A book fair meets beer, cat videos go big and a ramen shop has a birthday party
In this week’s To-Do List, you’ll learn about Memphis Botanic Garden’s new Fun Studio and where to hear about the magic of “biscuit and cornbread culture.”
Elle Perry
Arts and Culture Editor
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MusicArts Beat: David Porter on ‘The Breakfast Club,’ Kingfish at The MET
Plus, several artists with ties to the Memphis region are on former President Barack Obama’s annual summer playlist.
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Midtown These Memphis musicians will play 2026 Cooper-Young Fest
The 2026 Cooper-Young Fest takes place from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, in the Midtown neighborhood.
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Arts & Culture Metal Museum unveils new branding
To christen the Metal Museum’s move in a month, the institution is today launching a new brand, including a new logo.
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July 2026
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The Arts BeatArts Beat: 5 must-see Memphis concerts for August
How many chances do you get to BYOB to a show by an EGOT winner? In August, Memphians can see a country superstar, musical improv on Beale and, of course, John Legend.
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The To-Do List Where to whale watch and celebrate Christmas in July (and August)
In this week’s To-Do List, we’ve got the details on a Frank Ocean listening party, a summer splash shindig for dogs and two album-release parties where you can leave with a CD. (A CD!)
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The To-Do List Art openings, storytelling and live music inside and out
In this week’s To-Do List, we tell you where to catch a mind-bending Jim Carrey classic on the big screen and how to get a peek inside Ballet Memphis’ HQ.
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The To-Do List Where to watch the World Cup Final and party like it’s 2003 or Halloween
In this week’s To-Do List, we’ve got ways to celebrate 30 years of the North Mississippi Allstars and 30 years of the V&E Greenline.
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MusicArts Beat: Sofar Sounds back in Memphis; Botanic Garden opens Sun-inspired Fun Studio
With a new local leader, Sofar Sounds will host shows in Memphis once again. And, at the Botanic Garden, Fun Studio includes child-friendly musical instruments.
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Music 5 must-see concerts in July
Acclaimed musicians from as close as North Mississippi and as far as England are bringing their sounds to the Mid-South this July. Here are five highlights.
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The To-Do List A very artsy weekend with some pole vaulting and an armored smackdown
In this week’s To-Do List, you can learn to listen like an artist and help some art kids get to Italy.
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Arts & CultureArts Beat: Memphis actors featured in new Netflix film
Also, director Sam Pollard’s Lorraine Motel documentary will show at the Nashville Film Festival.
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June 2026
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Business Meet The Daily Memphian’s summer 2026 interns
This summer’s intern cohort includes students from Princeton and Northwestern.
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The Arts BeatArts Beat: Nearly 20 exhibitions will open the Memphis Art Museum
“We’re finding ways to tell new stories with our permanent collection, but also introduce our visitors to new works, new acquisitions that we’ve been holding onto very eagerly to debut them in our new building,” said chief curator Patricia Daigle.
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The To-Do List Summer parties, West Coast cruising culture and B.B. King’s second chance
In this week’s To-Do List, a band of medical pros play on a rooftop, a 1975 coming-of-age classic is on the big screen and songwriters compete to have the “Last Song Standing.”
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Music Man or Astro-man? and Death to headline Gonerfest 23
A surf rock band from Alabama and a pioneering punk rock band from Detroit are among the 30+ bands scheduled for the 23rd Gonerfest.
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Arts & Culture Memphis Art Museum will have free admission for Shelby County residents
There’s an opening date set for the Memphis Art Museum. And when it opens, it will welcome locals to a bigger gallery space, a sculpture garden, a rooftop walking path and more for free.
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Update
MusicMemphis music producer Tay Keith has died at 29
Grammy Award-nominated Memphis producer Brytavious Chambers, known professionally as Tay Keith, has died, according to Nashville police.
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Visual ArtsBistros, absinthe and good-time girls: Discover Parisian cafe culture at the Dixon
“Café Society” includes works by Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, among others.
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Music 8Ball & MJG bring Memphis rap to NPR’s Tiny Desk
This is the fifth year for Black Music Month-themed Tiny Desk Concerts.
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The To-Do List How to celebrate Juneteenth; plus, brews, cars and the art of protesting
In this week’s To-Do List, the Empress of Soul is on the King of Rock’s stage, and “Jaws” is swimming in just in time for your beach trip.
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Visual ArtsBerlin-based artist turns photos surreal in Brooks exhibition
The last exhibition to open in the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art in Overton Park is the first solo museum exhibition for David Uzochukwu.
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The To-Do List A beer cruise, a demon barber and a museum of monstrous mayhem
In this week’s To-Do List, veteran newsman Otis Sanford signs his new book, and Alabama plays mountain music — like grandma and grandpa used to play.
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Music Pretty Lights, Widespread Panic to headline 2026 Mempho Music Fest
Also set to play: Spoon, Gary Clark Jr., De La Soul, Ziggy Marley, JJ Grey & Mofro and Fishbone.
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Music Overton Park Shell ‘Shell-ebrates’ 90 years with free fall shows
The lineup includes celebrations for the Shell, Hattiloo and Opera Memphis; festivals like Gonerfest; and concerts like Drivin N Cryin.
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