Happy Friday, Memphis! July is over, but I’m still sweating. So much happened on the blog this week, so let me make sure you didn’t miss anything:
The Weekender: October 7th – October 9th
The Weekender: September 30th – October 2nd
The Weekender: September 9th – September 11th
With all the great things going on in the 901 these days, have you ever been overwhelmed with choices? Well, you’re in luck! We’ve put together a weekly post called The Weekender, filled with a handy schedule to help you hit some of our best bets for an amazing weekend. You can follow this schedule to a T, or use it as a launching point to plan your own adventure! The Weekender is not meant to be exhaustive, but will include our suggestions to help you plan the weekend ahead.
Friday, September 9th
- 12pm – Start the weekend early with Food Truck Friday at the Dixon or spend the day at the Delta Fair
- 5pm – Catch some free porch tunes at Shelby Farms Park, enjoy drinks and music with friends at Fourth Bluff Fridays, go to Opening Reception: The Weight of Hope, Cocktails for a Cause, Art on Tap, or Katie McWeeney Powell’s “Questions” reception
- 7pm – See the North MS Allstars at Levitt Shell, watch movies at the Outflix Film Festival or the Unreal Film Festival, play Blair Witch Trivia at High Cotton, see Words Matter as part of the Mid-South Book Festival, or go to Wiseacre’s 3D 3rd Birfday Party
- 8pm – Play bingo at Memphis Made, enjoy live music at Otherlands, or go to “Out of the Closet” 10 minute play festival
Saturday, September 10th
- 8am – Start your morning at the Downtown Farmer’s Market or the Cooper Young Farmer’s Market
- 9am – Go to the Southern Heritage Classic parade then the Battle of the Bands, watch movies at the Outflix Film Festival, spend the day at the Mid-South Book Festival or the Germantown Festival
- 11am – Take the kids to see The Magic Tree by Hattiloo Theatre (free) or take your furry friend for a wash at Hollywood Feed to benefit St Jude
- 12pm – See the School of Rock perform or go to the Southern Junkers Vintage Market at Overton Square
- 1:30pm – Go Spinning for Streets
- 3pm – Check out a poetry slam
- 4pm – Watch more movies at the Unreal Film Festival or see an Aerial Performance at Shelby Farms Park
- 6pm – Go to the Southern Heritage Classic Football game, see Civil Twilight at the Levitt Shell, see Ballet Memphis perform Carnival of the Animals, watch Opera Memphis perform, go to Phare Cambodian Circus, or Wiseacre’s 3D 3rd Birfday Party
- 6:30pm – Take your teens to a free open mic event hosted by Hattiloo Theatre and the Grizzlies Foundation
- 7:30pm – See Booker T Jones perform at the Halloran Centre, Sturgill Simpson at the Orpheum, or go to“Out of the Closet” 10 minute play festival
- 9pm – Catch more live music at the Buccaneer
Sunday, September 11th
- 12pm – Take the family by the last day of the Delta Fair, the Germantown Festival, the Southern Junkers Vintage Market at Overton Square, watch movies at the Outflix Film Festival, or go to the Food Truck Rodeo + Beer Garden at Shelby Farms Park
- 2pm – Go Inside the Collection at the Metal Museum, see Tangled Intentions, or go to “Out of the Closet” 10 minute play festival
- 3pm – Catch some movies at the Unreal Film Festival
- 4pm – Remember September 11th
- 7pm – See Delta Rae at the Levitt Shell
The Weekender: July 8th – July 10th
With all the great things going on in the 901 these days, have you ever been overwhelmed with choices? Well, you’re in luck! We’ve put together a weekly post called The Weekender, filled with a handy schedule to help you hit some of our best bets for an amazing weekend. You can follow this schedule to a T, or use it as a launching point to plan your own adventure! The Weekender is not meant to be exhaustive, but will include our suggestions to help you plan the weekend ahead.
