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

This week, Memphis Area Master Gardeners get the garden party started, University of Memphis dance students present new works and “Ink” tells the story of media titan Robert Murdoch’s rise.

Mid-South Flute Festival at Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music, Friday-Saturday:

Sooyun Kim

The Mid-South Flute Society’s annual festival highlights flutists of all ages and skill levels. On Friday, winners from the young artists’ competition, which draws entrants from across the country, will perform in a gala recital. And on Saturday, there are seminars and workshops throughout the day, including a masterclass by guest artist Sooyun Kim. There’s also a high school and college-level competition on Saturday, and the event will close out with a flute choir performance and a recital by Kim. 3 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. $50 at the door for general admission, $40 for students, $10 for a non-flutist family member. 3775 Central Ave. Click here for more information. — Bianca Phillips

“Offerings/Please Save The Baby!” opening reception at Beverly + Sam Ross Gallery at Christian Brothers University, Friday:

“Run, Devil, Run” by Jasmine Marie (Courtesy CBU)

Memphian Jasmine Marie’s first solo exhibition includes photography, poetry and video, including works of erasure, or blackout poetry, created by marking through passages of Toni Morrison’s “God Help the Child” novel. The main gallery houses “Please Save The Baby!” It uses images, personal items and text to explore Marie’s coming of age in the art scene, and according to the artist’s statement, to commemorate friends and peers “who walked away from their crafts prematurely as a result of the exploitation they experienced as youth artists.” The gallery foyer houses “Offerings,” with portraiture Marie created during her 2022 Crosstown Arts residency. Through these, Marie explores family, identity, Blackness and love. Both exhibitions will be on view through April 23. Reception runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Free. 650 E. Parkway South. Click here for more information (including gallery hours). — Elle Perry

Memphis Area Master Gardeners Spring Sale at Agricenter International, Friday-Saturday:

Memphis Area Master Gardeners will host its annual spring sale March 24-25 at Agricenter International. (Courtesy Master Gardeners)

Spring has sprung, and now it’s time to get to work on those gardens. This annual gardening event features lectures from expert gardeners, hands-on demos, a silent auction and a garden garage sale of gently used items. Plus, you can stock up on plants, yard art and pretty much anything you need to get your yard looking good. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Free. 7777 Walnut Grove Rd. Click here for more information. — Phillips

“School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play” at Hattiloo Theatre, opening Friday:

We’ve seen this story before, but in reverse. New York playwright and actor Jocelyn Bioh’s “School Girls” (also called “The African Mean Girls Play”) shares a storyline with the American “Mean Girls.” But in this version, the queen bee of the cool girls’ clique lives in Ghana, and her coolness is threatened when the daughter of a local cocoa tycoon transfers there after being raised in Ohio. (In the American version, the transfer student/protagonist moves to America from Africa.) Runs through April 16. 7:30 p.m. on Fridays; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays; 2 p.m. on Sundays. $30. 37 S. Cooper St. Click here for more information. — Phillips

“Ink” at Circuit Playhouse, opening Friday:

“Ink” runs at Circuit Playhouse from March 24-April 16. (Collin Baker/Courtesy Circuit Playhouse)

For better or worse, Australian media titan Rupert Murdoch purchased fledgling British newspaper The Sun in 1969 with a plan to out-sell the Daily Mirror, which, at that time, was one of the world’s most successful newspapers. James Graham’s play, “Ink,” is the stranger-than-fiction true story of The Sun’s rise to fame — using sex and scandal to sell papers — under Murdoch’s leadership. Runs through April 16. 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. $45. 51 Cooper St. Click here for more information. — Phillips

“Emerge: New Student Dance Works” at DanceSpace at the University of Memphis, Friday-Saturday:

University of Memphis’ Theatre & Dance Department will present “Emerge: New Student Dance Works” March 24-25. (Courtesy University of Memphis)

This once-a-year-production showcases the work of U of M’s Theatre and Dance Department. Student choreographers have created new dance works for this show, and student costume, lighting and technical designers are responsible for the other aspects. The recommended viewer is at least 16 years of age because of the show’s adult language and content. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday. Free for U of M students, $20 for non-U of M students, $25 general admission. 3750 Norriswood (in U of M’s College of Communication and Fine Arts). Click here for more information/tickets. — Perry

BrickUniverse Memphis Lego Experience at the Agricenter International, Saturday-Sunday:

BrickUniverse Memphis Lego Experience will be at the Agricenter International March 25-26. In this file photo, Cameron Schmidt (center) played during Lego Brickfest 2023 (a different Lego event) at the Renasant Convention Center. (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian file)

