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All Upcoming Events

Everything on the calendar right now. Each event carries a Tier Stamp (who's running it) and a Stim Tag (how much is going on) so you can pick the vibe that fits.

Who's running it

  • ◆ NBN Official EventOurs. Planned and hosted by the NBN crew.
  • ★ NBN EndorsedSomeone else's event we've vetted and vouch for. We'll likely be there.
  • ● Happenings in NashvilleGood stuff around town we're passing along. Not run by the NBN crew.

How much is going on

  • ⚡ High StimA high energy atmosphere — crowds, loud music, a lot going on.
  • 🎚️ Medium StimSocial and busy, but you can still hear each other.
  • 🍃 Low StimCalm, quiet, low-key — easy on the senses.
Analog Soul● Happenings in Nashville🎚️ Medium StimSun · September 6 · 7:00 PM

Analog Soul

Analog at the Hutton HotelLovenoise's Sunday night soul series at Analog. Come enjoy the show and sit with Not Boring Nashville.Event details Open Mic Comedy● Happenings in Nashville🎚️ Medium StimTue · September 8 · 8:00 PM

Open Mic Comedy

The East Room · FreeFree open mic comedy at The East Room. We will meet up and take a table.Event details Community Cafe: Puppet Workshop while we watch The Muppets Take Manhattan● Happenings in Nashville🎚️ Medium StimFri · September 11 · 6:00 PM

Community Cafe: Puppet Workshop while we watch The Muppets Take Manhattan

Trinity Community CommonsJoin us for Community Cafe: Puppet Making & The Muppets Take Manhattan! When: Fri, Sept 11, 6–9 PM (Demo at 6:15, Movie at 7) Where: Trinity Community Commons (204 E Trinity Ln) Food: Potluck dinner (bring a dish/snack to share!) Cost: Free! All ages & skill levels welcome. Learn to make and take home your own custom puppet while watching the movie. Supplies provided while they last!Event details Lit N Fit: The Fitness Party Takeover● Happenings in Nashville🍃 Low StimFri · September 11 · 7:00 PM

Lit N Fit: The Fitness Party Takeover

Nashville Farmers Market · $10 (2-for-$10 BOGO)An outdoor nighttime fitness party where wellness meets turn-up, with trap yoga, twerkouts, games and more at the Nashville Farmers Market.Event details Early Morning Bird Hike● Happenings in Nashville🍃 Low StimSat · September 12 · 7:30 AM

Early Morning Bird Hike

Shelby Park — Shelby Bottoms Nature Center · Free · registration requiredAn early, quiet walk at Shelby Bottoms with the nature center's birders. Registration required.Event details Tell a Friend Field Day◆ NBN Official Event🎚️ Medium StimSun · September 13 · 4:00 PM

Tell a Friend Field Day

Thompson's PlaceBe a part of the Not Boring Nashville team for a field day. 10 spots.Event details NBN Group Chat: Live — Virtual Talent Show◆ NBN Official Event🎚️ Medium StimWed · September 16 · 9:15 PM

NBN Group Chat: Live — Virtual Talent Show

Virtual — Discord · FreeBring ya talent or just come talk. Our Discord video call goes variety show for the night.Event details A Midsummer Night's Dream Picnic● Happenings in Nashville🍃 Low StimThu · September 17 · 5:15 PM

A Midsummer Night's Dream Picnic

Centennial Park Bandshell · Pay what you willShakespeare at his most playful, outdoors at the Centennial Park Bandshell. Pack a blanket and a picnic.Event details Speed Friending◆ NBN Official Event🎚️ Medium StimFri · September 18 · 6:30 PM

Speed Friending

East Nashville Beer Works · Free with RSVPSpeed dating's friendlier cousin. Rotate through short conversations and meet a whole room of Nashvillians in one night.Event details A Night Out East◆ NBN Official Event⚡ High StimSat · September 19 · 7:00 PM

A Night Out East

East Nashville — Main Street & Woodland StreetOne night, several spots: tacos at Cilantro, wine at Love & Exile, games at Up Down, and wherever the night takes us.Event details Analog Soul● Happenings in Nashville🎚️ Medium StimSun · September 20 · 7:00 PM

Analog Soul

Analog at the Hutton HotelLovenoise's soul series at Analog again. RSVP to sit with the NBN table — spots are limited.Event details TCC Community Cafe: Hobbit Day Feast, Crafts & Shire Shenanigans!● Happenings in Nashville⚡ High StimFri · September 25 · 6:00 PM

TCC Community Cafe: Hobbit Day Feast, Crafts & Shire Shenanigans!

Trinity Community CommonsPack your cloaks—we’re turning Trinity Community Commons into East Nashville’s very own Hobbiton for Hobbit Day! Join us Friday, Sept 25 from 6–9 PM (204 E Trinity Ln) for an evening of cozy fellowship, hands-on Shire crafts, lawn games (weather permitting), and a massive feast worthy of second breakfast. Middle-earth attire is highly encouraged—just leave real and prop weapons at home or prepare to peace-tie them at the door. Free, family-friendly, and open to all wandering wizards, elves, and Shirefolk!Event details Adult Indoor Recess◆ NBN Official Event⚡ High StimFri · September 25 · 8:00 PM

Adult Indoor Recess

South Inglewood Community Center · FreeDodgeball, live Pac-Man and playground games with the NBN crew, with Joe Major the DJ between rounds.Event details World Peace Awakening★ NBN Endorsed⚡ High StimSat · September 26 · 8:00 AM

World Peace Awakening

Afrokoko Root Haven · Free entryA day-long gathering for peace, unity and cultural connection: live performance, art, and family-friendly activities.Event details Amish Market & A Country Waterfall● Happenings in Nashville🍃 Low StimSat · September 26 · 10:00 AM

Amish Market & A Country Waterfall

C3 coffee house · Free (bring cash for the market)Fresh products, fresh air, and a rugged little waterfall hike an hour north of the city.Event details Croque Cafe Meetup◆ NBN Official Event🍃 Low StimSun · September 27 · 3:00 PM

Croque Cafe Meetup

Croque Cafe — Centennial ParkCoffee and a slow start before Touch Grass Sunday, at the cafe in Centennial Park.Event details Touch Grass Sunday: Books & Blankets◆ NBN Official Event🍃 Low StimSun · September 27 · 4:00 PM

Touch Grass Sunday: Books & Blankets

Centennial Park (next to the playground) · FreeTouch Grass Sunday goes literary with the Nashville Black Literacy Coalition. Bring a blanket, a book, a coloring page, whatever keeps your hands happy.Event details NBN Group Chat: Live — Main Character Night◆ NBN Official Event🎚️ Medium StimWed · September 30 · 8:00 PM

NBN Group Chat: Live — Main Character Night

Virtual — Discord · FreeDon't be humble. Bring something to show off and tell us what you're obsessed with, proud of, or working on.Event details October Camp Out◆ NBN Official Event🍃 Low StimFri · October 2 · 3:00 PM

October Camp Out

Seven Points CampgroundA night at Percy Priest Lake with the Not Boring people. Hot showers, flush restrooms, a grill and picnic tables. Tent provided. 16 spots only.Event details

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