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

This week, support kidpreneurs in Germantown, learn to homestead in Millington and get broken stuff fixed at the Central Library.

Children’s Entrepreneur Market at Bobby Lanier Farm Park, Thursday:

Kidpreneurs could get their big break at this traveling market concept. It stops in Germantown on Thursday, giving local kids a chance to set up a vendor booth, sell whatever they want (think food, crafts, art and services) and handle all of the money from sales themselves. The market has strict rules that prevent parents from interacting with customers, forcing the kids to do things for themselves. 4-7 p.m. 2660 Cross Country Drive, Germantown. Click here for more info. — Bianca Phillips

‘Incognito Art Auction’ exhibition closing party at the Memphis Botanic Garden, Friday:

Back for the 15th year, the Memphis Botanic Garden Incognito Art Auction and party — and related exhibition — features more than 100 unsigned works from local and regional artists. The twist is that purchasers will not know who created the works they buy (unless they’re super savvy) until after they buy them. Online bidding opens July 15 and ends with a closing night celebration 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1. The closing party features live music from Kenneth Jackson and encouragement of attendees to wear costumes or masks. The works are on view in the Botanic Garden’s visitors’ center and hallway. 6-8 p.m. Free admission. 750 Cherry Road. Click here to learn more about the fundraiser. — Elle Perry

Emily Burkhead’s ‘Pink Lives’ at Ugly Art Co., opening reception, Friday:

Emily Burkhead’s “Pink Lives” opens at Ugly Art Co. on Friday, Aug. 1. (Submitted)

Now based in Los Angeles, Emily Burkhead is an intermedia artist and filmmaker from Memphis. Burkhead received a Bachelor of Arts in urban studies and a minor in film/media studies from Rhodes College, where she directed short documentaries. In 2024, they graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in studio art. There, Burkhead received a Master of Fine Arts Prize for her thesis exhibition. The mixed-media wall from her thesis, including faux fur, 3D filament, clear vinyl and found objects, is part of “Pink Lives.” Burkhead has described their practice as using performance, mixed media, collage and video “to converse with other young, alienated women and femmes who struggle to find their entire selves in a capitalistic landscape.” The exhibition will be on view from 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 1. Free admission. 635 Madison Ave. — Perry

Skinny’s Birthday Jam at the Hi-Tone, Friday-Sunday:

Hi-Tone owner Brian “Skinny” McCabe’s birthday bash concert is Friday-Satuday, Aug. 1-2. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)

Hi-Tone owner Brian “Skinny” McCabe keeps getting older. But his annual two-day birthday parties — with a blend of rock, rap, metal and punk rock — are still cool as ever. On Friday, Aug. 1, roots-rockers Dead Soldiers will headline a show that also features punk bands Heels and Risky Whispers and metal bands Mammoth Caravan and Seeing Hell. Saturday, Aug. 2 brings crunk headliners 8Ball & MJG, hip-hop artist PreauXX and rappers Supa Glock Bros. Technically, the party ends there. But if you’re not ready to stop celebrating Skinny, Creed cover band With Junts Wide Open plays the Hi-Tone on Sunday, Aug. 3. And if that’s not a Sunday fun-day, I don’t know what is. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. on Friday; doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $23.50 for Friday, $34.50 for Saturday and $13.50 for Sunday. 282-284 N. Cleveland St. Click here for tickets. — Phillips

Bluff City Liar’s Ball at TheatreWorks, Friday-Saturday:

The Bluff City Liars improv troupe is hosting its annual fundraising ball over two days this weekend. The Liars will deliver improv comedy each night, but there are also performances from punk-rock bands Seize & Desist (Friday) and Snörkler (Saturday). Doors open at 7:30 p.m. each night and shows start at 8 p.m. $12 per night. 2085 Monroe Ave. Click here for more info. — Phillips

Farm & Homestead Days at Lightfoot Farm, Saturday:

