5 Things To Do This Weekend
March 29 - March 31
March 29 - March 31
- Hoppy Easter! Wear your best pastels and head to brunch and grab some sweets.
- Celebrate spring at these Easter Egg Hunts + Easter Bunny photos.
- Craving even more things to do? Here's a huge list of events, festivals, and shows in 2024.
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5 Things To Do In Memphis This Weekend
HAPPENING ALL WEEKEND
Bob Dylan: Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m., $59.50-$137
Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan will perform live at Orpheum Theatre. Use of phones, smart watches, and accessories will not be permitted in the performance space.
April Garcia & Stephany Medina, Eight & Sand, Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m., free to attend
Head to Eight & Sand, the onsite bar at Central Station Hotel and the best-sounding music room and vinyl collection in town for one-of-a-kind performances. April Garcia, recently known as Motown Mami, is the founder of an all-lady vinyl DJ collective. As a Latina woman, Stephany Medina wanted to change the narrative around who you would normally see DJ your favorite dance party. She aims to bring her Tennessee community together through art, music and activism.
Memphis Redbirds Opening Day, AutoZone Park, Friday at 3:05 p.m., Saturday at 1:05 p.m., and Sunday at 1:05 p.m., prices vary
Kick off the 2024 baseball season at AutoZone Park! Meet your 2024 Memphis Redbirds and finally get your hands on their famous ballpark BBQ Nachos. They’re having a pregame plaza party (for free and open to the public) featuring face painting, a balloon artist, yard games, good music, and more!
THINGS TO DO ON FRIDAY
British Invasion Laser Beatles & Zeppelin, MoSH, 3:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m., $18 each show
March is the month for giants of classic rock and lasers! It has been 50 years since the Fab Four invaded our shores and set the stage for waves of British rockers to follow. There will be 3 shows this night starting with Laser Beatles, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, and Laser Zeppelin.
Trolley Night, South Main, 6 p.m., free to attend
Celebrate local music, businesses, art, and a darn good time this Friday as South Main Trolley Nights enters its 24th season. Also, it looks like South Main Sounds booked live performances on the trolleys.
Arcade Glow Party, Nerd Alert at Carriage Crossing, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., $10/kid, $12/adult
This is for the Nerds who came from their Cooper Street Arcade, this one’s for YOU! They will have lights out and black light retro gameplay. Wear your neon. Glow sticks provided for the mini nerds.
Memphis Art Salon Gallery Opening, Minglewood, 6:30 p.m., $21.95
Enjoy live music, delectable food and wine pairings, local art, live painting, and a night to remember.
Bigger and Better MWA Tour, Railgarten, 7 p.m., $25-$46
MWA is one of the most exciting wrestling companies around featuring high-flying and exciting wrestling matches. Here’s what you can look forward to: wild, non-stop action wrestling outside, dance party inside w/ DJ ICON. Doors open 7 p.m. and will be open to all ages. The After-Party starts at 10 p.m. -midnight and is 18+.
Mark Normand: Ya Don’t Say Tour, Minglewood Hall, 7 p.m., $34-$166
Comedian Mark Normand will perform live at Minglewood Hall. He has appeared on Conan, The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, and more.
Ari Shaffir: Wrong Side of History Tour, Graceland Soundstage, 8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., $20-$42.50
Ari Shaffir is best known for the storytelling show he created and hosted on Comedy Central called "This Is Not Happening." The deal is, this is a dirty show. It's not all offensive but definitely some parts are offensive. So don't bring that one friend in your friend group who makes that tsk noise a lot. It's just a really funny night of legit mainstream standup and you're going to have a great time every time.
Justin Bieber Night, Growlers, 9 p.m., $18-$25, 18+
Baby, baby, baby OOOH! Dance and sing all night long to your favorite Justin Bieber hits at Growlers. This night will be filled for all the Beliebers out there.
THINGS TO DO ON SATURDAY
The Oz Experience: An Interactive Memphis Experience, location sent when booked, $40, kids free, recommended for ages 8 and up
The streets of Memphis will turn into the magical world of Oz in an outdoor escape room-style experience. You will use your phone to follow hidden clues, solve witty puzzles and complete fun challenges as you walk around the city. The event is entirely based on the original The Wonderful Wizard of Oz novel by L. Frank Baum.
Bunnies & Blooms, Snapdragon Floral, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., free to attend
Celebrate spring with adorable bunnies to pet and cuddle, beautiful flowers to pick and build a bouquet, and treats to enjoy. Primas Bakery will be open and Primas Boutique will be doing Permanent Jewelry.
Cxffeeblack to Africa, MoSH, 11 a.m., $12
Join this in-depth roasting/brewing demonstration and Q&A about the indigenous history and science of coffee in Africa with Renata Henderson, Memphis first black female coffee roaster and her co-founder and husband Bartholomew Jones, a teacher turned hip hop artist on a mission to reclaim history and science of a stolen fruit, coffee, from his motherland of Africa.
Tacos & Tequila Street Festival, Butterific Bakery, Noon, $25
Enjoy giveaways from local organizations, tequila bars, taco food trucks, $5 shots, live DJ, and much more fun.
Hattiloo Theatre Presents: Sing, Sistah, Sing, Cannon Center, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., ticket prices vary
Hattiloo Theatre’s "Sing, Sistah, Sing!" celebrates the resilience and creativity of black women. Powerhouse vocalists Stefani Bolton, Wendy Moten, Lil Rounds, and Grammy-nominated Angie Stone take the stage while four black sororities electrify the audience with step routines. Witness dance and spoken word by talented female artists all while supporting Girls Inc. of Memphis.
