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

This week, visual art and dance are on display at the University of Memphis, Memphis in May brings barbecue to Collierville (in March) and Sir Meatball has a dog party. 

‘Some Like it Hot’ at Crosstown Theater, Thursday:

By acclamation, this 1959 hit from writer-director Billy Wilder, is one of the greatest of movie comedies, and I’m here to tell you the acclamation is accurate. Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon play musicians who witness a mob hit, and, fearing for their safety, go on the lam as members of a touring all-women band. Among their bandmates is “Sugar Kane Kowalczyk,” played by a peak-of-powers Marilyn Monroe. Curtis does a Cary Grant impression; Lemmon is the luckiest girl. Not quite a spoiler: It ends with maybe the happiest, wisest, funniest shrug in American art. Showing as part of the Crosstown Arts Film Series. 7 p.m. $5. 1350 Concourse Ave. See here for more info. — Chris Herrington

Cameo and Mary’s B.O.T.E. Bday Bash, Friday:

Happy birthday to the B.O.T.E. and Cameo! Midtown bar Cameo, known for its dark ambience and mysterious “Rage Quit” drinks, is turning three, and Mary’s B.O.T.E., which serves yummy tropical drinks in the cutest cocktail glasses you’ve ever seen, is turning one. To celebrate, there will music, food and, of course, lots of drinks. At B.O.T.E., tropical skewers will be grilling to the soundtrack of a live steel-pan drum performance. Over at Cameo, DJ Bizzle Bluebland will be spinning tunes, and the kitchen is open until midnight. Worried about driving? A free shuttle can bus you between the two locations. And the best part? There’s no cover! Music starts at 5 p.m. at B.O.T.E. (588 Cooper St.) and 8 p.m. (1835 Union Ave.) at Cameo. For more info, click here. — Kelsey Bowen

Chloé Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies at the Germantown Performing Arts Center, Friday:

Chloé Arnold’s Synocapated Ladies will peform at the Germantown Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 28. (Courtesy GPAC)

This Los Angeles-based, all-female, tap-dance troupe has been billed as “a celebration of sisterhood, empowerment and Black girl magic.” From a young age, sisters and Syncopated Ladies co-founders Chloé and Maud Arnold trained under award-winning dancer Debbie Allen, who won three Emmys for her choreography in “Fame” and “Motown 25” and a Golden Globe for her role as Lydia Grant in “Fame.” The Syncopated Ladies perform choreographed works to pop songs from Mariah Carey, Beyoncé and other household names. 8 p.m. $39-$87. 1801 Exeter Road. Click here for more information. — Bianca Phillips

‘Empowered Women, Empower Women’ opening reception at Stock & Belle, Friday:

During South Main Trolley Night, clothes and furniture shop Stock & Belle will open a female-centered art exhibition, alongside local women arts and craft vendors. The show features more than 20 artists and more than 10 makers. The market will be available for one night only, but the artworks will be up for about three weeks. 6-9 p.m. Free admission. 387 S. Main St. Click here for a list of the artists. — Elle Perry

BFA and MFA opening receptions at the University of Memphis, Friday:

Two galleries at the University of Memphis will feature student work on Friday. Sophia Mason’s sculpture master of fine art thesis exhibition, “Of Plural Words,” opens at the Martha and Robert Fogelman Galleries of Contemporary Art. Twenty-five U of M students will be featured in the bachelor of arts exhibition, “Coalesce,” in the student-run Box Gallery and the Fogelman East and West galleries. The exhibition will run in two parts. The first runs from March 28 through April 11; the second runs from April 18 through May 2. The Fogelman Galleries are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Box Gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Openings run from 5-7 p.m. 3715 Central Ave. Free admission. Click here for a map. — Perry

‘Emerge’ at the University of Memphis’ Theatre & Dance Building, Friday-Saturday:

University of Memphis undergraduate students fully choreograph, design and run this annual show of new works, which is often the first time student choreographers receive the opportunity to showcase their work publicly. Note: Attendees should use gate code 16755# to park in the Central Avenue parking lot. According to event organizers, the university will not be ticketing in that lot during the performance. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday. $25 for adults; $20 for senior citizens and non-U of M students; free for U of M students, faculty and staff. 3745 Central Ave. — Perry

Bayou Bartlett Bash at W.J. Freeman Park, Saturday:

W.J. Freeman Park, shown here at the Bartlett Festival in 2019, will be home to the first Bayou Bartlett Bash on Saturday, March 29. (Greg Campbell/The Daily Memphian file)

The new Ragin’ Cajun restaurant in Bartlett is bringing the first crawfish fest to the suburb. Of course, there will be plenty of mudbugs to eat, but there will also be live music by Isabella & Sebastian, the Mighty Souls Brass Band and Hope Clayburn’s Soul Scrimmage. Plus, local makers and businesses will be selling art and other wares. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 2629 Bartlett Blvd. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Sir Meatball’s Dogchella at Grind City Brewing Co., Saturday:

Grind City Brewing Co. will host a dog birthday party for Sir Meatball on Saturday, March 29. (Courtesy Grind City)

