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5 Things To Do In Memphis This Weekend

HAPPENING ALL WEEKEND

Spring Fling- Garden and Plant Sale, Agricenter, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., free to enter and park, family-friendly
Whether you have a green thumb or not, this event includes 2,000+ plants for sale, gardening photo exhibit, a mini flea-market with gently used garden items, local food trucks, and more.

BrickUniverse, Agricenter, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., $14.99/GA, family-friendly
Oh the world of LEGO's! This is your chance to meet professional LEGO artists from around the world and awe over their master creations made with hundreds of thousands of LEGO bricks. You can even create your own masterpiece at the Building Zone. Bring the kids but adults can have fun with this too. (duhh)

Grizzlies v. Rockets Game & Grizzlies Gospel Night, FedExForum, Friday, 7 p.m., game prices vary, family-friendly 
Head downtown to FedExForum to cheer on our Grizzlies and stay for a free concert by gospel singer, Terrian and AngelStreet. This is Terrian’s first arena show in Memphis, so show up and show out.

Tropical Vibes, CANVAS of Memphis, Friday, 9 p.m., $10, 21+
Get groovin’ all night with a fully stacked lineup. Be prepared to experience bass, house, and techno from some of Memphis' very own. Come dressed in your funky tropical gear.

John Crist: Emotional Support Tour, Orpheum Theatre, Friday, 9:30 p.m., ticket prices vary
John Crist is one of today’s fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one billion video views, and over five million fans on social media. Catch him at the Orpheum Theatre for lots of laughs.

Memphis Community Clean Up, MLK College Preparatory High School, Saturday, 9 a.m. - noon, kid-friendly 
Memphis Youth Athletics will be partnering with Youth Villages for a community clean-up on March 25th. Individuals, organizations and families are welcome. Lunch is provided at noon.

Chalkfest 2023, Brooks Museum, Saturday, 10 a.m., free admission, family friendly
It’s that time for you, your friends, and your family to join local artists in transforming the Brooks Plaza into a beautifully colored canvas! Register here for your ticket.

Down for the Brew, Wiseacre Brewing Co., Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., free to entry, family-friendly  
The goal of this event is to provide an event for children and adults with disabilities and their caregivers to find resources and connect with their community while raising public awareness. It’s a fun day of activities with plant buses, art sales, talent shows,  games, prizes, fitness events, and more.

Spring Fever Market, Hi Tone, Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., free entry, 18+
A market of vintage goods, home plants and arts & crafts. So hop-in for a good ol’ time & jive to the records. Enjoy eats & drinks from the hi-tone. Stomp your feet to some country beats by Pink Williams. Curios & Oddities in the building. 

Pour Your Perfect Patron, Talk Shop at Caption by Hyatt Beale St., Saturday, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., $25, 21+
Calling all tequila enthusiasts! Locals and visitors alike can gather to sip on specialty tequila cocktails and listen in on a brief seminar about Patron as a brand and the art of tequila making. Attendees can look forward to drinks like a refreshing pineapple margarita or blood orange paloma.

Spillit Slam: No Stone Unturned, Black Lodge, Saturday, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., $10
Spillit is live storytelling told in front of an audience. Come prepared to share a story. If your name is picked, you have 7 minutes to tell a tale of an all-true personal narrative (well, mostly true.) After ten stories the audience will judge and a Slam winner will be picked for the evening. Sounds like a good time.

Red Bull Dance Your Style, Crosstown Concourse, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., $5, family-friendly
Red Bull Dance Your Style is returning to Memphis — challenging some of the best dancers in the US. Competitors will enter epic 1-on-1 battles, bringing improvisation to a new level. It’s very interactive, because the crowd is the judge! Grab your ticket now to witness and be a part of all this fun.

Preacher Lawson, GPAC, Saturday, 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., $25
Head to GPAC to see Preacher Lawson perform his PG-rated comedy. He is best known for his appearance on Season 12 of NBC’s hit series, America’s Got Talent , where he made it to the final round. This is perfect for date night.

WiseAquarianGonerAcre Party Cruise, Board at 45 S Riverside Dr, Saturday, 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., $65
Celebrate Wiseacre's 10th anniversary by cruisin' on the river. Zac Ives from Goner will run bookend DJ sets while local Memphis act Aquarian Blood rocks in the middle. The boat will be filled with only WISEACRE beer, The Set Up spirit based seltzers, and water to drink. Food will be provided with ticket purchase. Parking available at 91 Promenade.

MarceauxMarceaux Live, Central Station, Saturday, 9 p.m.
Listen to all the influential funk, soul, and disco records by MarceauxMarceaux.

Spring Pop-Up Market, The Collierville Venue (644 W Poplar Ave), Sunday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., free to enter, family-friendly
Show up, shop, and get yourself prepared for all the fun family events that are right around the corner— Easter, Mother's Day, graduation, and vacations. There will be something for everyone.

Memphis Wrestling Spring Break, Memphis Wrestling Center (3296 Winbrook Dr.), Sunday, 1:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m., $10-$25, family-friendly
Lucha sensation and former WWE superstar, Lince Dorado, is coming to Memphis Wrestling. Buy the VIP experience to meet Lince Dorado. Reserve your seat here.

Day Party: The Sunday Edition, Boujee Bistro, Sunday, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., $20+
It’s a grown folks party. There will be drink specials and an open kitchen. 

ONGOING SHOWS

• Freckleface Strawberry the Musical at Circuit Playhouse
• Ink at The Circuit Playhouse
• Spring Photos with Live Bunnies at Tanger Outlets

More events are happening this weekend — scroll through them on the blog’s calendar!