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

This week, get your damaged doodads repaired at the Metal Museum, take a selfie with an alpaca in Overton Square and do the Time Warp again. 

Marcella Simien’s album release at Memphis Listening Lab, Thursday:

Marcella Simien

Marcella Simien’s distinctive, personal blend of Creole and Memphis roots/soul influences has made for one of the most enjoyable and reliable sounds on the local music scene over the past decade. She’s released some singles and smaller collections since her emergence, along with an album from her band Marcella & Her Lovers, but this week Simien presents her full-length, debut, solo album, “To Bend to the Will of a Dream That’s Being Fulfilled.” And it’s a true solo album, with Simien playing every instrument and writing all but one song. Simien will present the album at a listening party this week at Crosstown’s Memphis Listening Lab. In addition to spinning the record, Simien will have a discussion with author Robert Gordon. You can read more about Simien’s new record here. The listening event is free and starts at 6:30 p.m. 1350 Concourse Ave. More info here. — Chris Herrington

Repair Days at the Metal Museum, Thursday-Sunday:

Metalworkers will repair items at Repair Days at the Metal Museum from Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 17-20. (Houston Cofield/The Daily Memphian file)

Bring your cracked pots, broken bells and damaged doodads Downtown to the Metal Museum this week for their annual Repair Days fundraiser. For a fee, the skilled metalworkers will fix up your metal items. The museum will host a free family day on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with hands-on activities and the big “Iron Pour” molten metal-pouring demo. Saturday night also brings a dinner and auction. 374 Metal Museum Drive. Click here for more information. — Holly Whitfield

The Gender Line: Evening with Cidny Bullens at First Congo Church, Friday:

Two-time Grammy nominee Cidny Bullens began his career as a backup singer for stars like Elton John, Rod Stewart and Bob Dylan. Over the years, he’s released nine solo albums and creating a solo show, “Somewhere Between: Not An Ordinary Life.” He will perform at First Congo’s main sanctuary on Saturday night, reading from his memoir, “TransElectric: My Life as a Cosmic Rock Star” and performing original music. 7:30 p.m. 1000 S. Cooper Street. Free. Click here for more information. — Whitfield

‘Lizzie: The Lizzie Borden Musical’ at New Moon Theatre at TheatreWorks, opening Thursday:

“Lizzie: The Lizzie Borden Musical” stars Annie Freres, Jaclyn Suffel, Joy Brooke Fairfield and Christina Hernandez. (Courtesy New Moon Theatre Company)

Sometimes a show is so good that audiences wish they could see it again, and now is the chance to see “Lizzie: The Lizzie Borden Musical” once again at New Moon Theatre. The theater company originally staged the rock musical in 2018, and they are bringing it back with the same cast, directors, designers and production staff. “There’s a special chemistry between those four ladies [from the original cast] that’s very special that I did not want to mess with,” said director Kell Christie. The musical is based on the true story of Lizzie Borden, who was accused of murdering her parents with an ax in Massachusetts in 1892. The show has a rock-and-roll feel reminiscent of The Runaways, Joan Jett and other 1980s punk-rock artists. Read more about it in our October theater guide. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Runs Oct. 17-Nov. 3. 2085 Monroe Ave. See here for more information. — Alys Drake

‘Disney’s The Lion King Jr.’ at Hattiloo Theatre, opening Friday:

“Disney’s The Lion King Jr.” opens at Hattiloo Theatre on Friday, Oct. 18. (Courtesy Hattiloo Theatre)

The 1994 film version of “The Lion King” introduced audiences to Simba, Nala, Scar, Rafiki, Mufasa, Timon and Pumba. The Broadway version with music and lyrics by Tim Rice and Elton John opened in 1997. Hattiloo’s Youth Theatre company will perform “Disney’s The Lion King Jr.” made specifically for young actors. “We have a cast of over 20 children ranging from five to very young adults,” said director Kim “Sunshine” Wicks. Read more about it in our October theater guide. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Runs Oct. 18-27. 37 S. Cooper St. See here for more information. — Alys Drake

‘The Smell of the Kill’ at Germantown Community Theatre, opening Friday:

