Cheekwood Summer Nights Party is set for Friday at Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art. The 7 p.m. event starts with live music from the San Rafael Band and hors d’oeuvres and cash bar on the Museum loggia. At 9, there will be a screening on the lawn of The Great Gatsby. Tickets: $35 per person and can be purchased online through July 12 at cheekwood.org/public_programs. Information: 356-8000.

2. Events - Friday, July 1, 2011

Moving Towards a Cure 5K is scheduled for Saturday at Edwin Warner Park. Miles For Hope, Inc., an organization dedicated to funding cutting-edge brain tumor research, is hosting the event at 9 a.m. (on-site registration 8 a.m.). Information: braintumorevents.org/Nashville.

3. Events - Friday, June 24, 2011

Music on the Lawn series continues Friday at Woodland Presbyterian Church, 211 North 11th Street. Picnics are encouraged, and food is available for purchase from local groups, with proceeds benefiting local charities and non-profits. 6:30 p.m. This event is free and family-friendly.

4. Events - Friday, June 17, 2011

Intellectual Property Seminar. The law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC will present on Thursday the first in a series of seminars focused on the basics of intellectual property issues for advertising and marketing professionals. The first seminar will explore the basics of trademark law, including best practices for use of trademarks and how proper use can add value to a client’s intellectual property portfolio. Topics for future seminars in the series include:

5. Events - Friday, February 25, 2011

22nd annual Nashville Lawn & Garden Show, Thursday-Sunday, features more than 20 live gardens and is the largest gardening event in Tennessee. The show also features speakers, thousands of blooming flowers and plants, a floral design gallery, and 250 exhibit booths filled with horticultural products and services, gardening and lawn equipment, outdoor living decor, and a variety of plants, seeds and bulbs. State Fairgrounds. Information: 876-7680, nashvillelawnandgardenshow.com

6. Events - Friday, February 18, 2011

A free screening of "Inside Job," Charles Ferguson's Academy Award-nominated documentary on the behind-the-scenes causes of the 2008 financial meltdown, is being hosted the College of Arts and Sciences at Lipscomb University, Wednesday, 8 p.m., at Ward Hall. A brief panel discussion will follow featuring leaders from the Dean Institute and invited guests. Information: 966-7078.

7. Events - Friday, February 11, 2011

The Future of Afghanistan will be discussed Wednesday when Gary Moorehead of the Marigold Fund in Afghanistan speaks at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church. Marigold also will discuss his mission helping Afghans rebuild their country after decades of war, as well as the need to establish friendship and understanding with westerners. 6:30 p.m., 9770 Highway 96, near the intersection of Highway 100. Information: 662-7709, emmanuelnashville.com.

8. Events - Friday, February 4, 2011

Authors Yvonne Eaves and Doug Eckert will sign copies of their pictorial history book, “Nashville’s Sylvan Park,” Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. at McCabe Pub, 4410 Murphy Road. Additional signing Feb. 19, 1-3 p.m., at the Cohn Alumni Center, 4800 Elkins Avenue. Information: arcadiapublishing.com.

9. Events - Friday, January 28, 2011

“I’ll Be Seeing You,” a 1940’s musical by Lydia C. Bushfield, directed by David Compton, ends its run Saturday at Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre. Information and reservations: 646-9977.

10. Events - Friday, January 21, 2011

Restaurant critic Jim Myers will discuss great Nashville restaurants tonight, 7:30-9, at the Gordon Jewish Community Center. Second of a three-part "Focus on Food" series. Information: [email protected] or call 356-7170.

11. Events - Friday, January 14, 2011

Wednesday's Gordon Jewish Community Center open house, 3-7 p.m., will 
showcase all departments. There also will be special membership promotions for new members, as well as for members who bring friends to join during the open house, as well as early-bird registration for summer camp. Information: [email protected], 356-7170.