Welcome back to The To-Do List where Daily Memphian staffers suggest their favorite events and activities for the coming week. 

This week, old movies return to the big screen, a plant pop-up pops up at another pop-up and two Downtown hotels host DJ events.

Big K.R.I.T. at Overton Park Shell, Thursday:

Big K.R.I.T. plays the Overton Park Shell on Thursday, Sept. 18. (Robb D. Cohen/Invision/AP file)

After a while, an upstart can become a stalwart. Meridian, Mississippi, rapper Big K.R.I.T., who first made waves with his 2010 self-released mixtape “K.R.I.T. Wuz Here,” has proven to have staying power, his downhome flow and grounded worldview remaining a welcome combination. And as is pertinent here, he’s a rapper particularly adept at commanding his sound on the concert stage. This is a “Shell Yeah!” benefit show. Dame Mufasa opens. Gates at 6 p.m., showtime at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 day of show with all sales through Ticketmaster. (No tickets at the gate.) See here for more info. — Chris Herrington

‘Children of Men’ at Crosstown Theater, Thursday:

”Children of Men” plays at Crosstown Theater on Thursday, Sept. 18. (Courtesy Universal Pictures)

“Children of Men” was named the 13th best film of the 21st century so far in a recent high-profile New York Times list and would have been a defensible choice at No. 1. This 2006 film from director Alfonso Cuarón is a dystopian thriller of sorts set in a near future in which humanity has become infertile and no child has been born for 18 years. Amid societal disintegration, a former activist (Clive Owen) is asked to transport a pregnant young woman across England to a sea sanctuary. Cuarón and cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki craft a perilous, propulsive 109-minute masterpiece where nearly every shot, scene and sequence could be a showstopper, but where all this high-wire filmmaking is still in service to the story being told and the deep feeling it taps. 7 p.m., $5. See here for more info. — Herrington 

Rick Springfield at Graceland Soundstage, Thursday:

Rick Springfield will play Graceland Soundstage on Thursday, Sept. 18. (Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP file)

One undeniable, classic song is above par for any musician, even one that’s put together a more than 50-year (!) recording career. That one, of course, is “Jesse’s Girl.” You know it. Whether you know any others may determine whether you’re going to head out to see the now 76-year-old Springfield continue to rock. And maybe you do: If “Jessie’s Girl” was Springfield’s only U.S. No. 1 hit, the Australian musician/actor notched eight other Top 20 hits. The last one was 1984’s “Bop Til You Drop.” Sounds like he’s taking his own advice. 7:30 p.m. Tickets starting at $65.50. See here for more info. — Herrington 

‘Dazed and Confused’ at the Malco’s Studio on the Square, Thursday:

Alright, alright, alright! Malco Theatres is launching a new movie series that’ll bring back 1980s and ’90s faves to the big screen, and the first film is none other than Richard Linklater’s stoner cult classic “Dazed and Confused.” Did you indulge a little too heavily in the wacky tobacky back in the day and can’t remember much from this 1993 film? Here’s a refresher: It’s 1976, and it’s the last day at an Austin, Texas, high school. The film follows a group of students played by future stars Ben Affleck, Parker Posey, Matthew McConaughey and Joey Lauren Adam having very teen experiences. (Think hazing, a keg party and a first time smoking weed.) At the end of the day, the movie is a reminder that, in the words of Matthew McConaughey’s character, “You just gotta keep livin’, man. L-I-V-I-N.” 7 p.m. $5. 2105 Court Ave. Get tickets here. — Bianca Phillips

Southern Trans Celebration at multiple locations, Thursday-Saturday:

WeCareTN, My Sistah’s House and OutMemphis are partnering for the city’s first Southern Trans Celebration. The three-day event will kick off Thursday, Sept. 18, with the Crowned in Color Trans Summit with breakout sessions and panelists. That’s at the Community Resource Center, and RSVP is required. On Friday, Sept. 19, at 3 p.m., activists will gather on the Civic Plaza Downtown for a Trans Advocacy Day. And there’s the People’s Picnic on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the St. Columba Camp & Retreat Grounds. The free festival will be family friendly with local vendors, games and live entertainment. More info here. — Phillips

