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August 2014 Entertainment Calendar

See what's happening in entertainment during the month of August in Nashville.
See what's happening in entertainment during the month of August in Nashville.
The Tennessean
July 31-Aug. 2 --
National Women’s Survivors Convention: Through Aug. 2. Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. $125, www.survivorville.org
July 31-Aug. 2 -- National Women’s Survivors Convention: Through Aug. 2. Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. $125, www.survivorville.org
Monica Schipper
Aug. 1-2 --
Steely Dan: Ryman Auditorium. $99.50-$250, www.ryman.com
Aug. 1-2 -- Steely Dan: Ryman Auditorium. $99.50-$250, www.ryman.com
Submitted
Aug. 1 --
Happy Together Tour 2014: 8 p.m. TPAC’s James K. Polk Theater. $50-$65, www.tpac.org
Aug. 1 -- Happy Together Tour 2014: 8 p.m. TPAC’s James K. Polk Theater. $50-$65, www.tpac.org
Daniel Coston Photography
Aug. 1 --
The Bacon Brothers: 8 p.m. Franklin Theatre. SOLD OUT.
Aug. 1 -- The Bacon Brothers: 8 p.m. Franklin Theatre. SOLD OUT.
Christopher Polk
Aug. 1 --
Dive In Movie: “Pitch Perfect.” 8:30 p.m. Nashville Shores. $34.99, $27.99 for children shorter than 52 inches, $24.99 for ages 62 and older and military, $19.99 after 4 p.m., www.nashvilleshores.com
Aug. 1 -- Dive In Movie: “Pitch Perfect.” 8:30 p.m. Nashville Shores. $34.99, $27.99 for children shorter than 52 inches, $24.99 for ages 62 and older and military, $19.99 after 4 p.m., www.nashvilleshores.com
Peter Iovino Universal Pictures
Aug. 1 --
Michael Winslow: Through Aug. 3. Zanies Comedy Night Club. $17-$20, nashville.zanies.com
Aug. 1 -- Michael Winslow: Through Aug. 3. Zanies Comedy Night Club. $17-$20, nashville.zanies.com
Danny Martindale Getty Images
Aug. 1-9 --
Williamson County Fair: Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park. $6 for adults, $3 for ages 6 -12, free for children under 6, williamsoncountyfair.org
Aug. 1-9 -- Williamson County Fair: Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park. $6 for adults, $3 for ages 6 -12, free for children under 6, williamsoncountyfair.org
John Partipilo John Partipilo / The Tennessean
Aug. 2-3 --
Act Too Players present “Cabaret”: Franklin Theatre. $15, $10 for students, www.franklintheatre.com
Aug. 2-3 -- Act Too Players present “Cabaret”: Franklin Theatre. $15, $10 for students, www.franklintheatre.com
Submitted
Aug. 2 --
The Soulshine Tour featuring Michael Franti & Spearhead, SOJA, Brett Dennen and Trevor Hall: 6 p.m. The Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel. $38, www.woodsamphitheater.com
Aug. 2 -- The Soulshine Tour featuring Michael Franti & Spearhead, SOJA, Brett Dennen and Trevor Hall: 6 p.m. The Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel. $38, www.woodsamphitheater.com
Dipti Vaidya The Tennessean
Aug. 3 --
Passenger: 8 p.m. Marathon Music Works. $25, www.marathonmusicworks.com
Aug. 3 -- Passenger: 8 p.m. Marathon Music Works. $25, www.marathonmusicworks.com
Dave J Hogan Getty Images
Aug. 3 --
Love’s Healthy Start Festival: 10 a.m. Hadley Park. Free, find the event on Facebook.
Aug. 3 -- Love’s Healthy Start Festival: 10 a.m. Hadley Park. Free, find the event on Facebook.
