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

This week, Monster Market opens, Slowdown Cinema screens a vampire classic and Brantley Ellzey takes over Crosstown Arts’ galleries.

Project Green Fork’s Reharvest at Crosstown Concourse, Thursday:

The Reharvest dinner will be Thursday, Oct. 9 at Crosstown Concourse. (Courtesy Project Green Fork)

This fundraising dinner for Project Green Fork and Clean Memphis highlights the connections between sustainability and food. And local chefs from PGF-certified restaurants are creating small bites using surplus ingredients gleaned from the Mid-South Food Bank and Cordelia’s Market. Expect food prepared by Lulu’s Bakery and Cafe, Good Fortune Co., Global Cafe, Shroomlicious Meals, Tsunami and other local eateries. Read more on the event in Table Talk. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $79.57. 1350 Concourse Ave. More info here. — Bianca Phillips

‘Twilight’ at Slowdown Cinema Club, Thursday:

Hold on tight, spider monkey, because Slowdown Cinema Club is showing a cornerstone of culture: “Twilight.” Directed by Catherine Hardwicke, this 2008 adaptation of the first book in Stephenie Meyer’s groundbreaking, mind-altering, fantasy series took the entire world by storm — by way of millions of fangirls. Follow the species-crossed, epic love story of Bella Swan, a clumsy teen who trips over everything — even her words — as she finds herself entangled with the mystifyingly old-fashioned Edward Cullen, who is hiding a dark and sparkly secret. Beyond its creepy premise and the heavy-handed blue-green coloring, the movie boasts an incredible soundtrack and provided breakthrough roles to Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. The film is one fans love to love and love to hate, and it’s a great way to kick off your fall-movie viewing season. Doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. $18.75. 3050 Central Ave. Click here for more info and to buy tickets. — Bowen

‘American Fiction’ at Crosstown Theater, Thursday:

For a movie filled with biting wit, a hint of curmudgeonliness and swings at society’s appetite for the “Black experience,” this film serves so much warmth and love. Based on “Erasure,” a book by Percival Everett, “American Fiction” follows Thelonius “Monk” Ellison, a Black author who is frustrated with the entertainment business capitalizing off Black stereotypes. In an exasperated fit and under a pseudonym, Monk pens a book using the same exploitation he sees hungrily consumed within society. When it becomes a bestseller, Monk finds himself in the middle of a storm of hypocrisy and manipulation of his own brewing. Sterling K. Brown, Tracee Ellis Ross, Issa Rae and Leslie Uggams make up a star-studded cast, but the real heavy-hitter is Jeffrey Wright. (Jeffrey, if you’re reading this, you deserved that Oscar.) A background of family drama, love and lots of eye-rolling give the film a lightness, even as it deals with weighty subjects. It’s fun for all audiences, but if you’re particularly interested in writing and publishing, it’s a must-see! Also, it was my favorite movie of 2023 by far. Bonus: The book is equally great! 7 p.m. $5 at the door. 1350 Concourse Ave. Click here for more information. — Bowen

ArtoberFest 901 at Off the Walls Arts, Friday-Saturday:

University of Memphis alumni Lavi Tsuna, Jalen Jones and Zev Levine founded art and music festival Artoberfest 901 in 2021. Memphis indie/post punk band Fearless Dave and the Tsunamis produces the event. The festival’s ethos is that art should be accessible, collaborative and free from financial and institutional barriers. What started as a backyard concert by University of Memphis alumni has grown over the years. The two-day festival features Screamer, Fearless Dave and the Tsunamis and DJ Rosamii on Friday. Saturday’s lineup includes Stay Fashionalbe, JVLIX, Jupitor Jones, LaDarryl, Zoe, Deion James, Degenerate Breakfast, Sunweight, Angelwing, Dero and Syng Saikou. 5 p.m. start on Friday, 11 a.m. start on Saturday. Free admission. 360 Walnut St. More info here. — Elle Perry

Monster Market at The Medicine Factory, opens Friday:

Monster Market opens Friday, Oct. 10 at the Medicine Factory. (Courtesy Lauren Rae Holtermann)

Everybody scream; the Monster Market is back! Every year, artists from Memphis and beyond gather to sell freaky and ghoulish trinkets, prints, jewelry and more. This year boasts more than 100 spooky retailers (with about 60% of them based in Memphis). Hosted by Lauren Rae Holtermann (you may know her as Holtermonster), each day of Monster Market features a free event, ranging from beers, bites and DJs to screenings of “Jennifer’s Body,” “Dracula” and “The Cabin in the Woods.” So, girl, go get your freak on! Opening reception starts at 5 p.m. 85 Virginia Ave. Click here for shop and event times. — Bowen

Brantley Ellzey’s ‘Reflection + Ritual + Refuge’ opening at Crosstown Arts, Friday:

Artist Brantley Ellzey’s “Reflection + Ritual + Refuge” opens at Crosstown Arts on Friday, Oct. 10. (Courtesy Crosstown Arts)

For only the second time in Crosstown Arts’ history, a single artist will exhibit in all four gallery spaces. The East Atrium will house Ellzey’s “Reflections.” The name is an homage to a historic Memphis gay bar and features rolled mylar film. Ellzey’s “Spiral Architectures” will be in the East Gallery, and it features rolled vintage magazines, construction paper, a full 1962 encyclopedia set and hand-stamped black paper to note each year Ellzey has been alive. His “2025 Project” will be in the small room in the back of the East Gallery, and it includes rolled, printed pages of the Project 2025 “Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise.” The Screening Room at Crosstown Arts will host “Everything Turns,” Ellzey’s first experimental film. And the West Gallery features “Special Projects,” a glimpse at Ellzey’s artistic practice through photos, social media and found materials. Read more on the exhibition in our October arts guide. 6-9 p.m. Free. 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280. More info here. — Elle Perry

