Kirk Whalum is turning Sunday night back into a standing date at Crosstown Concourse, as his Kafé Kirk series returns to the Crosstown Theater this weekend with a performance featuring The Baylor Project. The intimate run of shows blends jazz, gospel and soul and has become a reliable draw inside the Midtown venue. This latest installment is part of a broader summer slate that brings both national and local artists into the Concourse’s “vertical village.”
When and where
The Crosstown Arts calendar lists the show for Sunday, June 28. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the performance runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Advance tickets are listed at $59, rising to $70 at the door, according to Crosstown Arts.
What to expect
Fans can expect a set that mixes instrumental jazz with gospel-tinged vocals and rotating guest collaborators, keeping with the family-centered format that has been a throughline for Kafé Kirk. The Daily Memphian has previously highlighted the series’ relaunches and the Whalum family’s focus on using music as a form of outreach. Recent spring and summer dates underscore how firmly the series has settled into Crosstown’s regular performance schedule.
Crosstown's role
Crosstown Concourse describes itself as a “vertical urban village” that combines housing, offices and arts programming in a single building, positioning it as a growing Midtown arts destination, according to Crosstown Concourse. The building’s central atrium and the Crosstown Theater have hosted a wide range of music and community events since the renovation opened the space to residents and visitors. That mix makes Kafé Kirk a natural fit for weekend programming designed to pull in both neighborhood regulars and out-of-town guests.
Local coverage
Local outlets have been steadily tracking Kafé Kirk’s latest run at Crosstown. Action News 5 ran a feature on March performances, and WREG also reported on the series’ return to the Concourse. For ticketing details and the full schedule, Crosstown Arts provides the official listings and purchase links.
Tickets and information are available through Crosstown Arts and authorized ticketing partners; check the listing before heading out, as show times and prices can change. With its central Midtown location, the Concourse makes for an easy Sunday evening stop, and future Kafé Kirk dates and guest announcements are expected to continue flowing through Crosstown Arts and local media outlets.
