🖼️ “Young, Gifted and Black” Opening Reception
Clough-Hanson Gallery, Rhodes College
Friday, September 8, 5-7:30 p.m.
“Young, Gifted and Black” champions an emerging generation of artists of African descent who are exploring identity, politics, and art history as they engage with the work of their predecessors across a variety of media. Kara Walker, Kerry James Marshall, Mickalene Thomas, Tomashi Jackson, Rashid Johnson, Sadie Barnette, Jennifer Packer, Paul Mpagi Sepuya, and Tunji Adeniyi-Jones are among nearly 50 artists featured in this traveling exhibition drawn from the renowned private collection of Bernard I. Lumpkin and Carmine D. Boccuzzi. This show is on display through December 6th.
🍸 Art on the Rocks
The Dixon Gallery & Gardens
Friday, September 8, 6-9 p.m.
Presented by Orion Federal Credit Union, Art on the Rocks brings botanical cocktails, craft beer, wine, and more together for a fun evening in the gardens. Guests will enjoy a variety of drink tastings and bites from local restaurants along with live music. Find a full list of vendors here. Tickets are $55 ($45 for members) and include all-night drink and food tastings. Purchase them here. This event is 21+.
🖼️ Black and White Art Show Opening Reception
Off the Walls Art
Friday, September 8, 6-9 p.m.
In conjunction with the Memphis Film Revival Club, this show features black and white art from various local artists, a black and white photo booth, and interactive artwork! Refreshments provided; black and white attire suggested. Show runs through September 30th.
🎬 LGBTv – Queer Cinema Night: Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Black Lodge
Friday, September 8, 7 p.m.
Join Black Lodge for the first evening of LGBTv: Queer Cinema Night, a new monthly showcase highlighting the greatest LGBTQ movies from across time and around the globe! Hosted by Mars Mckay! The series will kick off with a free screening of the rousing, emotional, post-punk neo-glam rock odyssey, Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Stick around after the film and get your groove on at the Queer Up Dance Party, a night of nonstop beats, DJ stylings by Ross Al Ghul and Rmzi, and a bounce house, going from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Cover is $10.
🎭 10 Minute Play Festival: The 7 Deadly Sins
TheatreWorks
Friday-Sunday, September 8-10, 8 p.m.
Emerald Theatre Company presents its annual 10 Minute Play Festival. This year seven playwrights from around the country are presenting new works on the seven deadly sins. Tickets ($20) can be purchased here.
🐐 International Goat Days Festival
Millington Sports Complex
Saturday, September 9, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
If loving goats is baaaaad, I don’t want to be good. And I’d bet that the Goat Days Festival would agree — the day is all for the love of the goat, with goat yoga, a goat beauty pageant, and a goat show, plus some non-goat activities. There’ll be live music all day, a car and antique tractor show, a barbecue contest, an all-day kids zone, craft vendors, and more. Parking is $5/car. Admission is free.
🎡 Germantown Festival
Germantown Civic Club Complex
Saturday, September 9, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | Sunday, September 10, noon-6 p.m.
The weens are coming! The weens are coming! They’re here to compete in the best Running of the Weenies dachshund race around. And that, of course, would be at the Germantown Festival, which happens to be celebrating its 50th anniversary. This year’s festival will be complete with arts and crafts, children’s activities, rides and games, entertainment, and more. Admission is free, and free shuttle bus service is available from two free parking lots located at GPAC (1801 Exeter Rd.) and Germantown Church Of Christ (8723 Poplar Pike).
🏋️2nd Annual Memphis Fitness Expo
1348 Studios
Saturday, September 9, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
This expo will have four hours of fitness fun, performances, and opportunities to network with health and wellness experts. There will be yoga, pilates, dance fitness, HIIT, zumba, and raffles. Click here for a schedule of events and to purchase tickets (free/kids 12 and under; $15/adults).
🎶Stay Fashionable and Friends
Lamplighter Lounge
Saturday, September 9, 7:30 p.m.
In the aftermath of such successful Good Vibez™️ of a May installation of one particular singer-songwriter night, the lead singers of a few Memphis-based bands decided to do a FULL-BAND rendition in a similar spirit, for the promotion and recognition of women working unique musical things in this beautifully varied city. The evening will feature music by Stay Fashionable, Oakwalker, Kathy Zhour, and Burning Brigids. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. An offering of $10 is *strongly* suggested over other means of equalizing the pay differential.
🏠 Central Gardens Association Home & Garden Tour
Central Gardens
Sunday, September 10, 1-5 p.m.
The 47th Annual Central Gardens Association Home & Garden Tour features six homes centered in the southwest portion of the historic neighborhood. These homes represent some of the most distinctive architecture styles that were popular in the late 19th century/early 20th century including Tudor, Prairie, and Italian Renaissance designs. Homes featured are 1475 Carr, 1478 Carr, 1461 Vinton, 1545 Vinton, 1583 Carr, and 642 Melrose. Event is rain or shine. Tickets are $20 in advance, $30 day-of. Purchase them here.
🐶 Best in Show: Dog Show Community Event
Overton Park
Sunday, September 10, 3 p.m.
Celebrate the upcoming Hattiloo Theatre production, Father Comes Home From the Wars, with the Best in Dog Show community event. Indulge in delectable treats from food trucks, pamper your pups with delightful goodies, and watch as canine companions strut their stuff in the dog show of the year. Esteemed judges from Glamour Grooming & Boarding, Dawg Team Apparel USA, and Dr. Brown from Banfield Pet Hospital will have the paw-some task of selecting the cream of the canine crop. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a day of furry fun and theater magic. Register here to show your dog!
🍜 Sip N Slurp: The Ultimate Ramen Party (VEGAN)
The Genre
Sunday, September 10, 6-10 p.m.
Indulge in all-you-can-eat ramen and signature drinks at this flavorful ramen party. Daishu from DownwithDaishu and The Vegan Pimps of Memphis have crafted an array of delectable ramen bowls that cater to all taste preferences. Complement your ramen feast with an exclusive selection of signature drinks. Tickets ($35/general admission; $55/VIP) can be purchased here. This is an 18+ event.
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