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Soak up the fall vibes with cocktails, campfires, fair rides and outdoor music

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:47:46 -0500

This week, watch artisans at work at the Pink Palace Craft Fair, celebrate the Greenline’s birthday at Hampline and view rarely seen artwork by Edward H. Perry.

Find comedy, tragedy, mystery and 'Nunsense' on Memphis stages in September

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:50:20 -0500

Memphis-area theaters are opening four shows on the same night.

What's up: 'X-Files,' a fungi fest and 'Bop Til You Drop'

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:30:55 -0500

This week, old movies return to the big screen, a plant pop-up pops up at another pop-up and two Downtown hotels host DJ events.

Cooper-Young Fest, Pride Fest (again) and the co-creator of the Ninja Turtles

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:47:07 -0500

This week, Southaven launches its hummingbird fest, the Halloran Centre celebrates 10 years and Beale Street throws a 100th birthday party for B.B. King.

Smash Mouth is at the zoo, ZZ Top is at the Garden and the brat pack is back

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 5 Sep 2025 09:33:11 -0500

This week, art meets booze at the Dixon and the Brooks, and weenie dogs race at the Germantown Festival.

Reimagined 'Pride and Prejudice' makes its journey to Broadway through Memphis

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 20:14:32 -0500

Since 1984, the Orpheum Theatre has brought Broadway shows to Memphis audiences. Now, Memphis audiences could help send a show to Broadway.

Memphis theater community gathers for 41st Ostrander Awards

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 21:58:12 -0500

Awards were given in a wide range of categories, including acting, directing and backstage contributions.

The Orpheum is alive with the 'Sound of Music,' and Labubus hit the runway

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:10:22 -0500

On The To-Do List this week are the Memphis Chicken and Beer Fest and an Unapologetic anniversary. Plus, Like Really Creative is doing, like, a lot this week.

10-minute play fest features shows from Memphis, New Zealand and beyond

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 04:00:05 -0500

Two big musicals and a compilation of new works based on a familiar nursery rhyme open on stages across Memphis this month.

Party in an Uptown alley, art-crawl in the Edge and dance at a coffee shop

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 08:35:33 -0500

This week, GloRilla’s show goes on despite her arrest, the Last Vegan on Earth is in Crosstown and the “Most Epic Lemonade Stand in Memphis History” is in Collierville.

‘The Wiz’ and ‘Jubilee’ coming to Memphis theaters in July

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:00:51 -0500

Also in July, Germantown Community Theatre teams up with the Kroc Center of Memphis, and a competition winner has its world premiere at TheatreWorks.

Asian Night Market is back, and Wilco's Pat Sansone pops up

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:58:50 -0500

This week, learn what happens if you fall inside a black hole, watch a summer cult classic and ease on down the road to see “The Wiz.”

The To-Do List: HoochieCon, Project Pat, Brewfest and summer solstice fun

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:49:00 -0500

This week, Juneteenth events continue, the rained-out Mid-South Pride parade has a new date and Lukah releases a new album — with lasers.

Playhouse stages 'A Bronx Tale' musical

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:00:58 -0500

Theatergoers can choose from award-winning musicals, a show filled with ‘80s tunes, a dark comedy and an intimate drama on Memphis stages in June.

The To-Do List: Black Pride, dog yoga and what to do for Bonnaroo FOMO

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:06:20 -0500

This week, Juneteenth gets started early, the BoDeans are at the Shell and the Memphis Social Bicycle Club races — in drag.

The To-Do List: Pride is on Beale, and 'weird music' is at Crosstown

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 6 Jun 2025 12:07:01 -0500

This week, Juneteenth kicks off early, Just City gives us a reason to laugh and you can sip booze in a bookshop for a good cause.

Local stars shine bright at high school theater awards

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 23 May 2025 13:20:44 -0500

The Orpheum High School Music Theatre Awards took place Thursday, May 22, at the Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Memphis.

The To-Do List: Garden secrets, water lanterns and Miranda Lambert

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 22 May 2025 19:26:04 -0500

This week, read in the Ravine with Cafe Noir, and try vegan dishes paired with music at Alex Wong’s Permission Party.

The To-Do List: SmokeSlam, Cosmic Carnival and Bill & Ted's last adventure

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 16 May 2025 12:49:40 -0500

This week, Ruby Bridges is here for her namesake reading festival and GWAR brings shock rock (and lots of fake blood) to Minglewood.

Ostrander Awards to return to the Orpheum

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:44:47 -0500

The annual Memphis theater awards program has overcome its financial shortfall with a fundraising drive and plans a change for this year.