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

This week, watch a ghost movie at Elmwood, meet Chris Parnell at Comic Con and eat all the pasta at Memphis Italian Festival.

‘Superbad’ at Slowdown Cinema Club at the Pink Palace Museum & Mansion, Thursday:

Slowdown Cinema Club’s first showing will be “Superbad.” (Courtesy Holtermonster) 

Memphis’ hottest new club has a 40-foot screen, curated concessions by Hard Times Deli and an unbridled love for movies. Slowdown Cinema Club’s first show at the Pink Palace’s Giant Screen Theater will be “Superbad,” the raunchy, coming-of-age teen movie that balances vulgar comedy with McLovable characters. Follow Michael Cera and Jonah Hill as they set out to achieve their high — very high — hopes of throwing the best graduation party. Get to the museum early to grab some nachos and a drink or maybe even some custom club merch made by Slowdown Dry Goods. Doors at 6 p.m., movie at 7:30 p.m. $18.75. 3050 Central Ave. Click here for more information. — Kelsey Bowen 

Cemetery Cinema: ‘The Sixth Sense’ at Elmwood Cemetery, Thursday:

Catch one of the greatest plot twists of all time under the moonlight in one of Memphis’ oldest cemeteries. Elmwood Cemetery will project M. Night Shyamalan’s “The Sixth Sense” onto the roof of the historic cottage as part of the cinema series. If psychological thrillers with a stacked cast make you hungry, the Hot-n-Heavy Dogs food truck will be slinging wieners. But you’re welcome to bring a cooler with your own food and drinks. You do have to bring your own lawn chair, but the cemetery will provide plenty of dead people to see. 8:30-10:30 p.m. $17.85. 824 S. Dudley St. Click here for more information. — Bowen

Memphis Italian Festival at Marquette Park, Thursday-Saturday:

Jasper Burch, 7, spun on the “Ballistic” ride during the 30th annual Memphis Italian Festival at Marquette Park on May 30, 2019. This year’s fest is Thursday-Saturday, May 29-31. (Brandon Dill/The Daily Memphian file)

Memphis may be best-known for its barbecue — and the dueling May contests — but the city is also filled with Italian families and fans of pasta, pizza and pancetta. The annual Memphis Italian Festival works similarly to the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and SmokeSlam, in that cooking teams compete for prizes. But there’s plenty to eat and do for the average attendee. There’s food for sale at Luigi’s Cafe, arts and crafts from local vendors, carnival rides, live music, bocce ball, a grape stomp and more. 4-11 p.m. on Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $15 for Thursday and Friday, $20 for Saturday. 4946 Alrose Ave. Click here for more information. — Bianca Phillips

‘[Fe]atured Ar[Ti]sts,’ A Correspondence’s ‘Bleeding Together,’ Tad Lauritzen Wright’s ‘Zen on the Installment Plan’ at Crosstown Arts, opening reception, Friday:

Three new exhibitions will open at Crosstown Arts on Friday, May 30. (Courtesy Crosstown Arts)

Crosstown Arts opens three art exhibitions on Friday. Metal Museum staff curated and created objects in the “[Fe]atured Ar[Ti]sts” exhibition, which showcases techniques like forging, casting, fabricating and fine smithing, as well as photography, painting, woodworking and music. A Correspondence is the name of Andres Arauz’ and Abby Meyers’ art duo. Through their joint practice, the artists take apart collages and poems and reassemble them as wheat-pasted wood panels, primarily as street art. According to the artists, the “Bleeding Together” exhibition examines vulnerability, community and tending to each other’s wounds. Chaos and contemplation are the central themes of the photo abstractions and salvaged-wood sculptures that are part of Tad Lauritzen Wright’s “Zen on the Installment Plan.” The opening reception for all three exhibitions includes music from DJ TY Boyland, free food from Bao Toan and a free Art Bar cocktail. The exhibition will be on view through Sunday, Sept. 14. You can read more about the June Memphis art scene here. 6-8 p.m. Free admission. 1350 Concourse Avenue, Ste. 280. Click here for more info. — Elle Perry 

Hank Miles Smith’s ‘Swamp: A Meditation on Self and Silt’ at Ugly Art Co., opening reception Friday:

Hank Miles Smith’s exhibition, “Swamp: A Meditation on Self and Silt,” opens Friday, May 30, at Ugly Art Co. (Mary Gunning/Courtesy Hank Miles Smith)

