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

This week, horror fans unite at the inaugural Monster Con, Meddlesome hosts a very short race and Valerie June gets her GPAC moment.

Christmas Open House at Silo Square, Thursday-Saturday:

Silo Square will host a three-day Christmas Open House Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 7-9. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)

Personally, I believe Christmas-themed events before Thanksgiving are sacrilege. But if you’re one of those people who just can’t wait until one holiday is over to start planning the next, Southaven’s Silo Square is the place to be this weekend. On Thursday, Nov. 7, they’re lighting the Silo Square holiday tree at 6 p.m. On Friday, Nov. 8, there are photos with Santa, carriage rides, Christmas carols and a screening of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” And on Sunday, Nov. 9, there’s more of the same, plus theater, ballet and cookie decorating. Free. See the full schedule here. 2903 May Boulevard, Southaven. — Bianca Phillips

Candy Justice & Bryan Cottingham book signing at Novel, Thursday:

Every University of Memphis journalism grad knows Candy Justice, longtime U of M journo professor and faculty adviser for student-run paper The Daily Helmsman. And each of those same journalism grads, myself included, have been engrossed in one of Candy’s tales of her times at the radio station her father, the titular Bob Chisholm, managed in Winona, Mississippi, in the 1950s and ’60s. Now, she, with co-author Bryan Cottingham (a broadcast professional mentored by Chisholm) have wrapped each of those memories — the good, the bad and the ugly — in their book “World vs. Bob Chisholm: Surviving Small Town Radio.” You can hear some stories for yourself and meet the authors at Novel for a book signing. 6 p.m. Free. More information here. 387 Perkins Ext. — Kelsey Bowen

Taiko Project at the Buckman Performing & Fine Arts Center, Thursday:

Taiko Project will perform at the Buckman Performing & Fine Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 7. (Courtesy Buckman)

Taiko are Japanese drums, and the Los Angeles-based Taiko Project was the first American taiko group to win the prestigious Tokyo International Taiko Contest in 2005. In doing so, they out-drummed all of the Japanese taiko groups in the competition. The group was founded in 2000 by Bryan Yamami and Masato Baba, and over the years, they’ve performed with Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Diplo, John Legend and many other notable names. 7 p.m. $35. 60 Perkins Extended. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony at Minglewood Hall, Thursday:

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will play at Minglewood Hall on Thursday, Nov. 7. (Credit: mpi04/MediaPunch /IPX)

“So tell me whatcha gonna do when there ain’t nowhere to run? When judgment comes for you.” Those words are burned into my brain from my high school days of listening to Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s “Tha Crossroads” on repeat. But what they say next is anyone’s guess. According to this viral Instagram reel, it’s “Egg salad, lick a hippopotamus, easy as Uncle Charlie.” Works for me. Go to their show, and see if you can figure it out (no cheating and googling lyric websites!) Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. $52. 1555 Madison Ave. Click here for more information. — Phillips

‘Parallel Lives’ at Theatre Memphis, opening Friday:

Two actresses play men and women struggling through the common rituals of modern life in this Obie Award-winning, off-Broadway show first produced in 1986. Ostrander-winning actors Kim Justis Eikner and Jenny Odle Madden reprise their roles in this quirky comedy that became a cult classic after the playwrights and performers, Mo Gaffney and Kathy Najimy, were featured in an HBO special. Times vary. Runs Nov. 8-23. 630 Perkins Extd. See here for more information and tickets. — Alys Drake

IndiaFest at the Agricenter International, Saturday:

This annual festival from the India Association of Memphis offers a culinary tour through nearly every region of this very diverse country. If you think dal, samosas and naan are all that India’s food culture has going, you’re in for an awakening. Pro tip: Go hungry, and stick with chaat (snacks) from each booth to maximize how much you can eat. And look for pani puri, bhel puri and masala dosa. Besides the food, there are traditional dance performances, henna booths and plenty of authentic clothing and jewelry to shop from. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Adults tickets are $8.40 in advance or $12 at the door; kids’ tickets are $4.20 in advance or $6 at the door. 7777 Walnut Grove Road. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Memphis Crafts & Drafts Holiday Market at Crosstown Concourse, Saturday:

