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

This week, take a “mammoth” hike at Shelby Farms, meet the musicians buried at Elmwood and explore a revamped South City during MEMFix.

World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest at Tom Lee Park, through Saturday:

Smoke is back on the water this year with the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest’s (better known as “barbecue fest”) return to Tom Lee Park. The Daily Memphian’s Memphis in May Guide to the WCBCC has everything you need to know before you go, like how to eat if you don’t know someone with a tent or how much you should tip for a meal. And if you’re wondering why you should take barbecue fest advice from a vegan, that’s totally valid. But know that our barbecue-loving digital director, Holly Whitfield, has vetted all of the info and added some tips based on her expertise. Gates open at 11 a.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. on Saturday. See the full schedule here. — Bianca Phillips

“Celebrating Joyce Cobb” at The Grove at GPAC, Thursday: 

In its Concerts in the Grove series, the Germantown Performing Arts Center salutes beloved Memphis jazz vocalist Joyce Cobb. The concert in her honor features the Boscos Band with guests Jack Rowell, Earl Lowe, Doug MacCleod, Eddie Harrison, Hope Clayburn and Cobb herself. Kids under age 18 can attend for free. The night’s food truck is Diamond Dave’s Pizza. 6 to 8 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.) $5 general admission, $15 table seating. 1801 Exeter Road, Germantown. Click here for tickets. — Elle Perry

“Saddle Tramp” at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts, Thursday-Saturday:

Choreographer and dancer Neile Martin has created a modern dance interpretation of country artist Marty Robbins’ music, and the show will run three nights at Crosstown Arts. Each show will begin with a performance by local musicians: Benton Parker and Jon Hay on Thursday, the John Paul Keith Duo on Friday and Bailey Bigger on Saturday. And that will be followed with a 45-minute dance performance featuring a cast of seven, including Martin, who will make a cameo. The Daily Memphian’s Elle Perry has more on “Saddle Tramp” and Martin’s work. 7:30 p.m. each night. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. See the Crosstown Arts calendar for more info. — Phillips

“Serial Mom” at Crosstown Theater, Thursday:

Filmmaker John Waters made his legend with gleefully transgressive Seventies work such as “Pink Flamingos,” but shifted to quasi-mainstream-but-still-mischievous comedies by the late Eighties. “Serial Mom” is among the latter, a 1994 black comedy in which Kathleen Turner plays a buttoned-up, suburban homemaker who cuts loose as a serial killer when she isn’t busy baking cookies. 7 p.m. $5. See here for more info. — Chris Herrington

Bike to Work Day events in Downtown, Midtown and The Heights, Friday:

May is National Bike Month, and May 19 is Bike to Work Day. The Memphis version of the event features breakfast stations on commuters’ bike routes to work, a lunchtime party at Health Sciences Park and a happy hour event at the renovated Abe Goodman Golf Clubhouse in Overton Park. From 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., bikers can go to any of the breakfast stations, but are asked to get food from only one. Coffee, doughnuts or pastries, savory breakfast sandwiches and fruit will be served at stops including archimania, the Downtown Memphis Commission, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, Overton Park Conservancy, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and The Heights Community Development Corp. During the happy hour, drinks will be available for purchase. Times vary. Free. Locations vary. Register here. — Perry

Asian American and Pacific Islander Month Celebration at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, Friday:

Attendees at this AAPI month celebration can take part in cultural heritage exhibits, performances and food tastings. Represented countries include Bangladesh, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, China, India, Japan and Malaysia. Sponsors include Memphis Public Libraries; the City of Memphis’ office of equity, diversity and inclusion; the City’s director of housing and community development (Ashley Bash) and the city engineer (Manny Belen). 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. 3030 Poplar Ave. — Perry

Elmwood Music Tour at Elmwood Cemetery, Friday:

Have you ever been on a tour that will send a tingle up your spine and leave a jingle in your head? Willy Bearden, Memphis-based writer, musician, filmmaker and historian, will dive into the music talent buried in Memphis’ oldest cemetery. Here’s your chance to visit with the blues singers, brass players and producers of the beyond. Pro tip: Be sure to bring your comfy footwear. 5:30 to 7 p.m. $20, 824 S Dudley St. For more information, click here. — Kelsey Bowen

Chelsea Handler at Graceland Soundstage, Friday:

Comedian, television host and New York Times best-selling author Chelsea Handler was, at one time, the only female late-night talk show host on-air during the seven-year run of “Chelsea Lately” on the E! network. Handler went on to launch a talk show on Netflix, pen six best-selling books and earn a Grammy for her 2020 HBO Max comedy special, “Evolution.” In 2022, she made her return to Netflix with her critically acclaimed comedy special, “Revolution.” This Friday, she’ll bring her live comedy show to the Graceland Soundstage. 7:30 p.m. $29.50 to $49.50. 3717 Elvis Presley Blvd. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Mammoth March at Shelby Farms Park, Saturday:

Mammoth March events, which are held in urban parks across the country, challenge participants to finish a 20-mile hike in eight hours or less. This Saturday, hikers will take to the trails at Shelby Farms Park. Having just completed my first 50-mile ultra run (which was actually 52 miles, to be exact) in nearly 16 hours, I have to say this Mammoth hike sounds extremely challenging. But no worries if you don’t make the eight-hour goal time. The finish line will remain open for an additional two hours. 7:30 a.m. $99. 6903 Great View Dr. North. Click here to register. — Phillips

MEMFix South City at Lauderdale Street, Mississippi Boulevard and Georgia Avenue, Saturday:

The latest in MEMFix’s 2023 events happens in South City in South Memphis’ 38126 ZIP code. During the event, organizers aim to activate the potential of community development. It’ll feature more than 30 community and neighboring vendors, live entertainment from Larry Springfield, the Grizz Grannies, Grizz Drummers and Grizz Kids, as well as public art, art activities, food trucks and a kids’ zone. A new business will also open during the event: PJ’s Place. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. 663 Mississippi Boulevard. — Perry

Family Fun Day at the Metal Museum, Saturday:

The Metal Museum’s annual Foundry Invitational & River Exhibition conference is underway through Sunday (it started on Wednesday), and metal artists of all experience levels are participating in specialized workshops and a pop-up exhibition. Registration for the conference is closed, but on Saturday, the public is invited to a free family day, where they can watch the participating metalsmiths hone their craft, check out the museum’s exhibits and participate in hands-on activities. There’s a metal pour at the end of the day, and visitors can pay $20 to create their own metal tile art. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. 374 Metal Museum Dr. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Rainbow Rumble at Black Lodge, Saturday:

Let’s get ready to rumble! Rainbow Rumble is a once-a-month battle for drag greatness from February to October. This month, six drag artists and performers hit the Black Lodge stage in a head-to-head competition hosted by Memphis’ own Moth Moth Moth and Sairen Strange. Category is “Flower for You.” The winner continues to the Grand Rainbow Rumble on Oct. 14. Tickets vary by seating, so click here for more information. 8 p.m. $15-$100. 405 N. Cleveland St. — Bowen