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

In this week’s To-Do List, a Tav Falco film gets the live-score treatment, “Romeo and Juliet” is re-told through a feminist lens and an art exhibition reinterprets the tarot.

Graceland Holiday Lighting Weekend, Thursday-Saturday:

Graceland’s holiday lights will be turned on Thursday, Nov. 20. (Beth J. Harpaz/AP file)

Get ready for another Blue Christmas at Graceland. Elvis Presley’s mansion will be lit up with blue lights Thursday at 6 p.m., and that kicks off a weekend of holiday events that’ll have Elvis fans rocking around the Christmas tree. On Friday, there’s a dueling piano show with Terry Mike Jeffrey and Scot Durham, and there’s also a Rockin’ Memphis Christmas Concert that pays tribute to Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. Saturday brings a show-and-tell of rarely displayed Elvis artifacts and Dean Z’s Ultimate Elvis Christmas Show. See schedule for more on these events and others. — Bianca Phillips

Wicked Craft Night at Heirloom House, Thursday: 

Heirloom House owners Dorothy Collier and Alice Kerley are hosting a craft night on Thursday, Nov. 20. (Courtesy Heirloom House)

“Wicked: For Good,” the film adaptation of the second act of 2003’s stage musical “Wicked,” drops Friday. And you can get in the mood to defy gravity again at this Wicked-themed craft workshop the night before. Memphis artist Rattlesnake Betty will demonstrate how to make pink and green stick pin holiday ornaments with sparkly baubles, and supplies will be provided to make your own. Heirloom House will also serve pink and green tea sandwiches and frozen cocktails. 6-8 p.m. $60. 2129 Central Ave. Click here for info. — Phillips

Tav Falco’s ‘Urania Trilogy’ at Crosstown Theater, Thursday:

Tav Falco is one of those very Memphis underground figures, even if the vast majority of his artistic life has been spent outside the city. A rockabilly-influenced musician on the city’s late 1970s/early 1980s post-punk scene, Falco has lived in Europe for most of the past few decades. His mostly silent/experimental film screens at Crosstown with a live score performed by Alex Greene & the Rolling Head Orchestra. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. 7 p.m. 1350 Concourse Ave. See here for more info. — Chris Herrington

‘A Tuna Christmas,’ opens Friday at Circuit Playhouse:

“A Tuna Christmas” opens Friday, Nov. 21 at Circuit Playhouse featuring Michael Gravois, left and Daniel Stuart Nelson, right. (Courtesy Photography by Halo/Circuit Playhouse)

“A Tuna Christmas” is a hilarious comedy set in the fictional, delightfully eccentric town of Tuna, Texas. The 20 or so oddball residents are portrayed by just two actors, making for a fast-paced, costume-laden spectacle. “These characters are all people that we all know, or have been or are, and they’re still lovable despite all of their faults. So, you’re kind of rooting for them to have a good Christmas,” said director Dave Landis. Runs through Dec. 21. 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays. $25. 51 South Cooper St. More information here. — Alys Drake

Amelia Briggs’ ‘drupe,’ Amy Pleasant’s ‘Sense of Belonging’ and the ‘Major Arcana’ group exhibition, opening at Sheet Cake Gallery, Friday:

Work by Amelia Briggs

“Major Arcana” is a group exhibition, the first of two parts, where artists reimagine tarot cards. The 11 artists in the first group reimagine the Major Arcana cards. Artist Amelia Briggs’ work in “Drupe” focuses on interiors. (The word itself means a fleshy fruit with a hard and hidden interior.) Briggs is based in Brooklyn, New York, and works in fiber and painting to create wall-hangings that are reminiscent of quilts, botanical and anatomical forms. Amy Pleasant’s “Sense of Belonging” includes four paintings and a series of drawings featuring some of the words and phrases the Trump administration banned in its rejection of DEI initiatives. For Pleasant, “Sense of Belonging” aims to create a space and visibility for everyone. Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Opening runs from 5-7:30 p.m. Free admission. 405 Monroe Ave. More info here. — Perry

New Ballet Ensemble’s ‘Nut Remix’ at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, Friday-Sunday:

Think Tchaikovsky’s classic “The Nutcracker” but set on Beale Street. This annual remix of the ubiquitous holiday ballet makes traditional dance more accessible to a wider audience, thanks to modern choreography that blends hip-hop, Memphis jookin’, Spanish dance and West African dance. As for the music, the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and the Memphis Jazz Workshop mix Duke Ellington and Booker T. and the MG’s and other more modern tunes in with the classical Tchaikovsky score. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. $31-$66. 255 N. Main St. More info here. — Phillips

Like You Children’s Film Festival at Pink Palace Museum, Saturday-Sunday:

The Like You Film Club is hosting its first-ever film fest with two days of movies for kids on the Pink Palace’s giant screen. The line-up kicks off with Saturday morning cartoons, and there are short films (some made by kids) and feature-length pieces, including “Salta!” (the time-traveling tale of two brothers facing the loss of their mother). Kids can also take filmmaking workshops. Both days’ line-ups start at 10 a.m. See the schedule here. Festival passes are $45 for kids 12 and under and $60 for adults and kids 13 and up. VIP passes are also available. 3050 Central Ave. — Phillips

Like Really Creative Inspiration Salon: Zip Code Zine Mixer at the Orange Mound Library, Saturday:

