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Sip & Spark Soiree
2024-04-18 17:30 - 20:25 (America/Chicago) | The Board Room Charcuterie Wine Bar, 1001 Westhaven Blvd., Suite 100, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Sip & Spark at The Board Room – Speed Dating Soiree
Experience an enchanting evening of connection with Matchmaking Nashville’s exclusive speed dating event at the Board Room Charcuterie Wine Bar in Franklin.

From Here to There Tour 2024: Henry Cho
2024-04-20 16:00 - 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
On February 11th, 2023, comedian Henry Cho was inducted as the 229th member of The Grand Ole Opry. This prestigious honor has not been extended to a comedian since 1973. Make plans to see Henry Cho on Main Street as he makes his return to the historic Franklin Theatre on Saturday, April 20th, with THREE CAN’T-MISS SHOWS!
April 20, 2024 at 4 PM, 6 PM and 8 PM.

Live Music - Olin Wallace
2024-04-20 19:00 - 21:00 | The Board Room Charcuterie Wine Bar, 1001 Westhaven Blvd., Suite 100, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Live Music – Olin Wallace at The Board Room Charcuterie Wine Bar in Franklin. Come out and enjoy a wonderful evening filled with live music, delicious food, and exquisite wine.

Oddity Improv Monday Night Shows
2024-04-22 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-04-29 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-05-06 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-05-13 19:30 - 21:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Experience a night of uproarious fun with Oddity Improv’s clean-ish improv show at The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, every Monday!
Oddity Improv is a non-profit theatre company on a mission to empower and build confidence through the joy of improv and sketch-comedy. Expect the unexpected as we deliver unique performances, and stay tuned for the thrill of surprise guest stars!
$18 Online, $23 at the door.
The Mockingbird Theatre @ The Factory in Franklin
Show is recommended for Ages 13+
Bar opens at 6, Doors open at 7, Show starts @ 7:30 pm, see you there!
https://oddityimprov.com/shows

Songwriters’ Night
2024-04-23 18:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Oak Cottage for Women will host the 3rd Annual Songwriters’ Night to raise funds for women coming out of prison to provide a loving environment and support as they re-enter society.
The Songwriters’ Night will be on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 6 p.m. at The Factory in Liberty Hall, 230 Franklin Rd., in Franklin featuring Ashley Cleveland, Brandon Heath, Brian White, and Karyn Williams…with the stories behind the songs. To learn more click here.

Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
2024-04-23 19:00, 2024-04-30 19:00, 2024-05-07 19:00, 2024-05-14 19:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us every Tuesday for trivia at The Skylight Bar hosted by Nerdy Talk Trivia! Located inside The Factory at Franklin in historic downtown Franklin, grab a delicious drink or two while playing trivia with your friends or family!
About The Skylight Bar
The Skylight Bar, an innovative bar and event space, located in the Grand Hall of The Factory at Franklin. Conveniently situated at 230 Franklin Road in the heart of downtown Franklin, Tennessee, The Skylight Bar continues to be the perfect locale for creating lasting memories with the community, hosting events and more.

Live Music – Olin Wallace
2024-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | The Board Room Charcuterie Wine Bar, 1001 Westhaven Blvd., Suite 100, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Live Music – Olin Wallace in Franklin at The Board Room Charcuterie Wine Bar. Join us for a cool night filled with live music, great food, and exquisite wine.

Only Hope: A Musical Tribute to A Walk to Remember
2024-04-25 20:00 - 2024-04-28 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
“Only Hope: A Musical Tribute to A Walk to Remember“
Based on the Warner Bros. film & novel by Nicholas Sparks
Adapted for the stage by Jordan Ross Schindler
Music Direction, Orchestrations, and Arrangements by Elmo Zapp
Directed by Kenneth Ferrone
Only Hope: A Musical Tribute to A Walk to Remember makes its Nashville debut at The Franklin Theatre for a strictly limited engagement on April 25-28, 2024. Based on the bestselling novel and unforgettable Warner Bros. film (starring Mandy Moore and Shane West) that captured the hearts of millions, the unofficial jukebox musical adaptation features songs from and inspired by the film’s iconic soundtrack and stars Brian Logan Dales (pop-rock band The Summer Set) as Landon Carter and Janel Parrish (Freeform’s Pretty Little Liars, Netflix’s To All The Boys series) as Jamie Sullivan.
With direction by Kenneth Ferrone (The Wanderer, FOX’s Grease Live!, and NBC’s Annie Live!), adaptation by Jordan Ross Schindler (co-creator of Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical), executive production by Amy Sapp, and music direction and arrangements by Elmo Zapp, Only Hope evokes the nostalgia from the novel and film, while reminding us of the profound impact love and faith can have on our lives.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience one of Nicholas Sparks’ most cherished stories live on stage!
For more information, including cast announcements and behind-the-scenes updates, please visit the show on Instagram — @walkmusical.
April 25 -8 PM
April 26- 8 PM
April 27 – 8 PM
April 28 – 8 PM

Live Music with Black Hollow Band
2024-04-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Curio Brewing Company, 216 Noah Drive, Suite 140, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us for a Black Hollow Band Barrell Session! We’re Franklin’s only operating brewery featuring a wide selection of craft beer and expertly roasted coffee. We have local pizza and a food truck on site. All ages are welcome.

