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Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
2024-01-02 19:00, 2024-01-09 19:00, 2024-01-16 19:00, 2024-01-23 19:00, 2024-01-30 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Downtown Franklin Art Crawl
2024-01-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-02-02 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!

Oddity Improv Show at The Factory in Franklin
2024-01-08 19:30, 2024-01-15 19:30, 2024-01-22 19:30, 2024-01-29 19:30 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Oddity Improv Shows in Downtown Franklin at The Factory in Franklin
Dive into a world of laughter at The Factory in Franklin with Oddity Improv! Experience a night of uproarious fun with our clean-ish improv show every Monday—ideal for ages 13 and up.

Peter Pan
2024-01-14 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
First star to the right and straight on till morning! Come join in the fun as we travel to Neverland and experience all the magic, adventure, and wonder that awaits you with Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Wendy, Tinkerbell, and the Lost Boys. In the world of Neverland, Peter Pan is king until he meets his match…a female Captain Hook. Experience a theatrical and inventive Peter Pan like you never have before! We won’t grow up, and neither should you, so come crow with all your friends at Act Too Players!
Performed by the talented teens of Act Too Players. (Ages 8-15)

Songwriter Showcase at The Skylight Bar
2024-01-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-29 18:00 - 20:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Grab a drink at The Skylight Bar in downtown Franklin, inside The Factory at Franklin and enjoy the musical stylings of a rotating selection of talented local musicians every Monday night!
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.

Tiki Night Happy Hour at The Skylight Bar
2024-01-17 12:00 - 22:00, 2024-01-24 12:00 - 22:00, 2024-01-31 12:00 - 22:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Tiki Night Happy Hour at The Skylight Bar (weekly on Wednesdays)
Wear a Hawaiian shirt and enjoy happy hour pricing every Wednesday at The Skylight Bar, located in downtown Franklin, inside The Factory at Franklin!

Mixology Class: Learn How to Make Gin Cocktails
2024-01-18 19:00 - 20:30 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Get ready to shake, stir, and sip your way to becoming a master mixologist as we dive into the wonderful world of gin cocktails!

Join us for an exciting evening at our Mixology Class: Learn How to Make Gin Cocktails! Whether you’re a gin enthusiast or just love a good cocktail, this event is perfect for you.
Our knowledgable mixologist will guide you through the process of creating two tasty and refreshing gin-focused cocktails. Learn tips and tricks, experiment with different flavors, and discover new combinations that will wow your friends at your next gathering.
This is an interactive class where you’ll have the opportunity to get hands-on and shake up your own creations. Don’t miss out on this fun and educational experience—reserve your spot now!
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.

The Franklin Theatre Songwriter Series LEGENDS: John Oates
2024-01-18 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
John Oates, co-founder of the legendary group Hall & Oates, is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the American Songwriters Hall of Fame a BMI Icon award winner and has won numerous American Music, MTV awards, and multiple Grammy nominations. As part of Hall & Oates he has recorded 21 albums, scored 10 number one records, over 20 Top 40 hits which have sold over 80 million units, making them the most successful duo in rock history.
Addtionally, John is an accomplished solo artist who has recorded 8 albums and released multiple singles since the early 2000s. In 2017 he released an autobiography ” Change of Season” that became an Amazon Best Seller. Singing from the time he could talk and playing the guitar since the age of five, John Oates was destined to be a musician. Born in New York City, his family moved to a small town outside of Philadelphia, PA in the early 1950s. Since then John’s life has paralleled the evolution of Rock and American Popular music. He was influenced by the early rock and rhythm and blues artists as well as the nascent roots music of the 1960s folk revival, as well as bluegrass, delta blues, and ragtime. His solo work is an amalgamation of all his early influences as a part of Nashville’s Americana Music community. John continues to tour worldwide with an intimate acoustic “Evening of Songs and Stories” style performance that has garnered rave reviews.

Mean Girls - High School Edition
2024-01-20 13:00 - 2024-01-21 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Act Too Players, Mean Girls – High School Edition at The Franklin Theatre
Consider this your invitation from Regina George herself to license the fiercely hilarious musical from book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt).
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung.
Adapted from Fey’s hit 2004 film, Mean Girls was nominated for a staggering 12 Tony Awards.
PG 13 | Parents are encouraged to do their research. Performed by the talented group of Act Too Players (Ages 14-18)
January 20th – 1 PM, 4 PM and 7 PM.
January 21st – 1 PM, 4 PM and 7 PM.

