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Overton Park Shell breaks ground on $2M artist lounge

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:10:10 -0500

Overton Park Shell board members kicked off the groundbreaking ceremony with a special musical surprise and shared what the future holds for the current artist lounge.

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.”

Fourth of July events to light up across Memphis area

ataylor@dailymemphian.com (Amaya Taylor) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:44:36 -0500

Neighborhoods and cities across the metro area will host events ranging from fishing rodeos to fireworks.

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.

Collierville student wins at National High School Musical Theatre Awards in New York

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:09:47 -0500

The ceremony — hosted by Bowen Yang, formerly of “Saturday Night Live” — followed a 10-day intensive that included coaching sessions, training and rehearsals led by Broadway professionals. Participants come from 58 programs across the U.S.

Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Supergirl’ flies, ‘Cooley High’ looks back

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:40:17 -0500

Also showing: The new “Jackass: Best and Last” is advertising itself as the “fifth and final installment” of the TV-born, gonzo-stunt comedy franchise.

Alabama concert rescheduled after weather cancellation

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:37:01 -0500

After thunderstorms force cancellation, Alabama concert rescheduled for September.

Opera Memphis announces 2026-27 season featuring classics, premieres, and free citywide events

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:23:14 -0500

The mainstage season opens Oct. 24 with “Rigoletto” at the Cannon Center in collaboration with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.

John Zeanah wants city planning to be smarter — so he wrote a book

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:43:32 -0500

Eric Barnes talks to John Zeneah, the city’s chief of development and infrastructure, about his book: “Today’s Comprehensive Plan: An Adaptive Approach.”

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.

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.

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.

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 Movies This Week: ‘Toy Story’ returns, a Todd Snider farewell

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:39:18 -0500

Dun. Dun. Dun. Dun. From the first “summer blockbuster,” a beloved children’s movie series to Robin Hood, what’s old is back again at the theaters this week. Plus, Chris Herrington also gives his Steven Spielberg Top 10.

A new act for Humes: Arts and tech school planned for Elvis' alma mater

Ltestino@dailymemphian.com (Laura Testino) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:28:43 -0500

Local dance director Katie Smythe’s new performing arts school recently bought Humes Middle, Elvis Presley’s alma mater in North Memphis.

Thunderstorms force cancellation of Live at the Garden concert

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:26:43 -0500

Severe weather forces cancellation of Alabama concert, meant to be the opener of this year’s Live at the Garden series at the Memphis Botanic Garden

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.

Songwriters, music and beer flood South Main

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:44:59 -0500

Two music festivals are coming to South Main this weekend, and organizers from both join Eric Barnes on this week’s Sidebar podcast.

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.