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

If you have trouble finding something to do in Memphis these days, well, we don’t know what to say. Because prime event time is in full swing with Asian Night Market, the Pink Palace Crafts Fair, the Memphis Country Blues Festival and so much more.

Gonerfest 23 at Wiseacre OG and the Overton Park Shell, Thursday-Sunday:

Death will headline Gonerfest at the final night at Wiseacre. (Courtesy Gonerfest)

Now in its 23rd year, Gonerfest will bring bands that play punk, indie, surf rock and a bunch of related genres from all over the country, plus Mexico and Canada. And Henry Rollins is coming! The former Black Flag frontman lives in Nashville now (!!), and he’s MC-ing on Saturday night. Musical headliners include Chicago’s Horsegirl, Portland’s Toody Cole & Her Band and Detroit’s Death for the ticketed shows Thursday through Saturday at Wiseacre OG. On Sunday, there’s a free show — headlined by Alabama surf-rockers Man or Astro-Man? — at the Overton Park Shell. Chris Herrington has suggestions for 10 bands you should definitely see. See here for schedule and ticket prices. Wiseacre OG is at 2783 Broad Ave. and the Shell is at 1928 Poplar Ave. — Bianca Phillips

Art for Jobs at Advance Memphis, Thursday:

Advance Memphis’ 16th annual Arts for Jobs event includes the chance to view (and purchase) art from more than 100 local artists and hear music from the Stax Music Academy’s jazz ensemble. Proceeds benefit Advance Memphis’ work to combat poverty in South Memphis. The in-person art sale starts at 6:30 p.m. When the event ends at 7:30 p.m., art can be purchased online. The art will also be on view in the gallery from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free (tickets here). 575 Suzette St. — Elle Perry

Pink Palace Crafts Fair at the Pink Palace Museum, Friday-Saturday:

Jay and George McDonald worked on metallurgy at the 50th Annual Pink Palace Crafts Fair on Sept. 23, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)

The Pink Palace Crafts Fair is coming home. The annual sale of locally made arts and crafts was first held on the museum grounds back in 1973, but it eventually grew too big and was moved to Audubon Park. Now in its 54th year, it’s moving back to where it started. Expect to see lots of craft demos and vendor booths with pottery, jewelry, sculpture and various other artwork. Free parking is available at Poplar Avenue and Deloach Street (Lot 46) at the University of Memphis. A free shuttle will run between the sites. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $12 for adults, $10 seniors/military, $5 ages 5-12. 3050 Central Ave. More info here. — Phillips

Canvas for a Cause at the Cossitt Library, Friday-Saturday:

Held annually since 2024, Canvas for a Cause is an art-show fundraiser for the UrbanArt Commission. Leading up to the event, artists of all levels create works on 6x6-inch canvases. It’s free to view the works; each piece is $25 to purchase. 6-9 p.m. on Friday, noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Free (RSVP here). 33 S. Front St. — Perry

‘9 to 5’ at the Halloran Centre, Friday:

Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” will screen four times at the Halloran Centre on Sept. 25. (John Russell/AP file)

On September 25 — 9/25, natch — the Halloran Centre is screening — four times, actually — what’s arguably the best of the late Dolly Parton’s movie appearances. This 1980 comedy has maybe some of the best opening credits in any movie, scored to Parton’s titular song, which sweeps viewers into a delicious of-the-era premise with an even more delicious cast. Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda are high-rise office workers — at the appropriately vague “Consolidated Companies” — brought together by mutual antipathy for their crooked, sexist boss (Dabney Coleman, with great support from his mustache). “9 to 5” absolutely crackles as an earthbound office comedy, fueled by a well-earned righteous resentment. That it maybe wobbles a bit when it morphs into farce can be forgiven. The good vibes of this cast, premise and theme song (referenced in the score) carry it over any bumps. Screenings at 9 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., all free. See here for more info. — Chris Herrington

Memphis Country Blues Festival at the Overton Park Shell, Friday:

The North Mississippi Allstars will play the Memphis Country Blues Festival. (Amy Harris/Invision/AP file)

As part of the Overton Park Shell’s free concert series, this year’s Memphis Country Blues Festival features North Mississippi Allstars and Mr. Sipp. Brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson started North Mississippi Allstars in 1996. The band’s touring lineup currently includes Joey Williams of the Blind Boys of Alabama and Ray Ray Hollowman, guitar player for Eminem and Ne-Yo. Mississippi gospel guitarist Castro Coleman is blues artist Mr. Sipp. Mr. Sipp’s latest album was released in June and includes the song “I’d Rather Be Jody,” a response to Johnnie Taylor’s 1970 hit “Jody’s Got Your Girl and Gone.” 5:30-9 p.m. Free. 1928 Poplar Ave. More info here. — Perry

Mid-Autumn Festival at Crosstown Concourse, Friday:

The Mid-Autumn Festival comes back to Crosstown Concourse on Friday, Sept. 25. (Courtesy Crosstown Arts)

This annual harvest festival celebrates the end of the fall harvest, even though fall is just getting started. It’s totally free, family-friendly and features festive lion dances, live music, crafts, Vietnamese food and moon cakes. 6-9 p.m. Free. 1350 Concourse Ave. More info here. — Phillips

Tako’s Secondhand Gala & Fashion Show at Tako’s Secondhand, Friday:

Tako’s Secondhand owners (left to right) Erica Qualy, Grace John, Brookelyn Culley and Kate Kelley are raising money for a shop. (Credit: Michelle Evans)

