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

In this week’s To-Do List, a band of medical pros play on a rooftop, a 1975 coming-of-age classic is on the big screen and songwriters compete to have the “Last Song Standing.”

World Cup Watch Party: USA vs. Turkey at Celtic Crossing, Thursday:

Look, I don’t even understand the rules of soccer, but even I’ve got World Cup fever. I watched the first USA game at Celtic a couple of weekends ago, and it was impossible not to get swept up in the energy of the crowd, many of whom were wearing patriotic colors and soccer jerseys. There’s another chance for that at Celtic Thursday as the USA takes on Turkey. They’ll have live music until the game starts at 9 p.m. and food specials from the host countries. This one may be worth staying up late for. Starts at 6 p.m., but game starts at 9 p.m. Free. 903 S. Cooper. St. More info here. — Bianca Phillips

‘Vanilla Sky’ at the Pink Palace, Thursday:

The “Playback: Mindbenders” screening series will show director Cameron Crowe’s 2001 remake of the 1997 Penelope Cruz drama “Open Your Eyes.” Cruz reprises her original role in this Hollywood version, this time opposite Tom Cruise as a wealthy playboy disfigured in a car accident. Crowe was coming off of big hits “Jerry Maguire” and “Almost Famous,” and this trippy big swing was when his career began to veer. But “Vanilla Sky” has retained a cult following over the years. 6:30 p.m. See here for more info. — Chris Herrington

‘Lucille Talks Back’ 50th anniversary album celebration at the New Daisy Theatre, Thursday:

B.B. King’s “Lucille Talks Back” album is getting a re-release on Thursday, July 25. (Courtesy Indie Memphis)

Memphis bluesman B.B. King’s “Lucille Talks Back” was released in 1975, but it never received widespread distribution. Now, the album is being re-released this Thursday. The new version was produced by Grammy-winning musician Meshell Ndegeocello, and it features music by Memphis guitar great Eric Gales and a whole host of other musicians. There’s a party with live performances, DJ sets and special guests. 7 p.m. Free. 330 Beale St. More info here. — Phillips

RiverArtsFest’s Summer Social at Ugly Art Co., Thursday:

Bar Limina is providing the cocktails for the RiverArtsFest Summer Social. (Robert Jordan Finney/Courtesy Bar Limina)

RiverArtsFest, the annual outdoor fine-arts festival, turns 20 this year. But this is the first year for their Summer Social fundraiser. It will include craft cocktails and mocktails from Bar Limina’s Josh Conley, inspired by commemorative festival posters created by local artists (Maysey Craddock, Beth Edwards, Carl Moore, Jeanne Seagle and Kong Wee Pang). The posters themselves will be available to purchase via silent auction. JEM Dining will provide small bites. Watercolor painter Darlene Newman and lettering artist Derikah Scott will do live-art demonstrations. Jeff Hulett and Jacob Church will perform music. Event admission includes two specialty drink tickets and access to small bites, beer and wine. All proceeds benefit RiverArtsFest’s year-round community and arts-education programming. 6-9 p.m. $40 (link here). 635 Madison Ave. — Elle Perry

Memphis Soul Remedy with DJ Ferb and special guest Maleigh Zan at The Peabody Memphis, Thursday:

There’s a Peabody Rooftop party with Memphis Soul Remedy on Thursday, June 25. (Ben Fant)

Here’s a fun lineup for the weekly Peabody rooftop party. It includes DJ Ferb, a Memphis open-format DJ; Memphis Soul Remedy, a band composed of doctors, nurses and other medical professionals (including Hope Clayburn, a nurse); and Maleigh Zan, a dance/house artist and model from Georgia whose biggest song samples Justin Timberlake’s “SexyBack.” I cannot include the song title in this publication, but let’s just say it begins with the letter “C.” The event is for those aged 21 and up. 6-10 p.m. $15 GA, $40 VIP. 149 Union Ave. — Perry

Summer exhibition opening receptions at Crosstown Arts, Friday:

“Big Life, Long Life” by Barbara Penn, “A Snippet of God’s Unsung Children’s Journey!” by George Edward Walker and “Chromesthesia” by Romain Collin will be on view at Crosstown Arts from June 26 through Sept. 6. Penn’s exhibition features paintings, drawings and combined-media installations inspired by poetry and life. Walker’s works, he says, show “resilience, brilliance and the strength of a people.” And “Chromesthesia” is a visualization of Collin’s piano works in collaboration with filmmaker Matthew Palmer. (Collin has a neurological trait called synthesia, and says he experiences sounds as shapes, textures and colors.) He’s a Grammy-nominated pianist and composer, and he’ll also perform in the Crosstown Arts Green Room at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, with local opener Aaron James. The exhibition’s reception will include free food from Chef Derk Meitzler of Swamp Bar and a free Summer Bell cocktail from the Art Bar at Crosstown Arts. (The drink features gin, yellow bell pepper juice, lemon and tarragon syrup.) 6-8 p.m. Free admission. 1350 Concourse. More info here. — Perry

Mint Condition vintage market at Soul & Spirits Brewery, Saturday:

