15+ Things To Do This Weekend
JULY 17 - JULY 19
JULY 17 - JULY 19
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THINGS TO DO ALL WEEKEND
Memphis TCG Con at Renasant Convention Center
All Weekend | $25/weekend pass | kids free with adult
TCG Con is coming to the Renasant Convention Center for a three-day weekend of trading cards, tournaments, vendors, special guests, giveaways, and collector community. Built for players, collectors, and fans, the convention brings together some of the biggest names in trading card games, including Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, Dragon Ball Z, Disney Lorcana, and Yu-Gi-Oh! Guests can shop more than 150 vendor tables, hunt for rare cards, trade with fellow collectors, compete in tournaments, meet voice actors, enjoy hourly giveaways, and take part in the Saturday Night Trade Night Party.
Memphis Redbirds Games at AutoZone Park
All Weekend | ticket prices vary
The Memphis Redbirds are your 2026 First Half International League Champions, and the excitement is just getting started! With $5 Fiesta Friday, Joey Chestnut Meat & Greet, and Christmas in July theme, there's never been a better time to catch a game in the Bluff City!
THINGS TO DO ON FRIDAY
Reading Rhythms with Collage Dance Collective at Beale Street Landing
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | free to attend
Memphis River Parks is excited to bring early literacy and joyful movement together with this program for families with children ages 2-5, all on our beautiful riverfront.
Dude Perfect: Squad Games Tour at FedExForum
7 p.m. | tickets start around $35
The Dude Perfect: Squad Games Tour is headed to Memphis this summer! Bring YOUR squad and get ready to experience the Dudes like you’ve never seen them before. This brand new tour is filled with larger than life battles, unexpected twists and for the first time ever; the entire floor will be the battle zone with full 360° seating available! Get ready for a night of excitement, laughter, and competition. Pound it. Noggin.
Elmiene - Sounds for Someone Tour at Graceland Soundstage
8 p.m. | $54-$65
Elmiene is performing in Memphis at the Graceland Soundstage as part of his Sounds for Someone Tour. At the core of it, and so much incredible soul music, this is an album powered by love and how it shapes us; it investigates its ability to fuel us, connect us, hurt us but also save us.
THINGS TO DO ON SATURDAY
JoJo’s 6th Anniversary at JoJo’s Espresso
7 a.m. - 6 p.m. | free to attend
Celebrate 6 years of JoJo’s! They’ll have special anniversary treats, giveaways throughout the day, local pop-ups, and the chance to win an amazing grand prize, all as a thank you to everyone who has supported them over the years.
Totally Rad Vintage Fest at Renasant Convention Center
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | $8-$27
Step into a time warp of fashion, music, gaming, and nostalgia when Totally Rad Vintage Fest rolls into the Renasant Convention Center this July. Totally Rad Vintage Fest brings together vintage vendors from across the country featuring curated collections of ‘80s, ‘90s, and Y2K clothing, accessories, toys, records, memorabilia, home goods, and more. Whether you’re hunting for rare vintage finds, upgrading your wardrobe, or reliving the eras that defined a generation, this is a shopping experience built for nostalgia lovers, collectors, and vintage fashion fans alike. Beyond the shopping, guests can explore a free-play vintage arcade, immersive throwback photo ops, and the Rad Rewind Museum filled with retro tech, pop culture artifacts, and iconic pieces from the past.
Vintage Market at Belltower Highland
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | free to attend
Vintage Market Pop-up at Belltower Highland in collaboration with Found Vintage! Shop for hidden gems while sipping on one of the specials, the Lavender Fields latte, on July 18th. Not only can you sip seasonal drinks, but Muddy's Bake Shop will be popping up too with yummy samples of their treats. It will be a morning of everyone’s three favorite things– delicious drinks, yummy baked treats, and vintage goods.
Disney’s The Lion King Jr. - Young Actors Guild at the Cannon Center
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | $46 (almost sold out!)
