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

This week, you can catch plenty of live music at Gonerfest and Mempho Music Festival. Plus, Memphis Made Brewing Co. celebrates 10 years of beers.

“Sunset at Bridges” with Nathan McHenry and Adajyo at Bridges Center, Thursday:

“Sunset at Bridges” will feature live music and free rock wall climbing Sept. 28. (The Daily Memphian file)

The second annual “Sunset at Bridges” brings performances by pianist Nathan McHenry, whom you may have seen playing at piano bar Zebra Lounge, and the all-female a cappella group Adajyo at Bridges’ outdoor amphitheater. Guests will also get a chance to climb on the indoor and outdoor rock walls — for free. Guests can check out Bridges’ new mural by artist Kiersten Williams, created in partnership with the UrbanArt Commission. Bring your own chairs and blankets; food trucks will be on-site. 5-8 p.m. Free. 477 N. Fifth St. Register for free here. — Bianca Phillips

“Cooks and Collars” at the FedEx Event Center at Shelby Farms Park, Thursday:

Chef Karen Carrier will compete in the celebrity chef appetizer competition and cater the “Cooks and Collars” event at the FedEx Event Center at Shelby Farms Park Sept. 28. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)

Catholic Charities of West Tennessee is hosting the second annual “Cooks and Collars” event to raise money for its emergency-meal program. The highlight of the event is an appetizer competition between local celebrity chefs Karen Carrier, Ryan Trimm, Kelly English and Chip Dunham. Each chef will be paired with a Catholic priest, and their appetizer will be voted on by a judges’ panel and the audience. Carrier’s company, Another Roadside Attraction, will provide the catering. The fundraiser will also include live entertainment and a silent and live auction. Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman of Andrew Michael will provide a mixologist and auction items. With an expected 400 people attending, Catholic Charities hopes to raise as much as last year’s $165,000. 6 p.m. 415 Great View Drive East, suite 103. Click here for more information. — Sophia Surrett

Pezz LP release party at Memphis Listening Lab, Thursday:

Pezz will celebrate its new LP release at Memphis Listening Lab Sept. 28. (Courtesy Pezz)

Longtime Memphis punk band Pezz has released a new split LP with Montreal-based punks The Last Mile. Most of the five songs on the Pezz side of the LP were recorded way back in 2009. But life happened, and band member Ceylon Mooney never recorded his vocals for the songs. And then years went by — like, 13 years. But finally, in 2022, the band reconvened in the middle of an ice storm — because why not — and got back to work on the unfinished session. You can hear the completed works at this listening party and buy copies of the LP to take home. 6:30 p.m. Free. 1350 Concourse Ave., suite 269. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Gonerfest at Railgarten, starting Thursday:

The Mummies will play Gonerfest Sept. 30 at Railgarten. (Courtesy Gonerfest)

What started as an impromptu weekend party at the tiny Buccaneer Lounge is now an annual rock festival that draws roughly 1,500 people per night to the outdoor stage at Railgarten to see garage-rock, post-punk and assorted other kinds of underground rock bands from across the globe. This year, that includes bands from Australia, the Netherlands, Japan and Denmark, just for starters. It even includes some farfisa-pounding Mummies from parts unknown. This annual celebration, both by and of Cooper-Young’s Goner Records, is already sold out of both full festival passes and single-day advance tickets. There is a small allotment available at the door each night. Otherwise, look around for copious after-parties across a variety of Midtown bars and clubs. I profiled the festival and Goner honchos Eric Friedl and Zac Ives. Runs through Sunday. See here for full festival info. — Chris Herrington.