Pop-up Tako’s Secondhand is fundraising for a permanent brick-and-mortar store. Some proceeds will also go to LGBTQ+ supporting organizations, according to the organizers. Attendees are “highly encouraged” to wear their best secondhand outfits to the event, which will feature four designers, three stylists and three upcycle artists who have created new looks from old materials. 6-9 p.m. Free (standing general admission) to $20 (seated VIP). 240 Madison Ave. — Perry

Asian Night Market at Agricenter International, Saturday-Sunday:

This year’s Asian Night Market will be at the Agricenter International. (Benjamin Naylor/The Daily Memphian file)

First held at Crosstown Concourse in 2023, this event moved to Tiger Lane and later, the Agricenter. Now, it’s expanding to two days for the first time this year. It’s set to include 100 food sellers and other types of vendors, live performances, a lantern walk and a lion dance. 4-10 p.m. on Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. $15 one-day pass for ages over 12, $5 for children ages 6-12; $20 for two-day pass for ages over 12, $7 for children ages 6-12 (before Sept. 25). 7777 Walnut Grove Road. Tickets are available here. — Perry 

Rahn Marion’s ‘Hit to the Soul’ exhibition opening at Sheet Cake Gallery, Saturday:

Rahn Marion’s “Jest con Mallard”

Memphis artist Rahn Marion uses jazz as an ideology to remix historical and religious figures (like medieval court jesters and Mary Magdalene) and symbols (like high-top fade haircuts) in his oil paintings. He also includes references to queer culture. Marion majored in film with a concentration in painting at Maryland Institute College of Art and works in welding and teaches at the University of Memphis. The exhibition will be on view through Oct. 31. An artist talk is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Oct. 17. 5-7:30 p.m. Free. 405 Monroe Ave. More info here. — Perry

Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience at Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center, Saturday:

Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience will be at the Schedit Center on Saturday, Sept. 26. (mpi04/MediaPunch /IPX/AP file)

The voice of Morgan Freeman makes everything better. This immersive performance will blend Delta blues with a live symphony orchestra and storytelling narrated by that familiar, deep and resonant voice. Plus, the University of Memphis Symphony Orchestra will perform. 7 p.m. 3800 Central Ave. More info here. — Phillips

Project Pat at Satellite Music Hall, Saturday:

Project Pat will play Satellite Music Hall on Saturday, Sept. 26. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)

Aye mane, say mane, the man who gave us the hook from “Sippin’ on Some Surrup” (better known as “sizzurp”) is coming to the new Satellite music venue. Project Pat was never an official member of Three 6 Mafia, his brother Juicy J’s group, but they performed and recorded songs together, like that Project Pat masterpiece: “Chickenhead.” Here’s hoping this show features that and all the classics, though you might expect some new religious music since Project Pat has more recently picked up the trap-gospel genre. 7-11 p.m. $55. 1291 Autumn Ave. Buy tickets here. — Phillips

Weird Al Yankovic’s ‘Bigger & Weirder’ Tour at the Landers Center, Saturday:

Weird Al Yankovic will play the Landers Center on Saturday, Sept. 26. (Amy Harris/Invision/AP file)

He’s been spending most of his life living in an “Amish Paradise,” but “Weird Al” Yankovic is back with some new stuff. The “biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history,” according to his bio anyway, hasn’t released a studio album since 2014’s “Mandatory Fun.” But his new tour promises new work and all of the songs you know, like “Eat It” and “Like a Surgeon.” 8 p.m. $46-$217. More info here. — Phillips

Extraordinary Emporium at Paradox at Peco, Sunday:

This “market of curious things” will feature 25 vendors selling art, jewelry and all sorts of goods. Those vendors include The Daily Memphian’s Holly Whitfield, who will be selling her books, at the Mint Condition Vintage booth. Byway Coffee and Soul and Spirits will be there with both kinds of brews. Noon-5 p.m. Free. 248 Cooper St. More info here. — Phillips

Fall Plant Sale at Memphis Botanic Garden, starts Wednesday:

Memphis Botanic Garden also has a Spring Plant Sale. (Courtesy Memphis Botanic Garden)

Memphis Botanic Garden pros will be on hand to help shoppers pick out what’s best for their personal gardens. There will be a curated selection picked for the Mid-South that’ll include natives, trees, shrubs, herbs, annuals, pollinator favorites, woodland ephemerals, houseplants, tropicals and more. And there’ll be pumpkins, just in time for fall! Please note this event is cashless, so cards only. There will be a ticketed preview party on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 4-7 p.m. for those ages 21 and up that’ll give shoppers early access to the sale. Tickets to that event come with two drinks, and food trucks will be on site. Sale opens to the public on Thursday, Oct. 1, noon-6 p.m. Also open noon-6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3. 750 Cherry Road. The preview party requires tickets, which are $20 for MBG members and $25 for nonmembers. 750 Cherry Road. More info about the sale can be found here. — Nick Lingerfelt

Indie Memphis Film Festival preview party at the Metal Museum, Wednesday:

After a few-years hiatus, the Indie Memphis Film Festival returns in November, now taking place primarily Downtown. Indie Memphis has already announced its opening-night film, “The Lorraine,” a documentary about the historical Memphis motel that’s now home to the National Civil Rights Museum. The rest of the schedule will be revealed at this preview party at the Metal Museum’s new Overton Park campus. It’s a cocktail party with trailers of the selected films being shown. 6 p.m., with schedule announcement at 7:15 p.m. $10 advance tickets (includes complimentary drinks and snacks) during the party’s opening hour. See here for more info. — Herrington

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