Things to do in Nashville this weekend, Nov. 12 to 15
Second Saturday Art Crawl gathers downtown
By Lou P. and the Nashville Loop editors. Thursday, November 12, 2026
Saturday evening belongs to the Second Saturday Art Crawl, which starts at The Downtown Presbyterian Church. The Fairgrounds has a vintage clothing and jewelry show and the 65th annual Christmas Village. At night, a crowd of songwriters plays Cat Stevens' "Tea for the Tillerman" at 3rd and Lindsley, and astronomers open a public star party at Bells Bend Park.
IF YOU ONLY DO ONE THING
Second Saturday Art Crawl
The Second Saturday Art Crawl starts at 6 p.m. Saturday at The Downtown Presbyterian Church, which makes it an easy evening of art downtown.
The opening of ZINE-O-Types, an exhibit of zines and collaborative prints from artists of The Contributor street paper, including all 25 issues from 2026. The Voices of Resilience Homeless Choir performs at the reception.
Saturday at 6 pm · The Downtown Presbyterian Church, 154 Rep. John Lewis Way N, Nashville, TN, 37219
FREE THIS WEEKENDcosts nothing
Salsa Night – Free Lesson & Open Dance Floor
Thursday at 7 pm
Plaza Mariachi Music City, 3955 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN, 37211
A free salsa lesson with Noe Monsivais kicks off the night, then DJ Julian spins Latin music for dancing. Beginners and solo dancers are welcome, and margaritas are $8 and beers $6.
WITH KIDSbring them
"The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show" at Nashville Children's Theatre
Saturday at 2 pm; also Sun 2 pm
Nashville Children's Theatre, 25 Middleton Street, Nashville, TN
Four Eric Carle books come to life on stage with vibrant colors, familiar characters and larger-than-life puppets. Recommended for ages 3 to 8, and a good first theater outing for little ones.
Tiny Beatz: Techno Edition!
Saturday at 10:30 am
National Museum of African American Music, 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN, 37203
A free hands-on music and movement hour for young learners, exploring rhythm and sound through play. This month's theme is techno, following Juan Atkins' visit to the museum. Pre-registration is appreciated.
THE WEIRD ONE with Lou P.
"Fortuna the Time Bender vs the Schoolgirls of Doom" by Nashville Opera
Nashville Opera is staging something called "Fortuna the Time Bender vs the Schoolgirls of Doom" on Friday night.
Friday at 7:30 pm; also Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 3 pm · The Noah Liff Opera Center, 3622 Redmon Street, Nashville, TN, 37209
OUTSIDEfresh air
BSAS Public Star Party
Saturday at 6 pm
Bells Bend Park, 4187 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN, 37218
Members of the Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society set up many telescopes and displays for up-close stargazing. It's free, and you'll need to call or email to register.
Early Winter Birds of Edwin Warner Park
Saturday at 7:30 am
Warner Parks, Nashville, Tennessee
Graham Gerdeman leads a morning walk through the meadows, trails and forests of Edwin Warner Park to spot migratory birds settling in for winter. For ages 13 and up. Register by email or phone.
DATE NIGHTfor two
The Long Players perform Cat Stevens "Tea for the Tillerman" feat. Kim Richey , Jim Photoglo , Don Henry , Tom Kimmel , Lilah Petersson , Irene Kelley , Joel McAnulty , Ben Cyllus , Kent Agee & Seth Timbs
Saturday at 8 pm
3rd and Lindsley, 818 3rd Ave. S, Nashville, TN, 37210
The Long Players perform Cat Stevens' Tea for the Tillerman front to back, then play a second set of his music. Guest vocalists include Kim Richey, Don Henry and Irene Kelley. All ages.
BRING A TOTEmarkets and sales
Nashville Vintage Clothing & Jewelry Show
Friday at 8 am; also Sat 8 am, Sun 8 am
The Fairgrounds Nashville
65th Annual Christmas Village
Friday at 8 am; also Sat 8 am, Sun 8 am
The Fairgrounds Nashville
BIG SHOWSyou've heard of these
- SAT 8 PM; ALSO SUN 8 PMJim Gaffigan, Ryman Auditorium
- THU 7 PMJIMMY EAT WORLD - 25 YEARS OF BLEED AMERICAN, The Truth
- SUN 8 PMOrville Peck - Man Turned Mule Tour, The Truth
PLAN AHEAD
WHAT DID WE MISS?
We do our best to read every calendar in Nashville, and we still miss good stuff. The church supper, the band at the corner bar, the block party your neighbor is throwing. If you know about something, tell us. Just write hello@loopcities.com. We read every note.
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