Welcome back to The To-Do List, where Daily Memphian staffers suggest their favorite events and activities for the coming week.

Christmas isn’t over yet at the Orpheum Theatre or at Shelby Farms Park. Plus, we’ve got plenty of ideas for your New Year’s Eve, including an art party, a rap show and a six-course, Victorian-style meal. 

“Mannheim Steamroller Christmas” at the Orpheum Theatre, Thursday:

Mannheim Steamroller brings their 35th anniversary Christmas show to the Orpheum Theatre on Dec. 29. (Business Wire/AP)

Christmas may be over, but you can relive the magic of the season as Mannheim Steamroller brings their annual holiday show to the Orpheum — just a few days late. Now in its 35th year, “Mannheim Steamroller Christmas” has come to embody the season with traditional carols and original songs that combine classical music with elements of new age and rock, paired with a multimedia light show. 7:30 p.m. $45 to $95. Click here for more information. — Bianca Phillips

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“BuffaGLO Run” at Shelby Farms Park, Friday:

Run through “Starry Nights” at Shelby Farms Park in the BuffaGLO run on Dec. 30. (Houston Cofield/The Daily Memphian file)

Did you put off a drive through Shelby Farms Park’s “Starry Nights” because the line was too long before Christmas? Well, the park’s holiday lights are still up, and here’s your chance to see them on foot; lines be darned. This 2.25-mile evening run is family-friendly and dog-friendly. Fluorescent race gear is recommended for the full glow experience. Race registration fees benefit Shelby Farms Park. 7 p.m. $25. 6903 Great View Drive North. Click here to register. — Phillips

DJ AD at Mollie Fontaine Lounge, Friday:

Mollie Fontaine Lounge will host DJ AD on Dec. 30. (Houston Cofield/The Daily Memphian file)

Have you missed your favorite Victorian Village-house-turned-bar? If you’re one of the many Memphians who has celebrated a birthday there, eaten Mollie’s truffle fries and mac and cheese or listened to some of the area’s hippest DJs, you’re in luck. On Friday, you get a chance to have a little of that old magic back when DJ AD spins house music. There will be food and drink for purchase as well. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. 679 Adams Ave — Elle Perry

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New Year’s Eve celebration at Lafayette’s Music Room, Saturday:

Party bands Formerly Known As and Twin Soul will play at Lafayette’s Music Room on New Year’s Eve. (The Daily Memphian file)

Original songs are great, but after a couple of glasses of champagne, it’s more fun to sing along to the cover hits you know and love. And that’s what you’ll get at Lafayette’s this New Year’s Eve as two dance party bands — Formerly Known As and Twin Soul — come together to help you dance (and sing) your way into 2023. All of the tickets for this party are VIP and come with “butler-passed hors d’oeuvres,” a champagne toast at midnight and party favors. Doors open at 5 p.m.; show begins at 6 p.m. $100 to $175. 2119 Madison Ave. Click here for tickets. — Phillips

Art Bazaar NYE 2023, Saturday:

Electronic music artist Qemist joins South Memphis rapper Lukah and singer-songwriter Raneem Imam at Art Bazaar on New Year’s Eve. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)

South Memphis rapper Lukah, electronic DJ and producer Qemist and singer-songwriter Raneem Imam headline Art Bazaar’s New Year’s Eve party that features DJs, vendors, fashion, paintings and photos. The night’s lineup also includes performances from Son.Person, The Goddessie, DJ Spaceage and DJ Mala Leche (who also is a notable graphic designer). And if you work up an appetite, Luxx Grill is the food truck of the evening. Visual artist and DJ David Yancy III is the brainchild behind the Art Bazaar pop-ups. 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. $10 cover. 136-138 Cumberland St. — Elle Perry

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New Year’s Eve “Black Tie Affair” with the PC Band at Minglewood Hall, Saturday:

R&B and soul quintet The PC Band will headline a New Year’s Eve “Black Tie Affair” at Minglewood Hall on Dec. 31. (Courtesy The PC Band)