According to Hank Miles Smith, “Swamp” is based on a year’s study of wetlands surrounding Memphis — specifically the Ghost River and the Wappanocca National Wildlife Refuge in Crittenden County, Arkansas. In the exhibition, Smith explores the swamp and its inhabitants via acrylic paintings and sculptural installations. Smith says that the local swamps have been an important anchor for both his artistic and personal growth since moving back to Memphis. The reception starts at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails from Bar Limina. It includes an artist talk with Smith and Wolf River Conservancy executive director Erik Houston at 6 p.m. and live music by Too Small, featuring composer and guitarist Gunter Gaupp. RSVPs are requested, but walk-ins are okay. You can read more about the June Memphis art scene here. 5:30 p.m. 635 Madison Ave. Free admission. — Perry

‘Hadestown: Teen Edition’ at Evergreen Theater, opening Friday:

Nonprofit youth theater group New Spark Performing Arts is staging the teen version of the hit Broadway show, “Hadestown.” It’s a fun musical-theater take on the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, which, in case you don’t recall, involves the tragic tale of Orpheus losing his wife, Eurydice, forever when he fails to follow the rules of the Underworld. “Hadestown” offers a more modern spin on the tale, with a setting in a post-apocalyptic, industrial-inspired world. Runs through June 3. 1705 Poplar Ave. Click here for tickets. — Phillips 

Starlito and Don Trip’s ‘Stepbrothers 4 Life Tour’ at 1884 Lounge, Friday:

Starlito and Don Trip (Courtesy Minglewood Hall)

“Step Brothers 4 Life” is the fourth album in Don Trip and Starlito’s “Step Brothers” series. It comes eight years after the third edition. (“Step Brothers” is a reference to the 2008 Will Ferrell/Adam McKay comedy.) Who are the so-called “step brothers”? They are Memphis rapper Christopher Don Wallace, aka Don Trip, and Nashville rapper Jermaine Eric Shute, aka Starlito. Don Trip is probably best known for his poignant “Letter To My Son” single, which features singer Cee-Lo Green. Starlito, a prolific musician, has also collaborated with Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane and Lil Wayne on singles. Pitchfork calls the “Step Brothers” series a “masterclass in affable and thoughtful bully rap.” “Grew up 200 miles apart, but we come from the same struggle,” Starlio raps in the “Royal Rumble” single. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. Ticket prices vary. 1555 Madison Ave. (inside Minglewood Hall) — Perry

Memphis Dragon Boat Festival at Shelby Farms Park, Saturday:

Think you’ve got what it takes to race a dragon-shaped boat across Hyde Lake in Shelby Farms? If so, you can get a team together and try that at the third annual Memphis Dragon Boat Festival, which benefits the Memphis Chinese Community Center. Or, you can just come watch the races, plus Chinese dance performances and live music. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free to watch. 6903 Great View Drive North. Click here for more info. — Phillips

Comic Con at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, Saturday:

Chris Parnell is the special guest at the Memphis Public Library’s Comic Con on Saturday, May 31. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP file)

More than 50 comic-book creators and vendors will be set up at the library, and there’s a cosplay contest, a trivia contest, a Super Smash Bros. tournament, food trucks and more. But I’m burying the lede here: Memphis native/former “Saturday Night Live” cast member/“Rick & Morty” voice actor Chris Parnell is the special guest. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 3030 Poplar Ave. Click here for more info. — Phillips

‘Overcoming Hateful Things’ at the Pink Palace Museum & Mansion, opening Saturday:

“Overcoming Hateful Things” opens at the Pink Palace Museum on Saturday, May 31. (Courtesy Jim Crow Museum)

This traveling exhibit features more than 150 contemporary racist and anti-Black artifacts from the Jim Crow Museum to help viewers cultivate understanding and empathy for victims of racial intolerance. Think Aunt Jemima ads and children’s games featuring racist imagery. And trigger warning: The exhibit also contains images of violence used against Black Americans and civil-rights activists as they fought for racial equality. Runs through Oct. 19. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $21 general admission. 3050 Central Ave. Click here for more info. — Phillips

Memphis Vegan Fest at Fourth Bluff Park, Saturday:

Shroomlicious will be among the food vendors at Memphis Vegan Fest on Saturday, May 31. (Ziggy Mack/The Daily Memphian file)