Jolene & the Homewreckers
2024-04-26 20:00 - 23:00 | THE POND IN FRANKLIN, 595 Hillsboro Rd, # 321, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join Jolene & the Homewreckers on Friday night at The Pond in Franklin for an all Female Lineup!! Openers Lauren Balthrop & Caroline Kid will melt your heart with their indie souls and songbird voices followed by Jolene & the Homewreckers FULL BAND Show Originals & the songs that inspired them including Sheryl Crow, the Chicks, and lots of your 90’s favorites!
Jolene brings local singers and songwriters together to share original songs AND songs by the artists that inspired them along the way! You’ll get lots of 90’s country & classic hits like “All I Wanna Do” by Sheryl Crow, “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac, and “Hook” by the Blues Traveler. It’s giving FM 95.5 vibes! And your old CDs that started skipping… blow fog on it.. rub it off.. still skips. Jolene & the Homewreckers finish the night with a FULL BAND set that will keep you singing along! Even to the songs you haven’t heard yet! So skim through that old CD booklet and bring in your requests!

Dogwood Spring Dinner 2024
2024-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 | The Bunganut Pig Bar & Restaurant, 1143 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
You are invited to an exclusive Franklin dinner! Reservations are confirmed upon payment- first come, first serve. Be sure to purchase your seats ASAP as it is expected to sell out FAST! Doors open at 5:00 PM. *Full cash bar available courtesy of The Bunganut Pig from 5-9 pm. First course is served at 6:00 PM.
$120/person (5-course menu)
$150/person (5-course menu + wine & drink pairings)
To book a reservation email Will Redford (chef/host) at will.redford@gmail.com or call/text 615.473.4420 (call/text).

Coastal Wine Class at Miel Restaurant
2024-05-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Miel Restaurant, 343 53rd Ave. N., Nashville, TN, 37209, United States
During this class guests will learn why there are so many vineyards planted near coastlines and how the coastlines impact the flavor of the grapes. Join us on the patio (weather permitting) as we taste wines from South Africa, Australia, Croatia, France & California, paired with the best snacks for your patio entertaining this spring.

Downtown Franklin Art Crawl
2024-05-03 18:00 - 21:00 | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Historic Downtown Franklin Art Crawl Features Local Artists, Live Music, Guided Art Tours, Complimentary Refreshments and More!
The first Friday of each month, the Franklin Art Crawl includes dozens of sites dispersed through an area thriving with spots listed on the National Register of Historic Places in downtown Franklin, Tennessee, and at The Factory at Franklin!
The free monthly event celebrates Williamson County, Tennessee’s local craftsmanship and provides both the novice and the art connoisseur an opportunity to see a sweeping variety of magnificent work – from blown glass and mixed media to turned wood, paintings, and more!
Many of the galleries, working studios and stores serve complimentary refreshments during the evening, and some offer live music.
Hop aboard the complimentary trolley for a seamless journey to all the featured artists on the Franklin Art Crawl route. All art featured is available for purchase!
Visit Franklin Art Scene Facebook page and Instagram to learn more about the artists that will be featured at each participating site!
By scanning the QR code on the event sign, visitors can easily navigate the Art Crawl area and find the businesses hosting artists each month. Art crawl guests may begin at any participating location on the map!
For more information, please visit Arts Council of Williamson County TN.
More event details are below!

T Bone Burnett
2024-05-03 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
T Bone Burnett – The Franklin Theatre
Don’t miss legendary Grammy Award-winning producer, composer, songwriter and guitarist T Bone Burnett in downtown Franklin at The Franklin Theatre on May 3, in celebration of his new record “The Other Side.”

LIVE! Telescope Night
2024-05-03 21:00 - 23:00 | Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
LIVE! Telescope Night at Vanderbilt University Dyer Observatory in Brentwood, TN.
Vanderbilt University Dyer Observatory will open its doors so you may view our unique exhibits, engage with astronomers, and gaze at various celestial objects (weather permitting). The format is “open house” so you may arrive and depart any time during the event. Suggested for ages 8 and up. Tickets for Telescope Nights often sell out the day they go on sale, so please plan accordingly.

Farm to Table Dinner at GratiDude Ranch
2024-05-04 17:30 - 21:00 | GratiDude Ranch, 7515 Pewitt Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us for our Farm-to-Table Dinner season with Chef Brayden Apple from River Cottage Farm. You will experience a delectable five-course dinner with farm-fresh ingredients, locally sourced and delicious.
Guests are welcome to arrive at 5:30PM for a starter craft cocktail. You will have an opportunity to tour the property and learn more about who we are and can visit with our twenty-plus farm pets. Dinner will begin at 6PM. A house red and white wine will be provided during dinner and there will be live entertainment with a guest acoustic musician. (Guests are welcome to bring their own wine with no corkage fee). LIQUOR IS NOT PERMITTED.
Immerse yourself in the rustic charm of our ranch while savoring each bite of our farm-to-table creations. Whether you’re a foodie or simply enjoy good company, these dinners are the perfect opportunity to connect with nature, support local farmers, and experience the true taste of the countryside. Don’t miss out on this incredible dining experience.

