30+ Things To Do This Weekend

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THINGS TO DO ON FRIDAY

Trolley Night on South Main Street

4 p.m. | free to attend

I think we can all collectively agree Trolley Night is one of Memphis’ beloved traditions. Enjoy  an evening of live music, exclusive specials, happy hours, family-friendly fun, and so much more as we celebrate all that South Main has to offer.

Plant Parties at Memphis Botanic Garden

6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | $55 | 21+

Guests will create a plant-based décor piece to take home and enjoy. The party features a different project, guided by garden staff, with plenty of time to socialize, sip, and get your hands a little dirty. Edible Hanging Baskets are a fun way to add greenery to your patio while maximizing vertical growing space. Guests will choose between a salad basket or a mocktail mix basket to plant, hang, and take home. No experience needed, just come ready to make something green and have fun!

Sip N Slurp: Ramen Party at Cxffee Black

7 p.m. - 9 p.m. | $37-$48

For one night only, Yo Breeyze, CxffeeBlack, and Shroomlicious are bringing Memphis together for the ultimate late night ramen party experience. Expect unlimited ramen, live DJ sets, craft cocktails, and a room full of foodies. This is the kind of night you pull up for “just for a second” and end up staying until the lights come on. Whether you’re outside with your people, planning a date night, or looking for the vibe of the summer, this is it.

Friday Flick: GOAT at Carriage Crossing

7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. | free to attend

Enjoy a free screening of Goat all you need to bring is a blanket or lawn chair. Go early for popcorn, music, and more fun.

Freeworld Live in Concert at the Overton Park Shell

7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. | free to attend

FreeWorld is an independent, ever-evolving, Memphis-based musical ensemble that draws from influences as broad-based as Booker T. & the M.G.’s, Steely Dan, Chicago, John Coltrane and Miles Davis, Frank Zappa, The Grateful Dead, Bob Marley, and The Meters. These brothers under one multicultural groove have remained a consistently entertaining and informed voice on the Memphis music scene since the group’s inception in 1987. 

Don’t Date Comics at Flyway Brewing Co.

8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | $12

Singles partake in interviewing 3 contestants giving their best "game", "rizz", and charm... one is NOT a comic, choose wisely!

THINGS TO DO ON SATURDAY

Summer Art Market at Belltower Coffeehouse and Studio

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | free to attend

Discover handmade goods, chat with local artists, and enjoy community vibes at Belltower's Summer Art Market at the Highland shop. 

Sankofa African Diaspora Festival at Cossitt Library

11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | free to attend

The Historic Cossitt Library will host the third annual Sankofa African Diaspora Festival. In recognition of Black Music Month, this festival will celebrate the rich culture, lived experiences, and creative expressions of African-descended communities. Enjoy live music, dance performances, art displays, author readings, a local vendor marketplace, and food trucks.  

Tennessee Vintage Fest at Renasant Convention Center

11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | free to attend

Tennessee Vintage Fest brings together more than 60 vendors offering vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, collectibles, home décor, art, and other one-of-a-kind finds. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome. The first 50 attendees will receive a free handmade tote bag filled with special items, including a beanie and mini pillow.

Jubilee: The Art of Freedom at Memphis Slim Collaboratory 

Noon - 5 p.m. 

JUBILEE: The Art of Freedom is more than an art exhibition, it is a powerful tribute to the journey, resilience, and brilliance of Black people. Through visual storytelling, original works of art, and creative expression, this experience honors the past, celebrates the present, and inspires the future.

Cooley High at the Orpheum Theatre

2 p.m. - 3:47 p.m. | $12 online | $10 day of show

Join us for a special screening of this 1975 coming-of-age classic in the unforgettable setting of the historic Orpheum Theatre! Set in 1964 Chicago, two high school seniors, a talented writer and a charismatic athlete, navigate the challenges of life, love, and friendship in their tough neighborhood. Presented as part of Movies at the Orpheum: 70s Blockbusters. Pre-show activities will take place in the Grand Lobby starting an hour before show time. 

Summer Soulstice at Grind City Brewing Co.

2 p.m. - 10 p.m. | $22

Summer Soulstice Block Party is a celebration of music, culture, and community, honoring the rich legacies of House Music & Memphis Hip Hop. This Block Party is a family friendly event that creates an immersive space where movement, mindfulness, and music come together. Through electrifying DJ performances, wellness activations, and creative expression, we cultivate a soulful experience that unites diverse voices, amplifies artistry, and nourishes the spirit.

Wire Wrapping Class at The Broom Closet

2 p.m. - 4 p.m. | $23

Unleash your inner artist at The Broom Closet Memphis in this immersive, hands-on wire wrapping workshop led by jewelry artisan, Chance—founder of Lucid Delta Art and our in-house jewelry artist. Whether you're brand new to wire work or looking to elevate your skills, this class offers a welcoming space to explore the craft. You'll learn foundational techniques and insider tips as Chance guides you step by step through creating your own unique wire-wrapped masterpiece.

Memphis Roller Derby Double Header at the Pipkin Building

3 p.m. - 7 p.m. | $15/adult | $5/kids ages 5-13 | kids under 4 are free

Join MRD in welcoming Dallas, Texas' Assassination Roller Derby as they take on Memphis Roller Derby's A-Tracks! Then stay and cheer on our home teams as they go head to head in their second match of the year!

