Apr 11, 2024 - Things to Do

This weekend in Nashville: Comedy festival and cherry blossoms

Adam Tamburin

Illustration of lit marquee letters spelling "WEEKEND" sitting in a row of theater seats. — Illustration: Lindsey Bailey/Axios

😂 The Nashville Comedy Festival is bringing a raft of comedians to town starting Friday. Events will take place across several venues through April 21.

Jeff Dunham, who is known for his ventriloquism, will headline the festival with a performance this Sunday at Bridgestone Arena.
The full lineup includes shows from Lewis Black, Shane Gillis and Matteo Lane.

Our pick: Tim Robinson, known for his silly and strange Netflix sketch show "I Think You Should Leave," will bring a live version of the show to Ryman Auditorium on April 18.

🌸 The Cherry Blossom Festival will celebrate spring and Japanese culture Saturday in Public Square Park.

Highlights of the festival include a 2.5-mile walk to see the blossoming trees, Japanese music and dancing, a sampling of Japanese cuisine, activities for kids and a parade of pups in pink outfits.
The free festival takes place from 9:30am-5pm.

😋 The Viva Spring Festival will bring a number of minority-owned food trucks together at Centennial Park on Saturday for a day of food, craft beer and family activities.

🪴 It's a big weekend for plant lovers.

Cheekwood in Bloom, celebrating the beautiful buds at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens, ends this weekend.
The Herb Society of Nashville is holding its annual plant sale Saturday at the fairgrounds.

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