Larry McCormack Larry McCormack
Aug. 6 --
Suzanne Westenhoefer: 7:30 p.m. Zanies Comedy Night Club. $20, nashville.zanies.com
Aug. 6 -- Suzanne Westenhoefer: 7:30 p.m. Zanies Comedy Night Club. $20, nashville.zanies.com
Gabriel Olsen Getty Images For GLAAD
Aug. 7 --
Miley Cyrus with Lily Allen: 7:30 p.m. Bridgestone Arena. $22.90-$94, www.bridgestonearena.com
Aug. 7 -- Miley Cyrus with Lily Allen: 7:30 p.m. Bridgestone Arena. $22.90-$94, www.bridgestonearena.com
Evan Agostini Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Aug. 7 --
Girl Code: Jessimae Peluso and Carly Aquilino. Through Aug. 10. Zanies Comedy Night Club. $20, nashville.zanies.com
Aug. 7 -- Girl Code: Jessimae Peluso and Carly Aquilino. Through Aug. 10. Zanies Comedy Night Club. $20, nashville.zanies.com
Christopher Polk Getty Images For MTV
Aug. 8 --
Rodrigo y Gabriela: 8 p.m. Ryman Auditorium. $35-$45, www.ryman.com
Aug. 8 -- Rodrigo y Gabriela: 8 p.m. Ryman Auditorium. $35-$45, www.ryman.com
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Aug. 8-9 --
Tomato Art Festival: North 11th Street and Woodland Street. Free, www.tomatoartfest.com
Aug. 8-9 -- Tomato Art Festival: North 11th Street and Woodland Street. Free, www.tomatoartfest.com
Courtesy Of KristilKlear Photography
Aug. 9 --
David Gray: 8 p.m. Ryman Auditorium. SOLD OUT.
Aug. 9 -- David Gray: 8 p.m. Ryman Auditorium. SOLD OUT.
Shelley Mays The Tennessean
Aug. 9 --
Capitol Steps: 4 and 8 p.m. Franklin Theatre. $49-$59, www.franklintheatre.com
Aug. 9 -- Capitol Steps: 4 and 8 p.m. Franklin Theatre. $49-$59, www.franklintheatre.com
Submitted
Aug. 9 --
Family Day at Oz: noon. OZ. $25, www.oznashville.com
Aug. 9 -- Family Day at Oz: noon. OZ. $25, www.oznashville.com
Submitted
Aug. 11 --
22nd Annual Golf Classic: 8 a.m. Nashville Zoo. $400 per person, www.nashvillezoo.org
Aug. 11 -- 22nd Annual Golf Classic: 8 a.m. Nashville Zoo. $400 per person, www.nashvillezoo.org
IStockphoto
Aug. 12 --
Boz Scaggs: The Memphis Tour. 7:30 p.m. Schermerhorn Symphony Center. $44-$89, www.nashvillesymphony.org
Aug. 12 -- Boz Scaggs: The Memphis Tour. 7:30 p.m. Schermerhorn Symphony Center. $44-$89, www.nashvillesymphony.org
Submitted
Aug. 12 --
The Farewell Tour of Queensryche starring Geoff Tate: 9 p.m. Marathon Music Works. $20 in advance, $25 day of show, www.marathonmusicworks.com
Aug. 12 -- The Farewell Tour of Queensryche starring Geoff Tate: 9 p.m. Marathon Music Works. $20 in advance, $25 day of show, www.marathonmusicworks.com
Larry Marano
Aug. 13 --
Lyle Lovett and his Large Band: 7:30 p.m. Schermerhorn Symphony Center. $49-$119, www.nashvillesymphony.org
Aug. 13 -- Lyle Lovett and his Large Band: 7:30 p.m. Schermerhorn Symphony Center. $49-$119, www.nashvillesymphony.org
Shelley Mays / The Tennessean
Aug. 14 --
Little River Band: 8 p.m. Franklin Theatre. SOLD OUT.
Aug. 14 -- Little River Band: 8 p.m. Franklin Theatre. SOLD OUT.
