You can complete assignment #71 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis while you eat a burger, kill a bowl of potato soup, or loaded cheese fries. But don't forget your Sharpie - you're signing the wall at Huey's.
The IBC is the most underrated music event in Memphis, and it happens right under our noses every year. This is a must attend event for live music fans.
Several hundred blues musicians from around the world head to downtown Memphis for the annual International Blues Challenge held January 13-17, 2026.
These artists fill the clubs and bars for five nights of music, as legendary artists and up-and-comers alike compete for awards and recognition.
This guide highlights meaningful ways to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis from museum events and volunteer opportunities to historic sites and community celebrations.
Join the city on Monday, January 19, 2026, to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy, whose 97th birthday would have been January 15, and discover ways to participate in King Day activities across Memphis. This year also marks the 40th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday, making the celebration especially significant.
photo provided by the MajAssignment #44 in the 365 Things to Do in Memphis list is to fill up your bowl at Youth Villages' annual Soup Sunday fundraiser.
The eighth day of the year is Elvis Presley's birthday, so Assignment #8 on our list of 365 Things to Do in Memphis is to celebrate!
There are many ways to enjoy Elvis' birthday in Memphis, including attending the official events at Graceland, or making pilgrimages to important places that tell his story: Graceland, Rock 'n' Soul Museum, or Sun Studio.
