“MANE” and “Hidden Gems” Opening Reception
Crosstown Arts
Friday, May 24, 6 p.m.
Crosstown Arts presents an opening reception for “MANE” and “Hidden Gems” curated by Najee Strickland and Kiara Sally in the Galleries at Crosstown Arts. “MANE” will explore how Southern speech has shaped Memphis artists’ view of community and themselves while “Hidden Gems” includes artists with modest visibility and offers them an opportunity to show up and be uncovered. The opening will feature a performance from Keeping It P, a special menu by Chef Bo Zou of Petals of a Peony, and more. The event is free and open to the public
BrewHaHa: A Night of Comedy
Hampline Brewing Company
Friday, May 24, 7:30 p.m.
Keeley Allison hosts a free night of laughs with a lineup of local comedians: headliner Rob Love, then Ryan Bush, and Ben Pierce.
Cooper-York Fest
Memphis Made Brewing Co.
Saturday, May 25, 1 p.m.
Cooper-York Fest returns this spring with tons of beer, vendors, face painting, and more. Emporio’s Table and Emo Flamingo food trucks will be there, and Owlbear, Kitty Dearing & the Dagnabbits, and San Salida will provide the music.
Harbert Avenue Porch Show: Pinky’s and Tyler Keith & the Apostles
1858 Harbert
Saturday, May 25, 5-8 p.m.
Music begins at 5:30 p.m. with Pinky’s followed by Tyler Keith & the Apostles at 6:15 p.m. Let’s Be Frank! food truck will be on the street an hour before the music starts. Beer is provided by Memphis Made Brewing. T-shirts designed by Mike McCarthy will be sold at the event and in the Black & Wyatt Web Store with all profits going to the bands. There is no charge for the event, but donations to the bands will be accepted and are appreciated.
Shroomlicious Vegan Cookout
394 N. Watkins
Monday, May 27, 12 p.m.
Calling all fungi, fungals, and funpals! Shroomlicious Meals is hosting its first-ever cookout this Memorial Day with meals all centered around the mushroom. That means each plate ($20) will be packed with grilled mushrooms, tasty sides, and mouthwatering sauces that’ll have you coming back for seconds (and thirds)! RSVP now and read Michael Donahue’s story on the vegan eatery before you go.
Nature Journaling at Overton Park
Overton Park
Tuesday, May 28, 4 p.m.
Join Overton Park Conservancy at the East Parkway Old Forest gateway to learn the basics of nature journaling. Bring your own notebook and writing materials, and there will be limited art supplies to share. This program is free and no RSVP is required.
Whet Thursday
Metal Museum
May 30, 5-8 p.m.
The Metal Museum’s Whet Thursdays are back! That means the last Thursday of the month from May to August you can enjoy live demonstrations by skilled blacksmiths, free admission to the galleries, and more. This Whet Thursday, Corey Lou & DaVillage will bring Memphis Soul music Smurfey’s Smokehouse will be the featured food truck with the Tipsy Tumbler serving up the beverages.
Megan Thee Stallion: Hot Girl Summer Tour
FedExForum
Thursday, May 30, 8 p.m.
Every summer is hot girl summer, but we’re talking about capital Hot Girl Summer from Megan Thee Stallion as she brings her Hot Girl Summer Tour to Memphis with special guest Memphis’ own GloRilla. Tickets start at $51, but it’s Megan Thee Stallion and GloRilla, so get on it.
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