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

This week, watch 10-minute plays at Hattiloo Theatre, see Julien Baker & Torres in Oxford and get a sneak peek of Baron von Opperbean (with cocktails for a cause).

‘Goodbye Horses: The Many Lives of Q Lazzarus’ at Crosstown Theater, Thursday:

Eva Aridjis Fuentes’ new documentary tells the story of singer Q Lazzarus (Diana Luckey). Luckey’s song “Goodbye Horses” became a cult hit after the song was featured in a key scene in Jonathan Demme’s 1991 film “The Silence of the Lambs.” The song would become the subject of many cover versions, including one by MGMT. Luckey’s music was featured in three other Demme films, but without a record deal, Luckey would vanish from the music scene for 25 years. Through Luckey’s music and interviews with the singer, Fuentes fills in what happened before Luckey’s death in 2022. 6:30 p.m. doors, film begins at 7 p.m.. $5 at the door. 1350 Concourse Ave. Click here for more info. — Elle Perry

Science of Wine at Pink Palace Museum & Mansion, Friday:

The Science of Wine event at the Pink Palace Museum is Friday, April 25. (Courtesy MOSH)

This annual party combines wine tastings from more than 17 distributors, food pairings from more than 14 local eateries and educational talks from Protect Our Aquifer, Rhodes College and other organizations about, well, the science of wine. Memphis Flyer reporter (and hair legend) Michael Donahue will be playing the piano. Vegans: There are three plant-based food vendors on the list this year, so you should have plenty to eat, too. 6:30-9 p.m. General admission for non-members is $80, admission for members is $70 and designated driver tickets (no wine) are $45. VIP options are also available. 3050 Central Ave. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Kalia Vandever at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts, Friday:

Brooklyn, New York-based composer Kalia Vandever graduated from the Juilliard School and released two ensemble albums. Her solo album featured the artist using voice, trombone and electronics. In addition to touring internationally, Kandever has performed with artists including Harry Styles, Lizzo, Japanese Breakfast and Moses Sumney. 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280. — Perry

10-Minute Black Theatre Play Festival at Hattiloo Theatre, Friday-Sunday:

In a new festival, Hattiloo Theatre will feature short plays from Memphis-area playwrights. Each play is 10 minutes or less. Each performance features all six plays, with a total run-time of two hours (including a 15-minute intermission). The plays are “Lele Uku” by Levi Frazier Jr., “Peekin’” by Velvet Gunn, “Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band Saved This Jewish Lesbian” by Sarah Ellin Siegel, “Vindication” by Dabrell Thompson, “Elderberry” by Najwa Watson and “Cutting Corners” by Danica Wilks. Read more about each playwright and play here. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $25 (tickets here). 37 S. Cooper St. — Perry

Ballet Memphis’ ‘Angels in the Architecture’ featuring ‘Donizetti Variations’ at the Germantown Performing Arts Center, Friday-Sunday:

Ballet Memphis closes its 38th season with two ballets. Company members will perform, for the first time, George Balanchine’s “Donizetti Variations,” which is set to the music of influential Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti. The company will also perform Mark Godden’s “Angels in the Architecture.” That ballet is set to American composer Aaron Copland’s “Appalachian Spring.” It is inspired by the traditions of the Shakers and explores faith and human connection. Steve McMahon, Ballet Memphis artistic director, says that both ballets were created by master composers and choreographers and have a symbiotic relationship with the music. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. $39-$71. 1801 Exeter Road, Germantown. — Perry 

‘Rumors’ at Theatre Memphis, opening Friday:

“Rumors” is a comedic farce written by Neil Simon and first performed on Broadway in 1988. “The nice thing about ‘Rumors’ is that it’s Neil Simon, so it’s just funny,” said director Ann Marie Hall. “And lots of schools and lots of community theaters — it’s done all over, because there’s nothing dirty in it.” The play revolves around a 10th wedding anniversary party. However, the evening quickly turns chaotic when the guests decide to conceal the evening’s events. “As each couple comes in, they’re trying to cover it up for the next couple and the next couple, and it just winds out of control,” said Hall. 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays, Runs April 25-May 11. 630 Perkins Extended. $25. See here for more information. — Alys Drake

‘Caroline, or Change’ at Playhouse on the Square, opening Friday:

“Caroline, or Change” is set in 1963 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, during the Civil Rights Movement. Written by Tony Kushner with music by Jeanine Tesori, the story explores themes of racial, social and personal change through the lens of Caroline Thibodeaux, a Black maid working for the Jewish Gellman family. She spends her days working in the basement, where the inanimate objects around her come to life to keep her company. “It’s like an opera nonstop, and it’s powerful and it’s painful,” said co-director Crystin Gilmore. “There are moments that you laugh. There are moments that you cry. There are moments that you connect to.” 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays, Runs April 25-May 18. $25. 66 South Cooper St. See here for more information. — Drake

Adult pinewood derby at Hampline Brewing, Saturday:

Mid-South Derby and Ales will host a pinewood derby race at Hampline Brewing on Saturday, April 26. (Brad Vest/The Daily Memphian file)

Pinewood derbies aren’t just for kids. At Mid-South Derby and Ales events, grown folks build and race derby cars with beers in hand. You can also race your childhood cars if you still have them. Awards will be given to the best car in show, the best themed car and the top three racers. Those top three will also qualify for the Mid-South Derby and Ales championship races in October. 6 p.m. check-in and 7 p.m. race. Free to race. Open to anyone 18 and older. 580 Tillman St. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival on Riverside Drive, Sunday:

