Patch's Nashville Weekend Guide: 5 Events to Check Out

NASHVILLE, TN - Whether you're an old-school gamer looking to test your skills against others or a lover of 19th century operatic literature, you're certain to find something to do in Nashville this weekend.

Grand Ole Gameroom Expo is Nashville's first annual pinball and arcade and gaming expo. There will be over 200 gaming machines set up for free play and tournaments with cash prizes for the more experienced gamers. Try your hand at Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat or Super Smash Brothers and win up to $500. Interested in attending? You can buy tickets ahead of time.

• Cost: 3-Day Weekend Pass: $60 Adults, $20 Kids Single Day Tickets: $30 Adults, $10 Kids
• When: Friday Nov 11, 4:00 pm - 4:00 am, Saturday Nov 12, 10:00 am - 4:00 am, Sunday Nov 13, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Where: Franklin Marriott Cool Springs 700 Cool Springs Blvd.Franklin, TN 37067

Jurassic Park in Concert will make it's U.S premiere this Sunday and will be performed by the Nashville Symphony. The original score written by John Williams will be performed live and conducted by Sarah Hicks.

• Cost: Tickets range from $34 - $84
• When: Sunday, November 13, 2016, 7 p.m.
• Where: Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Place, Nashville, TN 37201-2031

'Little Women' - Vanderbilt Opera is a free performance of the opera written by Mark Adamo in 1998. It's based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. The piece will be directed by Gayle Shay of the Vanderbilt Opera Theatre and conducted by Robin Fountain of the Vanderbilt University Orchestra.

• Cost: Free to the public
• When: Sunday, November 13, 2 p.m.
• Where: 2400 Blakemore Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212

Dance Yourself Clean is an indie-pop dance party hosted at the popular Nashville party warehouse, The Basement East. You can buy tickets ahead of time to guarantee your entrance. The music is inspired by LCD Soundsystem, CHVRCHES, Miike Snow, Haim and more.

• Cost: $12 Cover
• When: November 11, 9 p.m.
• Where: The Basement East, 917 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206

Field of Honor at The Hermitage is the inaugural veterans day event in Nashville. It will feature 1,000 3 x 5 American flags. Parents and children are invited to come and experience the Spirit of America and remember fallen soldiers.

• Cost: Free
• When: Opening Ceremony: Friday, November 11th at 2:00 P.M; Closing Ceremony: Sunday, November 13th at 2:00 P.M.
• Where: 4580 Rachel's Lane Nashville, TN 37076

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