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

This week, learn about creepy dolls in Elmwood Cemetery, re-live your youth at a brewery book fair and dig into the plot at an old drive-in.

Sake/Sushi at the Hi-Tone, Thursday:

Yokai Sushi’s Darren Phillips will serve sushi rolls paired with sake at the Hi-Tone on Thursday, Aug. 8. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)

Chef Darren Phillips of Yokai Sushi will serve his handcrafted sushi rolls, which guests can pair with a selection of more than 40 sakes provided by Joe’s Wines & Liquor. The goal: To create a “Feng shui experience for your palate.” And if you’re not sure how to do that, no worries; you’ll get a guide to help you select the perfect sake to complement your roll. Read more about Yokai sushi here. 5-8 p.m. $70 for general admission (includes sushi and your choice of 40-plus sakes from 6-8 p.m.) or $100 for VIP access (includes early access from 5-6 p.m. and a special sushi roll). 282-284 N. Cleveland St. Click here for tickets and more info. — Bianca Phillips

What Lies Beneath: Stories & Secrets of the Cottage at Elmwood, Thursday:

Elmwood Cemetery hosts a talk on the secrets of its Victorian gothic visitors’ center on Thursday, Aug. 8. (Ziggy Mack/The Daily Memphian file)

Wanna dig into the stories behind the little cottage in Elmwood Cemetery, the oldest active cemetery in Memphis? Director of Family Services Bob Barnett will tell Elmwood’s best stories and darkest secrets, inspired by photos and items found inside the cottage. There’s the Victorian gothic cottage itself, with its treasure inside, like the desk that once belonged to Confederate Gen. A.J. Vaughan, plus burial records from nearly two centuries ago. But here’s my favorite: You’ll learn the backstory behind the “Frozen Charlottes,” the little dolls left in the cemetery. There will be sangria, lemonade and some snacks to help all that haunting history go down. 6 p.m. $28.52. 824 S. Dudley St. Click here for more info. — Kelsey Bowen

Elvis Week, begins Friday:

Elvis Presley tribute artist Dean Zeligman performed during Elvis Week in 2019. This year’s Elvis Week events start Friday, Aug. 9. (Jim Weber/The Daily Memphian file)

This annual celebration of all things Elvis starts Friday, Aug. 9, with an Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist semifinalist showcase and kick-off party. Saturday brings the tribute artist semifinal round and a Hawaiian luau party (with a screening of Disney’s “Lilo and Stitch”). On Sunday, there’s an Elvis gospel show and a tribute to Presley’s 1970s concerts. The final competition for tribute artists is on Monday. Tuesday brings a Q&A with Presley’s friend Jerry Schilling and a concert of music from Elvis’ recording sessions at local studios. On Wednesday, fans can watch “King Creole” over brunch. Thursday, Aug. 15 — the eve of Elvis’ death day — brings the week’s featured event: The candlelight vigil at the gates of Graceland. Events continue through Saturday, Aug. 17. See here for a full list of events, times, locations and ticket prices. — Phillips

‘Coconut Cake’ at Hattiloo Theatre, opening Friday:

In “Coconut Cake,” McDonald’s is the setting for retired men to gather to share their hopes and dreams. “In the safe space of McDonald’s, they come together, and they show their vulnerability,” said director Erma Elzy. “They share their lives, their love and how they enjoy themselves.” But when a mystery woman comes to town with melt-in-your-mouth coconut cake, friendships are tested, and all their lives are changed forever. “Coconut cake becomes a blessing, and a curse, for some of these men,” said Elzy. Read more in the August theater round-up. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 26-28. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, August 9-Sept. 8. More information and tickets can be found here. — Alys Drake

Southwest Twin: The Plot Continues gardening workshops begin, Saturday:

A series of free gardening workshops start at the Southwest Twin on Saturday, Aug. 10. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)

If you’ve been wanting to beef up your green thumb, head to the old Southwest Twin drive-in as they begin their bi-monthly gardening workshops. Saturday will introduce these family-friendly classes, which will include drinks and snacks, yoga classes, crafts, story time with the Memphis library, and, most importantly, gardening workshops! Here are the upcoming classes: Grow Basics for Gardening at Home on Aug. 24; Planting Your Fall Garden on Sept. 7; Managing Your Garden and Your Health on Sept. 21; and Harvesting and Eating From Your Garden on Oct. 5. 9-11 a.m. Free. 4233 S. Third St. Click here to learn more. — Bowen 

