Davidson Weekend: 5 Happenings This Weekend

Friday, October 28, 5:00pm-8:00pm

510 Broadway Ave, Nashville, TN
Nashville Museum of African American Music

Join NMAAM for a fireside chat and cocktail reception with H. Beecher Hicks III (NMAAM President and CEO) and special guests Fawn Weaver (Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey) and husband Keith Weaver (Sony Pictures Entertainment). The Uncle Nearest brand is not only the fastest-growing American whiskey brand in U.S. history and the best-selling African American-founded spirit brand of all time, but the most award-winning American whiskey (including bourbon) of 2019, 2020, and 2021. At the core of the brand are the Weavers, a pair whose influence is impacting their community and beyond.

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Friday, October 28, 8:00pm

301 6th Ave N, Nashville, TN
War Memorial Auditorium

Post-post-modern chanteuse Meow Meow has hypnotized, inspired, and terrified audiences around the world with jaw-droppingly fabulous and frequently hilarious cabaret performances. Audiences have given her rhapsodies of praise from New York’s Lincoln Center to London’s West End; from The Sydney Opera House to Berlin’s famed Bar Jeder Vermunft. Delivering a riotous mix of theatrical concert and comedic performance art, Meow Meow arrives in Nashville with an unforgettable one night stand. Prepare for Piazzolla tangos, Weill, Brecht, Brel, and even Radiohead alongside original chansons and wickedly divine comedy. Named one of the “Top Performers of the Year” by The New Yorker, the international diva and comedienne extraordinaire recently made her Kennedy Center debut on Renee Fleming’s VOICES series.

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Sunday, October 30, 8:00pm

116 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN
Ryman Auditorium

Marcus Mumford is a British-American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and lead singer of the band Mumford & Sons. He also plays a number of instruments with the group, including guitar, drums and mandolin.

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Saturday, October 29, 11:00am-11:45am

2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN
The Parthenon

Join others in the community for Kidsville at the Parthenon this Saturday from 11:00am-11:45am. Families with children ages 12 and under can enter the Parthenon for free this Saturday! A Kidsville team member will be taking registrations at the entrance of the Parthenon beginning at 10:30 AM. The event will be located upstairs in Parthenon’s Naos room that houses Athena unless otherwise noted. Kidsville registration ends at 11:20 AM.

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Saturday, October 29 to Sunday, October 30, 9:00am

1200 Forrest Park Dr, Nashville, TN
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

El Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is one of the most important celebrations in Mexico and Latin America. The festivals, known for their colorful decorations, energetic music, and elaborate displays, demonstrate the culture’s strong sense of love and respect for ancestors while celebrating the continuance of life. Each year, Cheekwood brings the traditions of Mexico and Latin America to Nashville with a festival that includes traditional music and dance, vibrant art activities, and authentic cuisine. Visitors will learn about the culture of their Latin American neighbors while exploring beautiful altar displays and shopping in the marketplace.

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