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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.”

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

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 09:28:02 -0500

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

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!)

Art openings, storytelling and live music inside and out

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:49:14 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, we tell you where to catch a mind-bending Jim Carrey classic on the big screen and how to get a peek inside Ballet Memphis’ HQ.

Where to watch the World Cup Final and party like it's 2003 or Halloween

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:11:29 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, we’ve got ways to celebrate 30 years of the North Mississippi Allstars and 30 years of the V&E Greenline.

Arts Beat: Sofar Sounds back in Memphis; Botanic Garden opens Sun-inspired Fun Studio

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:01:53 -0500

With a new local leader, Sofar Sounds will host shows in Memphis once again. And, at the Botanic Garden, Fun Studio includes child-friendly musical instruments.

5 must-see concerts in July

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:52:31 -0500

Acclaimed musicians from as close as North Mississippi and as far as England are bringing their sounds to the Mid-South this July. Here are five highlights.

A very artsy weekend with some pole vaulting and an armored smackdown

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 9 Jul 2026 13:29:44 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, you can learn to listen like an artist and help some art kids get to Italy.

Arts Beat: Memphis actors featured in new Netflix film

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 10:30:09 -0500

Also, director Sam Pollard’s Lorraine Motel documentary will show at the Nashville Film Festival.

Meet The Daily Memphian's summer 2026 interns

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:05 -0500

This summer’s intern cohort includes students from Princeton and Northwestern.

Arts Beat: Nearly 20 exhibitions will open the Memphis Art Museum

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:39:43 -0500

“We’re finding ways to tell new stories with our permanent collection, but also introduce our visitors to new works, new acquisitions that we’ve been holding onto very eagerly to debut them in our new building,” said chief curator Patricia Daigle.

Summer parties, West Coast cruising culture and B.B. King's second chance

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:41:11 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, a band of medical pros play on a rooftop, a 1975 coming-of-age classic is on the big screen and songwriters compete to have the “Last Song Standing.”

Man or Astro-man? and Death to headline Gonerfest 23

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:23:00 -0500

A surf rock band from Alabama and a pioneering punk rock band from Detroit are among the 30+ bands scheduled for the 23rd Gonerfest.

Memphis Art Museum will have free admission for Shelby County residents

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:38:29 -0500

There’s an opening date set for the Memphis Art Museum. And when it opens, it will welcome locals to a bigger gallery space, a sculpture garden, a rooftop walking path and more for free.

Memphis music producer Tay Keith has died at 29

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:51:03 -0500

Grammy Award-nominated Memphis producer Brytavious Chambers, known professionally as Tay Keith, has died, according to Nashville police.

Bistros, absinthe and good-time girls: Discover Parisian cafe culture at the Dixon

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:50:37 -0500

“Café Society” includes works by Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, among others.

8Ball & MJG bring Memphis rap to NPR's Tiny Desk

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:49:32 -0500

This is the fifth year for Black Music Month-themed Tiny Desk Concerts.