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

This week, punk rock changes a teen girl’s life at Circuit Playhouse, Black-owned food trucks take over Tiger Lane and you’ve got one more chance to go back to Comeback Coffee. 

‘Turn the Tables: Women Who Spin & Inspire’ at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Thursday:

DJ LA

In honor of Women’s History Month, DJ Brillianaire has curated a bill of local DJs that includes herself as well as DJs Dosie, Rosamii, Zetta and LA. In addition to music, expect women-centered gallery tours, cocktails and an art activity called “Postcards to the Future” in which attendees write messages of encouragement to women in the future. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $15 general admission (free for museum members). 1934 Poplar Ave. — Elle Perry

Poetry reading with Danez Smith at Rhodes College, Thursday:

Danez Smith

Rhodes College’s Africana Studies department is hosting Minneapolis-based author Danez Smith for a poetry reading. Smith is the author of poetry collections that include “Don’t Call Us Dead,” “Homie” and “Bluff.” Smith also won the Minnesota Book Award in Poetry, the Lambda Literary Award for Gay Poetry and the Kate Tufts Discovery Award and has been a finalist for the NAACP Image Award in Poetry, the National Book Critics Circle Award and the National Book Award. Smith teaches in Randolph College’s master of fine arts program. This event takes place in Rhodes’ Hardie Auditorium located in Southwestern Hall. Click here for a campus map. 6 p.m. Free admission (registration required). 2000 North Pkwy. — Perry

‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ at Crosstown Theater, Thursday:

Director Milos Forman’s 1975 adaptation of Ken Kesey’s nonconformist novel is one of only three movies to win each of the “Big 5” Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Screenplay. It stars a peak-of-powers Jack Nicholson as a petty criminal who pleads insanity to avoid prison and finds himself committed to a mental institution where he rallies fellow patients against stern administrator Nurse Ratched (Louise Fletcher). Among McMurphy’s followers are young versions of soon-to-be-significant actors Danny DeVito, Christopher Lloyd and Brad Dourif, the latter nominated for Best Supporting Actor that year. Screens at 7 p.m. $5. 1350 Concourse Ave. See here for more info. — Chris Herrington

Mid-South Con at Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center, Friday-Sunday:

Kim Jones, dressed as Link, and her daughter Annabelle Jones, dressed as Beetlejuice, played a game of Red Dragon Inn at Mid-South Con on March 26, 2022. This year’s Mid-South Con will be held Friday-Sunday, March 21-23. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)

Alright nerds, get your Harley Quinn and Deadpool costumes ready. Mid-South Con is here again, and it’s old enough to be somebody’s dad. The 40th annual sci-fi convention promises a packed schedule with panels about goth fashion, Star Trek, 3D design, superheroes and so much more. There’s also a pirate sing-along, a chainmail-making workshop, the annual “Rocky Horror Picture Show” screening, a cosplay contest and more role-playing games than you can shake a fist full of 20-sided dice at. Registration prices vary by day and age. 7300 Hacks Cross Road, Olive Branch. Click here for more information. — Bianca Phillips

‘Sam Grisman Project: The Music of Jerry Garcia and David Grisman’ at the Germantown Performing Arts Center, Friday:

Sam Grisman will play the music of David Grisman and Jerry Garcia at the Germantown Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 21. (Courtesy GPAC)

Bassist Sam Grisman’s father David “Dawg” Grisman is a big deal in the mandolin world, and he was also besties with Jerry Garcia. So the younger Grisman grew up surrounded by his dad’s “Dawg music” — as David Grisman calls his blend of bluegrass, folk and jazz — and the music of the Grateful Dead. Now Sam Grisman tours with his friends, performing a combination of his dad’s and Garcia’s repertoire as well as their own original acoustic tunes. 8-9:30 p.m. $29-$61. 1801 Exeter Road, Germantown. Click here for more information. — Phillips

‘Tick, Tick … Boom!’ at TheatreWorks, opening Friday: 

“Tick, Tick ... Boom!” is a semi-autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson who also wrote the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “Rent.” “Tick, Tick ... Boom!” explores the life of a composer named Jon who grapples with the pressures of turning 30 while trying to establish himself in New York City in 1990. A film adaptation of the musical was released in 2021, directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda and produced by Ron Howard, Brian Grazer and Julie Oh. This is only the second musical to be produced by Emerald Theatre Company whose mission focuses on sharing the realities faced by the LGBTQ+ community. You can read more about it in our March theater guide. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 21-30. $25. 2085 Monore Ave. See here for more information. — Alys Drake

‘Punk Rock Girl!’ at Circuit Playhouse, opening Friday:

“Punk Rock Girl!” is a musical that explores themes of identity, community and self-discovery through the lens of punk culture. The story centers on 16-year-old Angela Quivers, a perfectionist who struggles to find her place in the world until she meets Proxi, a rebellious teen who introduces her to a chaotic world of grungy guitars and raw emotions. The musical is composed of popular songs by female artists and bands, including Pat Benatar, Joan Jett and the Black Hearts, Katy Perry, Avril Lavigne and P!nk. You can read more about it in our March theater guide. 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, March 21-April 13. 51 South Cooper St. See here for more information. — Drake

