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

This week, Sheet Cake celebrates its first birthday, Ikea hosts a Swedish Christmas feast and Soul & Spirits has six Taylor Swift-themed beers. 

Memphis Holiday Parade to be rescheduled:

The Memphis Holiday Parade on Beale Street, originally scheduled for Saturday, will be held at a later date due to the forecast of rain. (Jim Weber/The Daily Memphian file)

Due to the prediction of inclement weather Saturday, Dec. 15, the Memphis Holiday Parade on Beale Street has been postponed. — Staff

Kafe Kirk with Alonzo Bodden and Kevin Whalum at Crosstown Theater, Thursday:

Kafe Kirk will feature Kirk Whalum (pictured) with Kevin Whalum and Alonzo Bodden on Thursday, Dec. 12. (Courtesy Evelyn Freja)

Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum’s ongoing jazz series features Whalum performing musical collaborations with special guests. And this month’s event includes Kirk Whalum’s brother, Kevin Whalum, a jazz artist and preacher, and comedian Alonzo Bodden, a regular on NPR’s “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me.” Doors at 6 p.m., show at 6:30 p.m. $69. 1350 Concourse Ave. Click here for more information. — Bianca Phillips

Buds and Brews grand opening, Friday-Saturday:

The city’s only cannabis bar and restaurant opens this weekend on Broad Avenue with a menu of burgers, chicken wings and THC-infused sauces. You can also order alcohol-free craft cocktails infused with cannabis and THC N/A beers and seltzers. How is this legal, you ask? Buds and Brews, which already has two locations in Nashville, uses legally available Delta-9 THC derived from hemp. And yes, you can still get a buzz. 11 a.m.- 1 a.m. both days. 2519 Broad Ave. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Rachel Maxann’s Holiday Spirits: A Christmas Special with Friends at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts, Friday:

Rachel Maxann’s holiday show will be at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts on Friday, Dec. 13. (Ziggy Mack/The Daily Memphian file)

Local singer-songwriter Rachel Maxann will perform holiday classics and original songs with special guests from the Memphis music community. Maxann, who identifies as a “goth folk” artist, moved here from Cincinnati during the height of the pandemic in 2020, and she says the move to Memphis helped her fully embrace all the soul, blues and folk parts of herself. Read more about Maxann here. 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show time. $20 advance or $25 at the door. 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Ballet Memphis’ ‘The Nutcracker’ at the Orpheum Theatre, Friday-Sunday:

Ballet Memphis will perform the “Nutcracker” at the Orpheum Theatre Friday-Sunday, Dec. 13-15. (Courtesy Ballet Memphis)

Tickets are going fast for Ballet Memphis’ interpretation of the beloved “Nutcracker” retelling. The company “refreshed” the production last season, after decades of performances, complete with new lighting, set designs and costumes. The ballet is choreographed by Steven McMahon, Ballet Memphis’ artistic director. Christine Darch is responsible for costumes, Nate Bertone for scenic design and Jeremy Allan Fisher for lighting. There are four performances. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $13-$78. 203 S. Main St. — Elle Perry

Julbord: Swedish Holiday Celebration at Ikea, Friday:

Ikea will host its Julbord: Swedish Holiday Celebration on Friday, Dec. 13. (Jennifer Biggs/The Daily Memphian file)

Julbord is a Scandinavian feast held during the Christmas season, and Ikea is bringing that tradition to Memphis. Enjoy a seasonal buffet, holiday music and crafts for kids. 4-6 p.m. Tickets are $19.99 adults or $9.99 kids for 12 and under. 7900 IKEA Way. More info here. — Phillips

Taylor Swift Birthday Party at Soul & Spirits Brewery, Friday:

Tay Tay turns 35 on Friday, and Soul & Spirits is celebrating with six new Eras-themed beers. You can try a few as full pints, or get a flight and try them all. And if beer isn’t your thing, they’ll also have a special cocktail just for the Swifties. Taylor’s music will be playing all night, and attendees can make friendship bracelets and buy Swift-themed merch. The Smoke & Toast food truck will be there to feed you. 4-9 p.m. Free. 845 N. Main St. Click here for more information. — Phillips

