Street Eats. A gathering of as many as 20 local food trucks along Deaderick Street between Fourth Avenue North and Fifth Avenue North. Thursdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Information

THURDAY, SEPT. 19

Conversations with the Classics

The Hermitage will present three special events this fall, featuring some of our most beloved authors. Featuring the works of Charles Dickens, Edgar Allen Poe and Washington Irving. Tickets are $40 for each program or $105 for all three.

Sept. 19 & 20: Mr. Dickens is coming, featuring Gerald Dickens, great-great grandson of the writer.

Oct. 18 & 19: A Dark & Stormy Night with Edgar Allan Poe

Nov. 7 & 8: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with Washington Irving.

The Heritage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane. 7:30 p.m. Information

Free summer concert series in Historic Downtown Gallatin. 6:30-9 p.m. Downtown merchants, restaurants and bars will be open late and will be selling merchandise, food and beverages. Featuring: The James Story Band.

THROUGH SEPT. 29

Shakespeare Festival

A summer production of Shakespeare’s best-known works The Tempest and Pericles. One C1ty, 8 City Blvd.

• The Tempest: Sept. 19-22

• Pericles: Sept. 20

The Tempest continues: September 26-29. Venue changes to Academy Park, 112 Everbright Ave., Franklin. Event is free, but a $10 donation is encouraged. You can reserve a prime noble seat for $30. Pack a picnic or enjoy on-site restaurants and food trucks. 6 p.m., performance begins 7 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Information

FRIDAY, SEPT. 20

Night Market

Nashville Farmers’ Market hosts a night market the third Friday of every month. Rain or shine, 5-9 p.m. The restaurants and shops stay open late and there are artisans, farmers and live music. Free and family friendly. Nashville Farmers’ Market, 900 Rosa Parks Blvd. Information

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21

Gallatin Sertoma Truck & Tractor Pull

Come join us for the Gallatin Sertoma Truck & Tractor Pull - it’s an evening of fun for the entire family - concession stand with all your favorites and cold drinks. All money raised stays in Sumner County. 6-11 p.m. Fee: Adults $20, Children 6-9 $5. Under 5 –free. Triple Creek Park. Information

SEPT. 20-22

Nashville Ballet

Nashville Ballet to open its performance season with Romeo and Juliet with the Nashville Symphony at TPAC’s Jackson Hall. Tickets: $35 and up. Friday and Saturday: 7:30 p.m., Sunday: 2 p.m. Information

SEPT. 21-22

Pilgrimage Festival

A family-friendly music and cultural festival. The lineup includes Foo Fighters, The Killers, Keith Urban, Better Than Ezra and many more. The Park at Harlinsdale, Franklin Fee: $130 and up. 10 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. Information

SUNDAY, SEPT. 22

Jazz on the Cumberland

This is a free, family-friendly event. Bring your blanket and lawn chairs to enjoy some of the best local, regional and national jazz artists. There will be food trucks and concessions available at each concert. Parking is $5 in Lot R and Lot T at Nissan Stadium. This is an alcohol-free event. Cumberland Park. 5:30-8 p.m. Information

FRIDAY, SEPT. 27

Legislative Update

Columbia State Community College, Community Room, Building A, 1228 Liberty Pike, 7:15 a.m. Networking, 7:30-8:30 a.m. program. Williamson, Inc. Legislative Update is a monthly community forum featuring elected officials centered on the issues being discussed in the Tennessee Legislature and in Williamson County. Representatives are given a platform to discuss the issues in greater depth with their constituents. The one-hour program is aired on Comcast Channel 3, the county’s public information channel and rebroadcast on Williamson County Television’s YouTube Channel. Information

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28

ST, JUDE WALK/RUN

Help fight cancer and raise money for the kids of St. Jude. Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way. Fee: $10 walk, $25 5K run. 7:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. opening ceremony, 9 a.m. 5K and walk start. Information

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2

Chancellor’s Lecture Series

A preeminent novelist, accomplished thought leaders and journalists on the frontlines of global issues and pioneering cultural influencers comprise this fall’s Chancellor’s Lecture Series led by Vanderbilt interim Chancellor Susan R. Wente. The theme of the series is “Culture of Respect; Culture of Caring”. Langford Auditorium. 6:30 p.m. Fee: Free and on a first-come basis.

Oct. 2: George Takei, actor, and LGBTQI activist

Oct. 31: Doris Kearns Goodwin and Jon Meacham, authors and presidential historians. This event will be held in Ingram Hall at Blair School of Music.

Nov. 21: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author and MacArthur Fellow

Dec. 3: Journalists and authors Steven Pinker, Carl Zimmer and Amanda Little with Jon Meacham

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OCT. 3-12

The Nashville Film Festival

Over 250 films from around the world, sharing diverse stories through the art of filmmaking. Various levels of passes are available. Individual film tickets: $15. Regal Hollywood Theaters, 719 Thompson Lane. Information

FRIDAY, OCT. 4

Taste of Nashville

The theme is Tacos and Tequila and Nashville’s top taco restaurants will compete for “The Best Taco in Nashville.” Clementine Hall, 4710 Charlotte Ave. 6:30 p.m. All ticket proceeds and donations raised will benefit the Boys and Girls Club, Junior Achievement and more. Information