Link Up + Sync Weekender at multiple locations, Friday-Saturday:

Link Up, the quarterly free networking event draws between 400 and 600 attendees. (Submitted)

The first Link Up + Sync Weekender includes a free Creatives Night on Friday, Sept. 19, a ticketed Link Up & Sync Brunch on Saturday, Sept. 20, and the legacy Link Up event on Saturday night. At the quarterly Link Up, attendees get a name badge and a sticker with a color to “link up” with other attendees with stickers of the same color. Creatives Night, which features a panel discussion with interior designer Carmeon Hamilton and others, is already sold out. But there’s also The Link Up & Sync Brunch held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Cossitt Library, which includes a keynote speech from Alex Turley (CEO of Henry Turley Co.), headshots, brunch prepared by Chef Eli Townsend and an elevator-pitch competition with a $1,000 prize. The Link Up Memphis 8th Anniversary Celebration will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Ravine at Memphis Made Brewing Co. Read more about Link Up’s anniversary here. Tickets for all the events are here. — Elle Perry

Un Plato Más: A Benefit Show for Cuba at the Hi-Tone, Friday:

Eat Cuban sandwiches and street food, wash that down with Cuban-inspired cocktails and listen to live bands and DJs — all for a good cause. This dinner and show benefits Un Plato Más, a grassroots soup kitchen and humanitarian effort in Havana, Cuba. All the proceeds will go toward daily meals, supplies and operating costs for the soup kitchen. There will also be a silent auction with items from local businesses. 7-11 p.m. $10 suggested donation. 282-284 N. Cleveland St. More info here. — Phillips

‘Hamlet’ at Theatre Memphis, opening Friday:

Kevar Maffit plays Hamlet in the Theatre Memphis production, which opens Friday, Sept. 19. (Courtesy Carla McDonald/Theatre Memphis)

One of William Shakespeare’s most famous plays, “Hamlet,” remains one of the most influential and renowned tragedies in English literature. Theatre Memphis is staging this production on its intimate Next Stage. The play ends in a violent duel: Hamlet and Laertes, the son of Clausius’ chief counselor, both die from a poisoned sword, Gertrude perishes from a poisoned drink and Hamlet kills Claudius before dying himself. “It’s a timeless play. It’s a play that I am very personally connected to,” director Jeff Posson said. Read more about it in our September theater guide. Opening weekend is already sold out, but the show runs through Oct. 5. $25. Tickets and more information are available here. 630 Perkins Extended. — Alys Drake

David Duchovny at Graceland Soundstage, Friday:

David Duchovny will play Graceland Soundstage on Friday, Sept. 19. (Chris Pizzello/AP file)

Turns out David Duchovny is more than just the sexy, woo-woo Fox Mulder on “The X-Files.” After (mostly) leaving the show after Season 7, Duchovny starred in TV’s “Californication” and authored some books. But he also branched into crossover artist territory with three albums of original music. His sound is very Tom Petty-meets-Bob Dylan, and if you’re into that, head to Graceland Soundstage on Friday. 8 p.m. Advance tickets are $52.25, and day of show tickets are $59.75. 1078 Craft Road. More info here. — Phillips

DJ Spinna’s ‘Wonder-Full’ at Eight & Sand at Central Station Hotel, Friday:

DJ Spinna will perform at Eight & Sand on Friday, Sept. 19. (Chris Moore/AP file)

Since 2001, New York DJ and producer DJ Spinna has organized his “Wonder-Full” tribute night to Stevie Wonder. Spinna — who has DJ’d his jazz, funk, soul, and house music all around the world — has created remixes for Wonder, Mary J. Blige and others. 9 p.m.-late. Free admission. 545 S. Main St.— Perry

Memphis Mushroom Festival at Overton Park, Saturday:

