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06/11/26

The Overton Park Shell Turns 90 With Six Straight Weekends of Free Music

Ninety years after the Works Progress Administration poured its concrete in 1936, the Overton Park Shell remains one of the only active Depression-era bandshells in the country. This fall, Memphis’ backyard music venue celebrates that milestone the only way it knows how: by throwing open the lawn for free. From September 4 through October 11,…

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06/11/26

Bodies of Water Brings David Uzochukwu’s Surreal Worlds to Memphis

The first museum exhibition of David Uzochukwu’s career is not opening in Berlin, London, or New York. It is opening in Memphis, and that matters. David Uzochukwu: Bodies of Water runs June 10 through September 27, 2026, at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, marking the debut solo museum show for the Austrian-Nigerian photographer and filmmaker. At…

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04/07/26

Memphis Rap Tours: A Moving Mixtape Through the City

In Memphis, music is more than sound—it’s a story rooted in place, people, and experience. Memphis Rap Tours brings that story to life through a guided bus experience that takes you through the neighborhoods, streets, and landmarks that shaped the city’s global influence on hip-hop. It’s not a traditional tour—it’s a moving mixtape, where every…

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04/02/26

Soul Lives Here: The Studio Karaoke

In a city known for shaping the sound of the world, music isn’t just something you hear in Memphis, it’s something you feel, something you live. At The Studio Karaoke, that feeling is turned into an experience. Founded by Memphis native Deidre Ellis, The Studio Karaoke was created with one goal in mind: to bring…

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02/11/26

5 Live Music Events to Celebrate Valentine’s Day ’26

LOVERS’ NIGHT W/ DJ NICO & QEMIST Friday, February 13 at the Green Room at Crosstown Arts For the second year in a row, two of Memphis’ most celebrated DJs are kicking the holiday weekend off right with Lovers’ Night, a love-filled dance party featuring an eclectic mix of R&B, soul, house, techno, and more.…

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10/10/25

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Memphis: 2025 Events and Activities

Memphis is gearing up for another vibrant celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, running from September 15 to October 15, 2025. This month-long event honors the rich history, culture, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities in Memphis and beyond. With a variety of events planned across the city, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.…

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Memphis Homecoming Week - 10/18 - 10/26

Memphis Homecoming Kickoff
Oct 18 @ 1PM

Celebrate the start of Memphis Homecoming Week at Handy Park on Beale Street! Enjoy live performances, school pride, and a citywide party you won't forget.

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