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Rhyme and reason: City of Memphis inducts inaugural poet laureate

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 20 May 2026 20:00:07 -0500

Attendees gathered at Downtown’s Cossitt Library to honor the three finalists for the poet laureate role.

Memphis Movies this Week: ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Boosters’ and a couple of Oscar winners

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:23:27 -0500

There’s a solid fistful of notable revival screenings around town this week, though three of them will be showing on the same night (Thursday), at the same time (7 p.m.). Which will you choose?

Indigo Girls, Linda Perry to play Overton Park Shell

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 20 May 2026 06:30:54 -0500

Linda Perry will open for the Indigo Girls as part of the Overton Park Shell’s ticketed Shell Yeah! benefit series this fall.

‘We ain’t surprised’: NCRM's Legacy Experience links past struggles to present politics

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 15 May 2026 22:04:27 -0500

The $55-million renovation offers an expanded look at the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and of the movement since his death in 1968.

Memphis in May: Scenes from Ms. Piggie Idol

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Fri, 15 May 2026 19:18:41 -0500

The winners performed to songs such as Wreckx-N-Effect’s “Rump Shaker” and Bon Jovi’s “Living on a Prayer” in the contest at Liberty Park.

The AM/DM podcast: Fun in the sun

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 15 May 2026 06:26:59 -0500

It’s another weekend to hit the great outdoors.

Brass band on the Wolf, Bigfoot on Beale and Birdcap's new book

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:59:56 -0500

This week, you can peep Cooper-Young backyard gardens, camp out with mushroom people and release your intentions into Hyde Lake.

This Hernando craft festival is a weekend A'Fair

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 14 May 2026 07:01:54 -0500

Hernando’s annual A’Fair Arts and Crafts Festival includes a free concert, a 5K and 300 vendors selling a number of wares — all of which have to be handmade.

Phoebe Bridgers to host surprise concert at Hi-Tone

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 13 May 2026 09:41:29 -0500

Flyers were posted on light poles in Memphis for a secret pop-up concert “tonight” by Phoebe Bridgers, who was part of supergroup Boygenius, at Hi-Tone Cafe.

Memphis Movies This Week: Fresh filmmakers debut, ‘Top Gun’ flies again

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 12 May 2026 09:45:40 -0500

Genre movies from debut feature filmmakers, “Obsession” and “Is God Is,” are in theaters this week.

The AM/DM podcast: A week of barbecue, budgets and bikes

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Mon, 11 May 2026 06:29:41 -0500

The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest returns this week as the only barbecue fest in town.

American Revival brings Yo-Yo Ma, T Bone Burnett, Valerie June, Arrested Development

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Sun, 10 May 2026 04:00:05 -0500

American Revival, which features a Festival of Helpers and performances, is coming to Memphis.

Tom Lee Day will move to October, but poetry honored today

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sat, 9 May 2026 10:08:57 -0500

The Memphis River Parks Partnership announced the change Friday, May 8, as it honored recipients in the 5th annual Tom Lee Poetry and Spoken Word competition.

This secondhand shop always has a VHS movie playing — unless someone's on the Sega Genesis

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Sat, 9 May 2026 04:00:13 -0500

While the shop is open some days, visitors can order Boycott Coffee by landline phone and watch it being prepared on a closed-circuit TV.

Photo Gallery: 2026's Memphis Art & Fashion Week's Runway at the Museum

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 8 May 2026 21:41:34 -0500

The marquee event of Memphis Art & Fashion Week is Runway at the Museum, held on Friday, May 8, at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.

'Primary Trust' and 'Collective Rage' are in Memphis theaters

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 8 May 2026 11:58:46 -0500

Playhouse on the Square’s production of the Pulitzer prize-winning play “Primary Trust” opens at the Circuit Playhouse Friday, May 8.

'Little Greek island on Highland' is back with 67th festival

jennifer@cookwithjennifer.com (Jennifer Chandler) — Fri, 8 May 2026 18:26:00 -0500

The Annunciation Church community starts preparing months in advance to make thousands of pastries in several varieties sold at the annual Greek Festival, held May 8 and 9 this year.

The AM/DM podcast: A super Saturday

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 8 May 2026 06:35:52 -0500

It’s peak spring this Saturday, with events galore scheduled.

Puppies take over Crosstown, and Greek Fest serves 7,000 kebabs

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 7 May 2026 13:27:11 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, catch up on the first “Heat” before the sequel drops, watch an Irish sports throwdown and catch the season’s first free show at Overton Park Shell.

'If you can roll joints, you can roll tamales'

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Mon, 11 May 2026 13:23:24 -0500

Karen Carrier, who started Memphis restaurants including The Beauty Shop, DKDC and Mollie Fontaine, joins Eric Barnes for this week’s episode of “The Sidebar.”