“The Smell of the Kill” is a dark comedy by Michele Lowe. The plot follows three women who must decide if they will allow their husbands to freeze to death inside the meat locker they have accidentally locked themselves into. “When I first read the script, I thought it was just like, ‘Oh, it’s just three middle-class women complaining about their marriages, “ said director Aliza Moran. However, Moran believes these women never really had to stay in their relationships. Read more about it in our October theater guide. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Runs Oct. 18-Nov. 3. 3037 Forest Hill Irene Road. See here for more information. —Drake

Come As Thou Art Costume Ball at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Friday:

Inspired by the fantastically doleful work of Tim Burton, the Brooks Museum of Art is hosting a costume ball, presented by the museum’s Couture Collective and co-hosted by Sonin Lee. Think long silhouettes, dark colors and twisted textures when channeling your inner “Beetlejuice” and “Edward Scissorhands” director because there will be contests! Prizes will be given to the winners of four categories: Best Overall Costume, Tim Burton-Inspired, Artist- or Designer-Inspired and Best Head or Hair Piece. Plus, there will be an exclusive capsule-collection fashion show by designer and University of Memphis professor, Ramona Sonin. VIP ticket includes preferential seating for the fashion show, free monitored parking, access to the VIP lounge with complimentary drinks and eats. 8-11:55 p.m. $35-$150. 1934 Poplar Ave. Click here for more info. — Kelsey Bowen

17 Berkshire Fall Festival at Overton Square, Saturday:

This family-friendly festival, hosted by Overton Square bakery 17 Berkshire, includes delicious treats, live music, shopping with dozens of vendors and even an alpaca selfie station. The festival, which takes place in the plaza in front of 17 Berkshire at 2094 Trimble Place, is free and open to the public. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Click here for more information. — Jennifer Chandler

Southwest Twin Harvest Celebration and Festival, Saturday:

There’s a free Harvest Celebration and Festival at the old Southwest Twin drive-in site on Saturday, Oct. 19. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)

Have a fun (and free) fall day on the site of Westwood’s former drive-in movie spot, the Southwest Twin. This weekend’s activation will feature local vendors, food trucks, a DJ, a bounce house, a climbing wall, line dancing and face painting. Memphis Libraries will host a story time, and Memphis City Beautiful will have free mulch and compost for gardeners who bring their own containers. Enter next to the Walgreens at Third and Raines streets. Noon-4:30 p.m. 4233 S. Third Street. Click here for more information. — Whitfield

Cooper-Young Beerfest at Midtown Autowerks, Saturday:

Cooper-Young Beerfest is at Midtown Autowerks on Saturday, Oct. 19. (Brandon Dill/Courtesy Cooper-Young Beerfest)

The Cooper-Young Beerfest, returning for its 14th year, features more than 30 craft breweries located within a day’s drive of Memphis and focuses on beer education. It does so by limiting the number of tickets sold and requiring breweries to send someone who works at the company in order to attend. The result is short lines and the ability to really learn about various beers. The event runs from 1 to 5 p.m. in the parking lot of Midtown Autowerks, located at 795 S. Cooper St. Tickets are $60, with all proceeds going to the Cooper-Young Community Association. Tickets may be purchased at here. — Chandler

Kevin A. Williams exhibition at Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis, opening Saturday:

An exhibition by artist Kevin A. Williams will open at the Hyatt Centric Beale Street hotel on Saturday, Oct. 19. (Submitted)

At this pop-up art exhibit presented by Art Melanated, guests will view works by Atlanta-based artist Kevin A. Williams, also known as WAK. Williams has contributed relatable and influential images to Black pop culture, and he has Memphis ties since his parents are from here. There will be a meet and greet with Williams during opening weekend. 5-9 p.m. The exhibition will be on view through Sunday, Dec. 15. Free, but you can RSVP. 33 Beale St. — Bianca Thedford

‘A Stephen King Shocktober’ at Malco Summer Drive-In, Saturday:

Stephen King films will screen at the Time Warp Drive-in on Saturday, Oct. 19. (Brad Vest/The Daily Memphian file)

