New Horror Movie Marathon: Best of 2023: Night 2
Black Lodge
Thursday, December 28, 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
Was your 2023 a bit of a, err, poopoo show? That’s okay; maybe 2024 will be your year, or maybe it’ll be worse and this year will seem less poopoo in hindsight. But no matter what, at least your year wasn’t straight out of a horror movie — I assume, my God, I hope. So see what could’ve happened to you, but didn’t in some of the best new horror movies of the year. Black Lodge screens Totally Killer at 5 p.m., Sick at 6:45 p.m., Thanksgiving at 8:15 p.m., Infinity Pool at 10 p.m., and Skinamarink at midnight. The movie marathon is free to all and is for those 18+.
65th AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Liberty Bowl Stadium
Friday, December 29, 2:30 p.m.
Watch the Iowa State Cyclones take on Memphis’ very own Tigers. This year, the legendary Bar-Kays will perform at halftime.
Mollie Fontaine Pop Up ft. DJ AD
Mollie Fontaine Lounge
Friday, December 29, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
The Mollie Fontaine Lounge is throwing the final pop-up party of the year. DJ AD will be there all night keeping the party alive till the spirits go to sleep. Woooooooo … that’s my impression of a ghost. It’s good isn’t it.
New Year’s Eve for the Fam
I’m gonna give you three events for the kids you want to trick into believing that midnight’s not a thing. I won’t judge you for lying to your children. Those are your choices.
- New Year’s at Noon: Superhero Edition: two balloon drops, music, candy, face painters, themed activities, and more. | Children’s Museum of Memphis, Saturday, December 30, 10:30 a.m., $21.
- New Year’s Eve for Kids: kids buffet, magic show, face painting, balloon drop, Railgarten. | Sunday, December 31, noon-3 p.m., $25.
- Noon Year’s Eve: festivities start at 1:30 p.m., balloon drop at 2 p.m., light refreshments will follow. | Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, Sunday, December 31, 1:30 p.m.
New Year’s Eve for Grown Ups
There’s like a million and one events happening in Memphis to ring in the New Year. I’m listing a bunch below because I’m a saint, but listen I might miss a few here and there because like I said a million and one events and I’m just one person, okay? Check out the full calendar on this very website for a more comprehensive list. I try.
- New Year’s Eve on Beale Street | Beale Street, Sunday, December 31, 5 p.m. (PS: If you get a BSMA Fast Pass for $100 you can skip lines and bypass covers for more than a dozen clubs on Beale.)
- Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Bash Featuring Loozin It | The Haystack Cafe, Sunday, December 31, 5 p.m., $15.
- New Year’s Eve Celebration ft. Memphis Soul Remedy and Aquanet | Lafayette’s Music Room, Sunday, December 31, 6 p.m.
- New Year’s Eve Dinner: featuring a special menu and a champagne toast at midnight, reservations available. | Bog & Barley, Sunday, December 31, 5 p.m.
- NYE on South Main: live performances and celebratory cocktails as you journey from one bar to another all night long. | S. Main, Sunday, December 31, 6 p.m., $40.
- The Flying Saucer Cordova’s New Years Eve Party: drink specials, lots of food, decorations, music, and fun. | Flying Saucer Draught Emporium Cordova, Sunday, December 31, 6 p.m.
- New Year’s Eve at Beck & Call: views of the Mississippi River, live music, dancing, cocktails, and more. | Beck & Call, Sunday, December 31, 7 p.m., $99-$175.
- Black Lodge Annual New Year’s Evil Bash: live performance by Joybomb, plus DJ sets across the night. | Black Lodge, Sunday, December 31, 7 p.m. $20.
- Bardog Tavern NYE 2024 Bash: open bar, food buffet. | Bardog Tavern, Sunday, December 31, 7 p.m., $150.
- Not Your Dad’s NYE Party with Your Moms New Boyfriend: with Angela Burton and DJ Benny T. | Hadley’s Pub, Sunday, December 31, 7:30 p.m., $20.
- 2024 New Year’s Eve Celebration by Grind City Brewing Co.: unlimited beer and wine, catering by El Mero Taco, desserts from Muddy’s Bake Shop, music by Elevation Memphis, and a champagne toast. | Grind City Brewery, Sunday, December 31, 8 p.m., $108.55
- FreeWorld’s NYE Countdown Party | Rum Boogie Cafe, Sunday, December 31, 8 p.m.
- New Year’s Eve Soul Celebration: a soul celebration featuring Marcus Scott, with a champagne toast at midnight and a balloon drop to follow. | Railgarten, Sunday, December 31, 8 p.m., $60-$75.
- New Year’s Eve Party: Entertainment by Seeing Red, Southbound, and DJ A.D. | The Peabody Hotel, Sunday, December 31, 8 p.m., $65 – $250
- Smoke Stack Lightnin’ Presents Mollie Fontaine’s: a stacked lineup of Marcella Simien, Susan Marshall, and Cyrena Wages. | Mollie Fontaine Lounge, Sunday, December 31, 8 p.m., $35.
- NYE Party with Landslide: Fleetwood Mac Tribute | Neil’s Music Room, Sunday, December 31, 8 p.m.
- New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball: dressing glamorously and/or wearing a mask isn’t mandatory but fun. | Blind Bear Speakeasy, Sunday, December 31, 9 p.m., $15.
- Mother$hip NYE Free Drag Show | Hi Tone, Sunday, December 31, 9 p.m.
- Gimme Gimme Disco: The NYE 2024 Disco Ball: a DJ-based dance party playing all your favorite ABBA hits, plus plenty of other disco hits from the ’70s and ’80s. | Sunday, December 31, 9 pm., $15-$30.
- New Year’s Eve Party with Shotgun Shima | Central Station Hotel, Sunday, December 31, 9 p.m.
- New Queer’s Eve: designed for the sapphic gaze. | Zebra Lounge, Sunday, December 31, 9:30 p.m., $15.
- New Year’s with Louder Than Bombs: performing The Smiths and Morrissey. | Sunday, December 31, 10 p.m.
- New Year’s Eve Weekend Party with Hairspray Nation | RockHouse Live Collierville, Sunday, December 31, 10 p.m.
Ski Freeze 2024
Mud Island Boat Ramp
Monday, January 1, 10:30 a.m.
Ready to waterski on New Year’s Day in the Wolf River? I mean, you don’t have to; you can also watch like a creep. Just kidding! You wouldn’t be a creep! There’ll be tons of other folks watching those on the water. They’re the crazy ones, and they know it. (If you’re a crazy one, you can sign up to water-ski for $30 here.) All proceeds benefit Dream Factory of Memphis, a nonprofit granting dreams to critically and chronically ill children ages 3 to 18 in the Mid-South.
First Day Hike
T.O. Fuller State Park
Monday, January 1, noon
Nothing like a new year’s resolution to get outside, be active. So here’s to starting January off on the right foot with T.O. Fuller State Park’s First Day Hike. (Also, it’s at noon, so there’s no excuse that it’s too early, and you’re too hung-over, boo-hoo.) The hike will be on the four-mile discovery loop. All ages and well-behaved dogs are welcome. Though the ranger-led hike is free, be sure to register here. Donations are accepted.
There’s always something happening in Memphis. See a full calendar of events here.
Submit events here or by emailing calendar@memphisflyer.com.
