The Orpheum's annual Summer Movie series is one of my favorite annual events, and it begins on June 4. The theatre, which is primarily used for Broadway shows returns to its movie house roots on weekends in summer. The air conditioner is cranked up, there are all kinds of pre-show shenanigans (like costume contests, themed cocktails, etc.), and people get very, very into whatever is playing.

People have been saying it for a few weeks now, but this weekend in Memphis is arguably one of the best, biggest, and busiest…ever. I know there have been a few recent contenders - 2011, the year of the Mississippi River flood, music fest, and Grizzlies playoffs comes close - but this is a pretty exciting time.

Here's why this weekend is so tremendous. It's not taking the place of my "5 Things To Do In Memphis This Weekend" post - that'll be up tomorrow. 

- Beale Street Music Fest

Want to see the new Bass Pro Pyramid in Memphis? Here are some things you need to know.

Also, if you missed it, check out the "50 Things I Saw At the Bass Pro Pyramid" post.

I toured Memphis' new Bass Pro Pyramid on Monday. If you follow me on Twitter, I was sharing photos and information during the tour, and it was a lot of fun. If you missed it, check out all my Tweets plus some extras in this recap below. (Then follow me on Twitter here to keep up with all my comings and goings around Memphis, and get new info first.)