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

This week, watch artisans at work at the Pink Palace Craft Fair, celebrate the Greenline’s birthday at Hampline and view rarely seen artwork by Edward H. Perry.

Mid-South Fair at the Landers Center, starts Thursday:

The Mid-South Fair opens Thursday, Sept. 25. (Courtesy Mid-South Fair)

There’s a slight chill in the air — not enough for full pants or cardigans. But it’s there, and that means it’s fair time. So, get yourself a funnel cake, eat it until your belly hurts and then hop on a ride that goes really fast and upside down. What could go wrong? Actually, better yet, eat that funnel cake, and let it digest while you watch one of the Mid-South Fair’s many live music shows, including performances by Chinese Connection Dub Embassy, Isabella & Sebastian and many others. The fair runs through Oct. 5. 4560 Venture Drive. More info here. — Bianca Phillips

Gonerfest at Wiseacre Brewing and the Overton Park Shell, Thursday-Sunday:

Snooper will play at Gonerfest’s free finale at the Overton Park Shell on Sunday, Sept. 28. (Courtesy Goner Records)

Seventies Zambian psychedelic rock (W.I.T.C.H.) and early ’80s Georgia post-punk (Pylon Reenactment Society) will both be revived in Memphis this week. And they’ll share space with Moroccan “desert blues” (Tarwa-N Tiniri), Rhode Island noise-rock (Lightning Bolt), Chicago power-pop (Sharp Pins), U.K. singer-songwriters (Robyn Hitchcock), Pacific Northwest indie mainstays (Silkworm) and lots more for the 22nd Gonerfest, the annual “four days of music and mayhem in Memphis” organized and hosted each year by the Cooper-Young record store/label Goner Records. The ticketed portion of the four-day festival will happen Thursday through Saturday at the Broad Avenue location of Wiseacre Brewing, with a free Sunday slate of bands at the Overton Park Shell, both new venues for the fest after the closure of former home Railgarten. Day passes for Thursday-Saturday are $70, or $175 for a three-day pass. You can learn more about Gonerfest 22 in our recent feature, and get the full schedule and ticketing info here. — Chris Herrington

Sunset @ Bridges at Bridges USA, Thursday:

Hope Clayburn and Soul Scrimmage will play Sunset @ Bridges on Thursday, Sept. 25. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian file)

Watch the sun set over the Memphis skyline at Bridges, just as the event’s name implies, and enjoy live music by Hope Clayburn and Soul Scrimmage and DJ Mary the K. Food trucks will be onsite with eats and treats. And if you’re feeling adventurous, you can try climbing Bridges’ indoor and outdoor rock walls. Bring your own chairs and blankets. And if it rains, there’s a backup plan. 5:30-8 p.m. Free. 477 N. Fifth St. Click here for free tickets. — Phillips

Jeff Hulett & The Hand Me Downs at the Germantown Performing Arts Center, Thursday:

Jeff Hulett and the Hand Me Downs will play in The Grove at GPAC on Thursday, Sept. 25. (The Daily Memphian file)

Just in time for good outdoor concert weather, guitarist and songwriter Jeff Hulett (best known for his time with Memphis indie band Snowglobe) will play GPAC’s Concerts in the Grove series with his band, The Hand Me Downs. You can pack a picnic basket and some wine, or you can buy food from 901 Eats & Treats, Carmelita’s Taqueria or TCBY (which will have a mobile vendor on-site). Cocktails and drink specials are available on the First Horizon Foundation Plaza. BYO chairs and blankets, unless you want to pay for $17 table seating. General admission is $9, and kids under 8 get in free. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., and music starts at 6:30 p.m. 1801 Exeter Road, Germantown. More info here. — Phillips

‘Hustle and Flow’ at Crosstown Theater, Thursday:

Hustle & Flow’s Elise Neal, Paula Jai Parker, and Taryn Manning danced at the film’s premiere party at the Sundance Film Festival in 2005. The film’s 20th anniversary screening will be at Crosstown Theater on Thursday, Sept. 25. (Kevork Djansezian/AP file)

Perhaps you’ve heard of it. This is a 20th anniversary screening of Craig Brewer’s Sundance Film Festival audience award winner and both Oscar-nominated (Best Actor) and Oscar-winning (Best Original Song) breakthrough, one of the essential Memphis movies. This will include a post-screening panel with Brewer and rapper Al Kapone, telling stories about the film’s production. (More about “Hustle & Flow” here.) 7 p.m., $5. See here for more info. — Herrington

‘Banned Together’ screening at Rhodes College, Thursday:

