Here are a few free art-centered events happening now through August as highlighted by ARTSmemphis.

From free concerts, art galleries, stereo sessions and more: there is so much to do during a Memphis summer whether it’s outdoors or safe inside with air-conditioning.

Win IKEA products and gift cards through a new trivia and bingo series this summer.

Cerrito Entertainment is teaming up with IKEA Memphis to host trivia nights on select Wednesdays this summer and adult bingo nights on select Mondays. Both are free to play! 

For free family fun, hit the trivia nights. Bingo Nights will be 21+. 

Grab your boots and yonder down to Beale Street for the Kix on Beale free music series.

This summer, Kix on Beale returns with four free shows in Handy Park.  All ages are welcome and the shows start each day at 7:30 p.m. 

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.

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.

MAY this month be the best yet!

Anyone else can't believe it's already May? But time flies when you're having fun! Continue enjoying the good times with these events happening this month in Memphis.

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. 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!

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.