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Out of Town: Nashville

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What’s happening the next few weeks:

* The Grand Ole Opry, above, begins celebrating its 75th anniversary on Saturday, revealing a new set and kicking off months of events. Outdoor Opry Plaza Parties are Fridays, June 16 to Aug. 4. July 15-16, the OpryFest Gospel Jubilee features Jeff and Sheri Easter and the Crabb Family. OpryFest Bluegrass Jamboree July 22-23 features the Del McCoury Band. The OpryFest Grand Ole Clogging and Square Dance Festival is July 29-30. The Grand Ole Opry’s 75th Birthday Bash, with performances by Steve Wariner, Vince Gill, Loretta Lynn and Bill Anderson, is Oct. 13-15. 2802 Opryland Drive. (615) 889-3060.

* “The Defining Moment: Victorian Narrative Paintings From the Forbes Collection” is on display at the Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, through Aug. 6. (615) 356-8000.

* “Sharks! Fact and Fantasy,” an educational exhibit about the shark’s behavior, diversity and habitats, runs Saturday through Sept. 10 at the Cumberland Science Museum, 800 Fort Negley Blvd. (615) 862-5160.

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* The musical “The Scarlet Pimpernel” runs June 27 through July 2 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Andrew Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St. (615) 782-4000.

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