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Brooks Museum hosts Broadway musical-themed ball, runway show

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:21:18 -0500

Meet the designers who will compete for a chance to show at the 2027 Memphis Art and Fashion Week.

September must-see shows include Patti LaBelle, Indigo Girls

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:00:13 -0500

Here is part three of a roundup of must-see concerts, including a “Glee” star at GPAC and a Memphis singer-songwriter who has worked with Lil Nas X, Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige coming to Minglewood Hall.

Comedy pops up at Flyway, Meddlesome breweries

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:24:11 -0500

Four comedians are launching The Pit, featuring comedy shows every Thursday at Flyway. At Meddlesome, a producer hosts a monthly showcase.

September must-see shows include Memphis and Texas hip-hop legends

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:10:00 -0500

Here is part two of a roundup of can’t-miss concerts, including a Chattanooga rapper, Kentucky bluegrass and more.

September must-see shows include Chance the Rapper, Booker T. Jones

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:21:02 -0500

Here is part one of a roundup of must-see concerts, including a Boston pop-metal band coming to Growlers and a Memphis-bred band having a homecoming at Satellite Music Hall.

Roller Derby, Wiseacre have birthdays; 901 Day starts early on Beale

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:58:37 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, we tell you where drinking beer can save a river and where adults can have a field day.

These films will play at Like You Children's Film Festival

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:45:30 -0500

The festival premieres two short films written, directed and produced by students in grades third through sixth who participated in the recent Like You Film Camp summer camp at Idlewild Elementary.

Tomatoes get edgy, A. Schwab rocks out and Playhouse is gonna be so 'fetch'

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:10:25 -0500

This week, “Inception” will bend your mind, a comedy fest goes to the dogs and tequila is everywhere.

3-day Memphis Jazz Festival coming this fall

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:05:05 -0500

A free jazz festival featuring local and national artists is slated for Downtown Memphis.

Satellite Music Hall to host community preview night

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:46:58 -0500

The new venue at Crosstown Concourse is opening its doors to the public on Sept. 2, with all proceeds from the preview benefiting Stax Music Academy.

Motion pictures are getting motion seating

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:24:50 -0500

The technology will sync the physical effects with the actions and scenes happening on the screen.

The Grove at GPAC announces fall season

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:06:52 -0500

Salsa, jazz, Southern rock, R&B, Americana and a Beatles tribute show are coming to The Grove at the Germantown Performing Arts Center this fall.

Dinosaurs, trains, Phoebe Bridgers and a dive-in movie at a city pool

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:49:29 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, John Legend is live at the Garden, a “Matrix” actor stars in a Hattiloo play and you can get a sneak peek at Stomping Grounds.

Arts Beat: David Porter on 'The Breakfast Club,' Kingfish at The Met

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:48:48 -0500

Plus, several artists with ties to the Memphis region are on former President Barack Obama’s annual summer playlist.

Four Memphis writers are finalists for Tennessee Book Award

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:45:21 -0500

An ice storm aftermath, the newspaper industry, small-town Helen of Troy circa 1993 and where climate crisis and motherhood intersect: Here are the four books that have Memphians up for a statewide award.

A book fair meets beer, cat videos go big and a ramen shop has a birthday party

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Sat, 8 Aug 2026 16:12:12 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, you’ll learn about Memphis Botanic Garden’s new Fun Studio and where to hear about the magic of “biscuit and cornbread culture.”

These Memphis musicians will play 2026 Cooper-Young Fest

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 12:50:41 -0500

The 2026 Cooper-Young Fest takes place from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, in the Midtown neighborhood.

Metal Museum unveils new branding

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 11:06:25 -0500

To christen the Metal Museum’s move in a month, the institution is today launching a new brand, including a new logo.

Arts Beat: 5 must-see Memphis concerts for August

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:39:47 -0500

How many chances do you get to BYOB to a show by an EGOT winner? In August, Memphians can see a country superstar, musical improv on Beale and, of course, John Legend.

Where to whale watch and celebrate Christmas in July (and August)

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:01:48 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, we’ve got the details on a Frank Ocean listening party, a summer splash shindig for dogs and two album-release parties where you can leave with a CD. (A CD!)