Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy
New Daisy Theatre
Thursday, August 1, 10 p.m. | Friday, August 2, 10 p.m. | Saturday, August 3, noon, 8 p.m., 10 p.m.
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, over many a quaint and curious volume of Edgar Allan Poe. While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a speakeasy straight out of any Poe-head’s dreams within a dream. The pop-up Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy will take you through a four-part interactive show and cocktail experience, bringing to life tales like “The Raven,” “The Masque of the Red Death,” and “The Black Cat.” Each tale will be paired with a signature cocktail. Tickets are $48-$62 and can be purchased here.
Death Drop at Hotel Le’George
The Evergreen Theatre
Friday, August 2, 8 p.m. | Saturday, August 3, 8 p.m. | Sunday, August 4, 2 p.m.
Ain’t murder a drag? That’s what Friends of George’s will have you asking as you watch their whodunit Death Drop at Hotel Le’George. Winston, the frazzled property manager, faces the monumental task of restoring the hotel’s former glory while navigating the chaos brought by a motley crew of eccentric guests and staff, and an untimely death that rocks the hotel. Bursting with heart, humor, and “more plot twists than a drag queen’s wig collection,” Death Drop will bring all the laughs, gasps, and cheers. Tickets are $30 (purchase here), and if you can’t make this weekend’s performances, don’t worry: Catch a performance on August 8, 9, or 10. Performances are 18+.
Brewology Tour
Hampline Brewing Company
Friday, August 2, 6 p.m.
Something’s a-brewing this weekend — that’s not meant to sound ominous, I promise. In fact, it’s meant to sound very promising because it’s International Beer Day and Hampline is celebrating with a free Brewology tour, where you can learn about the behind-the-scenes brewing process and sample some of Hampline’s favorite beers. Sign up here.
We So Memphis Competition
Growlers
Friday, August 2, 7:30 p.m.
DJ Zirk and RyanTheMind present a celebration of the legends of Memphis entertainment. The night will include a checkin’ battle between the best comedians in the city, a rap battle between veteran and emerging hip-hop artists, and a jookin’ battle between the best dancers in the city. The audience will also enjoy surprise appearances and performances from the pioneers of Memphis sound. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
Explore Memphest
Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library
Saturday, August 3, 1-4 p.m.
You better book it to the library this weekend — and not just for the books. This weekend, the Cornelia Crenshaw Memorial Library will be celebrating Explore Memphest with free food, live music from local bands, and story time and crafts. Learn about what your libraries and community organizations have to offer, and for inspiring entertainment, go on a Storywalk with your child at this free family-friendly event. And OverDrive, the company behind Libby (my personal fav app), Sora, and Kanopy, will be bringing its Library Vehicle, where patrons can discover how they can check out ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, comic books, and more for free from their library using OverDrive’s Libby app, and through school libraries using the Sora app. Children will also have the opportunity to explore and engage with Peppa Pig products, Peppa Pig activity and coloring sheets, and Peppa Pig book titles. (Peppa Pig?! Heck yeah!)
Barbie Screening + Design While You Watch!
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Saturday, August 3, 2-4 p.m.
Come on, Barbie, let’s go party at the Brooks! This Saturday, the museum is screening 2023’s Barbie in honor of the exhibit “Christian Siriano: People Are People,” which closes on Sunday. The museum will bring a piece of the atelier experience to the screening. Using the provided clipboards and colored pencils, you’ll have a chance to customize a fashion illustration during the movie. Maybe, you’ll be inspired by Barbie’s wardrobe or maybe you’ll find inspiration in the exhibition. Imagination, life is your creation. Tickets are $20. (P.S. If you’re looking to get a final peek at “People Are People,” Saturday at 10 a.m.-noon, you can enjoy free admission to the museum. It’s also a Super Saturday, which means free art-making for the family.)
Memphis Roller Derby Double Header
Pipkin Building
Saturday, August 3, 4-9 p.m.
Roll on down to the Pipkin for the Memphis Roller Derby Double Header. Memphis will host Red Stick’s Capital Defenders (Baton Rouge, LA) who take on the Memphis A-Tracks at 5 p.m. Then at 7 p.m., Memphis’ home teams go head-to-head in a Ghouls vs. Minions match. So come to root for Memphis against Baton Rouge (I say this as someone from Louisiana: BOO, BATON ROUGE!) and stay to cheer for your favorite home team: Minions or Ghouls. Pok Cha’s Egg Rolls will be there, and there’ll be beer, merch, baked goods, halftime entertainment, and chuck a duck. Holly Whitfield will also be on-site to sign her 100 Things to Do in Memphis Before You Die. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids, and under 5 free. Tickets available online and at the door.
Memphis Youth Art Mart
Wiseacre OG
Sunday, August 4, 1-5 p.m.
The kids are alright; they’re putting on a youth art mart this Sunday. High school artists will be selling their art at Wiseacre. Invest now while you can afford them.
There’s always something happening in Memphis. See a full calendar of events here.
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