Event organizer extraordinaire Cynthia Daniels is bringing back her annual Memphis Vegan Fest, where you can try plant-based food from local and traveling vegan vendors. Shroomlicious, which temporarily closed its Crosstown shop as it prepares to move into a new spot, will be there (in case you’ve been missing those fried mushroom wings). You can also sample vegan shrimp at Seafood Vegan, fresh-pressed juice from The Juice Mane and much more. And full disclosure: I’ll be there signing copies of my vegan Southern cookbook, “Cookin’ Crunk.” 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 22 N. Front St. Click here for more info. — Phillips

‘Drunken Dictionary’ Adult Spelling Bee at Crosstown Brewing Co., Saturday:

Forget “Drunk History.” Have you tried drunk spelling? Crosstown Brewing Co. is mixing booze with brain power at this adults-only spelling bee. Drinking is mandatory for all participants, and there will be beer discounts for teachers and prizes for the top-three spellers. Spelling bee starts at 3 p.m., and you can sign up here. 1264 Concourse Ave. — Phillips

Rainbow Rumble season 5 at the Hi-Tone, Saturday:

Category is: Biblically Accurate. Six drag angels will compete for the holy crown as Rainbow Rumble returns. Juicy Massacre, Black Magick, Angel Bebe, Eliza Meow, Daiya Nysus and Ru$ted Electra will lip-sync for the chance to compete at the grand Rainbow Rumble in December. Moth Moth Moth and Tiffany Minxx will host, and reigning champ Lady Pluto will perform during this glory-filled evening. This event is 18+. Doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m. $18.50. 282-284 N Cleveland St. Click here for more info. — Bowen 

Cooper-Young Cat Walking Tour at the CY gazebo, Sunday:

The cats at House of Mews aren’t the only kitties in Cooper-Young. The first annual CY Cat Walking Tour on Sunday, June 2, will show off residents’ house cats. (The Daily Memphian file)

Garden walk, schmarden walk. Do you know what’s way cooler (and far more sassy) than gardens? Cats. And the Cooper-Young Community Association will be showing off their neighborhood felines — if they care to show their faces — in this first-ever cat walking tour. Homeowners signed up in advance to show off their four-legged friends, so here’s hoping the kitties will be feeling social. If not, at least you’ll get your steps in. 2 p.m. Free. Meets at 959 S. Cooper St. Click here for more info. — Phillips

Germantown Charity Horse Show at 7745 Poplar Pike, opening Tuesday:

Riders will compete during the 76th anniversary of the Germantown Charity Horse Show, beginning Tuesday, June 3. (Benjamin Naylor/The Daily Memphian file)

The 76th Germantown Charity Horse Show kicks off Tuesday, June 3, and runs through Saturday, June 7. Riders and their horses will compete in walks, trots, jumps and other categories. Plus, there are daily ice-cream socials and wine-and-cheese receptions. (There’s also a welcome reception just for exhibitors on Monday.) The event raises money for Memphis Oral School for the Deaf, SVRS, Kindred Place, Germantown Education Foundation and art programs at Houston High and Germantown High. See the full schedule here. — Abigail Warren

Akeem Ali’s ‘The Good Looking Tour’ at 1884 Lounge, Wednesday: 

Akeem Thomas, aka Akeem Ali, is a Jackson, Mississippi, rapper, singer and songwriter. As his alter-ego Keemy Casanova, Thomas is a ’70s pimp pastiche, blending hip-hop with soul and funk. His lyrics mimic hyperbolic Muhammad Ali-esque boasts with a sexually explicit edge. The homage is no accident, as the boxing legend inspired the musician’s artist name. (As an example, listen to Akeem Ali’s “Good Looking Adjectives” song.) His latest projects, “The Texture Tape,” released in April, and “The Texture Tape 2,” released in May, each feature 10 songs named for fabrics like crushed velvet, polyester, corduroy, and chiffon. Tim Gent serves as an opener for the show. The Nashville-based, Clarksville-native started getting buzz after releasing his 2015 “Clarksville Nights” mixtape. Gent addresses political and social issues in his music. “They block bridges in Memphis, flood roads in Nashville, even united in my home streets. Signs in the air: ‘No justice, no peace,’” he raps on the song “History Repeats.” 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. shows. Ticket prices vary. 1555 Madison Ave. (inside Minglewood Hall) — Perry

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