Well, it’s here, folks. Ready or not, the summer season will unofficially kick off this weekend, with big movies at the box office, hamburgers on the grill, trips to the lake and a day to remember those who have given their lives to protect our freedoms…
1. 
Cures are sexy
Slip on your best Louboutins, Choos or Blahniks and gussy yourself up for Sexy for the Cure, benefiting Women Rock for the Cure, this Friday evening in Green Hills. The $40 ticket gets you admission to the pre-part at Yolo’s Restaurant, a movie ticket to Sex and the City 2, admission to the after party at Crow’s Nest, a swag bag and a drink ticket. For more info, check out www.sexandthecitynashville.com and www.sexyforthecure.eventbrite.com.
2. 
Mix it up
This weekend is your last chance to catch Mixed Nuts, from 3Ps Productions, Backstage at the Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre. The comedy features one of the finest casts around. You don’t want to miss it. Visit www.dinnertheatre.com for tickets.
3. 
Idol rock
Daughtry, led by popular “American Idol” finalist Chris Daughtry, hits Bridgestone Arena this Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Lifehouse and Cavo open. Tickets are $29.50 – $39.50 and are at www.ticketmaster.com.
4. 
Strawberry fields forever
Head over to the Nashville Farmer’s Market at 10 a.m. this Saturday for the Strawberry Jubilee. The berries are ripe and there will be entertainment, recipes and more.
5. 
Four sexy ladies and a prince
The big news at the box office this weekend is a battle of the blockbusters as Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, a film adaptation of a video game, starring Oscar nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, and Sex and the City 2, which reunites Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis and Kim Cattrall for more fun and flirty adventures.
Safe and happy weekends to all,
-JT
-J.T. Landry, SEM Editor-in-Chief