Kevin Lewis led a guided foray through the forest in Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park during the Memphis Mushroom Festival in 2022. This year’s fest is at Overton Park on Saturday, Sept. 20. (Brad Vest/The Daily Memphian file)

Calling all fun-guys (eh?) and gals: The fourth annual Memphis Mushroom Festival is coming to Overton Park with workshops on everything from basic mycology to mushroom photography to using mushrooms in teas. Plus there will be hands-on cooking demos, live music, local vendors and so much more. And yes, there’s even a talk about the fun (wink, wink) kind of ’shrooms. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. See the full schedule here. — Phillips

Totally Rad Vintage Fest at Agricenter International, Saturday:

I am coming to terms with the fact that the clothes I used to wear as a teen are considered “vintage” these days. But it’s hard to feel too bad when markets like this come and I get to shop from clothing racks my younger self would’ve dreamed to see. Totally Rad Vintage Fest knows what I am talking about. From the 1980s, ’90s and, yes, Y2K, vendors have handpicked vintage clothing finds as well as toys, accessories and media. Bonus: There will be an arcade, photo-ops and the Rad Rewind Museum, which includes retro gadgets, gizmos and heirlooms from the not-so-distant past. Early bird tickets start at $25 and get you in at 8:30 a.m. General-admission tickets cover 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets start at $8 in advance, $12 day of fest. 7777 Walnut Grove Road. Click here for more information and to buy tickets. — Kelsey Bowen 

Morning After Club at Hu Hotel, Saturday:

If you like watching DJs mix at different hotels, you’re in luck this weekend in Memphis. Morning After Club, which fuses coffee shops and house DJs, brings its monthly showcase to the Hu rooftop. This month’s will feature three back-to-back DJ sessions (where two or more DJs take turns playing songs), a Downtown coffee vendor and a cash bar with espresso martinis and mimosas. Click here to read the Morning After Club’s origin story. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission. 79 Madison Ave. More info here. — Perry

Terra Cotta Nursery plant pop-up at The Mane Wildling, Saturday:

What’s better than one plant pop-up? Two. Terra Cotta Nursery, which once had a physical location on Summer Avenue, is popping up for a plant sale at another pop-up. That’s The Mane Wildling, an Uptown pop-up from floral designer Verushka Wilson. Wilson has combined DJ nights with bouquet bars. At this event, guests can purchase monsteras, philodendrons, rubber trees and more plants along with floral creations and other goods. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. 606 N. Main St. More info. here. — Perry

Mid-South Balloon Festival in Rossville, Saturday-Sunday:

The Mid-South Balloon Festival will be in Rossvile from Saturday to Sunday, Sept. 20-21. (Courtesy Red Bardes)

Formerly known as the Collierville Balloon Festival, this annual event — now held in Rossville — features more than 20 hot-air balloons plus live entertainment, vendors, food, arts and crafts, and more. The festival opens at 3 p.m. both days, but you can catch a glimpse of the balloons in the air at sunrise — weather permitting — during the daily mass ascension. There will also be tethered balloon rides, depending on the weather. Single-day tickets are $15 for adults, $7 for kids ages 4-12 and free for kids 3 years old and younger. Two-day tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for kids ages 4-12 and free for kids 3 years old and younger. Located at the corner of Tenn. 57 and Frazier Road in Rossville. More info here. — Phillips

Be Your Own Pet at Minglewood Hall, Sunday:

Be Your Own Pet will play Minglewood Hall on Sunday, Sept. 21. (Alberto Pezzali/Invision/AP file)

I was a fan of this Nashville indie/punk band’s bratty 2006 teen debut, a messily energetic outburst that suggested they were here for a good time, not a long time. And sure enough they lasted only one more album. But they reunited a couple of years ago for the sufficiently noisy and messy third album “Mommy,” and the second-time-around vibes continue with this summer’s single “What a B*tch” where frontwoman Jemina Pearl refers to herself, imagining what others think. 8 p.m. $26. See here for more info. — Herrington

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