As mentioned earlier, I think it’s too soon for holiday trees and Santa photo opps, but it’s perfectly fine — and actually really smart — to start holiday shopping now. This annual craft fest features local vendors selling everything from candles to clothing, and as the name implies, the drafts are flowing with local craft brews. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 1350 Concourse Ave. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Memphis Monster Con at the Pipkin Building, Saturday-Sunday:

Jaime Wright is starting Memphis’ first-ever Monster Con, which will run from Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 9-10. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)

If your love for horror films doesn’t stop after Halloween, get to the Pipkin this weekend. This inaugural convention will feature panels on the paranormal, indie-filmmaking, the dark side of Disney, horror comics and a “Return of the Living Dead” reunion, among many others. There will also be many, many opportunities for photos with costumed villains, including Ghostface, Leatherface, Jason Voorhees and plenty more. You can even meet Banjo Boy from “Deliverance,” which you can read all about in Jody Callahan’s story on Monster Con. $25 on Saturday, $20 on Sunday and $40 for a weekend pass. See the full schedule here. — Phillips

Cider Fest at Celtic Crossing, Saturday:

Celtic Crossing will host Cider Fest on Saturday, Nov. 9. (Houston Cofield/The Daily Memphian file)

That crisp feeling in the air means more than football and pumpkin pie. It means cider, with or without the booze. Celtic Crossing is celebrating beer’s fruity cousin with cider flights, non-alcoholic mulled cider, food specials and live music from Trevor Berryhill and Curtis B. Scott. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 903 S. Cooper St. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Bicycle Tour at Elmwood Cemetery, Saturday:

Elmwood Cemetery will host a Bicycle Tour on Saturday, Nov. 9. (Ziggy Mack/The Daily Memphian file)

I’m more of a runner than a cyclist, and Elmwood is one of my favorite places to weave through on long runs around Midtown. The shade is nice, and there are a few rolling hills, but most importantly, the residents at Elmwood are as peaceful as can be. There’s never one catcall or harassing word. You can experience that same peace on this bike tour through the cemetery’s winding carriage paths, but unlike my runs, this workout will come with a guided tour. 3-4:30 p.m. $10. 824 S. Dudley St. Click here for more information. — Phillips

7th Annual Meddlesome Meandering 0.5K at Meddlesome Brewing, Saturday:

Meddlesome Brewing will host the Meandering 0.5K on Saturday, Nov. 9. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)

Just down the road from Meddlesome on Saturday, ultra runners will be knocking out 25Ks, 50Ks, 100Ks and 100-milers at the Mamba 100 race at Shelby Farms. You could do that. Or you could head to Meddlesome and “run” 0.5K (or .31 miles) and then kick back and enjoy the post-race food and two beers included in your ticket price. To sweeten the deal, the proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County. 5 p.m. $30. 7750 Trinity Road, Suite 114. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Howl at the Moon at The Warehouse, Saturday:

This 12th annual “paw-ty” for Streetdog Foundation offers music, food from local eateries, cocktails and live and silent auctions. And all the money goes to help Streetdog rescue endangered dogs from the streets and shelters around the Memphis area. It won’t be super cold on Saturday, but it will likely be wet, so the new-this-year outdoor heated tent might come in handy. 6-11 p.m. $100. 36 East G.E. Patterson Ave. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Valerie June at the Germantown Performing Arts Center, Saturday:

Valerie June will play the Germantown Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Nov. 9. (Brandon Dill/AP file)

Memphis musician Valerie June described her upcoming GPAC show as a “bucket-list moment.” “When I lived in Memphis I really wanted to play there, and I just feel I lived to grow to be able to be invited,” she said. Nowadays, June lives between New York and West Tennessee. At GPAC, June said she will perform with a full band. “We might have a surprise guest, you never know,” she said. “I’ll play a lot from my records and then I’ll also play some songs which you’ve never heard.” Read more about June’s journey in our November concert round-up. 8 p.m. $23-$66. 1801 Exeter Road, Germantown. Click here for more information. — Elle Perry

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