Saturday, July 9th
- 9am – Start your day at the Memphis Farmers Market
- 11:30am – Enjoy the Women’s Theatre Festival of Memphis
- 3pm – Check out this opening reception or stop by and enjoy some watermelon with friends
- 5pm – Experience a night of art
- 6:35pm – Go to Christmas in July at the Redbirds (with postgame fireworks set to Christmas music), theMid-South LGBTQA Youth Prom, or a Haunted Pub Crawl
- 8pm – See Sharon Jones at the Dap-Kings at Levitt Shell, catch music at the HiTone, the Green Beetle, theDirty Crow Inn, watch UFC 200 at the Rec Room, live music at Lafayette’s, or the Wave Rave
- 10:30pm – See Marcella & Her Lovers at Bar DKDC or go to $1 night at Daisyland
The Holiday Weekender: July 1st – July 4th
July in Memphis means plenty of festivals, live music, art shows, and more. Check out these events, put them on your calendar, and share with your friends. See an event we missed? Submit your event here for consideration.
Saturday, July 2nd
8am – Go to the Bluff City Classic
1pm – Stop by the South Forum Festival
5pm – Check out the Stars and Stripes Block Party
7pm – Enjoy free live music at the Levitt Shell
9pm – See Tori Tollison at the Dirty Crow Inn or Kitty Dearing at Canvas
10:30pm – Catch Viva L’American Deathray Music at BAR DKDC
Sunday, July 3rd
10am – Catch the last day of Anime Blues Con
1pm – Learn from others at “Being An Artist On Your Own Terms” with PJ Morton
5pm – Enjoy live music at Huey’s or go to the 3rd of July Cookout Benefitting Mid-South Pride
6pm – Go to July the BeFourth at the Rec Room or see Jeremy Stanfill & Josh Cosby at Celtic Crossing
7pm – See PJ Morton (Maroon 5) w/ JCKSN Avenue at 1884 Lounge, Short in the Sleeve at Lafayette’s, or Yonder Mountain String Band at the New Daisy Theatre
The Weekender: June 24th – 26th
With all the great things going on in the 901 these days, have you ever been overwhelmed with choices? Well, you’re in luck! We’ve put together a weekly post called The Weekender, filled with a handy schedule to help you hit some of our best bets for an amazing weekend. You can follow this schedule to a T, or use it as a launching point to plan your own adventure!
Friday, June 24th
- 9:30am – Join the Amerivespa Scooter National Rally for a full weekend of events
- 12pm – Start the weekend early with Food Truck Friday at the Dixon, Food Truck Friday at Fedex Forum, and a little wine tasting before stopping by the Made by Memphis + Dilettante Collection Trunk Show
- 6pm – Enjoy a free show at Shangri-La, get prepped for the Memphis Zombie Walk, join the Broad Avenue 5k, go to the Fusion: Works by the Memphis Heritage Trail Community exhibit, go drink for a good cause, enjoy live music at Loflin Yard, or enjoy South Main Trolley Night
- 7pm – Watch Steep Canyon Rangers at the Levitt Shell, go to B-Movies and Beer at Memphis Made, watchWhen Harry Met Sally at the Halloran Centre, or go to the Talk/Shop creative workshop
- 8pm – Experience Privileged Music Fest and check out this interactive light installation or see Deering & Down at the Galloway House
- 10:30pm – Catch more live music at Bar DKDC or Lafayette’s
Saturday June 25th
- 8am – Start your day at the Memphis Farmers Market downtown or enjoy breakfast and volunteer with New Memphis
- 10am – Take the family camping at Shelby Farms Park, to War on Wheels at the Memphis International Raceway, to the Black Arts Festival, learn how to do Resin Casting at the Metal Museum, or learn the fundamentals of hand-lettering
- 1pm – Go on a Putt-Putt Pub Crawl
- 5pm – BYOB and a chair to see a free show at Shangri-La, or see this unique exhibit at Crosstown Arts
- 6pm – Go cheer on the Memphis Roller Derby or watch the Tamale documentary at Caritas
- 6:35pm – Go see the Memphis Redbirds and enjoy the postgame fireworks (it’s Princess and Pirate Night!)
