Davidson Weekend: 5 Happenings This Weekend

1Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party

photo from Family Entertainment

Saturday, August 3
12:30 pm, 7 pm
Bridgestone Arena
501 Broadway, Nashville

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party is produced by Family Entertainment Live and brings fans’ favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life including Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, Demo Derby™, Bone Shaker™, Bigfoot®, Gunkster™, and newest to the lineup HW 5-Alarm™, the firetruck hero of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks! The Glow Party production features spectacular lasers, dance parties, and Hot Wheels toy giveaways. Fans can also witness a special appearance from a transforming robot, plus the high-flyers
of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Freestyle Motocross Team.

Find tickets here.

2James Austin Johnson at Zanies

Photo from Zanies Facebook Event

Friday, August 2 – 7pm & 9:15pm
Saturday, August 3 – 7pm & 9:15pm
Sunday, August 4 – 6pm

James Austin Johnson is a comedian originally from Nashville and a cast member on Saturday Night Live. The New York Times has called him “one of SNL’s most versatile celebrity impressionists.” His spot-on impression of Trump paired with his improvisational ramblings about Weird Al, Julia Louis Dreyfus, and Scooby Doo have garnered over 5 million views, with profiles on James in Vanity Fair, Slate, Mashable and VICE to name a few. As an actor, James’ TV/Film credits include: Future Man, Baskets, Robbie, Better Call Saul, The Last Tycoon and the Coen Brothers’ feature Hail Caesar!. As a stand up, James has performed on the Vice series Flophouse, as well as, Riot LA and Just For Laughs as a New Face. He currently voices the Grinch on Wondery’s ‘Tis the Grinch Holiday Talk Show.

3Nashville Haunted Pub Crawl

Photo from Awesome Events Nashville Facebook Event

Saturday, august 3
7pm – 9pm
Meet Your Guide Outside Skull’s Rainbow Room
222 Printers Alley, Nashville

Discover the city’s most notorious spirits and eerie true crime legends as you explore haunted pubs and bars on this guided walking tour in Nashville. See some spots that have witnessed some of the most gruesome crimes that the city has ever seen.

Start your macabre evening by meeting your guide outside the award-winning Skull’s Rainbow Room restaurant. Be captivated as you guide shares chilling tales of restless souls, unexplained phenomena, and the mysterious side of the city, as you take in its darkest sights.

Have the chance to purchase delicious drinks and share camaraderie with fellow thrill-seekers. Experience the supernatural in some of Nashville’s most iconic establishments.

Enjoy an unforgettable adventure filled with ghostly encounters and memorable moments. End your tour in Printers Alley; the perfect destination to continue a night out in Nashville.

Purchase tickets here.

4CatVideoFest at the Belcourt Theatre

Photo from Belcourt Theatre Facebook Event

Showtimes for this Weekend:
Friday, August 2 – 2:30pm, 7:10pm
Saturday, August 3 – 12:50pm, 3:20pm, 7:10pm, 11pm
Sunday, August 4 – 12:50pm, 3:20pm, 7:10pm

Belcourt Theatre
2102 Belcourt Avenue

CatVideoFest is a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. CatVideoFest is a joyous communal experience, only available in theaters, and raises money for cats in need through partnerships with local cat charities, animal welfare organizations, and shelters to best serve cats in the area.

This year’s CatVideoFest will again help to support Nashville Cat Rescue.

Purchase tickets here.

5Early Bird Coffee Social at Shelby Bottoms

Photo; Shelby Bottoms Nature Center Facebook Event

Saturday, August 3
9am – 12pm
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway
1900 Davidson St, Nashville

All Ages
No Registration Required

Enjoy Shelby Bottoms with a hot cup of “For the Birds” Bird Friendly® certified coffee. Stay and learn about the connection between bird habitat, coffee, and native wildflowers, or take a cup to go into the park.