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
2024-05-04 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi movie showing at The Franklin Theatre May 4, 2024, at 8 PM.
After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side.

Sinegal Winemaker Dinner
2024-05-08 18:00 - 22:00 | Southall Farm & Inn, 1994 Carter’s Creek Pike, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Sinegal Estate and Southall combine to bring you “Keys to the Kingdom”– a night of fine wine and delectable dishes. Join us in the Jammery as we explore the origins of some of the oldest vines in St. Helena and the opulence that this estate brings to winemaking paired with a menu by Chef Richard Jones that elevates the experience.
Six courses.

Mom's Night Out Pasta Making Class
2024-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Sugar Drop Cafe & Dessert Boutique, 574 Franklin Road, Suite #110, Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
Mom’s Night Out Pasta Making Class with Sugar Drop, Dammi Vino, Sourdoughs of Somerset
Sugar Drop, Dammi Vino, and Sourdoughs of Somerset are partnering to bring a sweet night of pasta making and dessert! In this event, students will create homemade pasta and receive a jar of fresh tomato basil sauce to take home with recipes and instructions. Students can enjoy basil lemonade, bruschetta bites, and sweets from Sugar Drop, plus will receive a slice of flourless chocolate cake to take home and enjoy with their pasta.

Studio Tenn Presents: Cabaret
2024-05-09 19:00 - 2024-05-12 14:00 | Turner Theater, 230 Franklin Road - Inside The Factory at Franklin, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Studio Tenn Presents: Cabaret – May 9 – 19, 2024
Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome…to Cabaret! Our 23-24 Season closes with one of the most successful and poignant musicals of all time. The award-winning musical is brought to life through the transformation of Studio Tenn’s Turner Theater into a moody and seductive Kit Kat Club. Kander and Ebb’s legendary musical is about a British cabaret singer, Sally Bowles, American writer Cliff Bradshaw, and a leering and flamboyant Emcee, set among the decadence of 1929 Berlin. Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expat’s as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. As mounting fears and uncertainty rise outside the club, life inside grows more and more beautiful.
Musical numbers include “Willkommen”, “Cabaret”, “Don’t Tell Mama”, and “Maybe This Time”.
May 9 – 7 PM
May 10 – 7 PM
May 11 – 2 PM and 7 PM
May 12 – 2 PM

Great American Songbook Series: The Music of Billie Holiday ft. Champian Fulton Trio
2024-05-09 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Champian Fulton is considered one of the most gifted pure Jazz musicians of her generation. Hear the music of Billie Holiday come to life as part of our new Great American Songbook Series!
“CHAMPIAN IS THE MOST GIFTED PURE JAZZ SINGER OF HER GENERATION” MARK STRYKER, DETROIT FREE PRESS
“A CHARMING YOUNG STEWARD OF THE MAINSTREAM JAZZ TRADITION.” NATE CHINEN, THE NEW YORK TIMES
“… A BALM FOR THE SOUL. CHAMPIAN SOUNDS, ALWAYS, LIKE SHE’S HAVING THE TIME OF HER LIFE” ALL ABOUT JAZZ

Music First Productions and The Franklin Theatre presents: Denny Laine
2024-05-09 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Denny Laine’s Songs and Stories: From the British Invasion to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
“No guitarist was more integral to Paul McCartney’s post Beatles career than Denny Laine“-Gibson guitars.
Denny Laine, two-time Grammy® Award winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® inductee, and founding member of both The Moody Blues and Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles band, Wings, will bring his intimate “Songs & Stories” show to The Franklin Theatre!
The 90-minute “Songs & Stories” show features Denny performing solo acoustic versions of songs from his expansive career including his days with The Moody Blues, Ginger Baker’s Air Force, Wings and others.
He’ll share songs by some of the artists that inspired him as a young musician as well as songs he had a hand in that earned him a place in Rock & Roll history.
A natural storyteller, Denny recounts behind-the-scenes anecdotes about some of the legendary musicians he has worked with and the places he has been throughout his remarkable career.
Notable Songs: “Go Now!” “Say You Don’t Mind” “Time To Hide” “Band On The Run” “No Words” “Mull Of Kintyre”

TN Whiskey Week at The Factory at Franklin
2024-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us May 13, 2024 to enjoy a sneak peek of Saffire Restaurant’s new menu paired with the finest whiskeys from Nashville Barrel Company.
We are celebrating TN Whiskey Week at The Factory at Franklin with a special event in Liberty Hall.
Returning Factory favorite, Saffire Restaurant, is giving us a sneak peek of their upcoming menu via a three course meal paired with whiskey from Nashville Barrel Company and a live performance by Charles “Wigg” Walker!
Click here to learn more!

Redbird Common
2024-05-14 19:30 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Redbird Common is a writers-in-the-round music series consisting of exclusively CCM (Contemporary Christian Music) artists and songwriters sharing their songs and the stories behind them.
