Hit Whet Thursdays at the Metal Museum

band plays on gazebo with sunset background

Whet Thursday is a free after-hours event held at the Metal Museum on the last Thursday of each month from May through September.

Overlooking the Mississippi River, the Metal Museum has one of the most underrated outdoor spaces in Memphis. Whet Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., is all about immersing yourself in that space and celebrating the art of metalwork. 

The Metal Museum is the only museum of its kind in the world, by the way. That’s something to be proud of.

DreamFest Weekend is Three Days of Live Music

Overton Park Shell | Shell Daze | Bob Bayne

The 13th DreamFest Weekend will be held at the historic Overton Park Shell on May 17-19, 2024. Admission is free but donations are encouraged.

Founded in 2012, DreamFest is a three-day event all about promoting Memphis music and artist collaboration. The weekend will spotlight a variety of artists with each day having a different theme and lineup of performances.

Spend Happy Hour in The Grove at GPAC

The Grove stage at GPAC lit up blue at night

Happy hour returns to The Grove this summer with live music, food trucks and drink specials with the Happy Friday in The Grove series.

The Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC) is bringing back Happy Hour in The Grove on Friday nights and it costs nothing to attend.

Every Friday night from now through August 22, enjoy this free happy hour series with live music, food trucks and stocked bar to purchase from. Outdoor drinks are not permitted but chairs are.

Grit and Grind: Your Guide to Hooping in Memphis

Grit and grind. It’s everywhere!

On towels, heard in sportscaster’s shows, and seen all around Memphis. The phrase ‘grit and grind,’ however was born out of an accidental moment of frustration in a Grizzlies game in 2011, but was rebranded and embraced it as Memphis’s own basketball style.

Although it was accidental, the saying permeates the very nature of culture and basketball in Memphis. Whether you are the next Ja Morant or just trying to stay in shape, below is our guide for hooping across the city, because after all, you got next!

Catch a Spooky Movie at Overton Square’s Chimes Square

chimes square tower at overton square

Enjoy the frightfully beautiful weather fall brings back the Overton Square Movie Series––Spooky Edition!

Every Thursday night a new featured film is played at the Chimes Square courtyard on Trimble Place. Is there anything better than watching a movie outside on a cool night? Grab your blankets, chairs, and popcorn and sit back and relax at one of these upcoming free movie nights–perfect for the whole family.

Guide to Easter Egg Hunts, Bunny Photos and Events in Memphis

young girl finds egg in field during easter egg hunt

The race is on! Here’s a guide to upcoming Easter egg hunts and photo opportunities with the Easter bunny. Some of these events will offer both.

Looking for a brunch spot this Easter? Check out our Easter brunch guide. If you’re hosting an egg hunt or Easter event, please submit it to our event calendar and email us at [email protected].

Easter Egg Hunts