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

This week, watch Arkansas battle Texas Tech in the Liberty Bowl, go into the mind of Leonardo da Vinci and ring in 2025 with parties all over the city. 

AutoZone Liberty Bowl at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, Friday:

Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire (left) will face Arkansas coach Sam Pittman at the AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Friday, Dec. 27. (AP file)

Texas Tech (8-4) will face Arkansas (6-6) in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. It is Arkansas’ second Liberty Bowl appearance in three years. The Razorbacks beat Kansas, 55-53, in triple overtime two years ago. It was the highest-scoring game in Liberty Bowl history. Texas Tech is bringing the fifth-best scoring offense in the country, averaging 38.6 points per game. 6 p.m. 335 S. Hollywood St. Click here for more info. — Frank Bonner II

‘Inside the Mind of a Genius: Leonardo da Vinci’ screening at the Pink Palace Museum, Saturday: 

Ken Burns’ latest miniseries on Leonardo da Vinci will screen in the Pink Palace’s theater. (The Daily Memphian file)

WKNO will screen a one-hour presentation from Ken Burns' latest miniseries, “Leonardo da Vinci,” in 4K on Pink Palace’s Giant Screen Theater. Registration is required as space is limited. 4:40 p.m. Free. 3050 Central Ave. Click here to register. — Bianca Phillips

‘Not-So-Little Orphan Annie’s Holiday Hangover’ at Germantown Community Theatre, Saturday-Sunday:

This variety show features singing, dancing and comedy and promises to be the hangover cure you need after a hectic holiday season. Starring Annie Freres, Christina Hernandez, Jacquelyn Cooper and surprise guests. Bar opens at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Show is for ages 21 and up. 3037 Forest Hill Irene Road. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Alex Chilton Birthday Bash at The Lamplighter Lounge, Saturday:

The Lamplighter Lounge will celebrate the late Alex Chilton’s 74th birthday on Saturday, Dec. 28. (Dave Steuber/AP file)

The late Memphis musician Alex Chilton, who died of a heart attack in 2010, would have been 74 on Saturday. Local bands and artists Van Duren, Sophie Chertow and Turnt will celebrate the former lead singer of the Box Tops and Big Star with a tribute show (with birthday cake!). 8:30 p.m. 1700 Madison Ave. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Noon Years at Noon at the Children’s Museum of Memphis, Tuesday: 

Kids ring in the new year a little early in a family-family event where attendees dress as superheroes and decorate their capes to show off their superpowers. Also features a balloon drop, face painting, music and candy. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $3 for members and $5 plus general museum admission for nonmembers. 2525 Central Ave. Click here for tickets. — Phillips

New Year’s Eve on Beale Street, Tuesday: 

Beale Street will host its annual New Year’s Eve celebration with fireworks, a DJ and events happening inside bars up and down the street. (The Daily Memphian file)

Bars throughout the entertainment district will have their own celebrations with live music, and DJ Tree will be spinning the tunes from a towering structure on the street. There will be fireworks and confetti cannons as the clock strikes midnight. Entrance to the street will be free, but bars will charge various covers. A Beale Street Fast Pass ($75) lets you skip lines to get inside the bars. Starts at 5 p.m. Beale Street. — Phillips

New Year’s Celebration at Lafayette’s Music Room, Tuesday:

Lafayette’s Music Room will have a Lynyrd Skynyrd cover band on New Year’s Eve. (The Daily Memphian file)

If you’re the type to scream “Play some Skynyrd!” at a rock show, you might want to ring in 2025 with this celebration featuring a Lynyrd Skynyrd cover band named after the aforementioned phrase, as well as 1980s cover band Aquanet. Attire is gold clothing. Starts at 6 p.m. $50. 2119 Madison Ave. Click here for tickets. — Phillips

Bardog Tavern New Year’s Eve Bash, Tuesday:

Bardog will have an open bar, a buffet and midnight champagne toast. Formal cocktail attire is encouraged. 7:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. $150. 73 Monroe Ave. More info and tickets here. — Phillips

New Year’s Eve at The Peabody Memphis, Tuesday:

The Peabody Memphis will host its annual New Year’s Eve celebration with Seeing Red and DJ A.D. and the Vibe Tribe. (The Daily Memphian file)

Seeing Red and DJ A.D. and the Vibe Tribe will provide the music at this annual party. General admission is $65 per person through Dec. 30 or $75 per person at the door. VIP admission is $250 and includes access to a VIP Lounge, party favors, valet parking, an appetizer buffet and champagne. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. 149 Union Ave. More info and tickets here. — Phillips

New Year’s Eve at Growlers, Tuesday:

This party features music by Josey Scott, the original voice of the band Saliva, with special guests Blacklist Union and Line So Thin. Doors open at 8 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m. 1911 Poplar Ave. Tickets are $30. — Phillips

‘Dazzling Countdown’ at Beck & Call Rooftop Lounge, Tuesday:

Enjoy live music by FreeSol and DJ Nyce Lyfe, dancing, cocktails, party favors, light snacks and a champagne toast at midnight. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $100. 33 Beale St. Click here for tickets. — Phillips

New Year’s Eve Central Station, Tuesday:

Eight and Sand inside Central Station will have a free New Year’s Eve show with DJ Funktual. (The Daily Memphian file)

Miami-based DJ Funktual will play at Eight and Sand from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. No cover. 545 S. Main St. More info here. — Phillips

New Year’s Eve at Pretty Taco, Tuesday:

DJ Ryanthemind will be spinning all night, and there will be a balloon drop and a champagne toast at midnight. $15 for general admission (the champagne toast will cost an extra $1), and $28 for VIP (includes champagne toast, VIP bar access and swag bag). Prices go up on Dec. 25. Doors at 9:45 p.m., party runs from 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Cocktail attire suggested but not required. 265 S. Front St. More info and tickets here. — Phillips

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