The Weekly Memphian is a partial guide to things happening in Memphis, recommended by Daily Memphian staff. This guide covers Sept. 19-25.
Thursday
“Memphis: 200 Years Together” panel discussion: Fittingly, the book chosen for this year’s Memphis Reads events celebrates the city’s bicentennial. “Memphis: 200 Years Together” is a collection of essays by writers including the four contributors on Thursday’s panel: sports columnist Geoff Calkins, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris, Charles Hughes and Zandria Robinson. The talk and book signing will be in McNeill Hall on the Rhodes College campus. – Peggy Burch
6-8 p.m. 2000 North Parkway. Free.
Thursday - Saturday
Free Shout-Out Shakespeare Series at four outdoor locations: Tennessee Shakespeare Co. continues its movable production of “Pericles, Prince of Tyre,” bringing the bard to a series of unexpected outdoor sites, including International Harvester Managerial Park in Lakeland at 6 p.m. Thursday, Overton Square at 6 p.m. Friday, Wiseacre Brewery at 1 p.m. Saturday, and Memphis Visitors Center at 6 p.m. Saturday. – Burch
Free. Find details here.
Friday
PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure at Landers Center: Grab VIP packages for the Very Important Pup in your family to meet Ryder and more characters from the hit children’s television series "PAW Patrol." During this adventure, the Patrol will be taking to the high seas for treasure. – Jared Boyd
6 p.m. Prices vary. Tickets available through Ticketmaster. Landers Center, 4560 Venture Dr., Southaven, Mississippi.
A Night of Memphis Deep Soul Gospel at Crosstown Theater: Much has been said about Memphis’ legacy as a hub for recording and performing rock, soul and the blues, but gospel is a different story and it’s worth telling. Longtime archivist and record producer Bruce Watson of Oxford, Mississippi-based Fat Possum Records is dedicating his latest venture, Bible & Tire Recording Co., to revealing Memphis’ storied contributions to soulful, independent gospel productions, and providing a vehicle for new talent. Among those new talents are The Sensational Barnes Brothers, a red-hot local family ensemble. Their debut on the label, “Nobody’s Fault But My Own,” coupled with a collection of 1970s recordings from little-known local group Elizabeth King & The Gospel Souls will hit record stores Friday, Sept. 20. To celebrate, the Barnes Brothers, along with acts such as Liz Brasher and Rev. John Wilkins will bring their own version of revival to shake the walls of the Crosstown Theater. – Boyd
7-10 p.m. $15. 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280.
Jack Oblivian and Some Sheiks at Levitt Shell: Renowned Memphis rocker Jack “Oblivian” Yarber, journeyman veteran of local cult acts such as Johnny Vomit & the Dry Heaves and Tav Falco's Panther Burns, will turn out the Levitt Shell outdoor amphitheater. – Boyd
7-9 p.m. Free. 1928 Poplar Ave.
Friday - Saturday
Southern Junkers Antique Show at the Pipkin Building: You’ve already got a house filled with one-of-a-kind trinkets, heirlooms and tchotchkes, but who’s to say when enough is enough? For a collector like me, the answer is never. At the Southern Junkers Antique Show at the Pipkin Building on the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium campus, you can put some of that junk in your trunk to take back home. – Boyd
Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 335 S. Hollywood St.
BOXLOT grand opening weekend: Shipping containers are the setting for the pop-up retail and music lounge site called BOXLOT in the Edge District. In addition to vinyl records, sneakers and vintage streetwear for sale, there will be games, musical performances and food on its grand opening weekend. – Boyd
4-8 p.m. Friday, 1-8 p.m. Saturday. 607 Monroe Ave.
Saturday
Latin Fest 2019 at Overton Square: Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with its first Latin Fest. The festival will showcase Latin American food, music, crafts and vendors. – Boyd
3-9 p.m. Free. 2101 Madison Ave.
Survivor Power Coffee Hour 3 at Caritas Village: Led by students in the Bridge Builders’ Change program, Survivor Power Coffee Hour is an open-mic safe space for survivors of sexual violence and their allies to share their stories, experiences and art. – Boyd
3-5 p.m. Free. 2509 Harvard Ave.