Do you need a mid-century glassware set? A velvet Elvis? A vintage dress? A rainbow hued, hand-knit blanket? What about some whimsigoth goblets? A funky lamp that will cure your depression? Vintage markets are all the rage right now, and Memphis twin-sister duo Katie Mars and Natalie Mars Milam (aka Mint Condition) are organizing a 25-vendor market with housewares, decor, apparel, jewelry and more sourced from a pre-Temu world. And it’s at Soul & Spirits, so there’s beer on tap. 1 - 7 p.m. Free to enter. 845 N Main St. More info here. — Holly Whitfield

Summer Solstice Block Party with Groovy Gratitude at Grind City Brewing, Saturday:

Qemist will DJ at the Summer Soulstice Block Party on Saturday, July 27. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)

It may have felt like summer for weeks, but the solstice was just last weekend. And the celebration continues into this Saturday with a packed lineup of Memphis DJs and artists, including Bizkit, DJ Rhinestonee, DJ AD, Qemist and — my personal fave — La Chat of Three 6 Mafia fame. 2-10 p.m. $22.99. 76 Waterworks Ave. Get tickets here. — Phillips

‘Cooley High’ at the Orpheum, Saturday:

The Orpheum concludes its brief summer series with this 1975 coming-of-age story, a kind of Black American equivalent to the likes of that era’s “Grease” and “American Graffiti,” if a little more grounded and dramatic. Set in the mid-1960s, it’s about a quartet of Chicago friends during the last year of high school. Even if you haven’t seen “Cooley High,” you’ve maybe encountered it as an R&B or hip-hop reference (Boyz II Men’s 1991 debut album: “Cooleyhighharmony”), and you may recognize the two leads from their latter TV work: Glynn Turman, who went on to an avuncular role the college sitcom “A Different World,” and Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, one of the Sweathogs on “Welcome Back, Kotter.” 2 p.m. See here for more info. — Herrington

‘The 24 Hour Plays: Memphis’ at Evergreen Theatre, Saturday:

Lone Tree Live Theatre Co.’s “The 24 Hour Plays: Memphis” returns for its fifth and final run. The event begins Friday night, when 24 actors, six writers — including The Daily Memphian’s Elle Perry — and six directors meet to brainstorm ideas and hold a sports-style draft, with writers selecting actors. Writers then work overnight on scripts. Actors receive the scripts the next morning and have 11 hours to rehearse before the performance. Tickets are going fast. 7 p.m. 1705 Poplar Ave. See here for more details. — Alys Drake

Mississippi Poetry Society Poet of the Year reading at Coffee Central, Saturday:

William Hill will read his poetry on Saturday, June 27. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)

William Hill, the 2026 Mississippi Poetry Society Poet of the Year, will read from his latest volume, “A Poem, A Life.” Born in Tippah County, Mississippi, Hill didn’t start writing until his mid-30s when his college professor entered his essay in a contest by St. Martin’s Press and was subsequently published. Read more on Hill here. 3 p.m. 5627 Getwell Road in Southaven. — Beth Gooch

Stax Music Academy Summer Music Experience finale at the Overton Park Shell, Saturday:

The students from Stax Music Academy’s four-week summer camp will perform in this free show to show off all they’ve learned. The Summer Music Experience camp teaches kids about live performance, music business, choreography, songwriting, filmmaking and more. 7:30 p.m. Free. 1928 Poplar Ave. More info here. — Phillips

Latin Soul V: La Bamba at Edge Motor Museum, Sunday:

Cxffeeblack will provide the coffee at Latin Soul V on Sunday, June 28. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)

West Coast cruising culture meets Memphis soul at this car show and cultural fest. Lowriders and classic cars from the 1940s through the early 1970s will be on display, and live musicians and DJs will bring the soul, funk, Latin grooves, cruising classics and 90s hip-hop. You can also munch on Latin American snacks and sip brew from Cxffeeblack. 2 p.m. Free. 645 Marshall Ave. Reserve a spot here. — Phillips

‘Passport to Paradise’ Summer Runway Show at Stock & Belle, Sunday: 

The Lucky Lady Caftan Club of Memphis is hosting its second annual runway show to benefit Dress for Success, which helps unemployed and underemployed women prepare for careers. The event starts with a set from DJ Janet at 4 p.m., and then the runway show will show off Stock & Belle’s new summer collection of caftans and fashion “inspired by luxurious getaways, poolside glamour, tropical seascapes and chic resort life.” After the show, there’s a sip-and-shop hour from 6-7 p.m. The event runs from 4-7 p.m. $28.52. 387 S. Main St. More info here. — Phillips

Last Song Standing at Hernando’s Hide-A-Way, Tuesday:

Beau Elkington

The historic Whitehaven music venue is introducing a new monthly showcase. In it, 10 songwriters will each perform one song. The crowd will vote after each performance. Once the votes are tallied, the songwriter with the most votes will return for an encore performance. Beau Elkington is host. Future shows will happen on Tuesday nights. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. $12.66 advance, $17.83 day of show. 3210 Old Hernando Road. — Perry

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