“The Bluff City Chinese: A 150-Year Retrospective” opening reception at Goodwyn Gallery at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, Friday:

The history of Chinese American people in Memphis goes back to at least 1873. That’s the year a Chinese immigrant advertised his laundry business at the corner of Beale and Third streets in the Daily Appeal. Local researchers point to this as the first recorded Chinese American person in the city. To commemorate 150 years of history, the Chinese Historical Society of Memphis and the Mid-South has organized a photo exhibition. The opening includes speakers and light refreshments. The exhibition will remain on display until Oct. 31. The Goodwyn Gallery is located to the left, just inside the library’s main entrance. 4-6 p.m. Free admission. 3030 Poplar Ave. Click here for more information. — Elle Perry

Mid-Autumn Festival at Crosstown Concourse, Friday:

The lion dance is one of the most popular performances of the Mid-Autumn Festival. (Courtesy Crosstown Arts)

Take part in a traditional Vietnamese celebration with Crosstown Arts and the Vietnamese American Community of West Tennessee. The event will feature a soccer game and singing and dancing performances from the University of Memphis’ Vietnamese Student Association, the Sacred Hearts Church and the Quan Am Buddhist Monastery and Temple. Plus, there will be a magic show and crafts, all under that night’s full Harvest Moon. Plus, if you’re hungry, you can try some egg rolls, bulgogi rice, crispy Vietnamese pizza, matcha or red bean fried ice cream on sticks and more. But the real showstopper is the lion dance, which is one of the most popular performances during the festival every year. 6-9 p.m. Free. 1350 Concourse Ave. Click here for more information. — Kelsey Bowen

Mempho Music Festival at Memphis Botanic Garden, starting Friday:

My Morning Jacket will play Mempho Music Festival Sept. 30. (Amy Harris/Invision/AP file)

The Mempho Music Festival again packs a load of notable rootsy bands of various stripes across two main stages and three nights on the pleasant grounds of the Memphis Botanic Gardens. Headliners this year includes three strands of Southern(ish) rock: Stonesy Atlanta stalwarts the Black Crowes, Kentucky alt-rockers My Morning Jacket and Oklahoma country-rockers Turnpike Troubadours. Runs through Sunday. More that you need to know here. Single-day general admission tickets are $95. See the festival site for full ticketing and other info. — Herrington

The Creative Works Pop-Up Market at Ghost River Brewing, Saturday:

The annual Creative Works Conference, a three-day convention for graphic designers, illustrators and other artists, starts Thursday. That event, which is only for registered participants, includes panels, workshops and the kind of stuff you’d expect from a conference. But the event also brings the annual, open-to-the-public Creative Works Pop-Up Market featuring curated apparel, prints, pins and handmade goods from more than 30 designers, makers and brands from all across the globe. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 341 Beale St. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Beat Garden with James Fauntleroy at Stax Music Academy, Saturday:

James Fauntleroy (Courtesy Stax)

Inglewood, California-native James Fauntleroy has worked with artists like Drake, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Rihanna and Bruno Mars. This weekend, he brings his Beat Garden series to Stax Music Academy. During the event, middle-school- through college-aged students have the chance to learn music production basics and how to make beats from the four-time Grammy Award-winning artist. Parents will receive free vouchers to visit the Stax Museum of American Soul Music next door while their child attends the workshop. 3-6 p.m. Free. 910. E. McLemore Ave. Register for free here. — Perry

Time Warp Drive-In: Gothic Dreams at the Summer Drive-In, Saturday:

The monthly marathon movie night is back this weekend, and it promises to be a good gear-up for spooky season. The theme is “Gothic Dreams: The Surreal Fairy Tale Worlds of Tim Burton,” but film selections are from the slighty more adult portion of Burton’s oeuvre. No “Coraline” or “Corpse Bride” or “Dumbo” remake no one asked for. Thankfully, Saturday’s programming begins with “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure” — RIP, Paul Reubens — followed by a Michael Keaton double feature of “Beetlejuice” (1988) and “Batman” (1989) (If you can’t keep up with the endless stream of Batman movies from the last few years, this is the one with Jack Nicholson’s Joker). I always enjoy the nostalgia trip of the Time Warp movie nights, and here are two pro tips: Bring a backup radio, and bring bug spray. 7 p.m. $25 per car. Parental discretion advised. Click here for more information. — Holly Whitfield

Paw Prints Party at the Humane Society, Saturday:

Demarco and Bambino enjoyed an outdoor romp at Humane Society of Memphis. On Saturday, Sept. 30, the Humane Society will host its annual Paw Prints Party fundraiser. (The Daily Memphian file)

The Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County celebrates 90 years of helping local pets with a Saturday night celebration under the stars. This event was a blast last year with tasty food, a dance floor (this year they’ll have DJ AD spinning the tunes), plenty of drinks and many excellent items for the silent and live auctions. I recommend touring the facility to see all the dogs, cats, puppies and kittens waiting for their forever homes. 6 p.m. $150 general admission seating, $100 for standing room only. 935 Farm Road. Click here for more information. — Whitfield

“Ten Years of Beers” at Memphis Made Brewing Co., Saturday:

Memphis Made Brewing Co. celebrates 10 years with a party Sept. 30. (The Daily Memphian file)

Memphis Made is turning 10. Can you believe it? It seems like just yesterday that Memphis’ brewery scene was exploding with new taprooms. Celebrate a decade of good beer with something new (a Mountain Dew hard soda and a special Tin Cup anniversary beer), something old (a revival of Lucid kolsch), something borrowed (Meddlesome’s Burn the Witch Black lager) and something blue (Blue Raspberry Dockside). Plus, The Church Brothers will play at 5 p.m., Jeff Hulett and the Hand Me Downs go on at 6 p.m. and the Smoke N’ Rolls food truck will be on-site. 4-10 p.m. Free. 768 S. Cooper St. Click here for more information. — Phillips

“This Must Be The Place: How Music Can Make Your City Better” book signing at The Green Room, Monday:

Shain Shapiro (Courtesy Crosstown Arts)

The City of Memphis commissioned Shain Shapiro’s music consulting company to create a strategic plan for the local music ecosystem. Sound Diplomacy will create a map of teachers, school programs, church choirs, venues, festivals and music publishing, among other work. On Monday, Music Export Memphis founder Elizabeth Cawein will interview Shapiro about his new book “This Must Be the Place: How Music Can Make Your City Better.” The book, which examines the relationship between music and cities, includes anecdotes from London; Melbourne, Australia; Nashville; Austin, Texas; Zurich and more. It also includes a how-to guide and toolkit for music lovers, artists and activists to take action in their own communities. The talk will feature book insights and ways Memphis can champion economic and social growth via music. Doors open at 6 p.m., interview takes place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., with a networking and book signing session to follow from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Free. 1350 Concourse Ave., suite 280. Register here. — Perry

“Roses, Dust, & Ashes”: An Oracle Deck Premiere at Elmwood Cemetery, Sunday:

Memphis artist and author Stacey Williams-Ng will release her new oracle deck “Roses, Dust, & Ashes” at Elmwood Cemetery Oct. 1. (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)

Can you feel the winds changing? October is just around the corner, bringing spine-tingling mystery with her. Maybe you’re more interested in the Victorian language of mourning symbols or fortune telling? You can catch a whiff of some of the intrigue at Elmwood Cemetery with Memphis author and artist Stacey Williams-Ng, who will be releasing a deck of cemetery-themed oracle cards. What a way to welcome the spooky season! The card deck, “Roses, Dust, & Ashes,” includes illustrations of headstones from Elmwood and others from well-known cemeteries in the U.S. So what exactly are oracle cards? Similar to tarot, these are intricately designed cards that are pulled with intuition and give insight into one’s future. Williams-Ng will be there to break down how to use the cards, and she will even be doing some personal readings afterward. Plus, her decks, expansion packs and other products will be available to purchase. Looks like an afternoon of spellbinding enchantment is in the cards for you! 2-3 p.m. $20. 824 S. Dudley St. For more info, click here. — Bowen 

Taste of the District at Health Sciences Park, Tuesday:

The free “Taste of the District” event will be in Health Sciences Park Oct. 3. (DC Snapper/Submitted)

Restaurants and food vendors from around the Memphis Medical District will gather to offer samples of some of the best at the annual Taste of the District event. The event is free, but register in advance. Joshua Carlucci has more here. 4-6 p.m. Corner of Madison Avenue and Dunlap Street. See here for full lineup and tickets. – Herrington

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