Alaysha Harden

Fairs
Tennessee State Fair | September 6-15th
Location: 500 Wedgewood Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
Parking: $5 Tickets: $8
The annual Tennessee State Fair features games, shows, competitions, farm animals, and all of your favorite foods.
Seasonal Events
Haunted Houses- Open from September through early November, mostly weekends
Nashville Nightmare |
Location: 1016 Madison Square, madison, TN 37155 (30 minute drive)
Tickets: $30 and up
https://www.nashvillenightmare.com/
Devil’s Dungeon|
Location: 510 Davidson Street, Nashville TN 37213
Tickets: 25$ and up
http://slashvillehaunts.com/devils-dungeon/
Food Truck Feast presents OctoberFEAST | October 12 11am-6pm
Location: 400 Davidson Street, Nashville, TN 37213
Free Admission
OctoberFEAST will feature 20 of Nashville’s finest food trucks, live music, and shopping with local vendors!
Music
NF | September 23 & 24 at 8pm
Location:Marathon Music Works, 1402 Clinton Street, Nashville, TN
https://www.marathonmusicworks.com/event/1865836-nf-nashville/
Lizzo | September 30 at 7:30 pm
Location: Ryman Auditorium
https://www.ryman.com/events/lizzo/
Emeli Sandé | October 5 at 8:30pm
Location:EXIT/IN, 2208 Elliston Place, Nashville, TN
http://www.exitin.com/event/1871876-emeli-sande-nashville/
Breakaway Music Festival | October 11-12
Location: 625 Smith Avenue, Nashville, TN
October 11 Line up: Future, Lil Baby, Fisher, Gashi, Shallou, Emogee, Chris Jobe
October 12 Line up: Kaskade, Zeds Dead, Chris Lake, Bryce Vine, Ekali, Kid Quill, CVBZ
https://www.tennessee.breakawayfestival.com/tickets
Chance The Rapper | October 17 at 7pm
Location: Bridgestone Arena
https://www.bridgestonearena.com/events/detail/chance-the-rap
Bianca Del Rio | October 20 at 8pm
Location: Marathon Music Works, 1402 Clinton Street, Nashville, TN
Tickets: $42+
https://www.marathonmusicworks.com/e/bianca-del-rio-69337146271/
Comedy
The Bimonthly Wierd | first and third Saturday of every month
Location: Twin Kegs II, 327 Hermitage Avenue Nashville, TN 37210
Starting at 9pm is a booked comedy showcase called The Biweekly Weird featuring fantastic comedians from all over.
Then at Midnight, The Dark Mic Rises-a comedy open mic after party, where comedians are encouraged to embrace the dark side and do material that is as out there as they are willing to go- begins. (No recording allowed)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bimonthly-wierd-tickets-64328279616?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Dane Cook at Ryman Auditorium | September 21 at 7pm
Location: 116 5th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219
Tickets: $50 and up
https://www.ryman.com/events/dane-cook/
Plays/Shows
Ancestree: An Evening of Spoken Word | October 6 at 6pm
Location: 21c Museum Hotel Nashville, 221 2nd Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37201
Free Admission
"ANCESTREE" refers to the depths of generational links. The goal is to explore the roots of family & discover where traits of our present self forms are developed. Through “values, beliefs, positive or negative behavior, loyalty, honesty, selfishness, impatience, confidence, decisiveness, fearlessness, shyness, affection, deceitfulness, manipulation, determination,etc.”
“No matter what these traits may be, links of the past go much beyond the physical surface of the family tree, and into the heart of the roots. Join us Sunday. October 6th 2019 at 21c Museum Hotel as we discuss this topic through spoken word and interactive conversation. Tickets are free, and complimentary wine will be available.”
Visual Arts
Drink-n-Draw | Thursdays & Sundays through December
Location: Channel To Channel. 507 Hagan Street Suite A, Nashville, TN 37203
Tickets: $15-25
Channel To Channel has provided space for artists to draw the human figure for years. In this judgement free zone, any level of experience with drawing is welcome to attend. Take 2 to 3 hours to draw the human figure, enjoy beer from Yazoo Brewing Company and food from Dozen Bakery. Chairs and stands provided.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drink-n-draw-tickets-29286780549?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Painting with Shenanigoats | September 21 at 6pm
Location: Shenanigoats Yoga Studio, 1046 Westchester Drive, Nashville, TN
Tickets: $35
This two hour event allow you to be creative alongside free range goats. The price includes the 11x14 canvas, paint, brushes, and guidance from local artists to take your through the process of creating your own art piece.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/painting-with-shenanigoats-tickets-66641423291?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Opening Reception- Fragile Figures: Beings and Time | September 27 at 6pm
Location: 21c Museum Hotel Nashville, 221 2nd Avenue North Nashville, TN 37201
Free and open to the public
This exhibit features the work of Alfred Conteh’s work, which focuses on the complexity of human emotions and intersections of power and vulnerability.
90’s Theme Paints N Pints |October 5 at 7pm
Location: 305 North Riverside Drive Suite 600, Clarksville, TN 37040
Tickets: $35
BYOB, they’ll provide all the materials needed to create your masterpiece. Come dressed in your 90’s swag and meet us at the studio.
41st Annual Fall Tennessee Craft Fair | October 11, 12, 13
Location: Centennial Park
The Craft Fair is a premier craft festival of the Southeast. Shop for the perfect gift for someone special, watch live craft demonstrations, and enjoy delicious food!