RiverBeat Music Festival Announces 2026 Lineup

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Wu-Tang Clan, Dave Matthews Band and The Red Clay Strays  are set to headline the RiverBeat Music Festival, returning to Tom Lee Park in Memphis on May 1-3, 2026.

It's year three for RiverBeat Music Festival! If you didn't make it last year, the vibes were electric and we have no doubt this year will be no different. Lord Huron, Salt-N-Pepa, Ice Cube, Marshmello, T-Pain, St. Vincent and more round out the lineup.

Here's the full lineup for the this year's RiverBeat Music Festival and the 3-day schedule.

Celebrate Crosstown Arts Jazz Month with 15+ Performances

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April swings into full gear with Jazz Month at Crosstown Arts! Get ready for a full lineup of soul-stirring performances that will have you tapping your feet all night long

From smooth ballads to electrifying fusion, The Green Room and Crosstown Theater set the stage for legendary artists, rising stars, and top local talent.

Jazz Month Lineup⁠

The 2025 lineup features 17 performances in the intimate Green Room and Crosstown Theatre beginning March 28th.

Front Street Deli Reopens After Three Years

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The famed delicatessen is back with a new look, menu, and owners.

Wednesday was the first time dishing out subs for one of the oldest delis in Memphis–Front Street Deli. Currently, Front Street Deli is open for lunch as they navigate a soft open approach. The plan is to introduce breakfast at a later time.

The new Front Street Deli is owned by Tony and Stephanie Westmoreland of Tandem Restaurant Partners.

Enjoy Free Music at 5 Fridays of Jazz

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Get ready to groove this spring with Five Fridays of Jazz, a free concert series presented by the Memphis Library Foundation in collaboration with the Overton Park Shell and Shell on Wheels.

This series aims to bring the community together, offering a chance for both jazz enthusiasts and newcomers to enjoy live performances from some of Memphis' most talented musicians at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library.

Spend the Day in Memphis Supporting Black Women-Owned Businesses

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Continue celebrating Black History Month and highlighting the accomplishments of Black women.

Here's a list of 11 local businesses owned by Black women. This curated itinerary will show you how to intentionally spend the day supporting these remarkable women!

*This list isn’t indicative of all the phenomenal black owned businesses in Memphis. Just a sample (for now). If you’re anything like me, I love options, so I provided a few options per category! Much like Memphis, this list shows there’s something for everyone!

Sip through Memphis’ Beer Scene with City Brew Tours

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“You Drink. We Drive” is the motto for Memphis’ newest brewery tour adventure, City Brew Tours.

City Brew Tours is an all-inclusive tour with a beer-focused experience. There are two tour options when you book either visiting three breweries or four. Both tours allow guests to sample beer at each stop while getting behind-the-scenes tours and insight from brewers.

Celebrate Black History Month with Cristina McCarter + Things To Do This Week

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Happy Black History Month, Mane!

It's important to celebrate and learn more about Black History year-round, but we go a little harder in February. Cristina McCarter, owner of Feast & Graze, shares her ways to honor Memphis' Black history from the legacy of her father to name-dropping cultural experiences! 

Keep up with this series as a new Memphis influencer, business owner, or creator is featured each week this month!