Old House Fair. The Metropolitan Historical Commission Foundation and partners will host the 2016 Old House Fair, Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Sevier Park Community Center, 3021 Lealand Avenue. The Old House Fair is a free day-long festival showcasing new ideas, practical advice, innovative materials and quality services for homeowners to learn more about sustainable and historic products and services, and gain tips for planning and executing projects. Information and schedule of presentations: www.nashville.gov/Historical-Commission/Events-and-Programs/Old-House-Fair.aspx

SUNDAY, MARCH 6

NPT’s Downton Abbey Finale Preview and Party

Downton Abbey Masterpiece is coming to an end, and NPT is hosting a party and preview screening to mark the occasion. NPT’s A Finale Affair is set for 2-4 p.m. at the Noah Liff Opera Center (3622 Redmon Street). Proceeds from this preview event ($75/person) benefit Nashville Public Television. Information: www.wnpt.org/a-finale-affair/

MONDAY, MARCH 7

Real Estate Investors Network

Rutherford County Focus Group. Dr. Doug Timmons, MTSU - How to Find a Real Estate Bargain. 6: 30 p.m., Keller Williams Real Estate office, 450 St. Andrews Dr., Murfreesboro. Information: www.reintn.org. Some additional March opportunities:

-- Thursday, March 10: How to Buy Real Estate Through Your IRA. 6 p.m., REIN Center, 4525 Harding Rd, Nashville.

-- Monday, March 14: REIN Main Event – Find Deals Your Competitor Will Never Know About. Dinner begins at 5:15. FiftyForward Center, Patricia A. Hart Building. 174 Rains Avenue, Nashville.

-- Tuesday, March 16: Deals, Deals, Deals Focus Group. Find where investors find and sell deals, as well as the mechanics of various deals. 6:30 p.m., REIN Center, 4525 Harding Rd, Nashville.

-- Thursday, March 17: Williamson County Lunch. Rehabbers, builders, commercial, mini-storage, wholesalers, private lenders, transaction funders, hard-money lenders, bankers, title attorneys, Realtors, and vendors discuss deals, the state of the market, and how they can help each other prosper. 11:30 a.m., The Egg and I, 1000 Meridian Blvd, Suite 118, Franklin.

SATURDAY, MARCH 5

TUESDAY, MARCH 8

Sales & Marketing Career Fair

HireLive, a national career service company specializing in sales, retail and management career fairs, is hosting an event at the Embassy Suite Hotel, 10 Century Blvd., Nashville. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Email resumes to [email protected]. Bring 10-15 resumes. Dress is business professional. Information: www.HireLive.com

Martin Short Headline Boys & Girls Clubs Gala

Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee will welcome comedian and actor Martin Short as the featured celebrity entertainer at the Omni Nashville Hotel. The event, which takes place 5-9 p.m., supports the operation of seven Middle Tennessee Clubs located in Davidson and Williamson counties and outreach programs serving 3,400 youth. Tickets are $300 per person. Tables of 10 can be purchased for $2,500. Information: The Great Futures Gala schedule is: www.bgcmt.org

Engineering Excellence Awards

Engineers, business and civic leaders will join state, city and county officials from across Tennessee to celebrate 25 years of engineering excellence with the annual Engineering Excellence Awards gala sponsored by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Tennessee. Among the 23 nominees are high-profile projects such as Ascend Amphitheatre and Bass Pro Shop at the Pyramid in Memphis. It begins with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 and the award announcements and presentations at 8. Information: www.ACECTN.org

Nashville Chamber Membership Orientation

An opportunity to learn about member benefits and involvement opportunities from Chamber staff, as well as how your business plays a role in the Chamber’s mission of creating regional economic prosperity. 11:30-1 p.m., Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, 211 Commerce St. Information: nashvillechamber.com, 743-3053

THROUGH MARCH 10

Wedding Dresses Through The Decades

Enjoy traveling through time as you walk among MORE THAN 50 gowns that are being placed on loan and exhibited, most for the first time. The “Wedding Dresses Through the Decades” exhibit at Oaklands Mansion (900 North Maney Avenue, Murfreesboro) is presented Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Special Friday evening openings will take place Jan. 22, Feb. 5 & 19, and again Mar. 4, 4-8 p.m.