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Arts Beat: Nearly 20 exhibitions will open the Memphis Art Museum

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:48:42 -0500

“We’re finding ways to tell new stories with our permanent collection, but also introduce our visitors to new works, new acquisitions that we’ve been holding onto very eagerly to debut them in our new building,” said chief curator Patricia Daigle.

Summer parties, West Coast cruising culture and B.B. King's second chance

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:41:11 -0500

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.”

Man or Astro-man? and Death to headline Gonerfest 23

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:23:00 -0500

A surf rock band from Alabama and a pioneering punk rock band from Detroit are among the 30+ bands scheduled for the 23rd Gonerfest.

Memphis Art Museum will have free admission for Shelby County residents

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:38:29 -0500

There’s an opening date set for the Memphis Art Museum. And when it opens, it will welcome locals to a bigger gallery space, a sculpture garden, a rooftop walking path and more for free.

Memphis music producer Tay Keith has died at 29

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:51:03 -0500

Grammy Award-nominated Memphis producer Brytavious Chambers, known professionally as Tay Keith, has died, according to Nashville police.

Bistros, absinthe and good-time girls: Discover Parisian cafe culture at the Dixon

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:50:37 -0500

“Café Society” includes works by Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, among others.

8Ball & MJG bring Memphis rap to NPR's Tiny Desk

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:49:32 -0500

This is the fifth year for Black Music Month-themed Tiny Desk Concerts.

How to celebrate Juneteenth; plus, brews, cars and the art of protesting

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:49:20 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, the Empress of Soul is on the King of Rock’s stage, and “Jaws” is swimming in just in time for your beach trip.

Berlin-based artist turns photos surreal in Brooks exhibition

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:07 -0500

The last exhibition to open in the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art in Overton Park is the first solo museum exhibition for David Uzochukwu.

A beer cruise, a demon barber and a museum of monstrous mayhem

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:15:57 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, veteran newsman Otis Sanford signs his new book, and Alabama plays mountain music — like grandma and grandpa used to play.

Pretty Lights, Widespread Panic to headline 2026 Mempho Music Fest

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:35:36 -0500

Also set to play: Spoon, Gary Clark Jr., De La Soul, Ziggy Marley, JJ Grey & Mofro and Fishbone.

Overton Park Shell 'Shell-ebrates' 90 years with free fall shows

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:29:55 -0500

The lineup includes celebrations for the Shell, Hattiloo and Opera Memphis; festivals like Gonerfest; and concerts like Drivin N Cryin.

How do you get to Carnegie Hall? These Memphis-area teens know.

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 04:00:15 -0500

Four Memphis Youth Symphony members have been selected for Carnegie Hall’s national music programs, which will take them to New York and beyond.

Arts Beat: How Memphis artists can get funding wishes granted

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 10:08:54 -0500

Grant opportunities are now open to local visual artists and nonprofit or government organizations that want to address community issues through art.

LGBTQ+ Pride takes over Beale Street, and 'The Goonies' are in the cemetery

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 12:09:32 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, we’ve got your LGBTQ+ Pride guide. Plus, Elmwood screens a 1980s classic, Filipino culture is on display in Millington and there are Pizza Witches in Crosstown.

5 must-see shows for Black Music Month — and a block party

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 11:22:50 -0500

The Daily Memphian is highlighting five concerts and a block party for Black Music Month in June 2026.

Eat spaghetti gravy at Italian Fest, and dance to Italo disco at Wiseacre

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 15:07:03 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, hear “weird music” at Crosstown, watch dragon boats race at Shelby Farms and see Olympic stars on ice in Southaven.

In its third year, Ghost River Brewing expands music festival to two weekends

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Sat, 30 May 2026 08:49:26 -0500

In another first, it will partner with another festival for the first weekend.

Arts Beat: Free weekend of music coming to South Main Street

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:52:31 -0500

“People are hungry for songs and stories,” according to a local musician. And a South Main music festival is here to deliver.

Thinker, dreamer & leader: Artist Derek Fordjour reimagines Room 306

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Mon, 25 May 2026 16:44:50 -0500

Anchoring the Civil Rights Museum expansion is celebrated artist Derek Fordjour’s “Three Kings: Epilogue.” The massive artwork shows three sides of Martin Luther King Jr. in the Lorraine Motel and it tethers Fordjour to his hometown.