- 7pm – Enjoy a free outdoor movie with the family, go to the Stax Music Academy Summer Grand Finale at the Levitt Shell (show up early to join the 80th Anniversary group photo), or go to the Memphis Football Club vs. Chattanooga game
- 9pm – Catch more live music at Bar DKDC, the New Daisy, Canvas of Memphis, Young Avenue Deli, the HiTone, Otherlands, Loflin Yard
Sunday, June 26th
- 7am – Take a Ride for Life
- 10am – Chalk the Courtyard at Overton Square
- 2pm – Go on a free walking tour with Jimmy Ogle
- 4pm – Take the kids to see Back to the Future in 3D at the Pink Palace Giant Theater, go Celebrate Love & Justice at St. Mary’s, or watch Motel Mirrors at Loflin Yard
- 6pm – Watch the Memphis Redbirds play against New Orleans
- 8pm – Catch Gregg Allman Live at the Garden, the Amy Black Band at Lafayette’s or enjoy live music at Huey’s
The Father’s Day Weekender: June 17th – June 19th
With all the great things going on in the 901 these days, have you ever been overwhelmed with choices? Well, you’re in luck! We’ve put together a weekly post called The Weekender, filled with a handy schedule to help you hit some of our best bets for an amazing weekend. You can follow this schedule to a T, or use it as a launching point to plan your own adventure! The Weekender is not meant to be exhaustive, but will include our suggestions to help you plan the weekend ahead.
Friday, June 17th
- 11:30am – Start the weekend early with Food Truck Friday at the Dixon, Food Truck Friday at Fedex Forum, this block party, or the Juneteenth Urban Music Festival
- 5pm – Stop by Meet Your Maker Happy Hour, benefit the Farmers Market at the Crop Hop 5K, the Boys & Girls Club at their Summer Party, or go to the first Fountain Friday food truck rally
- 6pm – Celebrate Slim House’s Two Year Anniversary, enjoy live music at Celtic Crossing or Loflin Yard
- 7pm – Check out the Voices of the South Midsouth Writers Lab Festival, benefit a great cause at the Big Wig Ball, have a Feast on the Farm, go to the Memphis City Meetup, go to this Orlando benefit event, or see Flow Tribe at the Levitt Shell
- 8pm – Enjoy a night of comedy or take the family to see Wizard the Oz, The Musical at The Orpheum
- 10pm – Go to a silent disco, catch live music at Lafayette’s
Saturday, June 18th
- 8am – Start your day at the Memphis Farmers Market downtown
- 9am – Talk tech at Memphis Goodie Ideation
- 10am – Check out the 35th Annual Outdoors Inc Canoe and Kayak Race or the Soulsville Record Swap
- 1pm – Stop by Doc’s Anniversary party
- 3pm – Catch live music at Loflin Yard
- 6pm – Go to the V3 Fights, the Redbirds game (get a free beach towel, Kolten Wong Hawaiian Print Jersey and enjoy fireworks afterwards), see Widespread Panic
- 7pm – See Frazey Ford at the Levitt Shell
- 9pm – Enjoy a night of comedy
- 10pm – See Jack Oblivian at Lafayette’s
- 11pm – Catch the Widespread Panic After Party at the New Daisy
Sunday, June 19th – Father’s Day
- 10am – Celebrate Dad at Father’s Day Jazz Brunch at Owen Brennan’s
- 12pm – Take dad to the Metal Museum or spend the day at Overton Square
- 4pm – Take the kids to see Back to the Future III in 3D at the Pink Palace or catch live music at Loflin Yard
- 6:05pm – Spend Father’s Day evening at the Redbirds game (special tix include a food buffet and time on the field)
- 7:30pm – See New Ballet Ensemble at the Levitt Shell, Yo Gotti at Mud Island, or Artistik Lounge;s 4th Annual Anniversary Show
Need more ideas?