2023 must be the Year of the Lego. Earlier this month, there was a Lego event at the Renasant Convention Center. And now a different Lego convention is stopping at the Agricenter. This one offers fans a chance to meet professional Lego artists (this is a real job, folks) and scope their intricately detailed creations (battleships, skyscrapers, NASA rockets, superheroes, you name it). There’s also a building zone area where fans (and budding future professional Lego artists) can create their own masterpieces, and vendors will be selling retired Legos, rare parts, mini figures and more. Can’t make it this weekend? There’s another unaffiliated Lego event planned in April at the Landers Center. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $14.99. 7777 Walnut Grove Rd. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Chalkfest at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Saturday:

In this anticipated annual event, the Brooks Museum invites families to join local artists in creating works of art on the museum’s outdoor plaza. Bring your own chalk, or purchase chalk on-site for $5. In addition to art making, visitors can check out the indoor exhibitions, enjoy music from Memphis band Shorty and the Grooves and DJ Siphne Aaye, eat food from Loaf (located in the Brooks cafe) and Parker’s Concessions and participate in other art activities, including face painting (a $10 cost). If you’re not inspired to create, you can simply watch artists like Craig Thompson, Sumo and Toonky Berry recreate favorites from the Brooks' collection. Note: The rain date is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 26. 10 a.m. Free with registration. 1934 Poplar Ave. Click here to register or for more information. — Perry

Beer-Lympics at Meddlesome Brewing Co., Saturday:

Meddlesome Brewing Co. will host its second annual Beer-Lympics on March 25. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)

Let’s be real: You’re probably never going to the Olympics for track and field, Alpine skiing, water polo or even ping-pong (yes, it’s an Olympic sport). But what about beer pong? Or corn hole? If you’ve spent any time at college parties or breweries, that would be an attainable goal. Meddlesome will host its second-annual Beer-Lympics this weekend with the above-mentioned “sports,” as well as flip cup, stein holding and a beer goggle tricycle relay. This is your time to shine. Starts at noon. Team sign-up is $80 for a four-person team (and this includes two beers per person). 7750 B Trinity Rd., Suite 114. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Red Bull “Dance Your Style Memphis” at Crosstown Concourse, Saturday:

The Red Bull “Dance Your Style” event will be held at Crosstown Concourse on March 25. (Courtesy Red Bull)

Red Bull’s “Dance Your Style” qualifier returns to Memphis, this time in Crosstown Concourse’s Central Atrium. The 2023 edition will be hosted by choreographer/dancer Ladia Yates, a Bay Area, California, native who moved to Memphis as teen. In addition to having danced alongside performers including Usher, Missy Elliot and Janelle Monae, Yates created the Memphis-based L.Y.E. Academy. (Fun fact: Yates, Charles “Lil Buck” Riley and Dr. Rico created Monae’s “Tightrope” dance, which uses Memphis jookin’ and was nominated for MTV’s Best Choreography Video Music Award.) The Red Bull event draws even more on Memphis culture, with scheduled performances from NLE Choppa and Duke Deuce. The main event will consist of Memphians, including Jadyn Smooth, Jasina Tate, A God and Gangsta E competing against top dancers in a knock-out tournament. The audience are the only judges, and there is no planned choreography or pre-selected music. Winning dancers will advance to the national finals on May 20 in Chicago. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. $5. 1350 Concourse Ave. Click here for more information. — Perry

Makaya McCraven at Crosstown Theater, Tuesday:

Makaya McCraven will perform at Crosstown Theater on March 28. (Courtesy Crosstown Arts)

Chicago-based drummer, composer, producer and bandleader Makaya McCraven makes his return to Memphis with this Crosstown Arts show. McCraven has been featured Rolling Stone, the Guardian and NPR. His latest album, “In These Times,” which took seven years to make, was released in fall 2022. Pitchfork rated it an 8 out of 10. In the review, Andy Cush called the music “groovy, tuneful and approachable.” McCraven fuses hip-hop and jazz, among his other influences. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.). $25 in advance, $30 day of show. 1350 Concourse Ave. Click here for more information. — Perry

“Rye Lane” at Malco Studio on the Square, Wednesday:

Indie Memphis will screen “Rye Lane” at Malco Studio on the Square on March 29. (Chris Harris/Courtesy Searchlight Pictures via Indie Memphis)

“Rye Lane” allows viewers to join two 20-year-old London residents as they connect with each other while spending the day in Peckham and Brixton neighborhoods. (“Rye Lane” is named for a street in Peckham.) In the romantic comedy, Dom and Yas console each other from recent breakups. In Dom’s case, his girlfriend left him for his best friend. This buzzy film is the feature directorial debut of Raine Allen-Miller. Allen-Miller told The New York times that she wanted to “make a film that is a funny, happy day in South London” before the area becomes unrecognizable due to gentrification. Note: According to a recent Indie Memphis post, a limited number of tickets remain, so RSVP ASAP if you’re interested. Free, with RSVP. 7 p.m. 2105 Court Ave. Click here for more information. — Perry

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