Pickleball 901 Summer Series at Pickleball 901, Saturday-Sunday:

Pickleball 901 closes out its Summer Series this Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 10-11. (Courtesy Pickleball 901)

If you’re reading this on the day it was published (Thursday), National Pickleball Day is today. But isn’t every day “pickleball day”? The folks at Pickleball 901 probably think so, and they’re hosting their final Summer Series pop-up this weekend at their new Collierville club in Carriage Crossing. There will be door prizes, including floor seats for a Memphis Grizzlies game provided by the event’s sponsor, Ashley Furniture. Light snacks and drinks will be available on-site, and Nashoba Bar and Grill next door will offer food specials so you can grab a full meal after the game. Doors open at 6 a.m., and the party starts at noon. Noon-8 p.m. on Saturday, noon-5 p.m. on Sunday. Free. 4610 Merchants Park Circle. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Skol-astic Book Fair at Soul & Spirits Brewery, Saturday:

As a nerdy kid, I counted down the days until the Scholastic Book Fair so I could stock up on “Baby-sitters Club” books and colorful, fast food-shaped erasers for the cherished collection that I never dared actually use to erase pencil marks. (The horror!) This weekend’s second-annual Skol-astic Book Fair sounds just as exciting — but with beer. So, actually way more exciting! Local bookstores Burke’s Books, Cafe Noir, Demoir Books, Novel and Friends of the Library will be set up, and local authors — including our very own Digital Director Holly Whitfield, with her “100 Things to Do in Memphis” book — will also be there. Plus, hot dogs, toasts and tacos from local food trucks. 1-7 p.m. Free. 845 N. Main St. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Memphis Chicken & Beer Festival at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Saturday:

If you love chicken and beer, you need to put Saturday, Aug. 10, on your calendar. The sixth annual Memphis Chicken & Beer Festival will be held on the field of the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium that afternoon. Expect live entertainment throughout the event as well as yard games and inflatables. Local restaurants will have food available for purchase. Read the August food round-up for more details. 6-10 p.m. Tickets are $42. 335 S. Hollywood St. Click here for more information. — Jennifer Chandler

Fancy Dinner No. 10 at Cameo: Saturday:

Chef William Solano will cook at Cameo’s Fancy Dinner on Saturday, Aug. 10. (Houston Cofield/The Daily Memphian file)

Cameo cocktail bar will host their tenth “fancy dinner” featuring a five-course meal from Chef William Solano, currently the sous cafe at The Peabody Hotel. Solano will bring his New York City and Ecuadorian background and fine-dining acumen to the table for an intimate, one-time-only meal experience. Tickets include dinner, drink pairings and gratuity. 835 Union Ave. Suite 103. $150 per person. Cocktail hour 6-7 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. sharp. 21 and up. Advanced tickets required; purchase online here. — Holly Whitfield

Live at the Garden: John Fogerty at Memphis Botanic Garden, Saturday:

John Fogerty plays Live at the Garden on Friday, Aug. 9. (Amy Harris/Invision/AP file)

The Memphis Botanic Garden is halfway through their annual Live at the Garden series with Friday’s John Fogerty concert at the Radians Amphitheater. It’s the first time Fogerty will perform his iconic Creedence Clearwater Revival songs since acquiring publishing rights in 2023. He has plenty to choose from for a recognizable ’60s rock setlist — “Proud Mary,” “Born on the Bayou,” “Fortunate Son” and “Bad Moon Rising,” to name a few. There are still GA tickets available, so grab your chairs, blankets and coolers, and get there early to grab a first-come, first-served spot on the lawn (behind all the fancy people at their tables). Parking and Hilton HQ shuttles at 5 p.m, gates at 6 p.m, show at 7:30 p.m. $89.50 for general admission. More information here. — Whitfield

Memphis Matters at Theatre South, Saturday:

Playback Memphis presents this interactive show where audience members share stories — whether funny or serious — and Playback’s actors use improv to reenact what they’ve heard. The concept was designed to affirm “that each teller’s story deserves to be told, is valued, is accepted” and to “unlock healing, transformation and joy in Memphis.” And really, who can argue with that? 7 p.m. $23.18. TheatreSouth at First Congregational Church, 1000 S. Cooper St. Click here for more information. — Phillips

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