You’ll want to wear your finest for this fancy New Year’s Eve party with Memphis-based R&B and soul quintet The PC Band. Dinner will be provided from 7 to 9 p.m., and there’s a champagne toast at midnight. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show will begin at 8:30 p.m. $102. 1555 Madison Ave. Click here for more information. — Phillips

New Year’s Eve at the James Lee House, Saturday:

Chef Josh Mutchnick will prepare a six-course dinner on New Year’s Eve at the James Lee House. (The Daily Memphian file)

Party like it’s 1848 on New Year’s Eve with a special dinner and DJ set at the James Lee House in Victorian Village. Chef Josh Mutchnick has curated a six-course dinner that includes black truffle and celeriac soup, line-caught halibut with tom kha flavors and a seared New York strip with a red wine reduction. After dinner, DJ John D. Best will spin a set to help guests dance into the new year. The ticket price includes unlimited custom cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres. Dinner starts at 7:30 p.m., and the party begins at 9:30 p.m. $125 to $300. 690 Adams Ave. Click here for tickets and more info. — Phillips

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New Year’s Eve at the Peabody Hotel, Saturday:

The annual Peabody Hotel New Year’s Eve party features Southbound, Seeing Red, DJ Epic and the Rene Koopman Trio. (Brandon Dill/The Daily Memphian file)

Say farewell to 2022 at the Peabody Hotel’s annual New Year’s Eve Party. This year’s event features party band Southbound, pop rockers Seeing Red and DJ Epic. The Rene Koopman Trio will perform in the Corner Bar. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets are $65, if purchased before Dec. 30, or $75 at the door. VIP tickets are $250 and include valet parking and access to a VIP lounge with an appetizer buffet, champagne and party favors. 149 Union Ave. Click here for more information and tickets. — Phillips

New Year’s Eve with 8Ball and MJG at Railgarten, Saturday:

8Ball (pictured in a file photo) and MJG will headline Railgarten’s New Year’s Eve party. (Houston Cofield/The Daily Memphian file)

You don’t want drama in 2023. Nope, you don’t want none. (That’s a little 8Ball and MJG reference if you didn’t catch that.) The Orange Mound hip-hop duo headlines what may be the crunkest New Year’s Eve party in town (Railgarten even made a hype video). Comedian Oscar P will play host, and there’s a special prix fixe menu at The Farmer. Got little ones? Railgarten is also hosting a kid-friendly New Year’s Eve party earlier in the day from noon to 3 p.m. with a balloon drop, face painting and a buffet. Tickets for the kid’s event are $20. The 8Ball and MJG show begins at 9 p.m., and tickets are $75. 2166 Central Ave. Click here for more information. — Phillips

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New Year’s Eve at Tiger and Peacock, Saturday:

Tiger and Peacock, inside The Memphian Hotel, will host a New Year’s Eve party. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file) 

Ring in the new year in super-hip style at The Memphian Hotel’s rooftop bar. Guests will have access to Tiger and Peacock from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., and appetizers will be passed throughout the evening. There will be a photo booth for all your Instagram-worthy memories and a champagne toast at midnight. Cocktail attire is requested. $100. 21 S. Cooper St. Click here for tickets. — Phillips

Hangover Helper Movie Marathon & Brunch at Black Lodge, Sunday:

Black Lodge is hosting a New Year’s Eve “Evil Rave” with five DJs, fire dancers and a champagne toast on Saturday night. So if you party a little too hard there (or anywhere else in the city), Black Lodge has you covered the next day with a movie marathon of mindless comedies. The films start at noon with “13 Going on 30” (the 2004 Jennifer Garner coming-of-age-overnight romcom). That’s followed by “Role Models,” “Wedding Crashers,” “Dodgeball,” “Tommy Boy” and “Office Space.” If that’s not enough to cure what ails you, they’re also serving brunch all day with $3 mimosas and $5 bottomless coffee. Noon to 11 p.m. 405 N. Cleveland St. Click here for more information. — Phillips

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