The Nashville Humane Association — one of our city’s longest-running nonprofits — is celebrating its 80th birthday this year. That’s eight decades of caring for, housing and rehousing pets in need, while offering services like vaccination and spaying and neutering. And for nearly two decades now, the NHA has been supporting that mission with its annual Unleashed event, a fundraiser featuring cocktails, a multicourse dinner, a silent auction and, most importantly, the main attraction: a runway show that pairs local “celebrity walkers” with adoptable shelter pets. This year’s local celebs include state Rep. Justin Jones and Melissa Joan Hart (Nickelodeon’s Clarissa herself), among others. Guests are encouraged to bring their own dogs to the event, and this year’s theme is “Barks & Bonfires” — “think glamping, scout vibes, and a spark of Nashville style,” say event organizers. Hey, themes are great, whatever you need. I’m just here for the puppies. Get your tickets via nashvillehumane.org.
6 p.m. at the Hilton Downtown Nashville
121 Fourth Ave. S.