On the first Saturday of the month, Lightfoot Farm hosts a farmers market with 100-plus vendors of locally grown foods and handmade goods. In August, instead of the traditional farmers market, the farm is hosting a farming and homesteading event. Workshops include beekeeping, backyard rabbitry, canning, pickling, a blacksmithing demo, a Jersey cow milking demo, herbalism and a hands-on weaving demo. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 children, $15 teens, $35 adults. 7422 Ward Road, Millington. Click here for a full schedule and more info.— Perry

Bonsai Workshop with Brussel Martin at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens, Saturday:

Brussel Martin, owner of Brussel’s Bonsai, will lead a workshop at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens on Saturday, Aug. 2. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)

Now that you’ve read about Brussel Martin’s Olive Branch bonsai nursery, here’s a chance to learn how to maintain and care for a bonsai from an expert. (And if you haven’t read Nick Lingerfelt’s story on Brussel’s Bonsai, stop what you’re doing and catch up.) Registration covers supplies, including a bonsai. The event is for attendees ages 16 and older. 10:30 -11:30 a.m. $85 for non-members, $75 for members. Register here. 4339 Park Ave. — Perry

Jerry Day at Crosstown Brewing Co., Saturday:

Crosstown Brewing Co. will celebrate Jerry Day on Saturday, Aug. 2. (Kristy McDonald/AP file)

Wash your tie-dye shirt. Crosstown Brewing Co. is celebrating the late icon of American rock, Jerry Garcia. Deadheads can expect groovy grilled cheese sandwiches and a special-brewed Hazy Daze IPA just for the occasion. And if you just wanna stop by, there will be chill vibes and, of course, great music. But you’re gonna have to bring your own pint of Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia. 1-8 p.m. Free to attend. 1264 Concourse Ave. Click here for more information. — Kelsey Bowen

Grease: Singalong Screening at the Orpheum Theatre, Saturday:

“Look at me, I’m Sandra Dee!” You know what comes next. And that’s why you should gather your Pink Ladies and spend Saturday night doing your best Rizzo impression at the Orpheum. Singing during a public movie screening is typically frowned upon but not at this one when the theater screens the 1978 John Travolta/Olivia Newton-John classic solely for the purpose of indulging your musical theater dreams. 2 p.m. $12. 203 S. Main St. Click here for more info. — Phillips

Texas two-step dance lessons and Colby Acuff concert at Hernando’s Hide-A-Way, Saturday:

Hernando’s Hide-A-Way is hosting dance lessons and a concert on Saturday, Aug. 2. (Steve Miller/Submitted)

Hernando’s Hide-A-Way has a two-part free Saturday. First up are Texas two-step line-dancing lessons. Austin, Texas dancers John T. Peterson and Sadah Luna will teach. Second is a Colby Acuff concert, which serves as the official Ducks Unlimited Expo after-party. The concert includes free drinks and free Duck Camp hats for the first 30 in line. Acuff is an Idaho-based country singer-songwriter. 4 p.m. dance lessons, 8 p.m. concert. Free admission; RSVP to the concert here. 3210 Old Hernando Road. — Perry

Marcella & Her Lovers at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts, Saturday:

Marcella Simien (Credit: Jamie Harmon)

Memphis psychedelic, swamp-soul band Marcella & Her Lovers will play its first show in nearly a year. Led by singer-songwriter Marcella Simien, the band will play interpretations of songs from Simien’s recent solo album, plus the band’s tunes, a jazz cover and more. VIP-level tickets include early access to the soundcheck, a free drink curated by Simien and an Art Bar bartender and a private breathwork session with Simien (who is also a yoga instructor) before the show. 7:30 p.m. $30.39 general admission, $58.71 VIP. 1350 Concourse Ave., Unit 280. — Perry

Memphis Public Library Repair Cafe at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, Sunday:

In partnership with the international Repair Cafe organization, Memphis’ public library system will host a series of events. At Repair Cafe, attendees can bring one item to get fixed by a volunteer. Items can include clothing, bicycles, electronics and small appliances. There are no guarantees with the repairs, but if the volunteer is unable to fix the item at the event, the volunteer will refer the person to where else they can go for help. Volunteer menders can inquire here for this event or future ones, or email here. To bring an item for Sunday’s event, attendees must pre-register here. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Free (registration is required). 3030 Poplar Ave. — Perry

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