Mempiano at Slider Inn Downtown

4 p.m. - 10 p.m. | $25/GA | 21+

Mempiano is a global cultural music experience that brings people together through Amapiano, Afrobeats, and music from around the world — connecting cultures, creating unforgettable moments, and introducing a fresh wave of international energy to Memphis.

Summer Luau at Mary’s BOTE

4 p.m. | free to attend

Celebrate all things summer. Enjoy fire dancing, a limbo competition, raffles, drink specials, and so much more!

Boom Ball at AutoZone Park

5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | $25-$150

Boom Ball is baseball reimagined — a wild, fast, and family-friendly baseball experience that’s a take on America’s favorite pastime. It blends the best parts of baseball with world-class live entertainment for a fast, rule-bending show that proves baseball can be thrilling again. Visit AutoZone Park on Saturday to watch the exciting game, fun for the whole family!

Memphis Tequila Festival at The Kent

5 p.m. - 8 p.m. | $59-$99

Your favorite tequila festival is back, and this time it’s heating things up in June! Memphis Tequila Festival is the ultimate summer celebration with 50+ varieties of tequila and tequila-based cocktails. Attendees will dance the night away with the DJ, explore the Mixology Tequila Cocktail Competition, savor food from local food trucks, partake in the cigar lounge, and capture memories with fun photo ops throughout the space. Your ticket includes 12 tequila tastings and access to all the fun and entertainment. 

Sunset + Sound at Aloft Memphis Downtown

5 p.m. - 9 p.m. | free to attend

As the sun sets over the city, enjoy an evening of great music, handcrafted cocktails, and unforgettable views from one of Downtown Memphis' premier rooftop spaces. From golden hour to city lights, Sunset + Sound delivers the perfect soundtrack for your Saturday evening with a carefully curated blend of R&B, classics, feel-good favorites, and soulful vibes.

Spillit Slam: Legendary at Bar DKDC

6 p.m. | $10

It's time to become a legend! Come listen to stories of local myths and triumph. This is a Slam event. Storytellers have 7 minutes to tell a tale of an all true personal narrative (well, mostly true). After ten stories, our audience will judge, and a Slam winner will be picked for the evening.

The Ultimate Smooth Summer Serenade at the Cannon Center

6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. | $62-$173

Boney James and Kenny Lattimore bring The Ultimate Smooth Summer Serenade Concert to the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts. Joined by J. Howell, Carlos Strong, and The Joe Johnson Band, the evening blends smooth jazz, R&B, and soul into a premium summer concert experience shaped by live musicianship, soulful vocals, and an atmosphere designed for the night.

Stax Music Academy Summer Music Experience at Overton Park Shell

7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. | free to attend

Following weeks of music-making, mentorship, and creative collaboration, young artists will showcase what they’ve learned during the Summer Music Experience in a powerful live performance inspired by the sounds that shaped Memphis. Presented as part of the Orion Free Concert Series, this family-friendly concert is free and open to the public. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and love for live music as we celebrate the next generation of soul. This concludes the Overton Park Shell free concert series for the summer.

Hot in Herre: 2000s Dance Party at Minglewood Hall

9 p.m. | $27 | 18+

Featuring dope DJs behind the decks and 00s visuals that will transport you back to the days of blinged-out flip phones and trucker hats! At Hot In Herre, you'll hear your favorite hits and guilty pleasures from the first decade of the millennium from artists like Nelly (duh), Beyoncé, Usher, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Pitbull, 50 Cent, Shakira, Snoop Dogg, Flo Rida, Fergie, T-Pain, Amy Winehouse, Outkast, Eminem, Pink, Black Eyed Peas, Jay-Z, Sean Paul, Avril Lavigne and so many more. Wear your best 2000s-era gear at Hot In Herre! We're talkin' fuzzy pink Juicy Couture sweats, bling, Ed Hardy shirts, loooow-rise jeans, UGG boots, crop tops? you name it, just wear it!

THINGS TO DO ON SUNDAY

Latin Soul: La Bamba at Edge Motor Museum

2 p.m. - 7 p.m. | free to attend

La Bamba is a West Coast–inspired cultural experience presented through the Latin Soul event series and hosted by CookingwithPapi. Bringing communities together through music, art, food, fashion, and storytelling, this free community event transforms Edge Motor Museum into a vibrant celebration of culture, connection, and movement. Food will be provided by Chef Marco Navarro, with coffee and cocktails by Cxffeeblack. The event will feature the Rumba Room, live music by Deep Roots, and sounds curated by Mala Leche, Sledro, and VSNR.

Kafé Kirk: Kirk Whalum & The Baylor Project at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts

6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | $68

Crosstown Arts presents Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum for Kafé Kirk, an ongoing jazz series in Crosstown Theater featuring musical and spiritual collaborations with special guest artists. This concert will feature the legendary group, The Baylor Project.

A husband. A wife. An astonishing duo built on love, family, faith, culture and community.

Memphis Reggae Nights ft. Sah Maat at B-Side

7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | $17

This is  another special edition of Memphis Reggae Nights featuring the Empress Sah Maat. For the food enthusiasts, Jamaican Jerk chicken will be served at the event, along with other sides. (Vegan friendly)