Things To Do This Week in Franklin & Williamson County (Feb. 13-19)
There are plenty of things to do this week in Franklin and Williamson County, TN (Feb. 13-19)! We have a variety of recommendations on events happening, from a Valentine’s-themed true crime tour to learning how to grow your own fungi! Make sure to add these selections to your agenda if you are looking to have some fun with your community!
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My Friend’s House’s annual Mardi Gras Ball will be held at the Embassy Suites this Saturday! Their mission is to serve and advocate for at-risk boys aged 12-18 with a safe, encouraging environment as well as the opportunity to recover and succeed. Enjoy a night of dancing, dinner, cocktails, and music at My Friend’s House’s biggest fundraising event of the year!
If you’re looking for a cutting-edge acoustic performance, check out Mountain Heart at The Franklin Theatre this Saturday! This award-winning band has played at the Grand Ole Opry 130 times and counting, and now they are here to play for the people of Franklin! You will understand how they redefined acoustic music with their high energy and unique sound as soon as the first song starts.
Valentine’s with Lil’ Rev (Feb. 14)
Spend Valentine’s Day learning a new skill with Lil’ Rev and his “Essential Strums & Strokes” workshop and house concert! Bring along someone special as Lil’ Rev teaches you new ukulele techniques and strums. The ukulele workshop will be from 1 p.m.- 2 p.m. and the concert will be from 2:30- 3:30 p.m.! Tickets are limited to the first 25 people, so get them while you can!
Love Kills with Franklin Walking Tours (Feb. 14)
Franklin Walking Tours is hosting a special Valentine’s-themed walking tour on Feb. 14th from 6:30 pm- 8:30pm! Your group will meet at Saint Goose for a curated wine tasting before setting out on the tour. True crime writer and producer Dominique Paul will be leading you through the darkness of our historic city and telling you about all the crimes of passion committed in the 1800s. If you and your loved one are fans of true crime, this unique Valentine’s event would be perfect for you!
Singles Awareness Day Party (Feb. 15)
Celebrate Singles Awareness Day with The Movie Gang at The Franklin Theatre on Wednesday! Sister group Cimorelli will take the stage to perform acapella before the theater’s 7:30 showing of Pitch Perfect. Triple Crown Bakery will even be catering with homemade microphone cookies! For a fun night of songs, laughs, and cookies, check out this event and bring your friends!
Motor City Magic: A Motown Tribute (Feb. 17)
Motor City Magic will be performing at The Williamson County Performing Arts Center this Friday from 7pm -9pm! This musical group consists of three vocalists and a 9-piece band with the mission of paying tribute to the record label that transformed America’s music industry: Motown. Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to travel back in time with some of Motown’s greatest hits!
Executive Chef Andrew Klamar invites you to experience a supper at Southall to celebrate the winter season and all of the produce it brings! Relax by the fire and enjoy delicious food made from locally-sourced ingredients with live music as well as new and old friends! Courses include smoked meats, winter vegetables, warm bread, cobblers, puddings, and more. Reserve your spot now!
Head over to Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary this Saturday to learn about mushroom cultivation and fungus from 10am- 12pm! You will assemble an oyster grow kit to take home once you find out more about how to grow mushrooms and wrap up the day with a fungi identification and appreciation hike! Register now for this fun and informative experience!
Your Pet Portraits in Acrylics (Feb. 18)
Williamson County Parks and Recreation will be hosting a pet portraits class this Saturday from 1pm- 3pm! Make sure to register for this class a few days ahead of time and send in a photo of your furry friend so that your canvas will be ready to paint once you arrive!
A Tribute to Louis Armstrong (Feb. 18)
The Williamson County Performing Arts Center invites you to enjoy a tribute to Louis Armstrong this Saturday from 7pm- 9pm! Critically acclaimed musician Troy Anderson will be leading the tribute with some of Louis Armstrong’s biggest hits! Make sure to check out this jazzy performance to lift your spirits with music and nostalgia.
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