This documentary follows three students in their fight to reinstate 97 books that were banned in the Beaufort County School District in South Carolina. Among the titles were “All Boys Aren’t Blue” by George M. Johnson and “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky. Both books and many others on the list have LGBTQ+ themes. The students’ efforts started small and grew into a national issue that uncovers the “dark forces behind the accelerating wave of book bans in the U.S.” 6:30 p.m. Free. 2000 N. Parkway. More info here. — Phillips

‘Read It, Then See It: Macbeth’ at Novel, Thursday:

Before the world premiere of Joshua Peugh’s “Macbeth” at Ballet Memphis on Oct. 10, audiences can catch up on the William Shakespeare play that inspired the production. Novel is hosting a panel with Peugh (the choreographer) and Stephanie Elsky (director of the Pearce Shakespeare Endowment at Rhodes College). The two will discuss themes in “Macbeth” and how to turn words into dance. 6 p.m. Free admission. 387 Perkins Ext. More info here. — Elle Perry

Pink Palace Crafts Fair at Audubon Park, Friday-Sunday:

Memphis Metal Museum welder Jami Honey crafted iron during the Pink Palace Crafts Fair in 2023. This year’s fair is Friday-Sunday, Sept. 26-28. (Ziggy Mack/The Daily Memphian file)

It’s time to fill Audubon Park with handmade art and crafting demonstrations again. The Pink Palace Crafts Fair has been around for more than 50 years as a hub where local artists can gather and sell their handmade goodies, like jewelry, pottery, glass and leather creations and beyond. But the real hallmark of this fair is the chance to watch master craftsmen at work. Throughout the festival, visitors can get an up-close look at blown glass or wood-carving demonstrations. There will also be live music and food and drink vendors (including beer and wine). For the kiddos (and the kids at heart), there’s a petting zoo, pony rides, climbing walls and the beloved choo-choo train. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. on Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets start at $10.75, but senior and military discounts are available. 4145 Southern Ave. Click here fore more information and to buy tickets. — Kelsey Bowen

Edward H. Perry’s ‘American Original’ opening reception at the Patrick Lawton Lobby at Germantown Performing Arts Center, Friday:

Edward H. Perry’s artwork is on view at the Germantown Performing Arts Center. (Courtesy GPAC)

GPAC will display rarely seen works from reclusive artist Edward H. Perry. The works, which are from the collection of Keith and Jerene Sykes, will also be available for purchase. Perry, who died in 2007, worked with lasers in his art, and with artist Rockne Krebs, installed laser pieces at the CNN headquarters in Atlanta and other venues across the country. According to GPAC, Perry was distrustful of the corporate art world and refused to exhibit his works and rarely sold pieces. Outside of 2014 Memphis College of Art exhibitions of his works, GPAC says his works were mostly only seen by his friends. The two-and three-dimensional works are a mix of folk and fine art and feature abstract, geometric paintings fused onto frames. The pieces include salvaged materials, including Amish furniture, wood from his Stephensport, Kentucky, property, and sometimes electronic circuit boards and lights. The works will be on view through Oct. 22 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free admission. 1801 Exeter Road, Germantown. More info here. — Perry

Campfires & Cocktails Party at Memphis Botanic Garden, Friday:

Basic ladies (and dudes), unite. Fall is here, and it’s time to unashamedly bask in the pumpkin spice and fall leaf photo shoots. The first thing on your fall bucket list should be this annual party with campfires (for weenie roasts and s’mores, obvi) and spiced apple cider. Generation Gap will provide the tunes, and there will be vegan options for hot dogs. 6:30-9 p.m. $25 MBG members or $35 non-members. 750 Cherry Road. Click here for tickets. — Phillips

PodBox Podcast Festival at the Cossitt Library, Saturday-Sunday:

The third annual PodBox fest has been expanded to two days and will feature keynote talks by Loren LoRosa (host of the “The Latest with Loren LoRosa” podcast) and podcasting preacher Jamal H. Bryant. Plus, there will be workshops and presentations by award-winning “Beyond Theory” podcaster Dominic Lawson, Emmy-nominated music producer Ty Boyland, radio station manager John Best and plenty more. Among the topics: The impact of AI on media and podcasting. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, and 3-6 p.m. on Sunday. Free. 33 S. Front St. More info on the Podbox Facebook page. — Phillips

Germantown History Day at multiple locations, Saturday:

The community is invited to learn more about Germantown’s past this weekend. Saturday afternoon’s come-and-go event will include four sites — Fort Germantown, the train depot, the Germantown Regional History and Genealogy Center and the Germantown Historic Church. Local historians and members of Germantown’s Historic Commission members will be on-site to share stories and answer questions. Visitors will have passports that they can get stamped at the sites. All ages are welcome to attend. The sites can be visited in any order but passports are available at the depot. 1-3 p.m. Free. 2260 West St, Germantown. More info here. — Abigail Warren

Shelby Farms Greenline Trail Mixer at Hampline Brewing Co., Saturday:

Hampline Brewing will host a Trail Mixer to celebrate the Shelby Farms Greenline’s birthday on Saturday, Sept. 27. (Brad Vest/The Daily Memphian file)

The Greenline is turning 15 in 2025, and you can celebrate with a series of mini-block parties at spots along — or near — the trail. The first Trail Mixer is Saturday at Hampline with live music by The Turnstyles, a special beer launch and a Greenline-inspired pizza. Hampline Brewing isn’t on the Greenline exactly, but it’s just a mile or so away, and it’s easily accessed via the protected Hampline bike lane along Tillman Street. Future Trail Mixers will be at Cheffie’s, Wiseacre OG, El Mero Taco and Meddlesome Brewing Co. See all the dates here. 2-5 p.m. Free. 584 Tillman St. More info on this Trail Mixer here. — Phillips

Summer Solstice presents: The Equinox and WellGroove at Comeback Coffee, Saturday:

After premiering its inaugural event (which featured “Abbott Elementary” star Zach Fox as a DJ), this block party celebrating the fusion of hip-hop and dance music is back with another two-part event. The Equinox will be hosted by DJ Bizzle BlueBland and feature performances from DJs Sky Jetta, BizKit, Rhinestonee, Rosamii, Nico, YoBreezye, Lil Coff Drop, Sola, Qemist, Hyperfemme and Amarji King. Roving Atlanta DJ and coffee shop pop-up Everyday Phaces will record the sets, which will include classic Memphis rap, soul, techno, disco and R&B. The event runs from 6 p.m. until late. Ticketed separately are the WellGroove wellness activations. Running from 6-9 p.m., the WellGroove will feature a “lyrical deep dive” with singer-songwriter Talibah Safiyah alongside guided movement led by yoga instructor Candace Saulsberry, and an “uptempo” pilates session led by Andrea Jacobo. Tickets to The Equinox are here, and tickets to WellGroove are here. Both are $15 each until Saturday. 358 N. Main St. (for both events). — Elle Perry

The Pinch readings at Novel, Saturday:

The award-winning literary journal at the University of Memphis is releasing its second 2025 issue, and they’re celebrating with live readings, mingling and Pinch Punch. Whitney Collins, Kelsey Mahaffey, Alexa Doran, Robert Frankel, Emma Thomas Jones, Heidi Kasa, Darby Power and Seth Wade, the writers featured in this issue, will give you a taste of their work and then open conversation after. Plus, there will be plenty to snack on, and you’ve got to try their specialty concoction: the Pinch Punch. A lot of hard work and love go into making these issues (I would know; I was one of those volunteers back in the day!), so get out and show the team some love. And don’t forget to say hey to former Daily Memphian food writer and former Pinch managing editor Joshua Carlucci. I suspect he’ll be hanging somewhere around the food table! 6-7:30 p.m. Free to attend but please RSVP. 387 Perkins Extended — Bowen

‘Much Ado About Nothing’ opens across Shelby County, Friday:

Tennessee Shakespeare Co. offers free Shakespeare with the timeless comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” at outdoor venues across the county. “It’s a great opportunity for families to do an incredibly affordable adventure together,” said director Stephanie Shine. “Even though it has its darker elements, it’s still a very sparkling comedy.” The plot uses gossip, misunderstandings and mistaken identity as a template for witty romantic repartee and exemplifies William Shakespeare’s legacy, skillfully weaving Elizabethan concerns with universal patterns of love, deception and social order that still influence literature and culture today. Runs through Oct. 19. Free. Various times and locations. See the complete location list here. — Alys Drake

Memphis Yoga Festival at Rhodes College, Sunday:

Acro, ashtanga, aerial, nidra, vinyasa, the list of yoga styles could go on and on. And Sunday, you can try a little bit of everything. This one-day fest features more than 15 yoga classes in various styles presented in four blocks. That means you choose four full-length classes in one day. Plus, there’s an ecstatic dance session, live music and food trucks. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Advance general admission is $49.19, and day of fest tickets are $59.78. (Prices include fees.) 2000 N. Parkway. More info here. — Phillips

Kafe Kirk with Kirk Whalum and Lindsey Webster at Crosstown Theater, Sunday:

Kirk Whalum will play Kafe Kirk with Lindsey Webster at Crosstown Theater on Sunday, Sept. 28. (Credit: Evelyn Freja)

Seven years ago, Memphian and Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum kicked off his Kafe Kirk series with him performing alongside other notable musicians. In that time, the series has moved from the Halloran Centre for the Performing Arts to Crosstown Theater and has featured a number of acts. This weekend, the featured artist at the very first Kafé Kirk, New York jazz vocalist Lindsey Webster, returns. 6-9 p.m. $68.91 (tickets here). 1350 Concourse Ave. — Perry

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