It’s zine time, baby. If you don’t know what a zine is, let Elle Perry educate you. And now that you know, it’s time to make one. Like Really Creative will host artist and musician Joi Purvy in a zine-making workshop. The goal of this workshop is to help you design a zine that captures the spirit of your neighborhood through personal experiences. Local artist Alana Reece-Walker will also be creating a mixed-media piece during the workshop. 3-5 p.m. Free. 843 Dallas St. Click here for more information. — Kelsey Bowen 

Jazz at the Junktion at Off the Walls Arts, Saturday:

This outdoor music event features performances from Paul McKinney & the Knights and Candace Mache & the Machetes. If you missed Colleen Couch’s illuminated paper-pulp-painting exhibition, “Late for the Sky,” you can catch that. McKinney’s group starts at 4 p.m. and Mache’s group starts at 5:15 p.m. Couch will lead a separately ticketed ($25) papermaking workshop at 4:30 p.m. Event runs 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free (RSVP here). 360 Walnut St. — Perry

Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting on the Main Street Mall, Saturday:

The lighting of the Downtown Christmas tree happens on Saturday, Nov. 22. (Ziggy Mack/The Daily Memphian file)

The giant holiday tree at Peabody Place and Main Street is getting lit this Saturday. The Downtown Memphis Commission is throwing a free party with live music by the Brown Four, Opera Memphis and the Saturday Sunset Band. And it may not feel like winter yet, but you can pretend with free cookies, hot cocoa and lattes. Kids can take pics with Santa, and there will be train rides and crafts to keep them busy. 4-6 p.m. Free, but register here. Corner of Peabody Place and Main Street. — Phillips

Lui Shtini’s ‘Tree Spirits’ and Riley Payne’s ‘Ocean Size,’ opening at Tops Gallery, Saturday:

An exhibition by Lui Shtini will open at Tops Gallery on Saturday, Nov. 22. (Submitted)

At the original Tops Gallery (located under the Jack Robinson Gallery on Front Street) will be Lui Shtini’s “Tree Spirits,” and at Tops’ second location on Madison Avenue will be Riley Payne’s “Ocean Size.” “Ocean Size” features eight paintings that tweak commonly used reference imagery. Riley, a self-taught artist, was born in Melbourne, Australia, and lives between New York and Miami. The opening reception for both shows takes place at the Front Avenue location. Both will be on view at their respective locations through Jan. 10. In “Tree Spirits,” Shtini’s body part-like sculptures are on display. The painter and sculptor has been based in Brooklyn, New York, for more than 20 years and grew up in Albania. Tops Gallery (at 400 Front) is from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Tops at Madison Avenue Park (151 Madison) is viewable 24 hours a day. Opening reception is from 6-8 p.m. at 400 S. Front St. Free admission. More info here. — Perry

Quietly Connecting: Silent Book Club and Silent Disco at Beale Street Landing, Saturday:

The Cossitt Library’s silent book club is combining that concept with a silent disco this weekend. Festivities are set to include a dance floor where attendees can listen to DJs Rosamii and Brillianaire on wireless headphones and a reading lounge where attendees can enjoy a book. You know what I’m going to say here: Por que no los dos? The event is 18 and up and includes light refreshments. P.S. A peek at the Cossitt calendar shows this event is scheduled to take place again at the branch on Dec. 13th. That event will include a “Bookswap and Blind Date Book” table. 4-7 p.m. Free (register here). 251 Riverside Dr. — Perry

‘Polishing the Stone’ opening reception at ShapeShifter Art School and Gallery, Saturday:

ShapeShifter Art School founders Lisa Williamson, Elizabeth Alley, Nikii Richey, Melissa Dunn and Pam McDonnell open a show there on Saturday, Nov. 22. (Leslie Navarrete/Courtesy ShapeShifter Art School)

ShapeShifter’s first exhibition opening also serves as the opening for the new facility. “‘Polishing the Stone” features works by its five founders: Elizabeth Alley, Melissa Dunn, Pam McDonnell, Nikii Richey and Lisa Williamson. Classes, workshops and open studio sessions for those age 18 and up will begin Tuesday, Jan. 13. All experience levels are welcome. The founders say they “champion radical pedagogy and horizontal knowledge sharing.” Click here to read more about how the school came about. 6-9 p.m. (opening reception). 680 Oakleaf Office Lane. Free admission. More info here. — Perry

‘Angels of Gaza’ charity bazaar at Agricenter International, Sunday:

Sample Palestinian food, and watch traditional music and art performance at this second annual event from the local Palestinian American Community Center. There’s also a fashion show, games for kids and more. 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 7777 Walnut Grove Road. More info here. — Phillips

‘& Juliet’ opens Tuesday at The Orpheum:

“& Juliet” opens at the Orpheum Theatre on Tuesday, Nov 25. (Evan Zimmerman/Courtesy Orpheum)

“& Juliet” is a witty jukebox musical that reimagines Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” through a modern feminist lens. The pop-infused score includes songs like “Since U Been Gone‚” “Roar,” “Baby One More Time,” “Larger Than Life‚” “That’s The Way It Is” and “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” Runs through Nov. 30. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays; 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sundays. No show on Thanksgiving Day. Prices vary. 203 S. Main St. More information here. — Drake

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