Memphis’ most-famous (probably) social media influencer bulldog Sir Meatball is having another birthday party at Grind City, and your dog is invited. Expect dog-themed vendors, a caricature artist who draws dogs and a dog costume contest. The winner of that contest, by the way, gets a $100 gift card and a trophy. There will be free treats for dogs (while supplies last), but humans will have to pay for their beer and pizza (from Diamond Dave’s pizza truck). Noon-6 p.m. Free. 76 Waterworks Ave. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Spillit Slam: Midterms at Memphis Made Brewing, Saturday:

Spillit will launch a new season with Spillit Slam: Midterms at Memphis Made Brewing Co. on Saturday, March 29. (The Daily Memphian file)

The Spillit storytelling series is back for another year, with a Saturday launch focusing on that dreaded time of the year for students — midterms. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center and the Medical District Collaborative are partnering on this event, and UTHSC students will get in free. 7-9:30 p.m. $13.73. 16 S. Lauderdale St. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Holi & Kite Festival at Shelby Farms Park, Sunday:

The Hindu festival of Holi heralds the arrival of spring with brightly colored powder. And you can celebrate with the India Association of Memphis this weekend. There’s a color run, a kite festival, dancing, music, face painting and food trucks. And it’s open to all ages and totally free. So, wear something bright, grab your kite and spring on over to Shelby Farms. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. At the Stables Pavilion on N. Pine Lake Drive. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Murphey Track Club Combined-Events Clinic at Arthur Halle Stadium, Sunday:

Michelle Atherley

Olympians Harrison Williams and Jessica Ramsey, and NCAA Champion Michelle Atherley will lead the Murphey Track Club’s latest track-and-field clinic. The event is open to local elementary, middle and high school students of any experience level. Ramsey competed in the Tokyo Olympics and is ranked No. 15 in the world in women’s shot put. Williams hails from Memphis and is ranked No. 8 in the world in men’s decathlon. Atherley is ranked No. 11 in the world for women’s heptathlon. The clinic will focus on the heptathlon for women and the decathlon for men with sessions on sprints, long jump, shot put, hurdles, high jump and discus. There will also be a lunch Q&A with the pro athletes and a mini combined-events competition. 11:15 a.m. check-in. Free admission (registration required). 2602 Mt Moriah Road. — Perry

‘R.E.S.P.E.C.T.: A Celebration of the Music of Aretha Franklin’ at the Orpheum Theatre, Sunday:

The “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.” show at the Orpheum Theatre will pay tribute to the late Aretha Franklin on Sunday, March 30. (Charles Sykes/AP file)

The Queen of Soul’s music lives on in her birthplace as this touring tribute show stops at the Orpheum. Multiple musicians will take the stage and perform all the hits, including “Natural Woman,” “Think,” “I Knew You Were Waiting for Me,” “Chain of Fools” and of course, “Respect.” 6:30 p.m. $36-$59. 203 S. Main St. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Alex Cuba at the Buckman Performing Arts Center, Sunday:

Alex Cuba will play the Buckman Performing Arts Center on Sunday, March 30. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Award-winning singer-songwriter Alex Cuba’s music is sung in Spanish and English and spans jazz, funk, rock and pop. Cuba’s solo album earned him the Juno for World Music Album of the Year in 2006. He also earned the Best New Artist award at the 2010 Latin Grammys and later Latin Grammys for Best Tropical Song, Best Short Form Music Video and Best Singer-songwriter. In 2022, he won a Grammy for Best Latin Pop. 7 p.m. Read more in our March concerts guide. $30-$35. 60 Perkins Extd. Click here for more information. — Perry

Black Violin with Abraham Alexander at the Orpheum Theatre, Tuesday:

Black Violin will play at the Orpheum Theatre on Tuesday, April 1. (Rachel Bennett/Courtesy Orpheum)

Black Violin, a duo that merges hip-hop and classical music, is composed of Will Baptist and Kev Marcus. The two met on the first day of their orchestra class in high school in 1996 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Marcus attended Florida International University and Baptiste attended Florida State, but they became roommates and began producing music for other acts. They won — and continued winning — the famed “Showtime at the Apollo” showcase, which grew their notoriety. Black Violin has released several albums, one of which was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album. Abraham Alexander, who is based in Fort Worth, Texas, is the opening act for Black Violin’s “Full Circle Tour.” Alexander was born to Nigerian parents and raised in Greece. The singer-songwriter and guitarist is known for his blues/soul blend of music. 7:30 p.m. 203 S Main St. Ticket prices vary. — Perry

Grind City Coffee School on Mississippi River Institute Barge, Wednesday:

Learn coffee basics from the Grind City Coffee Xpo folks, including pour-over and French press methods, drink building and syrup recipes. And the coolest part? This class is happening on a river barge. Perhaps even better, they’ll send you home with a Grind City Coffee mug, a pour-over coffee brewer and a tote bag — all for just $20. That’s a latte stuff for a good price! 5-7 p.m. 101 Island Dr. Click here to register. — Phillips

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