Nashville listeners, get ready for a remarkable week and weekend bursting with music, lights, laughter, and family fun. If you’re in Nashville on Saturday, November 8, it’s an all-out celebration at the Grand Ole Opry for Opry 100. This once-in-a-century experience includes an exclusive backstage tour, premium lounge access with top-shelf drinks and Nashville bites, and a chance to rub shoulders with the night’s artists. Premium ticket holders even get to sit on stage for the first half of the show and grab a professional photo. It’s a must for country music fans and anyone wanting a true Music City experience.

Later on Saturday night, Ryman Auditorium hosts Watchhouse, bringing soulful Americana together with Sarah Kate Morgan and Leo Shannon as guests. Ryman’s historic stage is aglow all month, so check out their upcoming acts like Brad Paisley and Old Dominion for The Big 98's Friendsgiving, and folk favorite José González with Dawn Landes. If improv comedy is your style, Whose Live Anyway brings quick wit and big laughs to Ryman this weekend.

Looking for a magical experience? Throughout the weekend, Candlelight: Rings and Dragons transforms the Parthenon into Middle Earth and Westeros with music from The Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones performed by ensembles surrounded by real candlelight. This show runs until November 14 and is perfect for fans of epic fantasy who want a stunning auditory journey.

Sunday marks Taste of Bellevue, a food lover’s paradise where local Nashville eateries gather for tasting menus and festivities. Grab discounted tickets and sample the best cuisine Bellevue has to offer. For those into crafts and locally made goods, the Markets for Makers Nashville Holiday Market is open Saturday and Sunday, filled with artisan finds just in time for the festive season.

Families have plenty of choices—Cheekwood Harvest continues all weekend with art, garden strolls, and seasonal crafts. The Nashville Zoo hosts Boo at the Zoo, a nightly Halloween celebration from 5 to 9 pm for kids looking for one last fall treat. For the little ones, Inside Out and Backwards at Nashville Children’s Theatre runs shows all weekend, promising whimsy and wonder.

Whether you’re here for legendary country acts, immersive concerts, family festivals, or amazing food, Nashville is your playground this week. Thank you for tuning in and be sure to subscribe for more Music City happenings. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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