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Welcome back to The To-Do List, where Daily Memphian staffers suggest their favorite events and activities for the coming week. Want more ideas? Check out The Daily Memphian’s new event calendar, and feel free to submit your own events there as well.

This week, get your green beer fix at Celtic Crossing, take a look into the life of Jellicle cats at the Orpheum Theatre, and wade through Andy Warhol’s “Silver Clouds” at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.

Larkin Bryant (left) and Jim Turpin turn out traditional Irish tunes at Celtic Crossing on St. Patrick’s Day March 17, 2020. This year’s festivities run for eight days through March 20. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)

St. Patrick’s Day at Celtic Crossing, Thursday:

Some people celebrate birth weeks; Celtic Crossing celebrates St. Patrick’s week. Cooper-Young’s Irish pub is hosting an eight-day St. Pat’s party (it started on Sunday, March 13) with the biggest celebration on the day of. There’s an outdoor stage (weather permitting), and the live music begins at 11 a.m. That’s when Celtic Chunes performs, and they’re on until 2 p.m. Graber Gryass plays from 2:30-4:30 p.m., and Twin Soul Band takes the stage from 5-9 p.m. That’s when the Irish dancers perform as well. DJs Taz and Tree will close out the night with music beginning at 8 p.m. Bagpipers will play throughout the day, and Celtic will be serving traditional Irish fare, like corned beef and cabbage, and the obligatory green beer. If that’s not enough, you can continue the party through Sunday with more live music and English Premier League soccer on the bar’s TVs. 11 a.m.-3 a.m. 903 S. Cooper St. Click here for more information. — Bianca Phillips

The Memphis Botanic Garden’s Cherry Blossom Picnic celebrates spring on March 19. (Courtesy of Memphis Botanic Garden)

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Cherry Blossom Picnic at Memphis Botanic Garden, Saturday:

Spring has sprung! Or well, it will spring on Sunday. Kick off the best season of all (sorry, autumn lovers) at Memphis Botanic Garden’s Cherry Blossom Picnic in the Japanese Garden. They’re offering guided garden tours, kids’ activities (like origami) a tea ceremony and taiko demonstrations. It’s not a picnic without food, so Soi Number 9, Rice Burner, Memphis Mojo Cafe, Mr. Casa’s Japanese & Mexican Food, King of Bamboo and KandiKakes will be on-site. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free with garden admission. 750 Cherry Road. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Future Insiders (virtual), Monday through Thursday:

Memphis Slim Collaboratory and UNAPOLOGETIC. are teaming up to bring YouTube Music’s Future Insiders program to Memphis. The four-day virtual course is for those ages 18-26 who have music and creative industry aspirations. Throughout the course, participants will learn from musicians, industry experts and folks from YouTube Music. Those interested must be available from 6-8:30 p.m. each day and sign a waiver. Free. Register here. — Elle Perry

The company of the 2021-2022 national tour of CATS, which stops at the Orpheum Theatre from March 22-27. (Courtesy of Orpheum Theatre/Matthew Murphy, Murphymade)

“CATS” at the Orpheum Theatre, opening Tuesday:

As soon as I decided to write about “CATS” at the Orpheum, its signature song, “Memory,” got stuck in my head. And it’s been there for days. And I kind of hope that happens to you as well because it’s a dang good song. Broadway’s fourth-longest-running show, “CATS offers a glimpse into the world of Jellicle cats (aka regular house cats). Say what you will about the 2019 film adaptation, but this classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical has garnered seven Tony Awards, including one for Best Musical. “CATS” runs through March 27. Tickets range from $29-$125. Tuesdays-Fridays, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sundays at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. 203 S. Main Street. Click here for more information. — Phillips

“Memphis Music Hall of Fame 10th Anniversary” TV world premiere at the Halloran Centre, Tuesday:

The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, along with Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and the new Shelby County Music Advisory Commission, will host an advance screening of the Memphis Music Hall of Fame 10th anniversary television broadcast. Scheduled for national release on Circle Network on March 31, the 10th anniversary show journeys through Memphis music history and delivers a star-studded review of the Memphis Music Hall of Fame’s biggest moments over the years. Announcement of the 2022 Memphis Music Hall of Fame inductees will follow the screening. Proceeds from the event will support the work of the Memphis Rock ’n' Soul Museum and the Memphis Music Hall of Fame. 5:30 p.m. $50. 225 S. Main Street. Read more about the event here. — Phillips

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Andy Warhol’s “Silver Clouds” is on view at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art through May 15. (Jeff Rhodin)

“Andy Warhol: Silver Clouds” at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, through May 15:

A new exhibit at the Brooks Museum allows you to see the work of an uber-famous pop artist, as well as have cool fodder to post on your social media accounts. Andy Warhol’s “Silver Clouds” is touted as “touch-friendly,” a rarity for most visual art shows. The Brooks encourages “gentle play.” And you’ll have multiple opportunities with the more than 75 metallic film balloons that are inflated with both air and helium. Click here for more information. Hours vary. Note: Museum admission is free on Wednesdays. Museum admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors ages 65 and up, $5 for students (with ID) and $5 for those under age 7-17. 1934 Poplar Ave. — Perry

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