Listeners, Nashville is turning up the energy this week with an unforgettable mix of music, food, art, and community celebrations that you will not want to miss. Starting tonight, country fans can head to the Grand Ole Opry for the Opry 100 Birthday Show, marking a century of country music heritage. Each show this month is a party with surprise appearances from superstars, legends, and newcomers, along with backstage tours for the ultimate country music experience, according to Opry dot com.

Sunday night, reggae fans can groove at 3rd and Lindsley with The Wailers’ Natural Mystic 30th Anniversary Tour, featuring Aston Barrett Jr., Gramps Morgan, and Natasha Blaine. This legendary reggae collective brings the spirit of Bob Marley alive right here in Nashville, as listed by 3rd and Lindsley.

Songwriting and acoustic vibes take the spotlight Monday at Bluebird On 3rd, where Jaimee Harris, Kim Richey, Tony Arata, Katie Pederson, and Mike Kinnebrew share their stories and songs in an intimate setting. The magic continues with more writers’ nights and special guests throughout the week at the iconic Bluebird Cafe, with details available at Bluebird Cafe dot com.

For those seeking Broadway and big-stage excitement, Tennessee Performing Arts Center hosts “If I Can Dream,” a Nashville Ballet tribute paired with George Balanchine’s “Rubies” and Jiří Kylián’s “Un Ballo” until October 12, followed by the visually spectacular “iLuminate” and the crowd-pleaser Broadway musical “The Outsiders” showing from October 14 to 19. TPAC dot org provides the full lineup.

The fun continues Friday and Saturday as the 15th Annual TN Beer, Wine & Shine Festival takes over the historic Two Rivers Mansion. Enthusiasts can sample dozens of local and imported brews and wines, taste “shine,” enjoy live music, browse artisan crafts, and even catch football games on big screens. Scoreboard and Nashville Palace host after-party festivities with live line dancing according to Eventbrite.

Families will find plenty of excitement, too. Nashville Moms highlights events like outdoor movie nights, hands-on art and music activities for kids at the Taylor Swift Education Center, farm fun at Goats & Guitars, and free music concerts throughout the city. Don’t forget craft fairs and community parties that add to the fall vibe.

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