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, September 27
Bust a move during Electric Watershed.
It’s already time for this month’s Trolley Night? Jinkies, this month when by fast!
Load up on the ‘que at Bartlett BBQ Fest.
The Collective invites to you gather and Demand Change as they create a carpool to go out and cast votes for the upcoming election.
Rock out with 30+ bands from all over the world for three days straight during Gonerfest 16.
Beer and laughter pair will pair well together during Comedy at Crosstown Brewing.
There’ll be free concerts, car and bike shows, a job fair, health fair, rides, and more at the 14th Annual Block Party for Peace presented by Kroger.
Kristen Rambo, Jonah Westbrook, and Nick Hewlett will unveil their new work at the Hangzone Vol. 2 Opening Party.
The War and Treaty are bringing their swampy southern soul sounds to the Levitt Shell.
If you’re into 90’s country, head to The Bluff to hear Mustache the Band.
The party’ll be bumpin’ until the wee hours of the night during BDGP @ Minglewood Hall.
Our Own Voice Theatre Troupe is opening their 29th season with a Miracle Play production.
ALIVE Rescue Memphis—Grrrls Night 2019 is celebrating fashion, rescue, and cruelty-free beauty.
Feast your eyes on the drip during the Urban Sauce Fashion Show.
Audacity Fest 2019 is a safe space for black and brown travelers from around the world.
Rock and roll your way into the weekend with the Gonerfest 16 Afternoon Show at Memphis Made.
Catch GRAPE performing at The Vault during Trolley Night.
Head to the Orpheum to be mystified during Magical Life: An Evening with Harry Lass.
Deb Swiney and Ed Finney are filling Mollie Fontaine’s with jazzy jams.
The Memphis Ukulele Flash Mob is taking on the Fall Music Series in Chimes Square.
Catch some sassy salsa dancing going down at the 14th Memphis Salsa Convention.
Load up on discounted whiskey bottles in celebration of Belle Tavern’s 3rd birthday.
Broken Walls: The Stage Play will tell a story of overcoming life’s challenges.
Spend your lunchtime in Health Sciences Park with Opera Memphis and the Iris Orchestra.
Tour and taste your way through Muddy’s Kitchen.
The booze will increase your creativity during Paint & Get Lit at Atomic Tiki with David Yancy III.
Fitness Under the Stars will have you spinning this go-round.
Get lost in the Mid-South Maze.
The Big Gay Dance Party: Vol. 8 A Night at Stonewall Inn will feature a whole lot of dancing, good eats, burlesque beauties, AND A VOGUE-OFF??!
Saturday, September 28
They’re brewing it for the dogs at Barktoberfest benefitting Streetdog Foundation.
It’s all about the puff, puff, prawns during the Seafood & Cigar Festival.
10% of your bill will go to Mid-South Pride at the Midtown Crossing Grill Pride After Party.
This month’s Spins at Crosstown Concourse will feature DJ B.A on the ones and twos.
The Music of Wes Montgomery and Charlie Christian will have things getting jazzy in Crosstown Arts.
Don whatever wears that make you feel like your best self and march in the Pride Parade during the 16th Annual Memphis Pride Fest.
Toss on your dirndls and lederhosen for Wiseacre Oktoberfest.
Purchasing a book from Book Fair for Those that Care will give books to SCS students in need.
The Mississippi State Alumni Association is meeting up at Crosstown Brewing Company to watch the Bulldogs take on Auburn.
Cheer on those people making strides during the St. Jude Walk/Run.
Make your way to Atomic Rose Pride Party after the pride parade downtown for an unforgettable night of dancing, divas, and dining.
Get your glow on at the Lights Out: 90’s Neon Party.
Sunset Skate Night is back at Tom Lee Park.
Issa ‘notha day of rockin’ and rollin’ at Gonerfest 16.
Louise Page and Marcella Simien both placed in the Best of Memphis contest and you can catch them both doing their thing at ‘Louise Page’s Birthday Soiree.
Lose your mind on the dance floor when Black Lodge Presents: Phantasma.
Drop into Pride at the Pumping Station ft. Record Player who’s made beats for the Scissor Sisters and RuPaul.
The Afro Caribbean Fusion Dance Party will satisfy your appetite for international tunes.
Harry’s braving the Tri-wizard Tournament at the Pink Palace Museum.
Support the Make A Wish Foundation by purchasing one of Vega’s biscuits at Sunrise.
Create Your Instrument out of repurposed materials at Crosstown Arts.
Round up your partners for the Wild West Nerf Battle at Railgarten.
The students of the Mike Curb Institute for Music at Rhodes College are getting jazzy on the Levitt Shell stage.
Dance the night away with Brooke Lynn Hytes during the Pride After Party at Spectrum.
Turn up and twerk it out at Stevie B’s Twerk Class.
Sisters in Service is rolling out the pink carpet for the 2019 Pink Hat Tea and Fashion Show.
The Transfor{Mama} Grand Opening Party will be hosting a market place for local creatives.
You’ll feel fit and fabulous after Zumba is HSP with David Quarles.
Explore the macabre and dark history of downtown with a Memphis Ghost Walk.
Learn about composting and native plants at the Urban Earth Garden Center.
Grab yourself a Speed Breaker during Peaceful Vegan Chicken Sandwich Day.
Cigars and beers will be paired during Stogies and Brews at The Casual Pint.
Enjoy a not so average workout during Wine, Dine, Dance.
The 80’s and 90’s are going head to head at Mollie Fontaine’s.
Muddy’s Midtown is turning 5 and they’re celebrating with some cookie decorating fun.
Sunday, September 29
EUNBI KIM: Stories We Tell Ourselves will highlight works by living composers and is inspired by themes of family, childhood, and immigration.
Celebrate all things awesome about Japanese culture during the Memphis Japan Festival.
Load up on mimosas and bloody marys during the Memphis Pride Fest Brunch Crawl in Overton Square.
Bring a vegan dish to share during the No Meat Meet-Up at Crosstown Arts.
The Pink Palace will be filled with soulful sounds during Groovin’ with River City: Party at the Palace.
The Young Actors Guild is putting on a free performance in the Crosstown Concourse main atrium.
The University of Memphis Wind Ensemble will be showing off their talents at the Levitt Shell.
Pop into the Halloween Make & Take and craft your heart out.
Bring the kiddos out to kick it with the men of the Memphis901 FC during Memphis 901 FC Family Day on Beale Street.
Pose Brunch: Season 2 will be filled with good food, vibes, and conversations.
Discover who dun it at Cedar Hall as the Murder Mystery Co. Presents: Midnight at the Masquerade.
The rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Sewer Studio is happening at the Children’s Museum and you should bring your little ones.
Huey’s Cordova is celebrating its 25th anniversary with birthday cake and draft beer specials.
Put your inner Jedi to the test with Light Saber Dueling at Rec Room.
Kevin James will have you chuckling at The Cannon Center.
Catch the best boxers in the region throwing punches during the Bluff City Boxing Classic.
Pour out a PBR for the last day of Gonerfest 16.