Disney's The Lion King Jr. comes to life through the talents of our Young Actors Guild summer camp performers! Join Simba, Nala, Timon, Pumbaa, and unforgettable characters on a journey of friendship, courage, and self-discovery. Filled with exciting music, colorful costumes, and energetic performances, this family-friendly production celebrates the Circle of Life.
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy at the New Daisy Theatre
8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | 21+
Welcome to the Third Chapter of the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy. A dark hybrid of musical theatre,dramatic storytelling, and cocktail artistry, bringing a new collection of Poe’s tales to life through sung performances and four exquisite themed cocktails. Featuring original music by Danny Elfman, this 90-minute experience invites guests into Poe’s world of madness, memory, death, and the macabre. No need to have attended the previous two chapters to enjoy this third installment!
North Mississippi Allstars at GPAC
8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | $51-$62
Brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson started the North Mississippi Allstars (Allstars) in 1996 as a loose collective of musicians from their North Mississippi home. They were inspired by their father, Jim Dickinson, as well as their neighbors and famed musical elders R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, Otha Turner, and Fred McDowell. For their first national tour, the Allstars backed Burnside on the Ass Pocket of Whiskey tour in 1997, selling out shows across North America, and they’ve been on the road ever since.
Summerween at The Cadre
9 p.m. - 2 a.m. | $15-$25 | 18+
SummerWeen, the summertime Halloween costume bash is back at The Cadre in Downtown Memphis. This event features a stacked lineup of DJs, themed décor, and Halloween vibes all night long. Don’t miss the spookiest summer party of the year!
THINGS TO DO ON SUNDAY
World Cup Final Watch Parties
This is your primary guide to the city's biggest watch parties for the match plus a full list of bars and restaurants showing the final World Cup game.
Christmas in July: Swimming with Santa at Park Place at Shelby Farms
10 a.m. or Noon | $10
Cool off in the shallow pool, write a letter at the stationery station courtesy of IMT Tutoring Collierville, get creative with a Christmas craft from Little Lemon Art Studio, and enjoy a sweet treat like frozen hot chocolate or vanilla ice cream. It's a festive way to beat the summer heat!
V&E Greenline’s 30th Birthday Party + Ice Cream Social Celebration at Kirby Stationhouse
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. | free to attend
Celebrate 30 years of community, connection, and the trail we all love. We can’t wait to see you there! Bring the whole family out for an afternoon of summer fun with ice cream and cupcakes, hot dogs (including veggie dogs), music, games, a water slide, kiddie pools, plus lemonade, snacks, and V&E Greenline merch.
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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!
Nicole
I love coming to your page to get up to date with what to do in my city!
Stephen Payne
It's Spring Time in Memphis trying to find some new adventures...
Betty Chester-Tamayo
Thank You for all you do.
Alcenias’s has a Patio now, with Horse Shoes in the back??????
Judy Posner
Great job of listing fun activities for a wide cross section of people of different ages and interests !
Thank you !!!
shahzad
Thank you for sharing this exciting lineup of events in Memphis! There's something for everyone, from the Bluff City Fair to concerts, markets, and even yoga and axe throwing. It's great to see the vibrant and diverse activities happening in the city. Keep up the fantastic work in keeping us informed!
Deborah Presley
Since my son is going to be working in Memphis next week, I decided to look up what was happening there and I just want to say that I hope the people of Memphis realize how BLESSED they are to have all these community activities and things going on because that doesn’t happen everywhere! I’ve never been to Memphis, but after reading this event calendar, I’m adding it to my bucket list!! thank you for all the information! ???Thank you for all the information
Wayne Darnell …
I really enjoy receiving updates in terms of what is going on in the city and weekends. Please keep up the great work.
