Music City Soul Series: Herschel Bailey

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 7 PM
LOCATION: JAZZ AND JOKES LOUNGE $15 IN ADVANCE; $20 AT THE DOOR

In celebration of Black History Month, the Music City Soul Series is a weekly concert offering the best in soul, jazz, and R&B every Thursday night in February. Performers this week include Herschel Bailey and Sheri Hauck.

2012 Judicial Candidates Forum

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
LOCATION: NASHVILLE DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP FREE

The Nashville Urban Residents Association will host this forum. Meet the four candidates for General Sessions Court Judge and the four candidates for Third Circuit Court Judge. Early voting runs from February 15 to February 28 and election day is March 6. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet the judicial candidates before election day!

Jammin' at Hippie Jack's

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 7 PM
LOCATION: TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM FREE

Jammin’ at Hippie Jack’s Live at the Tennessee State Museum! is a free musical showcase and TV taping of the PBS series. This performance features master songwriter Guy Clark and East Nashville favorites, Eric Brace and Peter Cooper. Doors open at 7 pm and the performance begins at 7:30 pm.

Bruce Hornsby

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 8 PM
LOCATION: SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY CENTER $44 - $109

Twenty-five years after winning a Best New Artist Grammy and launching one of contemporary music’s most diverse careers, Bruce Hornsby is still making joyful noise. At this performance, Hornsby will tap into many of the genres that have influenced his artistic output over the years — pop, jazz, bluegrass, country and modern classical music.

Single in the City

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 7 PM - 9 PM
LOCATION: SAMBUCA $30 IN ADVANCE; $40 AT THE DOOR

Come mix and mingle with the city's most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes featured in the February issue of Nashville Lifestyles magazine. Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and live music. Plus, bid on amazing date packages through a silent auction that benefits the Oasis Center.

Curl Up & Dye: The Best Little Hair House In Tennessee!

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 7 PM
LOCATION: DICK'S LAST RESORT $10

Trailer trash themed interactive murder mystery. Somebody "dies," somebody did it, and the guests solve the crime. Guests are encouraged to "dress trashy" and prizes are awarded for "Best Big Hair," "Most Likely to Need Bail Money Tonight" and more. Food and drink are sold separately from the Dick's Last Resort menu. Reservations recommended: 615-361-8836. Tickets are $10 (cash or check).

Cajun Invasion Mardi Gras Party

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 6 PM - 3 AM
LOCATION: BENCHMARK NO COVER

In honor of Mardi Gras, Benchmark will serve authentic Cajun cuisine along with some of New Orleans' best drinks!

Dick's Fat Tuesday Party

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21
LOCATION: DICK'S LAST RESORT

Celebrate Mardi Gras Dick's Style with $2.75 SoCo Hurricanes and food specials including $8.99 Gater Bites and $8.99 Froggy Legz available all day. Plus, live music by Stretta at 8:30 pm.

Mardi Crawl 2012

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 7 PM - 10 PM
LOCATION: BEER SELLAR

Meet at the Beer Sellar at 7 pm for the first of five stops of the evening. Yazoo is sponsoring this "Mardi Crawl" through downtown Nashville bars and each stop will feature different Yazoo beer specials. The pub crawl will conclude at the Beer Sellar and will feature prize giveaways for the folks that go to every stop on the crawl. Also, prizes for Mardi Crawl King and Queen, best beads, most beads.

Lady Antebellum

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 7:30 PM
LOCATION: NASHVILLE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM $27.50 - $50

Lady Antebellum's truth is in the music. This six-time Grammy award-winning trio will share its signature vocal blend and heartfelt songwriting gifts with admiring fans.

Lunch & Learn: Small Business Retirement

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, NOON - 1 PM
LOCATION: COLAB NASHVILLE FREE

What does retirement look like for those who own or work for a small business? Courtenay Shipley will share ideas about how to work toward retirement when you do not work in a traditional setting. It's never too early or too late to start planning ahead for your financial future! This event is free and does not require an RSVP.

National Margarita Day

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
LOCATION: JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE NASHVILLE 615-208-9080

Margarita specials all day long! Plus, Who's to Blame Margaritas for $2.22, key lime pie for $2.22 (with purchase of an entree), and 22% off margarita-themed merchandise in the retail store. Free gift certificates to those with February 22 birthdays.

Downtown Discounts

Dog Grooming Discount

LOCATION: RED ROVER PET SERVICES

25% percent off grooming services for first-time grooming clients available through February 25. Appointments are available Tuesday through Saturday. The price for small dogs typically starts around $45. Call 615-200-7709 to schedule an appointment.

Winter Prix Fixe Special at The Palm

LOCATION: THE PALM

Winter prix fixe dinner specials running through March 31, 2012. The special winter menu features a choice of starter, entree and side dish. The special is $49.95 per person.