Enjoy the North Nashville Culture Crawl October 18-20

Celebrate North Nashville's vibrant artistic heritage from October 18–20, 2024, with the North Nashville Arts Coalition's “Renaissance Out North” event. Over 25 arts activations will showcase the creativity of BIPOC artists throughout Jefferson Street and the 37208 district.

Enjoy fun activities at the North Nashville Culture Crawl.

Join the North Nashville Arts Coalition for an incredible weekend celebrating the rich artistic heritage of North Nashville, Friday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20, 2024. This event will feature over 25 unique arts activations, providing a vibrant platform for BIPOC artists to showcase their creativity and connect with the community, taking over Jefferson Street and the 37208 district to showcase the vibrant art culture that makes the neighborhood shine.

The North Nashville Arts Coalition calls this weekend a “Renaissance Out North” and invites you to explore stunning corridors of art galleries, enjoy outdoor performances in beautiful parks, create and experience art with local creatives, dance the night away at the block party…and much more. Best of all, it is free. Support local artisans, vendors, and businesses while immersing yourself in the creativity that defines North Nashville.

Join Buchanan Arts for their special exciting events during the North Nashville Culture Crawl. Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at a sidewalk sale and garden party at 1409 Buchanan Street, say “Thank You!” to Buchanan Arts’ board of directors and recent donors at this outdoor event featuring a unique sale of donated works from talented Buchanan Arts students and artists. Enjoy garden demos, fall-themed art activities, and more.

Saturday night, 7:30 – 10:30, celebrate Brat Autumn with a hand-building clay workshop paired with a screening of the 1996 film, “The Craft.” This 21+ event includes two complimentary drinks from Smith & Lentz Brewery and snacks from Tio Fun Taqueria. Attendees will learn how to create clay masterpieces — pinch pots, pipes, or even ceramic pumpkins. $35, 21+ only, ID required at the door.

“North Nashville Goes to Oz!” wraps up a spectacular weekend of art and culture with an enchanting evening in Oz! Experience a vibrant creative mixer, dynamic performances, and stunning art installations. Ease on down the road of courage, liberation & rebirth. This in-person event will take place on Sun Oct 20 2024 at 6pm – 10pm CST at North Nashville’s reknown Caribbean Bistro: Riddim & Spice, 2116 Meharry Blvd.

Get ready to indulge in tasteful ambiance of captivating art, interactive performances and lively music. Creative Mixer from 6pm – 8pm; Program & Crawl Acknowledgements 8pm -10pm. The Wiz Remix Community Pass is $20.00 / General Admission includes entry for 1 to event and 1 anniversary booklet; food not included. Golden Ticket is $50.00 / VIP / includes – 1 Reserved seat & 1 anniversary booklet; meal included. Magical Couples Escape -Tix for 2 is $100.00 and 2 VIP Tickets includes Reserved Seating and 2 Anniversary Booklets; meal included. Alcoholic beverages available for purchase. The Dress Code is classy cocktail attire encouraged—shine in ruby red, emerald green, and gold. This is a paid event Ensure your spot on this magical journey—tickets are selling fast.

Support local theater: “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf” offers a transformative, riveting evening of provocative dance, music and poetry. Capturing the brutal, tender and dramatic lives of contemporary Black women, for colored girls…, produced by Circle Players and directed by Cynthia Harris, runs through October 20 at Looby Theatre. Buy tickets at: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36140/production/1214170

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