Handout Email
Aug. 14 --
Shakespeare in the Park: As You Like It. Through Sept. 14. Centennial Park. Free, donations, www.nashvilleshakes.org
Aug. 14 -- Shakespeare in the Park: As You Like It. Through Sept. 14. Centennial Park. Free, donations, www.nashvilleshakes.org
Rick Malkin
Aug. 14 --
Live on the Green featuring Spanish Gold, The Weeks and City and Colour: 6 p.m. Public Square Park. Free, www.liveonthegreen.net
Aug. 14 -- Live on the Green featuring Spanish Gold, The Weeks and City and Colour: 6 p.m. Public Square Park. Free, www.liveonthegreen.net
Michael Loccisano
Aug. 15 --
An Evening with Larry Gatlin: 8 p.m. Franklin Theatre. $34-$44, www.franklintheatre.com
Aug. 15 -- An Evening with Larry Gatlin: 8 p.m. Franklin Theatre. $34-$44, www.franklintheatre.com
Samuel M. Simpkins / The Tennessean
Aug. 15 --
Lachlan Patterson: Through Aug. 16. Zanies Comedy Night Club. $20, nashville.zanies.com
Aug. 15 -- Lachlan Patterson: Through Aug. 16. Zanies Comedy Night Club. $20, nashville.zanies.com
Submitted
Aug. 15 --
Highballs and Hydrangeas: 7 p.m. Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Art Museum. $25 in advance, $30 at the door, www.highballsandhydrangeas.com
Aug. 15 -- Highballs and Hydrangeas: 7 p.m. Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Art Museum. $25 in advance, $30 at the door, www.highballsandhydrangeas.com
Steven S. Harman/The Tennessean
Aug. 15-23 --
Wilson County Fair: James E. Ward Agricultural Center. $7 for adults, $5 for ages 6-12, free for children under 6, wilsoncountyfair.net
Aug. 15-23 -- Wilson County Fair: James E. Ward Agricultural Center. $7 for adults, $5 for ages 6-12, free for children under 6, wilsoncountyfair.net
Shelley Mays / The Tennessean
Aug. 16 --
Boston: 7:30 p.m. The Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel. $34.50-$89.50, www.woodsamphitheater.com
Aug. 16 -- Boston: 7:30 p.m. The Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel. $34.50-$89.50, www.woodsamphitheater.com
Submitted
Aug. 17 --
Rodney Perry: 6 and 8 p.m. Zanies Comedy Night Club. $15, nashville.zanies.com
Aug. 17 -- Rodney Perry: 6 and 8 p.m. Zanies Comedy Night Club. $15, nashville.zanies.com
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Aug. 18 --
Tori Amos: 7:30 p.m. Ryman Auditorium. $49.50-$59.50, www.ryman.com
Aug. 18 -- Tori Amos: 7:30 p.m. Ryman Auditorium. $49.50-$59.50, www.ryman.com
Ben A. Pruchnie Getty Images
Aug. 18-23 --
Cheatham County Fair: Cheatham County Fairgrounds. sites.google.com/site/cheathamcountyfair/home
Aug. 18-23 -- Cheatham County Fair: Cheatham County Fairgrounds. sites.google.com/site/cheathamcountyfair/home
TIM ADKINS/THE TIMES
Aug. 19 --
One Direction: Where We Are Tour. 7 p.m. LP Field. $39.50-$99.50, www.ticketmaster.com
Aug. 19 -- One Direction: Where We Are Tour. 7 p.m. LP Field. $39.50-$99.50, www.ticketmaster.com
Sanford Myers / The Tennessean
Aug. 19-24 --
Maury County Fair: Maury County Park fairgrounds. $5-$10 for adults, $3-$5 for ages 7-12, free for ages 6 and under, www.maurycountyfair.net
Aug. 19-24 -- Maury County Fair: Maury County Park fairgrounds. $5-$10 for adults, $3-$5 for ages 7-12, free for ages 6 and under, www.maurycountyfair.net
Bailey Loosemore AP
Aug. 21 --
Live on the Green featuring Goodbye June, Wild Cub and The Head and the Heart: 6 p.m. Public Square Park. Free, www.liveonthegreen.net
Aug. 21 -- Live on the Green featuring Goodbye June, Wild Cub and The Head and the Heart: 6 p.m. Public Square Park. Free, www.liveonthegreen.net
Tom Stanford / The Tennessean
Aug. 21 --
