Monster Market
The Medicine Factory
Friday, October 11, 6-9 p.m. | Saturday, October 12, noon-8 p.m. | Sunday, October 13, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Monday, October 14, noon-8 p.m. | Tuesday, October 15, noon-9 p.m. | Wednesday, October 16, noon-8 p.m.
This weekend, Monster Market returns from the dead for its eighth annual pop-up. And as with years before, it’s expected to be a graveyard smash. The freaky annual pop-up shop, which appears each October, will bring you a new curated collection of weird art, hand-plucked oddities, strange apparel, and bizarre home decor. Visit memphismonstermarket.com/2024 for more info about this year’s pop-up, including the full maker roster. A few special (creepy?) events to keep on your radar while the market is open:
- Opening night party on Friday at 6-9 p.m., where you can enjoy free drinks, snacks, and tunes while you shop
- Rumors and Legends in-store game demo with complementary beer provided by Meddlesome Brewery on Saturday at 2 p.m.
- Wake and Bake with Whisks of Doom on Sunday at 11 a.m., where you can grab a freshly-baked handpie from the Mistress of Baking herself and a cold brew provided by Wiseacre Brewing Co.
- Scarily Professional AAF Memphis Happy Hour at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday
- Twisted Terrors | Movie Night + Pretzel Pop-Up on Tuesday at 7 to 9 p.m., featuring a screening of Hellraiser (1987) and a soft pretzel pop-up from Twisted Sissies, a new project by Whisks of Doom, plus free popcorn
Connor Wood feat. Maggie Winters
Lafayette’s Music Room
Friday, October 11, 7 p.m.
If you’re on the TikkyTokky, you might’ve heard the viral audio clip: “Luckily, I have purse.” Kelsey Kreppel said that on Brooke and Connor Make A Podcast, and Connor — as in Connor Wood (see above) — called her out on it. Now, TikTok star Connor has comedy show in Memphis. Tickets ($35-$82) can be purchased here.
Art Salon: The Fifth Installment, a Multimedia Art Exhibition
Minglewood Hall
Friday, October 11, 7 p.m.
Explore art from more than 20 local artists, enjoy live painting, and immerse yourself in interactive displays. Enjoy live music performances by Runi Salem, The Stupid Reasons, and Macrophonics. Complementary food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 day of show.
Halloween Costume Yardsale
Playhouse on the Square
Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
To be or not to be, that is the Halloween question. To be a witch or to be a cat? To not be a zombie or to not be a skeleton? The decisions we mortals must make. Oh, the drama, but the drama can be less (or more, if you prefer) dramatic with the help of Playhouse on the Square’s Annual Costume Yard Sale, where you can snag one-of-a-kind Halloween costumes straight from past productions and bring your costume dreams to life, all for just $1 to $5 (that’s a deal that’s sweeeeeter than Halloween candy!). The event is cash and card, and Crack of Dawn food truck will be on site starting at 9 a.m., which is at the crack of dawn for this writer. This year, Playhouse is offering a preview day on Friday, noon to 2 p.m. For $10 at the door, you’ll get first dibs and a discount on your purchase (ooh la la).
Edge Motorfest
Edge Motor Museum
Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Vrooom, vrooom, MFers (read: Memphis Flyer readers). You’ll be on the edge of your seat as more than 150 cars compete for 25 different awards. It’ll be a day of live music, food trucks, and a general good time.
Fall Flicker Fest
Urban Earth
Saturday, October 12, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fall has fallen upon us, and Urban Earth is celebrating with a festival with free activities for all ages, including face-painting and balloon-twisting (noon to 2 p.m.) and pumpkin painting (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Byway Coffee Co. and Lost Vegan Food Co. will be on site as will community partners Memphis Native Tree Works, The Compost Fairy, Experience Memphis Gardens, and Spay Memphis.
Paint Memphis
Willet and Lamar
Saturday, October 12, noon-7 p.m.
Sometimes making plans can be a paint in the butt, but when Paint Memphis is happening, you’re painted in a corner ’cause you gotta go. And Paint Memphis is happening THIS WEEKEND. This year, for its 10th festival, it’ll return to a past location at Willet and Lamar, bringing in 100 artists, half local and half from all over the world, to create murals that bring beauty and connect the community through public art. There will be a free mural workshop at 1 to 3 p.m., a vendor market of local makers, food trucks, a kid’s area, and more.
Oktoberfest Galore!
Oans, zwoa, drei, g’suffa! That means one, two, three, drink, for anyone who didn’t google “Oktoberfest phrases” like a smartypants like me because I’m preparing for all the Oktoberfests this weekend. There are — let’s count ’em — oans, zwoa, drei of them! And if you throw in the zoo’s monthlong Zootoberfest, where you can drink a bunch of beer while checking out all the animals, that makes whatever is four in German.
- Oktoberfest in the Edge District: Memphis Made Brewing Co., Flyway Brewing Co., and High Cotton Brewing Co. are teaming up to throw an Oktoberfest celebration with special beers, games, food trucks, bands, and more. Board to Beers will be on site, and there will be a two-liter Mountain Dew holding contest, keg-rolling competition, opossum slingshot, and Madison Bridge Great Pumpkin Toss, plus a benefit beer for Hurricane Helene relief. | Flyway/High Cotton & Memphis Made, October 12, noon-10 p.m.
- Overton Square Oktoberfest: Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Germany with craft beer, traditional food and music, folk dancers, a stein-holding contest, games, and a local makers market. | Chimes Square, Overton Square, Saturday, October 12, noon-5 p.m.
- Crosstoberfest: Attendees can look forward to an array of local Memphis vendors, a petting zoo, face painting, a caricature artist, live music, various contests throughout the day, and beer. Free to attend. | Crosstown Brewing Company, Saturday, October 12, 1-10 p.m.
Ska-Tober Fest
Meddlesome Brewing Company
Saturday, October 12, 4 p.m.
What even is ska? Seriously. I’m asking. I’ve googled it, and I still don’t get it. I was born after the ska age — was there ever a ska age? Again, I’m seriously asking. All I know is that Meddlesome is hosting a ska fest full of ska bands, including Devon Kay & the Solutions, Left Hand Hotdog, Stuck Lucky, The Big News, The Skalors, and Joystick. I know nothing about any of them, but I’m sure they’re skawsome. (Does the ska scene appreciate puns?) The Ska-Tober Fest is free to attend.
Memphis Loves U: Hurricane Helene Benefit Concert
Railgarten
Sunday, October 13, 1 p.m.
Several local musicians are raising funds to support those affected by Hurricane Helene in a benefit concert organized by Graham Winchester. Proceeds go to Rafi’s Farmers Relief, Arts AVL (Asheville Area Arts Council), and IamAvl (Independent Arts & Music Asheville). Performing and donating their time are Oakwalker (1-1:40 p.m.), Turnstyles (2-2:40 p.m.), Hope Clayburn (3-3:40 p.m.), Lina Beach and Uriah Mitchell of Royal Studios (4-4:40 p.m.), Louise Page (5-5:40 p.m.), Laundry Bats (6-6:35 p.m.), Rachel Maxann (6:50-7:25), Found Harmonium (7:30-8:05), and Jack Oblivian (8:15-8:45 p.m.). (Find other ways to support hurricane relief here.)
There’s always something happening in Memphis. See a full calendar of events here.
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