20+ Things To Do This Weekend
JUNE 19 - JUNE 21
JUNE 19 - JUNE 21
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THINGS TO DO ALL WEEKEND
Celebrate Juneteenth
Every June, the Bluff City honors the national holiday with weeks of festivals, concerts, community markets, and cultural experiences rooted in Memphis' deep Black history. The national holiday falls on Friday, June 19, 2026, but celebrations are happening all weekend long.
Downtown Memphis Brew Hop
From June 15–21, Downtown Brew Hop brings together eight local taprooms and breweries for a week packed with special events, new beer releases, food trucks, tastings, brewery tours, giveaways and more.
Tri-State Black Pride Weekend
Tri-State Black Pride celebrates a major milestone this year — a full decade of uplifting Black LGBTQ+ culture and community in Memphis. The 10th anniversary weekend (themed “Our Rhythm, Our Resistance, Our Pride”) packs four days with parties, performances, educational programming, and a music festival.
THINGS TO DO ON FRIDAY
City of Memphis vs. Shelby County Government Softball Game at AutoZone Park
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | tickets start at $9.01
The Memphis Redbirds will host the City of Memphis vs. Shelby County Government Softball Game in honor of Juneteenth and Memphis’s rich baseball history at AutoZone Park. Fans are invited to witness an exciting exhibition rematch featuring elected officials and community leaders, including Commissioners Matthew Szalaj, Mickell Lowery, and Charlie Caswell, Jr., along with representatives from Shelby County Government and the City of Memphis, as they lead their respective teams in a celebration of unity, community, and friendly competition.
Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour at the Orpheum Theatre
7 p.m. | $44-$80
Fresh off his 2026 NAACP Image Award nomination for his standup special Ali Siddiq: My Two Sons, the only independently produced YouTube special to ever receive a major award nomination, Siddiq will perform brand new material in The Custom Fit Tour.
Nerd Nite at Memphis Chess Club
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. | free to attend
Learn about insect-induced chaos and Star Trek through the lens of stoic philosophy! Plus, great food and drinks as always!
Gladys Knight at Graceland Soundstage
7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. | $52.25
The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. Very few singers over the last sixty years have matched her unassailable artistry. This seven-time GRAMMY Award winner has enjoyed #1 hits in Pop, Gospel, R&B, and Adult Contemporary, and has triumphed in film, television, and live performance.
THINGS TO DO ON SATURDAY
Super Saturday - Saltwater Paintings at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
10 a.m. - Noon | free to attend
Dive into creativity with Super Saturday: Saltwater Paintings, a hands-on artmaking experience inspired by the powerful photography in the exhibition Bodies of Water by David Uzochukwu. Using watercolor paint, salt, and watercolor paper, kids will create their own dreamy waterscapes filled with movement, mood, and texture. As the salt interacts with the watercolor, magical patterns emerge—mimicking the rhythms and currents of the sea. Participants can even add mermaids or aquatic creatures to bring their ocean scenes to life!
Paradox Block Party at Paradox at PeCo
10 a.m. - 2 p.m, | free to attend
Enjoy a family-friendly chalk drawing competition! Grab some chalk, pick a sidewalk square in front of Paradox & create your chalk-masterpiece. 3 winners will be chosen to win Paradox Gift Cards. Featuring local pop-ups Janey Bee Gems, From Dirt Studios, Bespoke Blades, and more!
Cooper-Young Summer Splashdown at Peabody Park
11 a.m. | free to attend
The Cooper-Young Community Association is having a family fun day to celebrate summer at Peabody Park! Join us for food, drinks, face painting, games, and fun. Don't forget there's a splash pad so kids can bring their bathing suits if they want to splash around.
Jaws at The Orpheum Theatre
2 p.m. - 4:05 p.m. | $12 online | $10 day of show
This is a special screening of this 1975 horror classic in the unforgettable setting of the historic Orpheum Theatre! 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.
Memphis Brewfest at Shelby Farms Park
4 p.m. - 9 p.m. | $65/ GA | $100/VIP
Enjoy unlimited craft beer samples, live music, wrestling, delicious food trucks, and more—all while supporting local charities. Don’t miss out on the top beer festival in Memphis. Tickets sell fast, so grab yours today and get ready for an unforgettable day of brews, entertainment, and fun!
Bowties and Blazers at The Guest House at Graceland
6 p.m. | $75/GA | $150/VIP
Immerse yourself in a breathtaking showcase of couture, where artistry, innovation, and fashion excellence take center stage. Whether you're a dedicated fashion enthusiast or simply appreciate beauty and craftsmanship, this unforgettable night promises to captivate and inspire.
Memphis Magic Night at Flyway Brewing Co.
7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. | $20 in adv | $25 at the door
The show features professional magician and mentalist, Joe M. Turner, accompanied by a guest comedian, Ryan Bucha. Enjoy laughter, legerdemain, and your choice of libations as you are amazed and amused by our fun and enthusiastic performers!
Tokyo Takeover: Anime x Rave at 1884 Lounge at Minglewood Hall
8 p.m. | $31
Anime and rave culture come together for a night of DJs, lasers, visuals, and cosplay!
THINGS TO DO ON SUNDAY
Celebrate Father’s Day
There are so many ways to celebrate dad or a father figure this day! Here are a few events to get you started:
- Father’s Day Lunch on a Memphis Riverboat
- Father’s Day Brewology Tour at Hampline Brewing
- Father’s Day Comedy Jam at the Rumba Room
Soak Sundays Poolside Day Party at The Courtyard at Frame
2 p.m. - 8 p.m. | $33.85
SOAK Sundays Poolside Day Party returns to The Courtyard at Frame on Sunday, June 21 for an all-new experience designed for music lovers, day-party enthusiasts, and anyone looking to escape the ordinary. This edition features DJ Ueno and DJ Zetta providing the soundtrack while D Sax keeps the energy flowing throughout the day.
The Genre Richfriends 5 Year Anniversary at Delta Blues Winery
3 p.m. - 10 p.m. | $33.85
Enjoy great vibes, great music, and great food as we celebrate five years of building something special right here in Memphis. Featuring special guest DJ DJ 1Luv and appearances by Courtney Little, CloudVisuals, Marcus Scott, KJ Wills, and Sheba Potts. The Genre Memphis Food Truck will be on-site serving the flavors you love.
Strictly Jazz: The Music of Louis Hayes at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | $30.39
When Dennis asked him to be a feature on one of his Strictly Jazz tributes, Henry Conerway III informed him that celebrating living artists was important! Louis Hayes, a native of Conerway's hometown Detroit, Michigan; and one of the first people he called when he moved to New York. His contributions to music are vast, however many may not be aware that they have heard him.
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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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