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
2024-01-20 14:00 - 2024-01-21 19:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
With book by Joe Tracz and Music and Lyrics by Rob Rokicki, this dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling book opened on Broadway in 2019. As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus’s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him.
Saturday, January 20th at 2pm
Saturday, January 20th at 7pm
Sunday, January 21st at 2pm
Sunday, January 21st at 7pm
This production of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is presented by Star Bright East, the newest group in Williamson County Parks and Recreation Children’s Theatre program.
For more information about WCPR Children’s Theatre and Star Bright east, visit https://www.wcparksandrec.com/activities/children_s_theatre/index.php

Heartbreaker - America's Tribute to Pat Benatar w/ Hyndesight - A Pretenders
2024-01-20 19:00 - 23:00 | The Whiskey Room Live – Franklin, 1910 Galleria Blvd., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
The Whiskey Room Live is a seated music venue inside of KINGS BOWLING – FRANKLIN, TN. All ages are welcome. We offer a full menu and full bar to order from. We have free parking, no validation needed.
Doors: 7 pm || Show: 7:30-10 pm
Tickets $15 in advance.
$25 tickets at the door (if available, day of show)
Hyndesight – The Pretenders Experience (80s Tribute Band) – Hyndesight recreates the sound and look of Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders. Playing all the hits including Brass in Pocket, Middle of the Road and I’ll Stand by You.
https://www.facebook.com/HyndesightPretendersExperience
Heartbreaker was formed by David Lowry out of another tribute band of some of Nashville’s finest musicians. Having found Missy Garnett, her amazing vocals, professionalism and potential for singing Pat Benatar songs and getting them right, he quickly set about forming this group to pay homage to the First Lady of Rock. Keyboardist Jeff Gibson was part of the original tribute and the rest fell into place with a new bass player Rudy Z (Ruby Starr) and drummer Jamie Smith that solidified the rhythm section and drove the beat home. Heartbreaker band members are current Nashville professional musicians with tons of credits to their names and the experience to bring a tight, focused and energetic live show to any venue or crowd.
Heartbreaker hailing from Nashville, TN, is the South East’s Premier tribute band to the Queen of Rock n’ Roll, Pat Benatar! Featuring Missy Garnett (Vocals,) David Lowry (Guitars,) Rudy Z (Bass,) Jeff Gibson (Keys, BGV’s,) and Jamie Smith (Drums, BGV’s.) This band is packed with touring professionals who have played with the likes of Rick Springfield, Mick Fleetwood, Larry Gatlin, Alabama, Trisha Yearwood, Mickey Thomas’s Starship, and more! http://heartbreakertributeband.com

Variety on Main
2024-01-22 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Variety on Main at the Franklin Theatre is a captivating blend of entertainment that transcends generations. This vaudeville-style show seamlessly weaves together performances from seasoned artists and up-and-coming talents. It’s a celebration of talent, tradition, and the vibrant spirit of community, all under the historic charm of the Franklin Theatre!

Songwriters at The Harpeth 2024
2024-01-25 19:30 - 21:00 | The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin Downtown, 130 2nd Ave N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Songwriters at The Harpeth is back and ready to kick off 2024. Join us as we feature both old and new artists including Keith Stegall, Parker Welling, Rafe Van Hoy and Roger Murrah. You don’t want to miss out on this amazing evening of stories and songs.

Jesse Cook
2024-01-26 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Jesse Cook – The Franklin Theatre
An accomplished guitarist, producer and equally prolific filmmaker, Jesse Cook has evolved his talents to create experiences that delight audiences both in concert, and online.
He composed his first album, Tempest, over 25 years ago. Jesse could not imagine that such a humble recording, in which he played all the instruments, would spark such a musical legacy. To date, there have been thousands of concerts performed around the world, over 2 million albums sold, 5 PBS specials filmed, more than 25 million views on YouTube and over 400 million streams of his songs.
His eleventh studio album Libre was chosen 2021 Album of the Year by JazzTrax. Jesse and his extraordinary band are looking forward to returning to the road, bringing The Libre Tour and their unique brand of rhythm and rhumba to audiences across North America and beyond.

