14 Things to Do in Nashville This Week · May 7–10, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Rocky Dale Davis at Zanies

Stand-up comedian Rocky Dale Davis takes the Zanies main stage for a multi-night run of shows Thursday through Saturday.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 7:00 PM · Zanies Comedy Club, Nashville

Eric Bellinger Early and Late Shows at City Winery

R&B artist Eric Bellinger performs two shows in one night at City Winery Nashville for an intimate seated concert experience.

Friday, May 15, 2026 · City Winery Nashville, 609 Lafayette Street

Free Events

Happy Hour Pilates at Riverfront Park

Free outdoor Pilates class at Riverfront Park South followed by happy hour across the street at ZUZU, programmed by the Nashville Downtown Partnership.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 5:00 PM · Riverfront Park South, 100 1st Ave S, Nashville

Festivals & Special Events

Iroquois Steeplechase

Nashville's beloved annual steeplechase horse race returns for another storied running at Percy Warner Park.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Percy Warner Park, Nashville

Summer Sunglass Trunk Show and Block Party at Novel Eye Care

A free outdoor trunk show and block party at Novel Eye Care featuring summer sunglass styles and neighborhood fun.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 3:00 PM · Novel Eye Care, 1800 State St, Nashville

Sports

Nashville SC vs. DC United – Bobblehead Night

Nashville SC hosts DC United at home with a special Bobblehead Night giveaway for fans.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Nashville

Date Night

Keiko Matsui at City Winery

Acclaimed Japanese smooth jazz pianist Keiko Matsui performs live at City Winery Nashville for an intimate dinner-and-show evening.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · City Winery Nashville, 609 Lafayette Street

Freaky Friday: A Trap Paint Party

An after-dark trap music paint party at Art Urban — a high-energy creative night where you make art to a hip-hop soundtrack.

Friday, May 15, 2026 8:00 PM · Art Urban, Nashville

Outdoors & Active

The Format x lululemon Gulch Mat Sculpt Class

The Format's owner Kenzie Wesp leads a free 30-minute outdoor mat SCULPT class followed by shopping at lululemon in the Gulch.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:30 AM · lululemon Gulch, 339 11th Ave S, Nashville

Food & Drink

Mother's Day Brunch at City Winery

City Winery Nashville hosts a special Mother's Day Brunch pairing seasonal cuisine with their award-winning wines.

Sunday, May 10, 2026 · City Winery Nashville, 609 Lafayette Street

Battle of the Burger 2026

Nashville's annual burger competition returns as local restaurants battle it out for the city's best burger crown at The Yard.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 6:00 PM · The Yard, Nashville

Family-Friendly

America the Beautiful: National Parks & Landmarks by Rail

An immersive model train exhibition at Cheekwood celebrating America's 250th anniversary with iconic national parks and landmarks recreated in stunning detail.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 10:00 AM · Cheekwood Botanical Gardens & Estate, Nashville

Arts & Culture

Stage to Surface at Oz Arts

Red Arrow Gallery's pop-up exhibition at Oz Arts pairs curated visual artworks with the venue's live performance season, celebrating cross-disciplinary exchange between artists from Tennessee and beyond.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Oz Arts, 6172 Cockrill Bend Cir, Nashville

Retrospective of a Nashville Icon: The Life and Art of Anton Weiss

Opening reception celebrating the life, work, and influence of beloved Nashville artist Anton Weiss, featuring his iconic works and the local painters he mentored.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 6:00 PM · Bennett Galleries Nashville, 2104 Crestmoor Road, Nashville