With all the great things going on in the 901 these days, have you ever been overwhelmed with choices? Well, you’re in luck! Every week we curate The Weekender, a post filled with a handy list to help you hit some of our best bets for an amazing weekend.
The Weekender is not meant to be exhaustive but will include our suggestions to help you plan the weekend ahead. In the case of inclement weather, check with each event’s page for updates. See all upcoming events here.
Friday, October 18
Bring your broken or tarnished metal things to Repair Days 2019.
Maestro Moody and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra are dissecting Beethoven’s 7th symphony at The Orchestra Unplugged: Classics Inside Out.
Mbabazi House of Style is celebrating their 4th anniversary.
Spend your lunchtime partying with DJ Siphne Aaye during Fridays in HSP.
Outer Ring is bringing their jazzy jams to Railgarten.
It’s the last weekend to experience Between Riverside & Crazy at Hattiloo Theatre.
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors are returning to the Bluff City, and this time they are headed to GPAC.
Don’t miss your chance to discover Evergreen Theatre’s sinister secrets during The Parting Paranormal Pop-Up Tour + Bar & Lounge.
You could win free donuts for a year at the Happy Glaze Donuts Grand Opening.
Paranormal Cirque—Memphis is made of equal parts fear and amusement.
Say hey to the chainsaw man at the Mid-South Maze, for us.
Zoo Boo is officially open, and you and the fam are invited to have a spooktacular time.
Stephanie Adlington, Aaron Lessard, Katrina Burgoyne, Christine DeMeo, and Yolanda Harper are prepared to serenade you during South Main Sounds Songwriter Night #128
We bet you’ll have an a-maize-ing time at the Mound City Corn Maze – Marion.
Witness the magic of Penn & Teller at The Orpheum.
Aaron James and Estes are teaming up with the Kio House to put on a series of shows and they kick off with Olivia Nutt tonight.
Celebrate the achievements of women-identifying and non-binary people in music during Respect Fest: A Celebration of Women in Music.
This week’s Fitness Under the Stars is perfect for you yogis.
There’s a new hangout spot hidden behind the Beauty Shop and you’re invited to check it out.
It’s the last weekend to see Ballet Memphis’ Romeo and Juliet.
Poets in Autumn will not only feature poetry but also comedy, monologues, and theatrical elements.
Saturday, October 19
Margo Price, Wu-Tang Clan, DJ Paul, and the Raconteurs are just some of the acts that will take the stage at Mempho Music Festival.
SCS and the Memphis Tigers are coming together before the game for the Literacy Tailgate.
There’s no shame in geeking out at the Memphis Comic Expo.
2019 Soulsville USA Festival will showcase the talents of Soulsville’s past and present.
Cozy up with comforting cocktails during Art on Fire at The Dixon.
Fantasia, Robin Thicke, and Tank & The Bonfyre will keep you entertained at the Landers Center.
Lace up your shoes for a good cause during A Walk of Hope – Fall Cancer Walk.
Maybe you’ll see the “Move the Chains Mane” man at the Memphis Tigers vs. Tulane game.
The Cigar One Family Reunion & Block Party will have all of the smoke, literally.
Try your hand at metalsmithing with Family Fun Day at the Metal Museum.
Bring the kids out to kick it with Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Iron Man and more while you’re Hanging with Heroes.
Hit up the barre for brunch during the Brunch with Pure Barre at Brookhaven.
Doodle your heart out at MCX Drink & Draw.
Make your way downtown for the Beale Street Artcrawl.
People are rallying in the park for National Period Day.
Engage Memphis is celebrating and showcasing minority women in art.
Ali Shaheed Muhammad of A Tribe Called Quest and Adrian Younge are coming to the Crosstown Theatre for a special performance—The Midnight Hour (Luke Cage Score).
Play for fun or for funds during the MCX Video Game Tournaments.
You could walk away from the Repair Days Dinner + Art Auction with one-of-a-kind items.
Show your support for Le Bonheur during their Pumpkin Run 5k.
Some of Memphis’ best hip hop artists are bringing the heat during Dope on Arrival Fall Edition ’19.
Welcome to the Creepy Circus: High Expectations Student Showcase where you’ll feel both crazed and amazed.
Catch Head Over Heels at The Circuit Playhouse.
The 30 Annual Soul Food Girls Night Out sounds like some good food and fellowship.
Eliane Elias is bringing her talents to GPAC.
Laugh it up as the You look Like A comedy show returns to P&H.
Get down with your best ghouls at the 5th Annual Monster Mash.
The 10th Annual Cooper-Young Beerfest will feature brews from 37 different breweries.
It’s the last chance to check out The Parting Paranormal Pop-Up Tour + Bar & Lounge at Evergreen Theatre.
Explore a world of nightmares and fantasies during the Paranormal Cirque—Memphis.
Say hello to the man with the chainsaw inside the Mid-South Maze.
Sunday, October 20
PJ Morton, Lord T and Eloise, the Revivalists, Brandi Carlile, and more are closing out the final day of Mempho Music Festival.
It’s the last day to nerd out at the Memphis Comic Expo.
Reharvest Memphis will be a one of a kind tasting experience featuring local fare.
Make your way to the Green Room for Folk All Y’all: An Evening with David Wilcox.
Congratulate the new Miss and Mister Pride after the 2020 Pride Pageant.
Catch the last performance of Between Riverside & Crazy at Hattiloo.
Show off your pumpkin-carving powers at Lucchesi’s Beer Garden.
The Battle at Hogwarts begins this weekend with the Harry Potter Series at the Pink Palace.
Spin your favorite records during Juke in the Box at BOXLOT.
DJ Spaceage is spinning at the Memphis Slim House.
There are two shows left at the Paranormal Cirque—Memphis.
Celebrate African culture with Zimbabwe’s Nobuntu at The Buckman.
Make your way to the Mound City Corn Maze – Marion.
It’s the 3rd Sunday of the month which means it’s time for Artistik Lounge Presents: The Concert.
Find something freaky at the Monster Market 2019.
Join the Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group to learn more about Día de los Muertos during the community workshop at the Halloran.