Gloria Perry
I was born on Pope Creek country road outside of Norman, Arkansas about 30 minutes southwest of Hot Springs in 1945 the month after WWIi ended. My father was in the Army serving in the Philippines and came home when I was just two months old. He picked up my mom and I at where we staying with my grandparents in Arkansas and headed to Memphis to live and ended up buying a home on Prescott St. in 1948 where my parents lived until my Mom passed away in 1963 and my Dad in 2011. I lived with my parents until marrying in 1966 leaving Memphis with my husband who was in the Air Force until 1969, living in Gulfport, MS for two months, then living in Clarksville, TN. until my husband went on tour to Thailand returning to move us to Mt. Clements, MI where we were for nine months and then returning to Memphis after his release from the Air Force in 1969. We lived here until he became an air traffic controller. Then we moved to Maryville, TN where he worked at the Knoxville Airport and then transferred to Greenville, MS airport where we bought our first home. We got to come back to Memphis in 1977 where we bought our second home. We raised our precious children in Memphis. Our son lives in Cordova now and our daughter lives in Oakland getting to move to Eads where they built a new home. So, they have stayed close to home (Memphis). My husband passed away in 2020 and I stayed here in Memphis until I became ill and moved to a nursing home in Somerville, TN. Now what I am building up to say (took a rather long time building, I see..sorry!!!) is that no matter where I was born or where we had to move until finally getting to come back here, I have always been PROUD to declare I love this precious ole town of Memphis, Praise my Precious Lord❣️❣️❣️. Just wanted someone to know how I LOVE MEMPHIS?
Elice Howard
Love this blog it’s very informative❤️I can map out things to do before I arrive in Memphis so we don’t wast time trying to figure it out.
L'Tanya Clegg
I love Memphis but it's been a while since I visited. Headed there this weekend on a girl's trip and so excited!
Beverly
Fairly new to Memphis so want to learn about what is going on—things to do and places to go
Lea Stage
I just saw your segment on this morning’s news and this is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I am also also a Memphis native I grew up here I moved away and just moved back after a few years and I’m always looking for a new things for me and my family of six to do. I’m always looking for new things and I love that you have included activities That are occurring at Elmwood. I have always been in love with that beautiful cemetery. Thank you so much for doing this, making it easier for all of us to fall back in love with Memphis
JULIE W
Thank you so much for your I Love Memphis Blog! I’m always looking for fun things to do—
Bridgette
I love this blog for all my Memphis events updates. Thanks for keeping us in the know for all these years.
Catherine Swearengen
Where was the photo by Sean fisher taken in this weekends things to do?
Terri Lynn Ben…
Great Memphis morning! So glad I saw you on Live at 9 and I enjoy your “I Love Memphis Blog”! I can’t believe that I am just now signing up for updates, better late than never…
Cynthia
Very informative when you want to know what’s going on in Memphis!
Angie Marie
I really love your blogs, they keep me informed! I usually do not leave comments as I type too slow for my own liking lol. I just wanted to say thanks for keeping things simple. It was so easy to navigate and find what I was looking for without getting overwhelmed. I look forward to sharing all these ideas with my husband this weekend!
Thanks so much
Lateryka
Just moved back to Memphis after 7 years (left for college at 17 and stayed). Finally back and wow never knew how active and vibrant my city was. So happy this organisation exist! Thank you for your hard work and motivation to show people despite the media, Memphis is the place to be!
Deborah Swiney
Hello,
Can you change the time of the Sunset Jazz concert on 10/12 to 5-7pm? The last two concerts are 5-7pm due to it getting dark earlier.
Also, I don't see Sunset Jazz @ Court Square listed anywhere on this huge events list. How can the series get included? This is the 6th year of the event.
https://ilovememphisblog.com/a-huge-list-of-memphis-festivals-events
Thank you,
Deborah Swiney, SSJ Founder
Sheria Bennett…
This is an awesome way to hangout and enjoy our city!!!
Anonymous
Thank you for creating these weekend lists!!! It saves me time in researching great events that I love to enjoy with my family. You are a true example of what doing your part in uplifting our city when so many people focus on the negative. I love it!!!
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