Confederates
Hattiloo Theatre
Performances February 2-25
Hattiloo Theatre’s latest production opens this weekend. Tony-nominated playwright Dominique Morisseau’s exacting new play explores the reins that racial and gender bias still hold over American educational systems today. Two Black American women – an enslaved rebel and a professor at a contemporary university – are having parallel experiences of institutional racism, though they live over a century apart. Opening weekend tickets cost $20 each (excluding opening night), second-weekend tickets cost $25 each, third-weekend tickets cost $30 each, and closing weekend tickets cost $35 each. Opening night tickets cost $100 and include hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, a red carpet, and valet parking. Purchase tickets here.
Grind City FROST’D Limited-Release Party
Grind City Brewery
Saturday, February 3, noon
Join Grind City Brewery for some tasty limited edition beers, raffles, food trucks, and live music. From s’mores to pistachio to classic lagers, they’ve got a beer lineup that runs the (winter) gamut, having created the perfect flight for a winter weekend. Get there early to try all the limited edition beers. As for the raffles, odds are, someone in your party will come away with some free beer, merch, Grind City Fest Tickets (you heard that right!), or a Grind City Polar cooler that will be your new party or lake day favorite. The party is free to attend.
All in for Animals Charity Poker Tournament
Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County
Saturday, February 3, 6 p.m.
The River Rat Rounders (no relation to actual river rats) have teamed up with the Humane Society to host the All in for Animals Charity Poker Tournament. There will be plenty of food, drinks, and fun for everyone who participates. Tickets are $60 in advance or $70 at the door, and all of the proceeds will go toward helping furry friends at the Humane Society. (And no, there will be no dogs playing poker. Those paintings — you know the ones I’m talking about — are false advertising.)
The Renaissance Comedy Show starring Comedian Poundcake: Prophet of Comedy
The Halloran Centre
Saturday, February 3, 7 p.m.
Demario “Comedian Poundcake” Hollowell is one of the hottest and most versatile comedians on the circuit today. Poundcake, who grew up in the Raleigh neighborhood in Memphis, Tennessee, has been making people laugh his whole life. In school, he was able to make the entire class laugh including faculty and staff at his alma mater, Raleigh-Egypt High School. Although he knew he was the wittiest of all, he never thought that he would one day make a living as a comedian, but here he is and he’s ready to make money off you for his show at the Halloran Centre. Tickets are $65 to $100 and can be purchased here.
Self-Awareness and Self Protection Workshop
Church Health
Sunday, February 4, 1-2:30 p.m.
Open to all women 13 and above, this workshop is designed to help students recognize trouble from predators in time for you to act. You will learn simple but effective protective techniques to escape an attack as well self-defense tactics if you are in fear that your life is in danger. Tickets for the workshop are $45.
Lunar New Year
Al Chymia Shrine Center
Sunday, February 4, 4-11 p.m.
Lunar New Year is the most significant cultural celebration of Asian Americans. The event, presented by Vietnamese American Community West Tennessee, will be replete with celebratory performances, music, authentic food, ao dai fashion show, and vendor booths.
The Book Mixer
The Cove
Sunday, February 4, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
At the Book Mixer, you’ll have the chance to engage in book swaps, where you can exchange your old favorites for something new and exciting. Don’t forget to bring a book or two to contribute to the swap!
Les Misérables
Orpheum Theatre
Tuesday-Sunday, February 6-11
Do you hear the people sing? Singing the song of angry men? It is the music of the Broadway show that just gives you the chills. Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, this epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. Tickets are $30-$175 and can be purchased here.
Springfield Music Lecture Series: Jason Isbell
McNeill Concert Hall at Rhodes College
Wednesday, February 7, 6 p.m.
Jason Isbell, four-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist, will discuss his music and career. Isbell also will discuss his thoughts on what musicians can do to transform the surrounding world. The lecture is free to attend. Guests can register here. Due to high demand, seating will be limited for non-registered guests.
MicroCinema: 61st Ann Arbor Film Festival Shorts Tour
Crosstown Theater
Wednesday, February 7, 7 p.m.
Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts are honored to continue to showcase films from the most recent edition of the Ann Arbor Film Festival, the oldest experimental and avant-garde film festival in North America. Using various techniques, from puppetry to mixing digital and analog film approaches, these films explore shades of the relationships between humanity and the natural world, between humans and each other, and speculate on their meaning and changing possibilities. The festival is pay-what-you-can.
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