Shop Black Fest, Riverside Dr. and Bass Pro Dr., 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., free to attend
Experience over 100 Black-owned businesses in a family-friendly atmosphere. Enjoy DJ battles, Easter egg hunts, live performances, food trucks, and shopping galore!
Wiseacre Italo Disco Parti Cruise, Memphis Riverboats, 5:30 p.m., $60, 21+
Enjoy a very specific style of disco music alongside a very specific kind of Pilsner in their Parti Colour - both are Italian! DJ Damp Velour will spin the Italo Disco tunes plus WISEACRE beers and Set Up drinks will be available. Your ticket will not only get you a trip up and down the Mississippi River with city views, but also a Pasta Bar for Dinner!
Memphis Armored Fight Club, Black Lodge, 6 p.m., $10
Prepare for battle! Memphis Armored Fight Club returns to Lodge. First exhibition fights start at 6 p.m. After the exhibitions, it’s your turn! Get in padded armor and fight each other, or duel with a stranger!They’ll be screening Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers on the big screen during the matches.
Comedian Mo Alexander Headlining High Cotton Comedy Club, High Cotton Brewing Co., 8 p.m., $10 online, $15 at the door
High Cotton Comedy Club is a stand-up comedy show the last Saturday of every month where the best nationally touring and local underground comedians provide all the laughs. This month, they found a pretty good headliner– local legend and nationally-touring comedian Mo Alexander (Comedy Central, Stand Up Records).
Big Top Tease: Neon Jungle, DRUS Place, 10 p.m., $12.51-$33.85
QCG is bringing an electrifying show to Dru’s Bar with their Big Top Tease: Neon Jungle. Get ready to witness some mind-blowing performances from aerialists, drag performers, fire eaters, and flow artists. This is going to be one heck of a show you don't want to miss.
Focuz Lounge: Blue Flame Flow Artist, Prices and time vary
Blue flame fire dancer Aieshia Dickey will perform at Focuz Lounge. Women get in free until 10 p.m.!
THINGS TO DO ON SUNDAY
Daria Brunch Marathon, Black Lodge, 11 a.m., free to attend
Join Lodge for a DARIA brunch marathon - legendary episodes of the beloved ‘90s cult TV series back to back while you enjoy our full breakfast menu, plus specialty dishes and custom drinks!
Memphis Pickle Fest, Growlers, Noon, $10 in advance, $15 day of event, 21+
Pickle lovers, this one’s for you! Enjoy pickle themed food & beverage at the 1st annual intimate pickle fest at Growlers.
Bluff City Candy: 901 City Wide Easter Egg Hunt, Noon, free to enjoy
They’re hiding Easter eggs filled with freeze dried treats all over the city of Memphis and its surrounding areas (South Haven, Hernando, Germantown, Collierville, and Bartlett). Photo clues will be posted throughout the day so make sure to keep an eye out!
Memphis Reggae Nights ft. Damion Hype and DJ Static, B-SIDE Memphis, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., $7.18-$12.51
Join in celebrating another edition of Memphis Reggae Nights featuring Damion Hype. On the decks, keeping the good vibes going on the 1s and 2s is DJ Static.
ONGOING SHOWS AND EVENTS
- Beautiful: The Carole King Musical til March 30
- 5 Fridays of Jazz til March 29
- Shelby Canopy: Our Shared Connection til April
- SUE: The T. rex Experience at MoSH til May
- Ladies Night at Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events every Friday til June
More events are happening this weekend — scroll through them on the blog’s calendar!
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Michelle
Wondering if most restaurants downtown are open? Specifically Itta Bena or Majestic?
Coming from an hour away just wanting to know if things are open?
Is there music on the street on Beale?
Is Wet Willies back open?
Holly Whitfield
Hi Michelle,
Almost everything is open all over town, including Itta Bena, Majestic, and Wet Willy's. I strongly suggest making reservations and calling ahead because while places are open, they may have limited space or hours. I can't say if they will have music literally outside on the street, many clubs on Beale will have live music inside.
Cheryl
Thanks for telling us about the free kayak rental with kayakmemphistours downtown! First time to kayak on the Mississippi. Nice cool weather today and great pictures!
Courtney Fly
Hi!
We’ve got free Halloween movies screening all through October every Saturday at Crosstown Concourse starting October 2nd! A matinee for kids at 2pm and a feature for adults at 7! Also the Crosstown Arts Film Series has spooky features programmed for October , including a live score/silent film screening of THE CABINET OF DR CALIGARI along with a performance by the local industrial goth/pop band, THE POP RITUAL on October 28th!
Alexandra Lowe…
What is happening this week at the Iconic Woman’s Exchange of Memphis?
Tennessee Crafts Southwest show, “Gail Laughlin Tribute; gardening, food and Fashion” Tuesday, October 5-15. Open M-F 10-4. 88 Racine Street, Memphis 38111.
James
I love this sight, it ALWAYS has what's going on around Memphis. This is a lifesaver with my parents coming in town this weekend and planning what we're going to do!
Cathe Wiese
A friend sent me one of your emails. I'm moving to Memphis in August, SO EXCITED!! Thank you for helping me find all the fun and exciting things to do in my new hometown!
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