‘A Very Cajun Beer and Carols!’ at Evergreen Presbyterian Church, Friday:

Sing holiday classics and enjoy chicken & sausage gumbo, white beans and sweet holiday treats. There will also be a reading of “The Cajun Night Before Christmas.” 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. 1567 Overton Park Ave. More info here. — Phillips

‘Loose Ends’ and ‘Back for Seconds’ at Sheet Cake Gallery, opening Saturday:

From Brittney Boyd Bullock’s “Loose Ends.” (Courtesy Sheet Cake)

“Loose Ends” includes Brittney Boyd Bullock’s textile works and collage, and explores Black labor, migration and cultural identity. It’s specifically informed by the artist’s family’s migration from Tunica, Mississippi, to Memphis and Chicago. In an artist statement, Boyd Bullock says, “By employing a range of fibers beyond cotton — such as linen, wool, and synthetic materials — I invoke the broader spectrum of labor and craft within the African diaspora.” Read more about the show in our December arts guide. As an added bonus, Sheet Cake is celebrating its first birthday. In addition to Boyd Bullock’s solo exhibition, it’ll simultaneously host a group exhibition, “Back for Seconds,” featuring Roger Allan Cleaves, Melissa Dunn, Stephanie Howard and Clare Torina. Opening reception is from 5-7:30 p.m. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Free admission. 405 Monroe Ave. Click here for more information. — Elle Perry

Germantown Holiday Parade at Kimbrough Road and Farmington Boulevard, Sunday:

A forecast of rain Saturday has caused two holiday parades to be rescheduled. The Germantown Holiday Parade will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. The new dates for the Memphis Holiday Parade on Beale Street has not been announced. (Mike Kerr/The Daily Memphian file)

Whether you’re in the core city or out in the ’burbs, there’s a parade to choose from this weekend. If the Downtown holiday parade (see above) is too far west for you, Germantown’s annual parade features floats, horses, school groups and marching bands. The parade begins at the corner of Kimbrough Road and Farmington Boulevard, proceeds west on Farmington Boulevard to Exeter Road, turns north on Exeter Road and ends at Germantown Athletic Club. 2 p.m. Sunday. Free. Click here for more. — Phillips

Time Warp Drive-In’s ‘Holly Jolly Holiday Horror’ at Malco’s Summer Drive-In, Saturday:

The Time Warp Drive-in will screen holiday horror films on Saturday, Dec. 14. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)

Hey, the “Christmas spirit” means different things to different people. Some might want to sip hot chocolate while chestnuts roast on an open fire. Others might want to scarf popcorn while watching a robotic department-store Santa Claus embark on a killing spree. Tomay-to, tomah-to, y’know? That’s apparently the premise of “Christmas Bloody Christmas,” the low-budget (one presumes) 2022 feature that will lead off this month’s seasonal edition of the Time Warp Drive-In. The second half of the double-bill: 2010’s “Troll Hunter,” whose title, one imagines, is a reliable indicator. Screenings begin at 7 p.m. $25 per car. See here for more info. — Chris Herrington

Beale Street Monster Club: Jolly Old Saint Zilla Holiday Celebration at A. Schwab, Sunday:

The Beale Street Monster Club for fans of classic monster-themed horror is hosting a Godzilla-themed holiday party. Enjoy a screening of a Godzilla-themed film voted on by Monster Club members. Plus, Godzilla will be at the party for pics. Now, that would be something original for your holiday cards! 1-4 p.m. Free. 163 Beale St. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Lindsey Stirling’s ‘Snow Waltz’ Tour at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, Monday:

Violinist Lindsey Stirling’s Snow Waltz tour stops in Memphis on Monday, Dec. 16. (Mike Roemer/AP file)

Violinist Lindsey Stirling will perform songs from her 2022 “Snow Waltz” album, which features a mix of instrumental Christmas classics — think “Sleigh Ride,” “Joy to the World,” and “Deck the Halls” — and some original songs. If you haven’t listened to Stirling’s holiday stuff, put this on your party-hosting playlist. The instrumental tracks are the perfect high-energy background sounds for your shindig. 8 p.m. $52-$199. 255 N. Main St. Click here for tickets. — Phillips

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