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Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Memphis this weekend? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links.

Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Memphis this weekend? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links.

Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Memphis this weekend? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links.

The Memphis Music Initiative aims to raise $25 million by 2025 to support Black-led local art organizations in a push for equity and sustainable growth.

Weather delays pushed RiverBeat Music Festival's final day opening to 4:15 p.m., but organizers adjusted performer schedules and ensured the event proceeded.

Jeff Kollath steps down as Stax Museum's executive director to head the Sultana Disaster Museum, leaving a legacy at Stax and promising to enhance the new museum's historical narrative.

The Delta Fair & Music Festival has opened at the Agricenter in Memphis, featuring rides, food, live music, and various attractions until September 8, 2024.

Memphis celebrated 901 Day with festivities on Beale Street, featuring music, dance, and community pride. Rapper GloRilla received the key to the city during the event.

Lisa Marie Presley's posthumous memoir, completed by her daughter Riley Keough, has been released, exploring her life, struggles, and the impact of Elvis Presley's death.

Over 100 artists transformed Memphis's Glenview Neighborhood during the 10th annual Paint Festival, creating murals and art accessible to the community.

Oaklawn Gardens in Germantown showcases a new art installation merging poetry and murals, highlighting Jenni Proctor's poem and artwork by Kiersten N. Williams, supported by the local public art program.

Germantown is seeking local artists to create a Traveling City Mural, with applications due by May 7. The winner will receive $12,000 to produce the artwork.

The Arts & Crafts Fest returns with local artisans showcasing handmade items, food vendors, and family-friendly activities. It's a free event fostering community and creativity.

Memphis celebrated 901 Day with a large turnout, safe festivities, and a notable performance by Alaynna Doty and Project Pat, highlighting city pride and unity.

Karl Erickson received a $7,500 Tri-Star Arts grant for his digital art project, using trash from rivers to create digital puppets that highlight environmental issues.

Memphis in May International Festival will honor Ireland in 2026, showcasing its culture, fostering economic ties, and featuring Irish-themed performances and culinary experiences.

Lorraine "Lo" Mitchell, a longtime presence at Royal Studios and daughter of producer Willie Mitchell, died last week. Family will hold a celebration Saturday at the Rock 'n' Soul Museum.

MoSH has opened a search for a new executive director after Kevin Thompson resigned at the end of 2025; trustees say the recruitment is underway while museums remain open.

Sounds Like Collierville returns April 23–25 with free bluegrass, workshops and food trucks on the historic Town Square. The three‑day festival ties into America 250 programming.

The Overton Park Shell will celebrate 90 years with a Sept. 10–13 weekend. Booker T. Jones headlines a ticketed benefit to launch free public festivities.

University of Memphis announced Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience will play the Scheidt on Sept. 26, 2026, with the university orchestra joining the show. Tickets go on sale June 1.

A traveling festival that pairs concerts with community service lands in Memphis this week, with Yo‑Yo Ma, T Bone Burnett and Valerie June among the performers.

Flyers around Midtown promised a secret Phoebe Bridgers pop‑up at Hi‑Tone tonight; locals reported lines forming outside the club. The show follows recent short, secret gigs where Bridgers debuted new songs.

Dueling lawsuits have left Ardent Studios shuttered since January, with each side accusing the other of fraud and unauthorized equipment sales. The studio’s future now hinges on the courts.

New Ballet’s MEMArtsTech will turn the historic Humes campus into a year‑round arts and technology public school for grades 6–12. The project repurposes Elvis Presley’s alma mater.

The Brooks Museum will reopen downtown on Dec. 6 as the Memphis Art Museum, offering permanent free admission for Shelby County residents and opening with a Hooks Brothers retrospective.

Grammy‑nominated producer Tay Keith was found dead at 29 in his Nashville apartment; police say no foul play is suspected and the medical examiner is investigating.

The Metal Museum has asked Memphis for $800,000 after crews found deferred maintenance at Rust Hall; leaders say donor matches could stretch public dollars.

Kirk Whalum's Kafé Kirk returns to Crosstown Concourse with a June 28 show featuring The Baylor Project. Advance tickets start at $59.

Music Export Memphis turns 10 with a free Beale Street birthday bash and a decade of targeted grants organizers say have put more than $1M into local artists' pockets.

Hattiloo Theatre has launched a capital campaign to add an 88‑seat second stage, a Culture Box for live music and a café called Café Loo to its Midtown home. The expansion aims to broaden programming and boost local arts and food opportunities.