Going out and meeting others in the neighborhood doesn’t have to be a big investment of time or money. And it doesn’t have to involve going out at night. Midday Muse is a new daytime event series held on the last Friday of the month at Short Stories, the lobby cafe and bar at Waymore’s Guest House in East Nashville. The idea behind Midday Muse is to be an intentional pause in your day: Pop over for an hour and learn from experts on a variety of topics. The original launch of Midday Muse in January was postponed due to Winter Storm Fern, so the February event with matchmaker Nadine Jimenez-Langagne is the series’ kickoff. Jimenez-Langagne will present her thoughts with “From Swipe Fatigue to Intentional Human Connection,” an exploration of why modern dating feels exhausting and how to build a support system that makes dating feel easier and more successful. Midday Muse events are free, but online registration is required.
11 a.m. at Short Stories in Waymore’s Guest House
811 Main St.

