Calida Rawles: Away with the Tides
From 3/19/2025 - 9/7/2025
The inaugural solo museum show by Calida Rawles melds hyperrealism with poetic abstraction, utilizing water as a conduit for Black wellness. Her emotive illustrations capture the resilient spirit and rich history of Black residents in Miami's Overtown while tackling themes of historical injustices, acceptance, and combating societal stereotypes.
Momma’s Bike Night
From 2/26/2025 - 11/26/2025
Every Wednesday, Bike Night at Momma's offers thrilling deals for two-wheeler enthusiasts. In addition to deals, attendees can also enjoy some live music that echoes through the quirky bar.
Memphis Farmers Market
From 4/5/2025 - 11/1/2025
The Memphis Farmers Market is a non-profit weekly outdoor event that's a vibrant celebration of local farmers, artisans, and creators. Attendees can expect a feast of fresh, locally-sourced produce along with delightful food shakes and outstanding culinary and garden-specific crafts right from the pulsating heart of the Mid-South.
Peabody Rooftop Party
From 4/17/2025 - 7/31/2025
Experience summer in Memphis kicked up a notch with energetic rooftop parties every Thursday night from April through August. Attendees can expect hot bands, refreshing beverages, and elevated views of the sunset over the Mississippi River, along with a cool vibe that earned this event the titles Top 10 Rooftop Bars and "Best Pick Up Joint" by the Memphis Flyer.
Roxie’s Market
From 5/9/2025 - 11/14/2025
Find a delightful assortment of fresh produce and artisanal goods at Roxies Market. Resulting from the Works and Black Seeds Urban Farm collaboration, this community-driven hotspot meticulously managed by Halls of Ivy Academy ensures an uplifting and vibrant shopping experience.
Sunset Skate
From 5/29/2025 - 8/28/2025
Sunset Skate, an award-winning arts and culture initiative, is making its energetic return, promising even more fun and excitement. Look forward to a lively event expected to take place on the last Thursday of the month from May to August, beneath the luminous Sunset Canopy in the wonderful Tom Lee Park.
Yoga on the River
From 7/29/2025 - 12/30/2025
Enjoy a wellness-contained experience provided by the Downtown Memphis Commission with Yoga on the River. Engage in a soothing practice, guided by Candace, intermingled with the serene ambiance of the mighty Mississippi River.
Hopeless Otis
On 7/29/2025
Hopeless Otis' Taking All The Steps tour delivers a harmonious blend of rock n' roll rhythms for music enthusiasts to immerse themselves in. This must-attend event promises unforgettable experiences, appealing to a wide community of cause-driven rock lovers, and blending music with a hearty atmosphere for pure rock enchantment.
Whet Thursdays
On 7/31/2025
Prepare for an exciting night on July's Whet Thursday featuring a blend of stunning scenic views and lively karaoke sessions open to both first-timers and seasoned performers. The event promises a sunny backdrop, refreshing beverages, engaging company, and an inclusive atmosphere that encourages everyone to sing their heart out with a full karaoke setup, inclusive of diverse genres, alongside tempting prizes for top performances.
Explore Memphest
On 8/2/2025
She's invited to celebrate the love for Memphis at a family-friendly event offering a feast of free food, live music from incomparable local bands, and engaging activities centered on storytime and crafts. It's an opportunity to discover what libraries and community organizations have up their sleeves whilst discovering engaging narratives through the Storywalk with your kiddos.
Summer Memphis Bridal Show
On 8/3/2025
Experience the excitement and romance at Memphis's longest-running bridal and wedding event, a paradise for soon-to-be brides where they'll receive a complimentary 24x36 acrylic photo glass print from Symbolize It. Not only will they revel in games, music, and interactive seminars, they'll also have a chance to win incredible prizes, sample diverse products from various vendors including body care samples from Unilever, a set of china from Celebrity China and Cookware, or even a well-coveted $100 Wine Voucher from Naked Wines.
Skol-astic Book Fair
On 8/9/2025
The 3rd Annual Skol-astic Book Fair awaits book enthusiasts with an exciting offering of books in diverse genres. It promises an engaging experience with surprises and more details unfolding soon.
Summer Sizzler
On 8/10/2025
Brimming with invigorating activities, the annual Summer Sizzler promises all participants an engaging experience, with offerings such as designer t-shirts, custom medals, chip-timing, and live results. Attendees not only enjoy finish line treats and free Kona Ice but also the option to take part in a fun, untimed kids' dash or register for the virtual race experience from any remote location.
Movie Night
On 8/7/2025
Get ready for an innovative movie experience under the starry night sky, blending outdoor serenity with cinematic adrenaline, complete in a silent disco format. Attendees will enjoy individualized enjoyment wearing personally assigned headphones streaming the movie's audio, creating their private movie-watching bubble. Delicious movie staples will tempt taste buds throughout, with snacks by Pop-A-Roos, sustenance from Good Groceries, and sumptuous frozen indulgence from Mempops, creating a one-of-a-kind extravaganza.
Intocable
On 8/15/2025
Intocable is a Texas-based American band that performs regional Mexican and Tex-Mex music, founded in the early 1990s by friends Ricardo Javier Muoz and René Orlando Martnez. Intocable is one of Tejano’s most influential bands, and their intense Tejano/Norteo fusion has influenced scores of Tex-Mex bands.
Eden's Run 5K
On 8/16/2025
Eden's Run 5K serves as an annual run and walk event, aiming to uplift the educators at Endure Primary and Renewal Secondary Schools in Yida Refugee Camp, personal advocates on the frontline of fostering Sudan's emerging future leaders. Steered by Operation Broken Silence, a non-profit organisation reviving resilience within Sudanese communities, the event aids sustainable development by crowdfunding initiatives designed towards significant impact.
Memphis Chicken and Beer
On 8/16/2025
Merge Memphis, a non-profit organization, is devoted to aiding the underserved female segment of the community, who constitute 34% of the area's homeless population. Their notable project, Clare's House, provides essential shelter with 30 accommodating beds, forming a haven for homeless women since it first opened its doors in June 2020.
Big Boogie
On 8/17/2025
Based in Tennessee, Big Boogie is a rapper and songwriter who was inspired by artists like Akon growing up. His most popular tracks include "PTPOM," "Mental Healing," and "Thuggin."
Art Dash
On 8/22/2025
Art Dash is a unique event where attendees value art pieces by claiming their favorite ones, contributing to Friend for All's mission of enriching the local community. Participants initially indulge in culinary delights while contemplating art options before participating in the thrilling dash, an exhilarating twist to the traditional art auction.
Heather McMahan
On 8/22/2025
Heather McMahan is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, and actor from the United States. She gained fame because of her Instagram profile, which features entertaining and relevant content that reflects her self-deprecating sense of humor. She's now working on a half-hour comedy, Good Grief, which will air on Peacock in 2021.
Lantern Workshop
On 8/23/2025
Get crafting at the upcoming Tom Lee Mississippi River Gumption Revival Lantern Parade family workshop, where participants can design, create, and personalize their own illuminated parasols for the parade. Offering guidance for all levels and all needed materials, this activity is ideal for anyone handy with scissors and hot glue, innovative duos limited to collaboration on one enacted lantern, and made all the more enjoyable with the option of BYO snacks and beverages.
REZA
On 8/23/2025
Reza Borchardt, better known as REZA or Reza Illusionist, is a magician from South Dakota. Popular for his dynamic stage presence and stunning illusions, he was voted Magician of the Year in both 2016 and 2021 by Brookings locals.
