What's Happening in Downtown Memphis This Month?
We’ve rounded up the best upcoming events so you can plan your perfect downtown outing.
We’ve rounded up the best upcoming events so you can plan your perfect downtown outing.
I Love Happy Hour at Old Dominick's | Thursday, November 13
Raise a glass for $4 crafts beers and $7 cocktails at Old Dominick's Distillery! Enter to win tickets to the Lantern Festival at the Memphis Zoo OR tickets to an Old Dominick Distillery Tour & Tasting plus an Old Dominick swag bag packed with goodies! Join us for a night of Memphis flavor, community spirit, and a little local magic.
Orpheum Soiree | Friday, November 14
Step “Back to the Future” at the Orpheum Soiree! Sip specialty cocktails, savor local bites, dance at the silent disco, and bid in a lively live auction—all while supporting the Orpheum’s year-round education and community programs. Dress in your retro or futuristic best and party with a purpose!
Zine Fest | Sunday, November 16
Memphis Zine Fest turns 10! Celebrate a decade of DIY creativity at Havenhaus in historic downtown Memphis on Sunday, November 16 from 12–4 PM. This free, all-ages event showcases self-published works by local authors, poets, artists, and comics. Meet the makers, explore dozens of zines, and support Memphis’s thriving independent art scene. A $5 suggested donation helps cover venue costs—come join the community and celebrate ten years of zine love!
I Love Happy Hour at the Orpheum Theatre| Monday, November 17
Join us on center stage! Happy Hour is making a stop at the Orpheum Theatre's Pickler Companies Broadway Club for an exclusive after-work hangout filled with Broadway flair. Enjoy $5 beers, $7 select wines, and a $9.01 specialty cocktail while we spin the & Juliet soundtrack. One lucky guest will even win two tickets to opening night of & Juliet on Tuesday, Noveber 25!
Memphis Songwriters Series | Thursday, November 20
Discover the stories behind the songs at the Memphis Songwriters Series at the Halloran Centre! Hosted by Mark Edgar Stuart, this intimate showcase spotlights three of Memphis’ finest singer-songwriters—Talibah Safiya, Bailey Bigger, and Lina Beach—in a night of music, conversation, and Southern storytelling. Tickets are just $10 at the door, and seating is first come, first served. Celebrate the craft, the creativity, and the heart of Memphis music! (Recommended for ages 16+.)
Memphis Grizzlies |Thursday, November 20 and Monday, November 24
Cheer on the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum! Experience the excitement of live NBA action, from big plays to crowd-fueled energy, right here in the heart of Downtown Memphis. Thursday, November 20 they'll take on the Sacramento Kings at 7 PM! Then they're back at it again on Monday, November 24 against the Denver Nuggets!
WDIA Anniversary Concert | Friday, November 21
The Manhattans’ 77th Anniversary Concert is "A Grown Folk Party"! Join for an unforgettable evening celebrating 77 years of soulful harmony with the legendary Manhattans! This special anniversary concert also features performances by Darrel Petties, Anita Ward, Bird Williams, Melvia “Chick” Rogers, Terry Wright, and Vick Allen.
NutRemix | Friday, November 21
Experience the magic of Memphis in New Ballet’s NutRemix™ at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts! This electrifying reimagining of The Nutcracker transports audiences to Beale Street, blending Tchaikovsky’s classic score with the soul of Memphis through music by Duke Ellington, Booker T. & the MG’s, and more. Featuring the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Memphis Jazz Workshop, and powerful choreography that fuses hip-hop, Memphis Jookin, Spanish, and West African dance, NutRemix™ is a high-energy holiday tradition for the whole family.
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