Curtains Up! The Best Theatre and Art Events in Memphis in November
In this new monthly blog, Wesley Paraham immerses you in the diverse arts scene Memphis has to offer from theatre and dance productions to art shows and markets.
In this new monthly blog, Wesley Paraham immerses you in the diverse arts scene Memphis has to offer from theatre and dance productions to art shows and markets.
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November 1-3
We All We Got: A Binghampton Play
Playwright and actor Ann Perry Wallace presents a coming-of-age tale inspired by the real people and stories of the Binghampton community. See it live in the chapel at First Baptist Church Broad at 2835 Broad Ave.. Admission is free, but seating is limited.
Saturday, November 2
Broad Ave. Art Walk 2024
Enjoy a day out on Broad Avenue featuring over 80 local artists and makers, live music, food, and shopping. If you see something you just gotta have, buy it!
Sunday, November 3
Memphis Japan Festival
The annual Memphis Japan Festival at the Memphis Botanic Garden has grown from a small, educational celebration of Japanese culture into a full-blown anime convention. However, you can still experience traditional Japanese arts such as calligraphy, taiko, and kendo as well as purchase art from merchants. Admission is $12 for adults, $7 for children and students. More prices in the link above.
Natural Histories: 400 Years of Scientific Illustration
The American Museum of Natural History is sharing four century’s worth of scientific illustrations from their rare book collection in this interactive gallery at the Dixon. It’ll be available to see until January 26, 2025. While you’re here, check out All Aboard: The Railroad in American Art, 1840 - 1955 in the main galleries, too
Saturday, November 9
Crafts & Drafts Holiday Market hosted by the Memphis Flyer and Crosstown Arts
Crafts? Check. Drafts? Check. Peggy Hill like you’ve never seen her before? Also check, apparently. Find her, and much more work from very talented artists and makers, at Crosstown Concourse.
Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy workshop
In Boykin, AL there lives a small and isolated community of Black people called Gee’s Bend. The descendants of enslaved people, in the 1930s many residents were able to keep the land their ancestors worked and continue cultural traditions—quiltmaking being the most vibrant and celebrated. At this workshop hosted by TONE Memphis, you can learn how these quilts are crafted, and try to craft one of your own. General admission is $5.
November 14-17
27th Annual Indie Memphis Film Festival
The Indie Memphis Film Festival celebrates independent filmmakers both locally and internationally, and includes discussion panels, Q&As, workshops, and more. Tickets are available now for screenings and events between Crosstown Theater, Studio on the Square, the Malco Paradiso, and virtually.
Saturday, November 16
Teen Arts Fest hosted by Memphis Public Libraries
The Teen Arts Fest at the Memphis Public Libraries Benjamin L. Hooks main branch is your chance to view works from Memphis’ young up-and-coming artists. The show also includes Memphis-based artist and LeMoyne-Owen graduate Eric Echols as a keynote speaker.
Sunday, November 17
Artists’ Link Reception
Artists' Link is a community resource for Memphis visual artists that connects artists with galleries and venues who can showcase their work. GPAC is hosting their latest link until December 6, 2024, where you can tour the gallery for free.
Friday, November 22
A Motown Christmas
The Hattiloo Theatre presents A Motown Christmas—a holiday musical featuring season-appropriate songs from Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, and more Motown favorites. Tickets are on sale now, and the show will run until December 22, 2024.
Saturday and Sunday, November 23-24
NutRemix
New Ballet Ensemble’s NutRemix fuses elements from The Nutcracker with Memphis soul, thanks to the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and Big Band. Where else would you hear Duke Ellington, Booker T. and the MG’s, and Tchaikovsky together? The music, accompanied with electric choreography that weaves hip-hop, Spanish and West African dance, and Memphis Jookin together, creates a holiday show that is quintessentially Memphis. Tickets on sale now.
Saturday, November 23
Holiday Arts & Crafts Show at St. Louis Catholic Church
Want to get started on your holiday shopping early? The artists and makers at the St. Louis Catholic Church are guaranteed to have something for everyone in your family. Admission is free.
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