- See more June events
- Take a break on one of Memphis’ fine patios
- Enjoy Memphis for free
- Explore our foodie bucket list
- See upcoming races in Memphis
- Go on a scavenger hunt for murals
- Discover where to make friends in Memphis
- Plan ahead with affordable date ideas
- See all the upcoming festivals
- Try a food truck around town
- Learn where you can buy and create art in Memphis
- Go bowling with friends or family
- Find ways you can volunteer in Memphis
The Weekender: June 10th – June 12th
With all the great things going on in the 901 these days, have you ever been overwhelmed with choices? Well, you’re in luck! We’ve put together a weekly post called The Weekender, filled with a handy schedule to help you hit some of our best bets for an amazing weekend. You can follow this schedule to a T, or use it as a launching point to plan your own adventure! The Weekender is not meant to be exhaustive, but will include our suggestions to help you plan the weekend ahead.
Friday, June 10th
- 11:30am – Start the weekend early with Food Truck Friday at the Dixon, Food Truck Friday at Fedex Forum, or the Germantown Charity Horse Show
- 6pm – Enjoy music at Live at the Garden, Lafayette’s, or stop by Cocktails for a Cause on your way to this art show or Say Hello to America
- 7pm – Benefit Literacy Mid-South, spend the night watching local bands pay tribute at Memphis Does Prince: Benefit for St. Jude, go to the Redbirds game or see Mariachi Flor De Toloache at the Levitt Shell
- 8pm – Watch The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Orpheum
Saturday, June 11th
- 8am – Start your day at the Memphis Farmers Market downtown
- 10:30am – Check out the Sisterhood Showcase, the 2016 FootGolf Summer Kick-off Classic, or go to theGrand Opening of 901 Comics
- 12pm – Rally Against Fear
- 2pm – Go to the Punk Rock Flea Market on your way to shop along Broad Ave
- 5pm – Benefit a great cause at the 3rd Annual Brewville at DeNeuville
- 6:35pm – Go to the Redbirds game (get a Yadi gnome, replica jersey, and enjoy fireworks afterwards)
- 7pm – Catch the PRIZM International Chamber Music Festival Concert Series, go to Jammin’ for Deric Chapter 2, see the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies at Levitt Shell, catch music at Otherlands, or enjoy comedy byThe Wiseguys
- 9pm – Watch a really terrible movie for free at Black Lodge Shitfest
- 10pm – Enjoy more live music at Young Avenue Deli, Bar DKDC, Bayou Bar & Grill, or The New Daisy
Sunday, June 12th
- 11am – Enjoy a morning of yoga and booze at the Rec Room
- 1pm – Check out Streetdog Day at the Brewery
- 2pm – See Peter and the Starcatcher
- 4pm – Take the whole family to see Back to the Future II in 3D at the Pink Palace Giant Theater
- 6pm – Go to the Redbirds game or see Birds of Chicago at the Levitt Shell
17 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day in Memphis
Dads everywhere work hard, teach their children life lessons, and show their kids how they really care. Memphis fathers are no different (except for the BBQ stained Grizzlies jerseys). Celebrate Father’s Day in Memphis this year with these suggestions:
Levitt Shell Music
The Levitt Shell Summer Music Series has concerts on Father’s Day weekend which are fantastic outings for the whole family. Performances include Flow Tribe on June 17, Frazey Ford on June 18, and New Ballet Ensemble on June 19. The cost to any of the concerts is 100% free.
Father’s Day in Overton Square
There are many ways to celebrate Father’s Day in Overton Square with several businesses offering specials. The Art Project, Bikram Yoga Memphis, Gould’s Salon Spa, and Schweinehaus are all offering special deals and ways to enjoy Father’s Day.