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

This week, “Confederates” at Hattiloo Theatre explores racial and gender bias, singer-songwriter Jason Isbell speaks at Rhodes and adults get play time at the Children’s Museum of Memphis.

Tennessee Shakespeare Co. presents ‘A Streetcar Named Desire,’ opening Thursday:

“The person we’ve produced more than anyone ... other than Shakespeare, our namesake, has been (Tennessee) Williams,” said Dan McCleary, founder and artistic director of the Tennessee Shakespeare Co. and director of the show. The story revolves around Blanche DuBois, a fragile and troubled woman who moves in with her sister, Stella, and her brother-in-law, Stanley, in New Orleans. Williams “was articulating a sexuality that was dangerous,” McCleary said. Read more about this show and others in our February theater round-up. “A Streetcar Named Desire” runs Feb. 1-18. 7950 Trinity Road. Tickets can be found here. — Alys Drake

‘The Third Man’ at Crosstown Theater, Thursday:

The Crosstown Arts Film Series begins its 2024 movie calendar with a rare big-screen treat. Director Carol Reed’s 1949 thriller, with a script from author Graham Greene, reunites “Citizen Kane” stars Joseph Cotton and Orson Welles. The latter is in a particularly showy supporting role here but also seems to have influenced the filmmaking. Shot on location in bombed-out Vienna, the film stars Cotton as an American writer who finds himself drawn into the sick soul of post-war Europe. Classic scenes, classic score, classic atmosphere. 7 p.m. $5. 1350 Concourse Ave. See here for more info. — Chris Herrington

‘School of Ool: Whose Views Ooze Muse’ at Rhodes College, Friday:

Untitled film still, 2023, from Coe Lapossy. “School of Ool: Whose Views Ooze Muse” opens at Rhodes College on Friday, Feb. 2. (Coe Lapossy/Courtesy Rhodes College)

Multimedia artist Coe Lapossy’s work has been shown nationwide, including in Chicago, Boston, Austin, Texas, and beyond. They were educated at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University and Kent State University. Lapossy, current an assistant professor of painting at the University of Memphis, has been a visiting critic at Rhodes, and now their art will be on display there. Their exhibit takes a trip into the past, revisiting “artifacts of queerness wedged within a seemingly straight world.” Lapossy will be giving a lecture on their “School of Ool” exhibit, exploring memorialization and the parts of oneself that stick as we move through life. 6 p.m. Free. Spence Wilson Room in Briggs Hall at Rhodes College, 2000 North Parkway. For more info, click here. — Kelsey Bowen

Hattiloo Theatre presents the regional premiere of ‘Confederates,’ opening Friday:

“Confederates” explores racial and gender bias in America, weaving together the tales of two Black women in two different eras who both fight to maintain their dignity and strength through education. “(This play is) an opportunity for us to help somebody see where they are in their own life and reach for something greater,” says Pat Smith, production manager at Hattiloo. Read more about this show and others in our February theater round-up. 37 Cooper St. “Confederates” runs Feb. 2-25 and tickets can be found here. — Drake

Superb Owl Field Day on the Overton Park Greensward, Saturday:

Overton Park will host a field day on Saturday, Feb. 3. In this file photo, Hayden Weeks exercised with his father, Matt (right), on Monday, April 20, 2020. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)

The name of this event is a pun on an upcoming, very popular sporting event. At Superb Owl Field Day, teams of individuals, ages 14 and up, will compete in tug-of-war, relay races and other childhood favorites. The fun includes food, drink and prizes for the winners. Participants can join an open slot on a team ($25) or register their team of six people ($150). Registration ends when all slots were filled; as of press time, there were 11 individual slots and six 6-person-team slots open. The rain date is Sunday, Feb. 4. 2-5 p.m. $25-$150. 1930 Poplar Ave. Click here for more information and tickets. — Elle Perry

Lunar New Year Festival Lion Dance at Good Fortune Co., Saturday:

Good Fortune will host a Lunar New Year Festival on Saturday, Feb. 3. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)

Good Fortune is bringing back its Lunar New Year Bar Crawl for the third year, and this year’s festivities begin with a lion dance from Sacred Heart Lion Dance at 2:30 p.m. Hen House’s Tony Nguyen will be the guest bartender for the event. There will also be giveaways and shooters for the first 50 guests and merchandise discounts all day. The Year of the Dragon Bar Crawl goes through Feb. 29 and also includes Longshot and Eight and Sand bars. Throughout the month, participants will purchase a specialty cocktail at each of the three bars, and they’ll get a Lunar New Year dollar for each one. Those who get two Lunar New Year dollars at each bar will receive a Year of the Dragon shirt. Doors open at 2 p.m. Free admission. 361 S. Main St. Click here for more information. — Perry

Cirque du CMOM at the Children’s Museum of Memphis, Saturday:

