12 Things to Do in Nashville This Week · May 14–17, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Craig Shoemaker

Stand-up comedy night with Craig Shoemaker at Zanies Nashville, doors at 6pm and show at 7pm.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 7:00 PM · Zanies Comedy Club, Nashville

Eric Bellinger at City Winery Nashville

R&B artist Eric Bellinger performs early and late shows at City Winery Nashville in an intimate seated venue with dinner service.

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 at ZUZU across the street, programmed by Nashville Downtown Partnership.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 5:00 PM · Riverfront Park South, 100 1st Ave S, Nashville

Food & Drink

Battle of the Burger 2026

Nashville Lifestyles' annual burger competition where local restaurants battle it out for the title of best burger in the city.

Friday, May 15, 2026 6:00 PM · The Yard, Nashville

Date Night

Electric Guitar Sound Bath Experience

A multi-day sound bath experience using electric guitars at R+R Wellness, running Friday through Thursday for a uniquely Nashville wellness moment.

Friday, May 15, 2026 · R+R Wellness, Nashville

Festivals & Special Events

Nashville Rosé Festival 2026

Nashville's annual celebration of all things rosé wine returns with tastings, vendors, and a festive outdoor atmosphere.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Nashville

Arts & Culture

Suspect Terrain: Caitlin Blomstrom, Morgan Ogilvie & Ripley Whiteside

A three-person exhibition of Nashville-based painters exploring environmental 'left-field landscapes' at Tinney Contemporary, running through May 30.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Tinney Contemporary, 237 Rep. John Lewis Way N., Nashville

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

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

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

Ceramics Studio Orientation at Make Nashville

A free members-only ceramics studio orientation at Make Nashville's makerspace for those looking to explore the pottery studio.

Sunday, May 17, 2026 11:00 AM · Make Nashville Makerspace, 620B Davidson St, Nashville

Outdoors & Active

Performance Challenge at Burn East Nashville

A fitness performance challenge event at Burn East Nashville studio, open to participants of all levels.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 8:00 AM · 921 Cherokee Ave Suite 1, Nashville

PxPXB — Pilates Party Bus: Bieberchella Edition

Nashville's first Pilates Party Bus returns Bieberchella-themed with two DJ mat Pilates classes, sauna recovery, energy drink stop, vendor marketplace, and pizza and shots — all on a private party bus moving through the city.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 12:00 PM · 69 Trimble Street, Nashville

Family-Friendly

America the Beautiful: National Parks & Landmarks by Rail at Cheekwood

A spectacular seasonal exhibition at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens celebrating America's 250th anniversary with iconic sites depicted in model trains and botanical landscapes.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 10:00 AM · Cheekwood Botanical Gardens & Estate, Nashville