Taylor Williamson: Through Aug. 24. Zanies Comedy Night Club. $15-$20, nashville.zanies.com
Aug. 21 -- Taylor Williamson: Through Aug. 24. Zanies Comedy Night Club. $15-$20, nashville.zanies.com
Craig Barritt Getty Images
Aug. 21 --
Nashville Lifestyle’s ninth annual Bartendar Bash: 6 p.m. Loews Vanderbilt Hotel. $40 in advance, $50 at the door, www.nashvillelifestyles.com/events/bartender-bash
Aug. 21 -- Nashville Lifestyle’s ninth annual Bartendar Bash: 6 p.m. Loews Vanderbilt Hotel. $40 in advance, $50 at the door, www.nashvillelifestyles.com/events/bartender-bash
Stockphoto
Aug. 21 --
Wild Impressions: Jubilemur. 6:30 p.m. Nashville Zoo. $35 in advance, $40 at the door, www.nashvillezoo.org
Aug. 21 -- Wild Impressions: Jubilemur. 6:30 p.m. Nashville Zoo. $35 in advance, $40 at the door, www.nashvillezoo.org
Steven S. Harman / The Tennessean
Aug. 22 --
Masters of Illusion: Believe the Impossible. 8 p.m. Franklin Theatre. $46.50-$66.50, www.franklintheatre.com
Aug. 22 -- Masters of Illusion: Believe the Impossible. 8 p.m. Franklin Theatre. $46.50-$66.50, www.franklintheatre.com
Sapfirr Getty Images/iStockphoto
Aug. 23 --
TPAC Gala Fundraiser: 6:30 p.m. TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall. $400-$6,000, www.tpac.org
Aug. 23 -- TPAC Gala Fundraiser: 6:30 p.m. TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall. $400-$6,000, www.tpac.org
The Tennessean
Aug. 23 --
Old Crow Medicine Show with Shovels and Rope: 7 p.m. The Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel. $39.50, www.woodsamphitheater.com
Aug. 23 -- Old Crow Medicine Show with Shovels and Rope: 7 p.m. The Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel. $39.50, www.woodsamphitheater.com
Jae S. Lee / The Tennessean
Aug. 25 --
Merle Haggard: Through Aug. 26. Ryman Auditorium. $35-$55, www.ryman.com
Aug. 25 -- Merle Haggard: Through Aug. 26. Ryman Auditorium. $35-$55, www.ryman.com
Samuel M. Simpkins/The Tennessean
Aug. 27 --
Jeff Bridges and The Abiders: 7:30 p.m. Ryman Auditorium. $39.50-$69.50, www.ryman.com
Aug. 27 -- Jeff Bridges and The Abiders: 7:30 p.m. Ryman Auditorium. $39.50-$69.50, www.ryman.com
Frazer Harrison Getty Images
Aug. 27 --
Paula Deen Live! 7:30 p.m. TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall. $29.50-$47.50, $200 VIP, www.tpac.org
Aug. 27 -- Paula Deen Live! 7:30 p.m. TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall. $29.50-$47.50, $200 VIP, www.tpac.org
Robert Deutsch USAT
Aug. 28 --
Live on the Green featuring All Them Witches, The Features and Capital Cities: 6 p.m. Public Square Park. Free, www.liveonthegreen.net
Aug. 28 -- Live on the Green featuring All Them Witches, The Features and Capital Cities: 6 p.m. Public Square Park. Free, www.liveonthegreen.net
Submitted
Aug. 28-31 --
Sinbad: Zanies Comedy Night Club. $30, nashville.zanies.com
Aug. 28-31 -- Sinbad: Zanies Comedy Night Club. $30, nashville.zanies.com
Shahar Azran WireImage
Aug. 30 --
Alejandro Escovedo and Joe Ely: 8 p.m. Franklin Theatre. $39-$59, www.franklintheatre.com
Aug. 30 -- Alejandro Escovedo and Joe Ely: 8 p.m. Franklin Theatre. $39-$59, www.franklintheatre.com
Submitted
Aug. 30 --
Zzzoofari Slumber: 4 p.m. Nashville Zoo. $30 for members, $40 for non-members, www.nashvillezoo.org
Aug. 30 -- Zzzoofari Slumber: 4 p.m. Nashville Zoo. $30 for members, $40 for non-members, www.nashvillezoo.org
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Aug. 30-31 --
Day Out With Thomas: Tennessee Central Railway Museum. $20, www.tcry.org
Aug. 30-31 -- Day Out With Thomas: Tennessee Central Railway Museum. $20, www.tcry.org
Emile Wamsteker