Meet the Museum at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art: During this community event, attendees can learn more about some of the 10,000 works in the museum’s permanent collection or create their own works of art. Sketch a live model with instructor Shamek Weddle, watch shorts from the 2019 New York International Children’s Film Festival, participate in an art activity led by Seize the Clay and hear tunes from DJ Siphne Aaye. – Elle Perry
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 1934 Poplar Ave.
Makeda’s Cookies 20th Anniversary Block Party: Memphis’ beloved butter cookie purveyor launched in 1999 and the bakery is celebrating its 20th with a party featuring local vendors, performers and the Makeda’s Cookie Monster. There will be cookie samples, pictures with the cookie monster and giveaways. – Perry
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 488 S. Second St.
Those Pretty Wrongs in the Green Room at Crosstown Arts: Jody Stephens of Big Star and Luther Russell of The Freewheelers perform in support of their sophomore release as a duo, “Zed for Zulu,” out on Sept. 6 through Burger Records. – Boyd
7-10 p.m. $15. 1350 Concourse Ave.
Pop 2000 Tour at Mid-South Fair: The pop of the new millennium continues to burn in the hearts of '90s babies. And while those digital natives are serious adults today, many of them would trade their Apple Watches for a HitClip, if it meant they could jump on their bed to 'N Sync like the old days. The Pop 2000 Tour hosted by Lance Bass includes music from O-Town, Aaron Carter, Ryan Cabrera and Tyler Hilton. Relive the Radio Disney heyday in a judgement free zone. While entry is free with admission to the fair, there are VIP packages for the ultrafan who wants a Lance Bass selfie. – Boyd
7:30-10:30 p.m. Free with fair admission. VIP package prices vary. Landers Center, 4560 Venture Dr., Southaven, Mississippi.
Sunday
The Weight Is Over Fashion Show at Minglewood Hall: Dean of Fashion’s 10th “The Weight is Over” fashion show will feature 20 plus-sized models from the Mid-South, 10 vendors and eight plus-size designers and retailers from across the country. The event promises shopping and networking opportunities. – Perry
6-9 p.m. $65-$300. 1555 Madison Ave.
Monday
“Bluff City Law” Watch Party with Memphis Bar Association: See NBC’s “Bluff City Law” with a lawyer, courtesy of the Memphis Bar Association, which will host events to commemorate the show filmed in Memphis. At Swanky’s Taco Shop on Poplar, MBA will host a live screening and television-law-themed trivia contest. Or watch the show outdoors on a large screen at Madison Avenue Park, near the show’s principal film locations. The evening will include a “Television at the Table” dinner at The Brass Door, one of the show locations. It requires registration online at MemphisBar.org. – Boyd
7-10 p.m. Free for screenings. $20 dinner includes course options.
“Bluff City Law” Premiere Party with Downtown Memphis Commission: Want to watch the premiere of "Bluff City Law" with an actor from the show? Jayne Atkinson, who plays Della Bedford on the NBC drama, will be at the Downtown Memphis Commission's "Bluff City Law" premiere party at Court Square Park. The event will include a 10-foot screen to watch the premiere, yard games, a DJ for the first hour, and food trucks including MEMPops, Pop-A-Roos Gourmet popcorn shoppe, STIX 901 Food Truck, and Sticem Food Truck. Beer and wine is available for purchase from King Manor Catering, and the broadcast of the show will begin at 9 p.m. – Natalie Martin
8-10 p.m. Free admission. 62 N Main St.
Wednesday
Listening Sessions: Woman to Woman by Shirley Brown at the Green Room at Crosstown Arts: Stax Records’ last No. 1 song was the classic with the opening lines: “Hello, may I speak to Barbara? Barbara, this is Shirley.” The song is a one-woman monologue, with Brown playing the role of a woman addressing her lover’s other woman. Charles Hughes, director of the Lynne and Henry Turley Memphis Center at Rhodes College, and Jamey Hatley, Memphis author and filmmaker, will discuss the work. – Perry
7-9 p.m. Free. 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280.