The To-Do List: BBQ fest, Greek Fest, Jugfest and art that’s out of this world
This week, Memphis celebrates Tom Lee, Soul & Spirits celebrates smoked beer and Wiseacre is having the most metal pop-up shop ever.
Elle Perry
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May 2025
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Visual ArtsMemphis May art exhibitions feature AAPI, youth artists
In May, Memphis art exhibitions are showcasing youth and Asian American and Pacific Islander artists.
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Music ’Fit for a fest: What did Memphians wear to Riverbeat?
Something for the rain and something for flair. At a music festival where fashion meets function, here’s what attendees were wearing.
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Music ‘Memphis is the center point of the world’ when it comes to music
Carlton Douglas Ridenhour, better known as Chuck D as part of hip-hop group Public Enemy, received a Soulsville Foundation Power of Music award Friday and spoke about the power of music to change the world.
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The Arts BeatArts Beat: Brooks Museum hosts Memphis Art & Fashion Week
Fashion programming has become so in-demand at a local art museum that the institution will soon host a week of festivities dedicated to it.
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Visual ArtsMemphis, Mississippi play key role in new Michael B. Jordan vampire film
“Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan collaborate again in “Sinners,” where blues music and Memphis musicians play a major role.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Troll Fest, murder songs and the death of the Log Lady
This week, Alton Brown brings his “Last Bite” to Memphis, and Chris Isaak brings his “Wicked Games” to Graceland. Plus, Riverbeat takes over Tom Lee, and Memphis Fashion Week is here.
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Music The Memphis connection to Anderson .Paak and Tokimonsta
During Riverbeat, be on the lookout for cameos from R&B group GAWD, composed of Los Angeles native Alana Linsey and Memphis native Alayna Rodgers.
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April 2025
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Music GloRilla’s ‘Glo Bash’ coming to FedExForum
GloRilla last performed at FedExForum last year as part of Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hot Girl Summer” tour.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Race cars or crawfish, and nerd out on the science of wine
This week, watch 10-minute plays at Hattiloo Theatre, see Julien Baker & Torres in Oxford and get a sneak peek of Baron von Opperbean (with cocktails for a cause).
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Music Widespread Panic, Tyler Childers to headline 2025 Mempho Music Festival
The lineup includes Flaming Lips, Sierra Ferrell, Mavis Staples, Father John Misty, Charley Crockett and The Pharcyde.
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MusicMemphis Symphony to open season with Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
The upcoming 2025-2026 season also includes a celebration of the U.S.’ 250th birthday and a collaboration with Opera Memphis.
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Music ZZ Top, Third Eye Blind, Darius Rucker coming to Live at the Garden
“We’re incredibly excited to celebrate the 25th season of Live at the Garden,” said the director.
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The To-Do ListThe To-Do List: Shell Daze, Time Warp and Mary J. Blige for real this time
This week, Peabody rooftop parties return, Africa in April is back and Saddle Creek opens another art show.
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Visual Arts Renasant Convention Center showcases artists in rotating exhibits
The Renasant Convention Center is putting the work of local artists on display to its 450,000 annual visitors.
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The To-Do ListThe To-Do List: Porchfest, knight fights and the function of conjunctions
This week, Lucero plays a free show for Huey’s birthday, a death-row inmate performs from an Ohio prison and you can play musical chairs at Hattiloo.
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Visual ArtsCollaborative group shows dominate April art openings in Memphis
April artists on view in Memphis include Dolph Smith, Colleen Couch, April Bey, Joel Parsons, Brian Jobe, Kiersten Williams, Yancy Villa, and many more.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Hot Foot Honeys, drag time travel and a bad tattoo contest
This week, Martin Luther King Jr. is honored, a fashion legend is celebrated and a mid-century home transforms into a vintage pop-up shop.
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Music Must-see concerts in April include Pat Benatar, Bow Wow, Soul Coughing
Whether you want to tap into some nostalgia or discover new artists, Memphis concerts have something for you in multiple genres.
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Music Big & Rich, The Revivalists to play SmokeSlam
Coming May 15-17 to Tom Lee Park, the festival will feature nearly 75 teams in competition, along with music, Ferris wheel rides and other entertainment.
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Arts & CultureCivil Rights Museum opens its ‘most ambitious’ exhibition yet
“Without Bayard Rustin, there is no ‘I Have a Dream’ at the Lincoln Memorial on Aug. 28, 1963.”
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March 2025
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Bar birthdays, a Bartlett bayou bash and Black Violin
This week, visual art and dance are on display at the U of M, MIM brings barbecue to Collierville (in March) and Sir Meatball has a dog party.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Women spin, blossoms bloom and nerds unite
This week, punk rock changes a teen girl’s life at Circuit, Black-owned food trucks take over Tiger Lane and you’ve got one more chance to go back to Comeback Coffee.
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Visual ArtsWater in Brooks’ latest? A force of pleasure and pain
The exhibit features paintings and an interactive gallery that immerses visitors in community, history, love and reflection.
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Visual ArtsMemphis art exhibitions in March center on air, water
Also opening this month: a group show featuring nine Memphis artists at Marshall Arts.
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