The Children
Germantown Community Theatre
Performances Friday, January 26-February 4
Think of the children. The Children. Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children. The play where a retired couple in their mid-sixties are living their lives under particularly uncertain times yet are determined to preserve some semblance of normality, but when a former colleague whom they haven’t seen for 38 years suddenly turns up, however, she certainly disrupts their precariously ordered existence. Exploring issues of accountability, guilt, and morality, this serio-comic piece will stay with you long after the cast takes their bow. The play opens Friday at 7:30 p.m. and runs through February 4th. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m. and Sundays 2:30 p.m., with an added performance on Monday, January 29th, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets ($16-$26) can be purchased here.
The Birds & The Seeds
Lichterman Nature Center
Saturday, January 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
First get your mind out of the gutter. This event is about the birds and the SEEDS. We didn’t name the event, but we dig it. (See, we can make our own puns, too.) The Lichterman’s Birds & the Seeds will have a variety of activities to help folks escape the winter blues and get ready for spring — could it come any faster, please? Highlights include a seed swap (January 27th is National Seed Swap Day), bird-watching and gardening experts to answer questions, a beginner bird-watching seminar, birding from the balcony, plant sales from the Lichterman greenhouse, a seed walk, and activity tables hosted by community partners like Black Seeds Urban Farm, Cooper-Young Garden Club, Memphis Botanic Garden, Tennessee Bluebird Society, and more. Admission is free.
Enneagram Workshop
Oothoon’s
Saturday, January 27, 3-5 p.m.
Are you a four or a nine? And, no, we’re not talking about on a scale of one to 10. We’re not that shallow. We’re talking about the enneagram types, another one of those personality tests like the INJTP, ASDF, whatever it’s called, except this one has numbers and it’s much more concise and easier to remember than all those letters. I believe I’m a nine … or was it a three … could it have been a four? Yikes. In any case, there’s a whole FREE class on it this Saturday at Oothoon’s, where Eleanor (no more info was given on who Eleanor is) will help you explore why you do what you do, and how to harness the unique strengths and challenges of your enneagram type. Register here.
Mardi Gras XXI: Dancing Through the Decades
Minglewood Hall
Saturday, January 27, 7 p.m.
Fat Tuesday itself may be on February 13th this year, but Mardi Gras season started on January 6th, which means it’s been time to partaaaayyyyy and let the good times roll. At least, that’s what they’re doing down in New Orleans. But thanks to the Mystic Krewe of Pegasus you can partake in the Big Easy’s celebrations right here in Memphis. The LGBTQ krewe will be putting on their annual ball this Saturday, and this year’s theme is “Dancing Through the Decades.” Guests are encouraged to wear formal attire or themed costumes. Tickets are $65 and will raise money for Friends for All and the Tennessee Equality Project.
Comedian Donnie Sengstack
High Cotton Brewing Co.
Saturday, January 27, 8 p.m.
Donnie Sengstack headlines a fun night of standup comedy, featuring local comedians and headlined by Charlie Vergos. Sengstack began his comedy career in Maryland running between open mics in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Now after years of performing, many consider Sengstack to be one of the country’s most promising young comedians. In 2022, Nate Bargatze chose him to be a featured performer on the first episode of the Nateland Presents series. Sengstack’s unique style appeals to generations young and old. He may have a stutter, but that takes nothing away from his strong delivery and stage presence. It simply helps to make every show unique. Tickets are $10 online (in limited supply), or $15 at the door.
Meet the Author: Avery Cunningham
Novel
Tuesday, January 30, 6 p.m.
Did you read the Flyer’s cover story two weeks ago? I’ll take personal offense if you didn’t because I wrote it. I’m a forgiving person, though. And you can redeem yourself by reading it now or by reading the book that the story is all about or by attending the Meet the Author event for the book that the story is all about. Avery Cunningham’s debut novel, The Mayor of Maxwell Street, launches on Tuesday, and to celebrate, she’ll be at Novel for a reading/signing and conversation with Tara Springfellow, author of Memphis. Line tickets are required to meet the author and are free with the purchase of The Mayor of Maxwell Street from Novel. About the book: When a rich Black debutante enlists the help of a low-level speakeasy manager to identify the head of an underground crime syndicate, the two are thrust into the dangerous world of Prohibition-era Chicago.
Dinner & A Double Feature – Historical Horrors: The Witch & The Lighthouse
Black Lodge
Wednesday, January 31, 6 p.m.
Last week was scary, maybe scarier than these two critically acclaimed horror films from director Robert Eggers. (Some of us prefer our scares in the form of fiction, not the news.) So, as a bit of a release from the stress of last week, Black Lodge is screening 2015’s The Witch at 6 p.m. and 2019’s The Lighthouse at 8 p.m., two unforgettable, creepy, claustrophobic tales set in the gothic past, bound to get your tummy churning … for delicious food! Lodge chef and co-owner James Blair will prepare five-course menus specifically designed for each film. You can choose to eat just one of the meals ($40) or both ($70). You’ll want to reserve your tickets early here. The event is 18+, and it’s free to just see the movies if you can’t stomach any food while you watch.
WiMM Presents Ariel Reign and the Greenery + Shara Matlock
B-Side
Wednesday, January 31, 8 p.m.
Each month Women in Memphis Music (WiMM) brings female/female-identifying musicians in Memphis to B-Side’s stage. This month WiMM presents Ariel Reign and the Greenery and Shara Matlock. Tickets are $10. Doors open at 7 p.m.
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