This month’s edition of the Time Warp Drive-In series is a triple bill of big-screen adaptations of Stephen King works, leading with the very drive-in friendly 1982 horror-comedy “Creepshow,” adapted from a graphic-not-quite-novel inspired by vintage horror comics. The series continues deep into the pre-Halloween night with “Pet Sematary” and “Misery,” the last featuring an Oscar-winning performance from White Station High School’s own Kathy Bates. Films begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $25 per car. 5310 Summer Ave. See here for more info. — Herrington

Fright-Tober: ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ at Crosstown Theater, Saturday:

Are you ready to do the Time Warp again? I can see you shivering with antici …. PATION! (If you didn’t get that reference, go ahead and clear your Saturday schedule for this film now.) Crosstown Arts is screening this cult classic, in which Tim Curry stars as Frank N. Furter, the sweet transvestite from Transylvania. Frank N. Furter seduces the shy and sweet Janet Weiss (Susan Sarandon) and her square fiancee Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick) after they stumble into the lab and see what’s on the slab (it’s hulky lab-created Rocky, btw). You’d be wise to plan a Rocky-themed costume for this one. Screening as part of the Fright-tober film series. 6:30 p.m. Free. (Mel Brooks’ family-friendly “Young Frankenstein” screens earlier in the day at 2:30 pm.) 1350 Concourse Ave. RSVP here. — Phillips

The Second City: 65th Anniversary Show at the Halloran Centre, Saturday:

If you haven’t heard of Second City, you’re no doubt familiar with the comedians that have spawned from the experimental and unconventional theater company: Joan Rivers, Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, among many others. The improv theater was founded in Chicago in 1959, and by 1976, it had launched “SCTV,” a contemporary of “Saturday Night Live” starring Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara, John Candy and Eugene Levy. In its later years, Second City featured Steve Carell, Keegan-Michael Key, Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, Chris Farley and Mike Myers. This anniversary tour showcases favorite songs, sketches, and characters written on Second City’s stages. 7:30 p.m. $39.50-$49.50. 225 S. Main St. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Social Distortion at Minglewood Hall, Saturday:

Social Distortion, featuring lead vocalist and guitarist Mike Ness, will play Minglewood Hall on Saturday, Oct. 19. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP file)

Social D, as this California-based punk band’s fans lovingly call it, has been around since the late 1970s, but 1990 was their big year. That’s when Social D’s self-titled third album came out, and if you only know a few of their songs, they’re more than likely from that album: “Ball and Chain,” “Story of My Life,” and their cover of Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire.” The band has continued to make new music and tour though, with lead vocalist/band founder Mike Ness as the only remaining original member. Their headlining tour is stopping at Minglewood this Saturday. Doors at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. $39-$88. 1555 Madison Ave. Click here for tickets. — Phillips

RiverArtsFest on Riverside Drive, Saturday and Sunday:

It’s time again for the largest juried art sale in the Mid-South. RiverArtsFest returns to Riverside Drive — which will be closed to car traffic — this weekend with more than 150 artists plus entertainment, activities and live music. Shop for original photography, paintings, woodworking, jewelry, sculpture, ceramics and more. $10 single day pass; $15 two day pass; $5 for youths ages 5-17, free for youths ages 5 and under. Riverside Drive. Oct. 19-20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Click here for more information. — Whitfield

Corrina Repp and Geoffrey Brent Shrewsbury’s ‘A Kind Eye at the Right Time’ at Brantley Ellzey’s Summer Studio, opening Sunday:

“Madonna Tennis Court” by Corrina Repp will be on view in “A Kind Eye at the Right Time” at Brantley Ellzey’s Summer Studio on Sunday, Oct. 20. (Corrina Repp/Courtesy Brantley Ellzey)

Repp and Shrewsbury are both photographers, and “A Kind Eye at the Right Time” includes work from each of the two’s personal archives. Repp got her start as a musician in the mid-1990s in Portland, Oregon, but also has been a photographer for the past 25 years. Shrewsbury is a Memphis-based musician, in addition to being a filmmaker, carpenter and mechanic. “Punk rock taught me how to see the world,” he said in his artist statement. Read more about this show in our October visual-arts round-up. The show will be on view for one week. Opening reception is from 2-6 p.m. on Oct. 20. Free. 3086 Summer Ave. — Elle Perry

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