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Phoebe Bridgers to host surprise concert at Hi-Tone tonight

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Tue, 12 May 2026 13:48:00 -0500

Flyers were posted on light poles in Memphis for a secret pop-up concert “tonight” by Phoebe Bridgers, who was part of supergroup Boygenius, at Hi-Tone Cafe.

Memphis Movies This Week: Fresh filmmakers debut, ‘Top Gun’ flies again

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 12 May 2026 09:45:40 -0500

Genre movies from debut feature filmmakers, “Obsession” and “Is God Is,” are in theaters this week.

The AM/DM podcast: A week of barbecue, budgets and bikes

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Mon, 11 May 2026 06:29:41 -0500

The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest returns this week as the only barbecue fest in town.

American Revival brings Yo-Yo Ma, T Bone Burnett, Valerie June, Arrested Development

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Sun, 10 May 2026 04:00:05 -0500

American Revival, which features a Festival of Helpers and performances, is coming to Memphis.

Tom Lee Day will move to October, but poetry honored today

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 9 May 2026 10:08:57 -0500

The Memphis River Parks Partnership announced the change Friday, May 8, as it honored recipients in the 5th annual Tom Lee Poetry and Spoken Word competition.

This secondhand shop always has a VHS movie playing — unless someone's on the Sega Genesis

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Sat, 9 May 2026 04:00:13 -0500

While the shop is open some days, visitors can order Boycott Coffee by landline phone and watch it being prepared on a closed-circuit TV.

Photo Gallery: 2026's Memphis Art & Fashion Week's Runway at the Museum

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 8 May 2026 21:41:34 -0500

The marquee event of Memphis Art & Fashion Week is Runway at the Museum, held on Friday, May 8, at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.

'Primary Trust' and 'Collective Rage' are in Memphis theaters

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 8 May 2026 11:58:46 -0500

Playhouse on the Square’s production of the Pulitzer prize-winning play “Primary Trust” opens at the Circuit Playhouse Friday, May 8.

'Little Greek island on Highland' is back with 67th festival

jennifer@cookwithjennifer.com (Jennifer Chandler) — Fri, 8 May 2026 18:26:00 -0500

The Annunciation Church community starts preparing months in advance to make thousands of pastries in several varieties sold at the annual Greek Festival, held May 8 and 9 this year.

The AM/DM podcast: A super Saturday

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 8 May 2026 06:35:52 -0500

It’s peak spring this Saturday, with events galore scheduled.

Puppies take over Crosstown, and Greek Fest serves 7,000 kebabs

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 7 May 2026 13:27:11 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, catch up on the first “Heat” before the sequel drops, watch an Irish sports throwdown and catch the season’s first free show at Overton Park Shell.

'If you can roll joints, you can roll tamales'

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Mon, 11 May 2026 13:23:24 -0500

Karen Carrier, who started Memphis restaurants including The Beauty Shop, DKDC and Mollie Fontaine, joins Eric Barnes for this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”

Memphis Movies This Week: Crime is up, from ‘Sheep Detectives’ to ‘Heat’

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 5 May 2026 15:41:39 -0500

Chris Herrington: “‘Knives Out’ meets ‘Babe’ is an elevator pitch I would buy, and I suspect I’ll be buying in the form of a movie ticket soon.”

The Band Camino to be first concert at Satellite Music Hall

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Tue, 5 May 2026 14:31:10 -0500

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, May 8.

Photo Gallery: Met Gala watch party kicks off 2026 Memphis Art & Fashion Week

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Tue, 5 May 2026 11:14:16 -0500

Memphis’ fashionistas walked the red carpet at the Brooks Museum of Art for a Met Gala watch party.

Jelly Roll coming to Southaven

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 4 May 2026 10:33:28 -0500

The show includes Alabama-native, Nashville-based country singer Jay Webb.

Photo Gallery: Dave Matthews Band closes Riverbeat Music Fest, Day 3

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 4 May 2026 09:29:08 -0500

Acts included Lukah, YoBreeyze, Boo Mitchell’s Royal Studios Jam, Strooly, Wale, St. Vincent, T-Pain, and headliner Dave Matthews Band.

The AM/DM podcast: Fashion, voting and moms

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Mon, 4 May 2026 06:36:23 -0500

The beginning of May brings us a whole week of Memphis art and fashion, plus an election day and the NBA draft lottery.

Photo Gallery: Wu-Tang Clan closes out Riverbeat Music Fest, Day 2

plantrip@dailymemphian.com (Patrick Lantrip) — Sun, 3 May 2026 11:50:01 -0500

The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip was on hand Saturday at Tom Lee Park to capture the Riverbeat Music Festival action.

Photo Gallery: Salt-N-Pepa, Red Clay Strays and more light up the stage for Riverbeat's return

mweber@dailymemphian.com (Mark Weber) — Sat, 2 May 2026 09:54:12 -0500

Riverbeat came back to Tom Lee Park on Friday, May 1, for the first day of the annual music festival, with Hope Clayburn’s Soul Scrimmage, Lord Huron, Salt-N-Pepa and headliner The Red Clay Strays.