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

This week, art-crawl through the Edge District, take your dog to meet Santa Paws and sashay into Christmas with “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” 

Edge District Art Crawl at Marshall Arts, Sheet Cake Gallery, Ugly Art Co. and Solid Ground Studios, Thursday:

Ugly Art Co. is one of the stops on the Edge District Art Crawl on Thursday, Dec. 19. (Courtesy Anderson Goin)

Four of the Edge District’s art spaces are teaming up for an art crawl. Each will be open special hours for the event. At Marshall Arts, attendees can view works from Marshall Arts artists and tour studios of Anthony D. Lee, Holtermonster, Emma Self and Wiley Bros Music, among others. At Sheet Cake, attendees can view two newly open exhibitions: Brittney Boyd Bullock’s solo exhibition and a group exhibition with artists including Renata Cassiano Alvarez, Anthony Sonnenberg and Yanira Vissepó. At Ugly Art Co., attendees can view the newly opened “Roots” exhibition from Sam Reeves Hill. At Solid Ground Studio, attendees can tour studios of artists Jodi Brewer, Pam McDonnell, Lisa Williamson and Paul Behnke. 5-8 p.m. Free admission. 639 Marshall Ave. (Marshall Arts), 405 Monroe Ave. (Sheet Cake), 635 Madison Ave. (Ugly Art Co.), 669 Monroe Ave. Extd. (Solid Ground Studios). More information here. — Elle Perry

‘A Drag Queen Christmas’ at the Orpheum Theatre, Thursday:

The stars of “RuPaul's Drag Race” are ringing in the holidays at the Orpheum. Hosted by Nina West, this star-studded spectacle includes performances by Sasha Colby, Sapphira Cristal, Roxxxy Andrews, Angeria Paris VanMichaels and others from the longest-running drag tour in America. Fans will see winners and legends from season 16 and “RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars” season nine. A meet-and-greet opportunity is available for VIP ticket holders. And as RuPaul would say, let the music play! Meet and greet starts at 6 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets start at about $60. 203 S. Main St. Click here for more information. — Kelsey Bowen 

Photos with Santa at Saddle Creek, Friday-Sunday:

The Shops at Saddle Creek will have free photos with Santa Friday-Sunday, Dec. 19-21. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)

This weekend brings your final chance to sit the kids on Santa’s lap so they can cry their faces off and create embarrassing photos to share with his or her future boyfriend or girlfriend. And bonus: Santa will be hanging out two doors down from Lululemon, so you might as well get some cute yoga pants while you’re there. And if your kids are of the four-legged variety, they’re welcome to get Santa pics, too, so long as they’re leashed and well-behaved. 2-6 p.m. on Friday, 2-7 p.m. on Saturday and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. Photos are free, and each guest will get a printed and digital picture. Poplar Avenue at W. Farmington Boulevard. Click here for a map of where to find Santa. — Phillips

Tis a Soulful Season: Holiday Concert with Kenneth Jackson at Orange Mound Library, Friday:

Memphis musician Kenneth Jackson has toured the world with such artists as Ray Charles, Solomon Burke, Sam and Dave and others. But this Friday, he’ll be playing a free holiday show at the Orange Mound Library. Not sure what you’re in for? His bio says he’s got a vocal style that’ll remind you of Lou Rawls and Barry White, and his guitar playing is reminiscent of B.B. King and Calvin Newborn. 2-3 p.m. Free. 843 Dallas St. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Kenneth Whalum III’s ‘Home for the Holidays’ at Tailors’ Union, Friday:

Kenneth Whalum III

Memphis native Kenneth Whalum is part of a trio of brothers in a storied Memphis music family. Among others, their uncle Kirk Whalum is a legendary jazz saxophonist, while Kenneth’s brothers are actor and singer Kortland Whalum and singer and trombonist Kameron Whalum (who is part of Bruno Mars’ Hooligans band). Kenneth is a singer, songwriter and jazz saxophonist. He’s toured and recorded with R&B star Maxwell and collaborated with jazz artists, such as Robert Glasper and Derrick Hodge, and rapper Big KRIT. Last week, Kenneth released his latest single, “Imagining Things.” His fourth annual “Home for the Holidays” concert will feature two shows. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. shows. $40-$75 (tickets here). 115 Union Ave. — Perry

