The Memphis Weekender: February 9 – 11

Photo: Amanda Hill

With all the great things going on in the 901 these days, have you ever been overwhelmed with choices? Well, you’re in luck! Every week we curate The Weekender, a post filled with a handy schedule to help you hit some of our best bets for an amazing weekend.

You can follow this schedule to a T, or use it as a launching point to plan your own adventure! The Weekender is not meant to be exhaustive, but will include our suggestions to help you plan the weekend ahead. In the case of inclement weather, check with each event’s page for updates.

Friday, February 9

• 12pm – Get something special for your favorite person at Sweet LaLa’s Valentine’s Day Pop Up Shop
• 6pm – Check out Muddy’s Kitchen Tour + Tasting, go to Southern Literary Salon: John Grisham, take the kids to see Doktor Kaboom!: It’s Just Rocket Science, or benefit a great cause at Wine for Wishes
• 7pm – See Jazz in the Box: Joe Restivo or go to Red & Black Affair Featuring Lyfe Jennings at Minglewood Hall
• 8pm – Go to Bitter Ball: Valentine’s Day Redemption Party, play Friday Night Cerrito Bingo, stop by the Ameripolitan Hot Rod Pre-Party, or see Free Kittens and Bread, Zigadoo Moneyclips, Red Squad at Growlers

 Saturday, February 10

• 9am – Learn something new at I Can Fix That: Brakes! or take the kids to a Memphis Fairytale Ball
• 9:30am – Take a foodie tour with A Tour of Tasteabilities
• 10am – Experience the 6th Annual Chocolate Tour, shop local at Made with Love in Memphis Pop Up Shop, a Valentine’s Pop-up at the Art Factory, a Valentine’s Day Pop Up with Everbloom Designs, try your hand at Muddy’s Valentine Cookie Decorating, or take the squad to a Galentine’s Day Party with Paper&Clay
• 12pm – Benefit a great cause and have a tasty lunch with No Show Ball, take a Partners Ring Workshop, or shop local at Ghost River Brewing’s Valentine’s Market
• 1pm – Chill with friends at the South Main Mardi Gras Bar Crawl
• 2pm – Try Smoke and Rolls with Memphis Made Brewing or a Beer and Chocolate Pairing at Wiseacre, or benefit a good cause at Red Dress Run 2018 or Cyclebar Fundraiser for RMHC Memphis
• 5pm – Shop local at Unapologetic First Ever Garments Pop-Up Shop
• 5:30pm – Treat your favorite person to a Valentine’s Dinner and Music Cruise or go to High Point Pub’s Annual Mardi Gras Parade and Party
• 6pm – Experience the 5th Annual Ameripolitan Music Awards Show, see Carnival at Sounds Good Memphis, go to Poleluminati 5: Valentine’s Enchantments, or go to Compton McMurry at the Hi Tone
• 7pm – Take the family to E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial In Concert, treat yourself to Whiskey, Wine, and Chocolates at the Garden, or join the 90’s Dance Party at Wiseacre
• 7:30pm – Go to Drafts and Laughs XXI
• 8pm – Check out Temple Israel Presents: An Evening of Laughter & Music, see Branford Marsalis Quartet w/ Iris Orchestra, or see Showboats Memphis
• 9pm – Catch Motel Radio, Airpark at The Hi Tone Cafe
• 10pm – Go to Louder Than Bombs: Smiths/Morrissey Miserable Valentines Show

Sunday, February 11

• 9am – Go to Hearts in the Park with Memphis College of Art
• 12pm – Take the squad to Annual Galentine’s Brunch at Ghost River, or go to Champagne Sunday at the Metal Museum, or stop by this Pop Up Brunch
• 1pm – Go to Movie + Mimosas: Boomerang or Film Festival – Sammy Davis Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me Film Screening
• 2pm – See Amy LaVere and Will Sexton
• 4pm – See the Memphis Ukulele Band at Lafayette’s
• 5pm – Experience a Beer Dinner With Memphis Made And Gourmade Food Truck, go to Art Unplugged: February 11 Show, play Sunday Funday Cerrito Bingo, or see Luke White
• 6pm – Check out the Wok’n in Memphis Pop Up at Porcellino’s, go to Hypelife Arts Presents: Sax Therapy ’18, or go to Sunday SOUL Series: How Sweet It Is Jazz Set
• 7pm – Go to Spillit Center Stage: Teachable Moments hosted by Chalkbeat TN
• 9pm – Experience Obscura: A Black Magic Affair

Need more ideas?

• See more February events and ways to enjoy Memphis in the winter
• Find unique places to watch movies
• Enjoy Memphis for free
• Explore our foodie bucket list
• Discover where to make friends in Memphis
• Plan ahead with affordable date ideas and ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day
• Try a food truck around town
• Go bowling with friends or family
• Find ways you can volunteer in Memphis