Johnny & June Forever: The Greatest Love Story Ever Sung
2024-01-27 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Johnny & June Forever: The Greatest Love Story Ever Sung – The Franklin Theatre

Featuring Danny Evans & Essense Goldman
From his #1 hit “I Walk the Line” in 1956 to the iconic “Folsom Prison Blues,” many have known and loved Johnny Cash over the years. No love, though, seems as great as the love that singer/songwriter June Carter had for Cash during their long years together. Though they have passed on, the passion that burned between them will always be present in their heartfelt and truthful lyrics written and performed for one another. As one of the most beloved couples in music history, Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash’s love lives on through their iconic duos and many albums recorded with each other.
Johnny Cash and June Carter were well known performers before meeting, and like their predecessors, Danny Evans and Essence of ‘Johnny & June Forever’ are also seasoned artists in their own rights. Their chemistry and musicality on stage is so undeniable that many have described them as the reincarnation of Johnny & June.
Danny Evans is widely recognized as a premier guitarist, an unparalleled singer/songwriter and producer. As the son of Rusty Evans, whose own Johnny Cash tribute “Ring Of Fire” that reigned supreme on the national circuit for over 20 years Danny played lead guitar and served as musical director in the family band, as well as bearing his own musical soul with his band Chrome Johnson.
Danny is widely recognized throughout the music industry as a “musical chameleon” and well regarded as being accomplished in almost any style, Danny’s storied career has seen him sharing high profile stages from Glastonbury to Bumbershoot. With live performances with many legends and such as Link Wray, Dick Dale, Taj Mahal, Chris Robinson, Bill Kirtchen, Leo Nocentelli, Roy Rogers, Count Basie Orchestra, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Crystal Gayle, Porter Wagoner etc. under his belt, his production and recording credits are just as bountiful. Well known as a “go to” guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, Danny’s musical talents are well regarded and in demand, as are his renowned skills as a vocal stylist and soulful songwriter.
Essence recently received national and international acclaim for her work with Bernie and the Believers through NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series and BBC. “The story of Bernie and the Believers is the most powerful I’ve ever come across at the Tiny Desk.” – Bob Boilen, (host and creator of NPR’s online music show All Songs Considered and NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts series.) The story and music of her band Bernie and the Believers is currently being developed into a major Hollywood feature film. Essence has released six albums of her original music on both indie and major labels and had numerous film and television placements. Her forthcoming album “Father’s Daughter” is an honest and at times humorous account of her losses and wins; to the bone and from the heart. The album is fully steeped in the rich traditions of Appalachian, Americana and Country music that Essence grew up on. with a nod to the spirit and sound of songwriting legends like John Prine, and Lucinda Williams, Dolly Parton and Gillian Welch. It is a collection of songs that could not have been written without real life living. It is at once deeply personal and immediately relatable; emotionally vulnerable and lyricaly brave. Essence is also the founder and executive director of a powerful non profit called ‘Believe Music Heals’ which is dedicated to transforming lives through the healing power of music. Essence is also a dedicated mother to a wonderful son and daughter.
This electrifying duo formed their undeniable bond while Essence was recording her soon-to-be released new record at Danny’s Allegiant Records recording studio. Within that process they recognized the immediate truth that their voices and musical directions compliment each other. The earthy natural chemistry shared and their natural, twining vocal harmonies Reminiscent of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash and other great male /female duos, this pair is a powerful emerging voice on the Americana landscape. In addition to their original music they have decided to pay homage to their heroes and dig deep into their passion for roots music with their reverent and spirited Johnny Cash and June Carter Revue.

EURASIACA NUEVO' DINNER AT THE BUNGANUT PIG
2024-01-29 18:00 - 20:00 | The Bunganut Pig Bar & Restaurant, 1143 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Enjoy a 5-course seated dinner featuring a “flight” of sensations from North America to Europe, North Africa, and West Asia at The Bunganut Pig Bar & Restaurant in Franklin on January 29, from 6 PM to 8 PM. The bar opens at 5 PM.

Live Music at The Skylight Bar
2024-02-02 17:00 - 20:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Celebrate the start of the weekend with a drink and live music every Friday night at The Skylight Bar in Franklin, located inside The Factory at Franklin!

8th Annual Grassroots of Grassland
2024-02-02 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
8th Annual Grassroots of Grassland – The Franklin Theatre
Grassroots of Grassland is Grassland Elementary’s Songwriter’s Night. We will have a night of music and a silent/online auction to raise funds for the Music, Art and other departments of Grassland Elementary. Featuring Kelly Archer, Sarah Buxton, Scotty Emerick and Daniel Tashian. See you at the show!