Santa Paws at Celtic Crossing, Saturday:

This is your chance to put your dog in a tiny Christmas sweater and make him wear a little reindeer antlers. Celtic will have photos with Santa Paws, plus doggy cocktails and discounts on “doggy burgers.” (And yes, Celtic serves burgers for dogs year-round, in case you didn’t know.) The dog with the ugliest sweater will take home a prize! 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 903 S. Cooper St. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Keri Lee’s ‘Sing the Season’ at Tom Lee Park, Saturday:

Keri Lee

Memphis singer Keri Lee, who has sung background for John Legend, Deborah Cox and Alexander O’Neal — among others — will host a community holiday sing-along on behalf of Memphis River Parks Partnership. The event’s aim is for all ages, races and voices to join together in singing holiday songs, led by Lee. The event will feature fire pits and hot tea from Lee’s family business, Lee’s Urban Apothecary. Attendees are asked to dress in warm layers of clothing and to bring a blanket or lawn chair. 2-4 p.m. 422 Riverside Dr. (accessible from Butler Avenue stairs). Free admission (register here). — Perry

‘Wurlitzer Wonderland’ organ concert at the Orpheum Theatre, Saturday:

The Wurlitzer Wonderland concert will be at the Orpheum Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 21. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)

Built in 1928, the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ is one of the most treasured pieces of history in Memphis. Now you can hear it in all its glory as house organist Tony Thomas plays the holiday classics, like “All I Want for Christmas is You,” “Carol of the Bells” and more. “The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ is as integral to the Orpheum as the gold leaf and chandeliers,” said Brett Patterson, president and CEO of the Orpheum. There may not be a more Memphis way to celebrate your holidays this year. 7 p.m. $10 cash at the door. 203 S. Main St. Click here for more information. — Bowen

Joyce Cobb at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts, Saturday:

Joyce Cobb will play The Green Room at Crosstown Arts on Saturday, Dec. 21. (Courtesy Crosstown Arts)

Joyce Cobb is no doubt a living legend in the world of jazz, blues and R&B. For decades, she’s been performing in Memphis clubs and across the world, even on Mississippi riverboats. On Saturday, she’ll be delivering an early Christmas gift as she brings her soulful sounds to the intimate Green Room space at Crosstown Arts. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. $30. 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas at the Germantown Performing Arts Center, Saturday:

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder will play the Germantown Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Dec. 21. (Courtesy GPAC)

Country Music Hall of Fame member and 15-time Grammy winner Ricky Skaggs and his backing band Kentucky Thunder will play classic Christmas songs in their acoustic style. They’ll also play some originals, like bluegrass jam “Christmas Time’s A Coming” and Skaggs’ hit with James Taylor, “New Star Shining.” 8 p.m. 1801 Exeter Road, Germantown. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Holidayfest at Loflin Yard, Saturday:

Loflin Yard will host Holidayfest on Saturday, Dec. 21. (The Daily Memphian file)

You may be, like, “Invite me to one more holiday party, and I’ll claw my eyes out.” If so, this probably isn’t for you. But if you’ve got room for a little more holiday cheer, Loflin Yard is hosting a party with a holiday character costume contest (with prizes!) and music by DJ Tree. 8 p.m. Free. 7 West Carolina Ave. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Mannheim Steamroller at the Orpheum Theatre, Sunday:

Mannheim Steamroller will play the Orpheum Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 22. (Courtesy Business Wire)

Grammy Award winner Chip Davis’ touring neoclassical, new-age music ensemble stops at the Orpheum for their annual holiday multimedia show. It features 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments. 6:30 p.m. 203 S. Main St. Click here for more. — Phillips

Royal Studios Holiday Jam at Young Ave Deli, Monday:

Boo Mitchell will play the Royal Studios Holiday Jam at the Young Avenue Deli on Monday, Dec. 23. (The Daily Memphian file)

For the past several years, Royal Studios has closed out the year with a holiday jam, and this year is no exception. The show brings to the stage Royal Studios owner and Grammy-winning producer Boo Mitchell, multi-instrumentalist Graham Winchester, singer-songwriter Lina Beach and artist/producer Uriah Mitchell (who also happens to be Boo Mitchell’s son). 9 p.m. 2119 Young Ave. Click here for more information. — Phillips

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