee, or tea. The performance highlights Estrada’s intimate vocal style and songwriting. Estrada has performed at Nashville venues including The Listening Room (Song Suffragettes), The Nashville Palace, and Musicians Corner, and at country festivals in the United Kingdom, Norway, and Spain. Her song “Photographs” was featured on WKRN’s Local On 2. The performance is scheduled for April 30, 2026, 6:00–7:30 PM CDT. Accessibility information for the Frist Art Museum is available on the museum’s website.

The East Room

Promoter Fascination Street presents Past Self in concert at The East Room (Nashville) on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Doors open at 8:00 PM and the show starts at 9:00 PM. This is an 18+ event. Tickets are available via TicketWeb (listings show prices starting around $21.32).

Ascend Amphitheater

Country artist Bailey Zimmerman brings his Different Night Same Rodeo Tour to Nashville for two nights, May 1–2, 2026, at Ascend Amphitheater. Zimmerman — known for his charting country hits and high‑energy live show — is joined by support from Hudson Westbrook and Blake Whiten. Both performances list a typical evening start time of 7:15 PM CT; check the ticketing page linked below for the exact door and showtime for the specific date you plan to attend. Tickets are available from official sellers (Live Nation, Ticketmaster, AXS) and prices vary by section and availability. Ascend Amphitheater is an outdoor, all‑ages venue; accessible seating is provided by the venue (see the Ascend Amphitheater website for details).

Marathon Music Works

British‑American singer-rapper Ashnikko performs at Marathon Music Works in Nashville on May 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Known for her genre‑bending blend of alt‑pop and rap and viral tracks like “STUPID,” “Daisy,” and “Slumber Party,” Ashnikko brings high‑energy production, sharp humor, and subversive lyrics to her live show. Support on the bill is listed as googly eyes. The event was listed on Marathon Music Works' official event page; the venue links to a Ticketweb listing marked “Sold Out.” Marathon Music Works is located at 1402 Clinton St, Nashville, TN 37203. For more details see the venue event page: https://www.marathonmusicworks.com/tm-event/ashnikko/ and the Ticketweb listing: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/ashnikko-marathon-music-works-tickets/14549573

Centennial Park

Tennessee Craft’s 55th Annual Spring Tennessee Craft Fair is a free, family-friendly outdoor craft show on the Great Lawn at Centennial Park (by the Parthenon) in Nashville. The juried fair runs Friday–Sunday, May 1–3, 2026; hours are Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. Admission is free. The show typically features about 200 individual makers (artists are required to be on-site) offering one-of-a-kind fine craft across media including clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, jewelry and furniture. Visitors can meet artists, watch artisan demonstrations, enjoy food vendors, and participate in hands-on activities in the Kids’ Tent. Tennessee Craft cites annual attendance near 45,000 and ranks the Spring fair among the nation’s top craft fairs.

James K. Polk Theater

Nashville Ballet presents the Tennessee premiere of Sherlock, choreographed by Penny Saunders, as the centerpiece of the company’s 2025–26 Attitude series. This noir-inspired, cinematic reimagining of Sherlock Holmes mixes bold contemporary choreography, evocative design, and vintage 1940s radio elements. The evening also features Maria A. Konrad’s world premiere Lumina and Donald Byrd’s Wake the Neighbors. This performance is a Saturday matinee on May 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Total running time is approximately 1 hour 41 minutes (includes two short intermissions). Tickets are available through the Tennessee Performing Arts Center and Nashville Ballet; contact Nashville Ballet box office for group sales or questions (tickets@nashvilleballet.com). Wheelchair-accessible seating is available.

Bearded Iris Brewing - Germantown

The Germantown Spring Block Party is a neighborhood block-party festival on Saturday, May 2, 2026. It runs approximately 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM at the intersection of 7th Avenue and Monroe Street in Germantown (Nashville). Expect local art and vendor booths, live music and performances, food and drink vendors, and family-friendly activities across the neighborhood streets.

The Lake at Westhaven

A free, family-friendly outdoor market featuring 100+ curated artisan and craft vendors around The Lake at Westhaven. The Spring Market includes handmade goods—home décor, jewelry, art, stationery, clothing and beauty products—plus local food trucks and a brunch cocktail bar. The 2026 Spring edition takes place Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 11:00 AM–4:00 PM and introduces a Pups Pop‑Up: a dog-focused zone with a Bark Market of pet vendors, an off‑leash play area, and pet activities benefiting the Friends of Williamson County Animal Center. Admission is free and the event is both family- and pet-friendly.

Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

Create a charming upcycled garden sculpture — a grasshopper made from reclaimed railroad materials — in this hands-on workshop led by instructor Abigail Boroughs. Participants will learn creative reuse techniques and basic metal/assembly approaches to turn found materials into a decorative garden trellis element. When: May 2, 2026, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM. Location: Frist Learning Center Studios at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens. Registration required. Pricing: Not-yet-members $30; Members $24. Register and buy tickets at the event page.

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Create your own commemorative buttons celebrating Country Music Hall of Fame members and artists featured in the museum’s exhibitions. Participants will design and assemble buttons inspired by artists from the Hall of Fame and the American Currents: State of the Music exhibition. Activities take place in the Taylor Swift Education Center and are suitable for all ages. The program is included with museum admission and is free for museum members. Tennessee youth (18 and under) from Cheatham, Davidson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson counties receive free museum admission as part of the Community Counts program; up to two accompanying adults receive 25% off admission (proof of residency required).

First Horizon Park

Triple‑A Minor League Baseball: the Nashville Sounds (Triple‑A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers) host the Norfolk Tides (Triple‑A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles) for a regular‑season game. First pitch is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:05 PM local time. Expect a full‑length game (about three hours), ballpark concessions, family‑friendly activities and the typical home‑date promotions the Sounds run. Accessible seating and services for patrons with disabilities are offered at First Horizon Park; see the venue event page for accessibility details. Tickets are available through the venue event listing.

Nashville Children's Theatre

Join Nashville Children’s Theatre for Seussical: The Musical — a Theatre-for-Young-Audiences adaptation that brings Dr. Seuss’s beloved characters (Horton, the Cat in the Hat, Jojo, Gertrude McFuzz and more) to life in a colorful, music-filled adventure. The production runs April 11–May 24, 2026, with performances Wednesdays through Sundays (typical weekday/weekend showtimes include mid-morning and early-afternoon performances). The show runs approximately 70 minutes with no intermission and is recommended for ages 5–10. Expect upbeat songs blending pop, gospel, blues and R&B and theatrical effects (some loud/fast moments and a dramatic eagle swoop). NCT notes that all performances are Sensory-Friendly; the production schedules a Neuro-Inclusive performance, an ASL-interpreted performance, and a Discovery Day (post-show Q&A). Preshow lobby activities are available an hour before each performance. Tickets are available from Nashville Children’s Theatre (see official listing); community listings report typical ticket prices around $37.50 for adults and $27.50 for youth. For exact showtimes, specific accessibility performance dates, and tickets, visit the official production page.

Arrington Vineyards

Part of Arrington Vineyards’ Music in the Vines series: live jazz on the hillside and live bluegrass at the barn on May 3, 2026. Jazz on the Hillside: The Lilliston Effect (2:00–6:00 PM). Bluegrass at the Barn: Grasstime (2:00–6:00 PM). Food available from Simply Living Life and The Derby Desserts & Coffee. Free admission; family-friendly; outdoor vineyard setting. No reservations required.