As an adult with no kids, I’ve often wondered, “Would it be weird if I went to play at the Children’s Museum by myself?” The answer, of course, is yes, it would. So I haven’t done that. But here’s my chance (and maybe yours, too). For one night only each year, CMOM hosts this adults-only party with food from local restaurants (think Belle Meade, The Rendezvous, Hive Bagel), beer from Wiseacre Brewing Co., spirits from Old Dominick and Alma del Jaguar Tequila, live music and a silent disco. So let’s go play at CMOM! 6-11:30 p.m. $150. 2525 Central Ave. Click here for more information. — Bianca Phillips

Live at the Lorraine concert series: J Buck at the National Civil Rights Museum, Saturday: 

The National Civil Rights Museum’s “Live at the Lorraine” concert series kicks off on Saturday, Feb. 3 with a performance by J. Buck. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file) 

This new music series launches in the first weekend of Black History Month with a performance by singer-songwriter J. Buck. His music blends rock, blues and hip-hop beats with lyrics that tell stories of love, struggle and resilience. Besides the music, the event will feature dishes representing diverse culinary traditions and a selection of beverages plus a special guest appearance. The series will continue on the first Saturdays in April, June and August with Memphis musicians Karen Brown, Stefanie Bolton and Tonya Dyson. 7 p.m. $100. 450 Mulberry St. Click here to hear a J. Buck playlist and buy tickets. — Phillips

Radical Jewelry Makeover’s ‘The Artist Project’ at the Metal Museum, opening Sunday:

The Metal Museum will host a “Radical Jewelry Makeover” on Sunday, Feb. 4. In this file photo, Claire Taylor filed away imperfections in an antique spoon at Repair Days 2016 at the Metal Museum. (The Daily Memphian file)

Ethical Metalsmiths’ Radical Jewelry Makeover seeks to raise awareness about the connection between mining, metal arts and supply chains. The initiative takes donations of broken, unwanted or out-of-date jewelry and redistributes it to artists and jewelry markers to create new pieces. The Metal Museum will exhibit more than 70 of these works that more than 25 artists created. The exhibition will be on view at the museum’s Keeler Gallery through Sunday, April 14. A reception and artist talk with Radical Jewelry Makeover co-directors Susie Ganch and Kathleen Kennedy is scheduled for 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11. Museum hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. Museum admission is $8 for adults, $5 for students with ID and $4 for children. 374 Metal Museum Drive. Click here for more information. — Perry

Tet in Memphis Lunar New Year at Memphis Music Room, Sunday:

The Vietnamese Community of West TN will celebrate Lunar New Year with musical performances, vendors, kids’ games, food and more. 4-11 p.m. A lion dance is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Free admission, but donations are welcomed. 5770 Shelby Oaks Drive. Click here for a performance lineup and more information. — Perry

Memphis Restaurant Association Food Festival at The Kent, Sunday:

The Memphis Restaurant Association will posthumously honor The Daily Memphian’s late dining editor Jennifer Biggs. (The Daily Memphian file)

After all the snow days, water problems and other challenges, the Memphis restaurant community has certainly earned some time to appreciate their achievements and celebrate. You can join them for their annual awards ceremony Sunday night and taste bites from 17 local restaurants, plus there’s an open bar and entertainment. The MRA will honor their 2024 Restaurant of the Year and The Daily Memphian’s late food editor Jennifer Biggs, who will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. 5-9 p.m. $75. 61 Keel Ave. Click here for more information. — Holly Whitfield

‘Les Misérables’ at the Orpheum Theatre, opening Tuesday:

The Tony Award-winning musical “Les Misérables” returns to the Orpheum stage for the 10th time. With well-known songs like “One Day More” and “I Dreamed a Dream,” the touring production is Cameron Mackintosh’s modern staging of the world-renowned Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg musical. Set in 19th century France, the thrilling score tells the epic story of Jean Valjean, Cosette, Fantine and Inspector Javert and has become one of the most loved musicals of all time. Read more about this show and others in our February theater round-up. “Les Misérables” runs Feb. 6-11. Tickets and more information can be found here. 203 S. Main St. — Drake

A Conversation with Jason Isbell at Rhodes College, Wednesday:

Jason Isbell will speak at Rhodes College on Wednesday, Feb. 7. (Chris Pizzello/AP file)

The last time musician Jason Isbell was in town, for a concert at Memphis Botanic Garden last year, he received his degree from the University of Memphis after leaving school years earlier to begin his career a credit or two short. This time in town, he makes a different college connection. Isbell won’t be rocking out with his band, the 400 Unit, but will instead be in conversation with Rhodes professor Charles L. Hughes discussing “what musicians can do to transform the world that surrounds them.” 6 p.m. Free with required registration. McNeill Concert Hall, 2000 North Parkway – Herrington

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