This year’s Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival on Sunday, April 27, marks Porter-Leath’s 175th anniversary. (Courtesy Molly Berry)

The largest one-day crawfish festival in the Memphis area is returning for its 32nd year. There will be thousands of pounds of crawfish, live music (It’s not a Louisiana-inspired event without some zydeco) and fun for the whole family. When it comes to the freshwater crustaceans, they’re making use of every bit they can: Festivalgoers can bob for, race and eat crawfish. And if crawfish isn’t your thing, there will be other food and beverage options. VIP tickets provide access to an unlimited Cajun buffet, beer and soft drinks from noon to 5 p.m. All proceeds benefit Porter-Leath and their work with children, families and early-childhood educators. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Adult VIP tickets $150 per person or $280 per pair. Riverside Drive. — Nick Lingerfelt

Collage Dance Collective Jazz Gala Fundraiser featuring Allison Russell at FedEx Event Center at Shelby Farms Park, Sunday:

Collage Dance Collective caps its 15th season with its annual jazz-gala fundraiser. This edition features Grammy Award-winning Americana star Allison Russell. The festivities also include performances from Memphis musicians Artistik Approach (the duo featuring Siphne Aaye and Eso Tolson), saxophonist Alexis Cole, and the Steve Lee Trio (featuring pianist Steve Lee). Collage Dance Collective and Collage Dance Conservatory students will perform at the event. Chef Melissa Swearing is in charge of the brunch. Plus, there will be cocktails. 2 p.m. $235 (tickets here). 415 Great View Drive E. — Perry

Spring Spanish Cultural Series with Mr. Kilombo at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Sunday:

Mr. Kilombo will play the Spring Spanish Cultural Series at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art on Sunday, April 27. (Submitted)

Here’s a chance to see how well your daily Duolingo streak is working. This new concert series at the Brooks Museum features three acoustic concerts by top Spanish-speaking singer-songwriters. The first show is this Sunday with indie/pop/rock/reggae artist Mr. Kilombo of Spain. On Sunday, May 11, the series brings Cuban legend Pedro Luis Ferrer. And on Saturday, May 24, Spain’s Pedro will close the series. All concerts start at 2:30 p.m. $20 for adults, $16.24 for students and $5 for kids under 16. 1934 Poplar Ave. Click here for tickets. — Phillips

Groovin' with River City: A Soulful Day Party at the Great Hall & Conference Center, Sunday:

DJ Alpha Whiskey will play at the Groovin’ on the River party on Sunday, April 27. (Brad Vest/The Daily Memphian file)

The River City (Tennessee) Chapter of The Links, Inc. is the host of this fundraiser, which supports the organization’s community service programs in Memphis, Shelby County and Montego Bay, Jamaica. The concert is headlined by R&B singer Case, who is known for hit songs like “Touch Me, Tease Me” and “Happily Ever After.” The event includes DJ Alpha Whiskey and the Kurt “KC” Clayton Band. Founded in 1993, the River City Links is a local chapter of the international volunteer service organization, which includes more than 15,000 professional women of color in 21 states, Washington, D.C. and the Bahamas. 4-8 p.m. $100 general admission, $15o VIP. 1900 South Germantown Road, Germantown. — Perry

‘Confederate Sympathies: Same-sex Romance, Disunion and Reunion in the Civil War Era’ book signing at Novel, Monday:

University of Memphis professor and author Andrew Donnelly’s new book dives deep into Civil War history to uncover depictions of men’s same-sex affections and intimacies. Donnelly searched antebellum campaign biographies, pro-slavery fiction, newspaper accounts and much more to discover seemingly hidden homoerotic symbolism, which he says shaped the development of homosexuality in the United States. He’ll sign and discuss his book in conversation with Eva Payne, a history professor from the University of Mississippi. 6 p.m. Book costs $36.25. 387 Perkins Extd. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Julien Baker & Torres at The Lyric Oxford, Tuesday:

Julien Baker will play with Torres at The Lyric Oxford on Tuesday, April 29. (Andy Kropa/Invision/AP file)

A trip beyond the state line is worth it to hear songs from the country duo composed of Memphis-native singer-songwriter Julien Baker (also a member of the band Boygenius alongside Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus) and Orlando, Florida, singer-songwriter Torres. The “Send a Prayer My Way Tour” supports Baker’s and Torres’ album of the same name, which was released on April 18. Its singles are “Sugar in the Tank” and “Sylvia.” Note: There is a $5 cash-only surcharge for anyone under 21. Attendees under age 18 are permitted with a parent or guardian over age 21. 7 p.m. doors, 8-10:45 p.m. show. $49.85 general admission. 1006 Van Buren Ave., Oxford, Mississippi. — Perry

Mix-Odyssey mixology contest at Mud Island River Park, Wednesday:

Guests at Mix-Odyssey on Wednesday, April 30, will get a preview of “Baron von Opperbean and the River of Time” at Mud Island River Park. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)

Six mixologists from Bar Limina, Cameo, Art Bar at Crosstown Arts, The Cove, The Lobbyist and Swamp Bar will create custom cocktails, and guests will vote on their favorites. The winner will be dubbed Memphis Mixologist of the Year. As a bonus, this fundraiser for Volunteer Odyssey is the first event to be hosted at the still-under-construction ‘Baron von Opperbean and the River of Time’ exhibit in the old Mississippi River Museum. 6-9 p.m. $60 each or $100 for a pair. 101 Island Dr. Click here for tickets. — Phillips

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