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Photo Gallery: Soulsville Foundation Power of Music Honors

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:10:04 -0500

The foundation honored Wu-Tung Clan, which is headlining the Riverbeat Music Festival this weekend, with the 2026 Global Impact Award.

A very Wu-Tang weekend, a River of Time and Riverbeat Music Fest

bphillips@dailymemphian.com (Bianca Phillips) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:36:44 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, you get a pass to peek into people’s backyards, there’s a morning rave on Beale Street and Global Cafe hosts a beer mile for a cause.

5 must-see concerts in May

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:07 -0500

May is a notable month for music in Memphis.

Memphis Movies This Week: ‘The Devil Wears Prada,’ ‘Hairspray’

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:22:24 -0500

From one commercial sure-shot (“Michael”) to another: This week brings the 20-years-later sequel “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” which returns the four main players and director from 2006’s catty comedy hit.

Photo Gallery: Grind City Amp's grand opening party

hwhitfield@dailymemphian.com (Joe Sills) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:00:52 -0500

Grind City Amp opened a new outdoor music venue in April, marked by a free festival on Saturday, April 25, featuring a vintage sale, food trucks and a live music lineup with headliner MonoNeon.

The AM/DM podcast: River of Time, Riverbeat and Water Gardens

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:35:18 -0500

Much like the human body, the week ahead is about 60% water.

Building memories: Brick Convention returns to Landers Center

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:58:24 -0500

A Lego-themed convention this weekend in Southaven will feature various brick-built creations, special guests and interactive fun for all ages.

Drama, comedy and a rock-opera open across Memphis

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:08:17 -0500

A popular and controversial rock opera about Jesus’ final week, a satire about theater egos and getting sardines or a look into the criminal underworld of mobs? Take your pick of what’s showing on theater stages across Memphis.

The AM/DM podcast: The joys of a very full weekend

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:24:06 -0500

This weekend includes a rock opera, roller derby, Shelby Forest Spring Fest, a rescheduled vegan block party and a Lego convention. Plus a Friends of the Library book sale and a yard sale.

Dance company brings ballet down to Beale

hwhitfield@dailymemphian.com (Holly Whitfield) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:40:51 -0500

Ashley Hannah Davis considered retiring from dance in 2021. But Machine Gun Kelly, the Prohibition-era gangster born (and later arrested) in Memphis, helped changed her mind — or at least his wife and partner-in-crime Kathryn Kelly did.

A free Grind City show, a singalong brunch and a Halloween party in April

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:34:02 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, a Kubrick classic screens at Crosstown, Shelby Forest has a fest for hillbillies and Memphis Roller Derby opens its 20th season.

Patti LaBelle, John Legend, Alabama, Kansas: Who's playing Live at the Garden in 2026?

eperry@dailymemphian.com (Elle Perry) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:00:09 -0500

An EGOT winner, a Nashville country group, a funky band alongside the “Godmother of Soul” and beyond are hitting the stage at Memphis Botanic Garden.

Southaven Springfest kicks off at Snowden Grove Park

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:05:40 -0500

A rite of the season: Southaven is holding its Springfest this week through Saturday with rides, concessions and the aromatic draw of the annual barbecue contest.

Memphis Movies This Week: Pop stars in ‘Michael,’ ‘Mother Mary’

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:55:18 -0500

Memphian Jaylen Hunter makes his movie debut as the young version of Marlon Jackson in the earlier sections of new Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael.”

Nominees announced for Orpheum’s 17th annual High School Musical Theatre Awards

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:22:43 -0500

The ceremony will take place Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre.

How a Memphis comedy festival is cracking jokes and fighting for respect

jmalone@dailymemphian.com (Joi Malone) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:54:02 -0500

More than 20 comedians, both local and from across the U.S., will hit the stage to tell jokes during the three-day event, now in its third year.

Hear music on porches, the Peabody rooftop and at the new Grind City Amp

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:00:21 -0500

In this week’s To-Do List, an animal-free circus comes to the Buckman, crawfish are on Riverside Drive and you can watch every episode of the first season of “Twin Peaks” on a big screen.

Expected rain pushes Cooper-Young Porchfest to Sunday

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:34:18 -0500

Expected rain delays Cooper-Young Porchfest one day to Sunday, April 19.

Memphis Art Museum tour ends with $6 million

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:03:34 -0500

Memphis City Council members got a peek inside what will be the new Memphis Art Museum before voting to repurpose city funds for public infrastructure outside the Front Street museum.

Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Twin Peaks’ marathon, ‘SNL’ doc ‘Lorne’

cherrington@dailymemphian.com (Chris Herrington) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:41:18 -0500

Herrington said one movie pick this week is “‘Fargo’ meets ‘John Wick’” with some comedic “Hot Fuzz” in the mix. There’s also an SNL documentary.