‘Macbeth’ at Ballet Memphis’ Fly Studio, Friday-Sunday:

Ballet Memphis’ 39th season has the theme “Dancing with Language.” Fittingly, it will open the season with the world premiere of a ballet it commissioned from choreographer Joshua L. Peugh. The new work features an original score from frequent Peugh collaborator Brandon Carson. Elizabeth Bourgeois is the costume designer. The performance is one hour and 40 minutes and includes a 15-minute intermission. If you miss this weekend’s debut, there are also performances Oct. 16-19. Click here to read what horror movies like “Carrie” have in common with this production, according to Peugh. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 2 p.m. Sunday. $40 (tickets here). 2144 Madison Ave. — Perry

Mutt Strut 5K at Overton Park and Fall Fetch Fest at Overton Bark, Saturday:

Hollywood Feed is hosting a fall dog fest at Overton Bark on Saturday, Oct. 11. (The Daily Memphian file)

Overton Park is going to the dogs this Saturday. Start the morning with the Mutt Strut 5K, a dog-friendly race benefitting the Dogs 2nd Chance rescue group. The race starts at 9 a.m., and registration is $35.44. Participating dogs must be leashed. Register here. Stick around after the race for Fall Fetch Fest at Overton Bark. Hollywood Feed is hosting this party with weenie dog races, a costume contest, a dog photo booth, adoptable dogs and dog-supply giveaways. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 1914 Poplar Ave. More info here. — Phillips

V&E Greenline Artwalk at Kirby Stationhouse, Saturday:

The V&E Greenline will host the V&E Artwalk, its biggest fundraiser of the year, on Saturday, Oct. 11. (The Daily Memphian file)

If you walk or run on the 1.7-mile V&E Greenline in Midtown, here’s your chance to give back. And even if you don’t, here’s an opportunity to support a neighborhood rails-to-trails project. This annual sale of arts and crafts by more than 50 local vendors is the greenline’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Plus, there will be live music, food and drinks and kid’s activities. And leashed pups are welcome. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. At the corner of Tutwiler Avenue and Avalon Street. More info here. — Phillips

‘Bloom Where You Are Planted’ Paint Memphis Mural Fest, Saturday:

Local artist Sinned worked on a mural for Paint Memphis at Mural Fest in 2023. This year’s fest is Saturday, Oct. 11. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)

More than 50 artists are descending on the area around the Summer Avenue and National Street intersection to create new murals, and the public is invited to watch. Besides live painting, there’s also a mobile mural that fest-goers can add to, a vendor market, free arts workshops, food trucks and more. Noon-7 p.m. Near Summer Avenue and National Street. More info here. — Phillips

Heritage Beale Street Hoodoo Museum grand opening at A. Schwab, Saturday:

The new Heritage Beale Street Hoodoo Museum opens Saturday, Oct. 11 inside A. Schwab. (The Daily Memphian file)

The third floor of the A. Schwab general store on Beale Street is now home to a new hoodoo museum, and it’s opening to the public on Saturday. The museum features exhibits on the origins of hoodoo in the Mississippi Delta and its connection to Black history. And you can view artifacts, like amulets, herbal remedies and more. Admission is free on opening day, and there’s a reception at noon and guided tours from 1-4 p.m. 163 Beale St. More info here. — Phillips

Edgetober Fest in the Edge District, Saturday: 

Flyway Brewing Co. will co-host Edgetoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)

Oktoberfest is already over in Germany, but in Memphis, we celebrate all month long. This fest brings together two breweries — Flyway Brewing and Memphis Made Brewing — for a neighborhood party with live music and lots of beer. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. 598 Monroe Ave. More info here. — Phillips

Crosstoberfest at Crosstown Brewing Co., Saturday:

As always, Crosstown Brewing Co.’s Crosstoberfest will feature a stein-holding contest on Saturday, Oct. 11. (Bianca Phillips/The Daily Memphian file)

Dig out your lederhosen. This annual German beer party features a costume contest, lots of beer and local vendors. And as always, there’s the stein-holding contest. But if you dare to enter, be warned: It’s not as easy as it looks. I was the only woman in this very contest a couple years ago, and I was the first one out. But even after you lose, you get to drink that big ole beer as a consolation prize. Noon-9 p.m. Free. 1264 Concourse Ave. More info here. — Phillips

Michele Abramowitz’s ‘Cognitive Dissonance or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Stop Worrying and Stop Worrying and Stop Worrying’ at Tops Gallery, opening Saturday:

“Flaying Felix” by Michele Abramowitz. (Courtesy Tops Gallery)

Michele Abramowitz’s first exhibition with Tops Gallery is a solo show, featuring six new abstract oil paintings. The title is a nod to director Stanley Kubrick’s 1964 dark comedic film “Dr. Strangelove, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.” It centers on Cold War-era nuclear anxiety and the paradoxical idea of “mutually assured destruction.” Abramowitz’s works are a response to the current political climate. In them, she uses artistic techniques to convey the idea of living in different and conflicting realities at the same time. Tops Gallery’s entrance is on Huling Street, and the gallery is on the basement level. Regular gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and by appointment. The exhibition will be on view through Nov. 15. 5-7:30 p.m. (opening reception). 400 S. Front St. Free admission. More info here. — Perry

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