Cherry Blossom Picnic at Memphis Botanic Garden, Saturday:

Sora Kim, center, and Sungho Lee strolled the Memphis Botanic Garden's Cherry Blossom Picnic in 2023. This year’s picnic is Saturday, March 22. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)

The cherry blossoms are … well, blossoming at Memphis Botanic Garden. To honor these Japanese staples, MBG is hosting a celebration with shodo (the art of Japanese calligraphy), origami with the University of Memphis Language Club and a tea ceremony. Memphis food trucks Soi #9, Pok Cha’s Egg Rolls, Rice Burner, Wagashi Bakery, Sushi Jimmy and Mempops will bring the eats, and there will be cherry blossom-themed cocktails and other drinks at the cash bar. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free to attend. 750 Cherry Road. Click here for more information. — Kelsey Bowen 

Studiohouse on Malvern open house, Saturday:

Mary Jo Karimnia (pictured) and Keiko Gonzalez will host their third annual open house Saturday, March 22. (Brad Vest/The Daily Memphian file)

The strikingly pink gallery and studio shared by artists Mary Jo Karimnia and Keiko Gonzalez is hosting its third annual open house. It will feature art from Karimnia, Gonzalez and the Studiohouse’s Front Porch Window Gallery artist Emma Chauvin Self. Chamber group Blueshift Ensemble will perform at 2 and 5 p.m. Memphis bartender Brooke Lever will create the event’s signature cocktails. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Free admission. 418 Malvern St. Click here for more info. — Perry

Soulful Food Truck Festival at Tiger Lane, Sunday:

The Soulful Food Truck Festival will be at Tiger Lane on Sunday, March 23. (Courtesy Cynthia Daniels)

Memphis Black Restaurant Week wraps this Sunday with the annual Soulful Food Truck Festival featuring Black-owned food trucks. Among this year’s vendors are Shroomlicious Meals, Bistro 52, Second 2 None, Cupcake Crush, Artreanna’s Italian Ice Inc. and lots more. Plus, there will be live music by Bird Williams, Angie P. Holmes and Courtney Little throughout the day. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $9.40 for general admission (opens at noon), $19.90 for VIP early entry at 11 a.m. 335 S. Hollywood St. Click here for more information. — Phillips

‘Give Her Flowers’ floral pop-up at Comeback Coffee and Greenhaus, Sunday:

Comeback Coffee and Grenhaus will host a floral pop-up shop Sunday, March 23. (Sophia Surrett/The Daily Memphian file)

You’ve undoubtedly heard the sad news about Pinch District staples Comeback Coffee and Greenhaus closing next month. This event allows Memphians to spend more time in those establishments while we still have them and support the owners. Curated by local fashion brand owner Fred “Swish” Griffin, the event intends to literally and figuratively “give flowers” to the women who inspire us. It includes a floral installation by Verushka Wilson of the Mane Wildling with arrangements available for purchase, drinks and food from Groovy Gratitude, special coffee from Comeback, a Swish merchandise release and a DJ. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 358 N. Main St. Free admission (registration required). — Perry

Mad Hatter Tea Party at Primas, Sunday:

If you’re in the mood for some tea and small bites with a spot of whimsy, head to Mount Moriah Road. On the menu at Primas Bakery + Boutique is tea for two with food inspired by the Mad Hatter and the world of “Alice in Wonderland.” The savory and sweet snacks include charcuterie skewers, goat-cheese truffles, deviled eggs, macarons, meringue, cookies and more. Dressing in your Mad Hatter finest is highly encouraged. Tickets admit two guests each and must be purchased in advance. 12:30-2 p.m. $70. 734 Mount Moriah Road. — Bowen 

‘Water Valley in Memphis’ opening reception at Ugly Art Co., Sunday:

“Untitled” by Hannah McCormick

Tori Ellis Smith and Amy Webb have curated this exhibition featuring seven Water Valley, Mississippi, artists. Featuring ceramicists, painters and textile artists, the show includes Ellis Smith and Webb as well as Erin Austen Abbott, Brooke Alexander, Coulter Fussell, Hannah McCormick and Megan Patton. Water Valley is a small town with a thriving art community located 90 miles away from Memphis and 16 miles south of Oxford, Mississippi. The exhibition will be on view through Thursday, April 10. The End of All Art will host a book pop-up at the March 23 reception. Exploradora Coffee is another vendor for the event. Read more in our March arts guide. 1-6 p.m. 635 Madison Ave. Free admission. — Perry

Kraftwerk ‘Multimedia Tour’ at the Overton Park Shell, Tuesday:

Kraftwerk will perform at the Overton Park Shell on Tuesday, March 25. (Courtesy Kraftwerk)

Three years after their last Memphis concert, German electro pioneers Kraftwerk will play the Bluff City again. Ralf Hütter and the late Florian Schneider founded Kraftwerk in 1970. The band, still led by Hütter, is world-renowned for its influence and experimentation combining robotics, visuals and electronic sound. The Memphis concert will be part of the ticketed Shell Yeah benefit series. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Unlike free Shell shows, outside food and beverages are not allowed. Read more in our March concert guide. 7 p.m. gates. $45.75 (tickets here). 1928 Poplar Ave. — Perry

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