The Memphis Weekender: August 23-25

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 list to help you hit some of our best bets for an amazing weekend.

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. See all upcoming events here.

Friday, August 23

• Introduce your tastebuds to all that Puck Food Hall has to offer thanks to I Love Memphis.
• Who needs Electric Forest when you can have Electric Watershed.
• Explore the mural making process with seven local artists during the UAC District Mural Program: Open House.
• The Opening Reception—Wang Chen: The Sin Park will showcase multimedia work that focuses on the rejection of societal norms.
• The Bar-Kays Reloaded: 55th Anniversary Celebration will have people of all ages on the dance floor.
• 60’s 70’s and 80’s jams will be spinning at the Hot Cat Dance Party.
• The Comma Comedians are doing their thing at Crosstown Brewing.
• One man’s trash is another man’s treasure at the Hi Tone Midnight Yard Sale.
• It’s gonna be a psycho funk rock kazz fusion with Agori Tribe/ElectroChemical at CAVNAS.
• DJ Chandler Blingg is spinning on the Hu. Roof during Summer Sets.
• Explore mindfulness and meditation practices with Art & Wellness at the Brooks.
• Sunset Boulevard is showing at the Orpheum Theatre.
• Kinky Boots at Playhouse on the Square is supporting the Memphis Area Women’s Council for the night.
• Jennifer Biggs of the Daily Memphian invites you to spend your lunch with her and the delicious food at Rawk’n Grub.
• The Humans at The Circuit Playhouse tells the story what family time is really like during the holidays.
• Five local songwriters want to share their tunes with you at South Main Sounds Songwriter Night #124.
• Copacetic901 is bringing the jazz funk to The Pocket.
• Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Everest, Rocky, Zuma, and Tracker are patiently waiting to meet your kiddos at the PAW Patrol: Adventure Traveling Exhibit.
• Don’t miss out on the free paletas during Frozen Fridays.
• Get your daily dose of drag at the Atomic Rose Drag Show.
• Get fired up for football season at the Memphis Tiger Football “KICK OFF” Party.
• Learn how to throw clay at Summer Avenue Art & Clay and Belltower Artisans.
• Catch Mamma Mia at Theatre Memphis.
• Get fit with the fam underneath the stars at Mud Island River Park.
• Magic is in the air and you can witness it in the Woodruff-Fontaine Magic Basement.
• Catch the Star Wars Trilogy on the big screen at the Pink Palace.
• Girl’s Night at Sweet Lala’s is bringing cookies AND champagne.

Saturday, August 24

• The Arcade Restaurant is celebrating 100 years of business with a special 100-cent menu.
• Support local artists during the Modern Art Market at Loflin Yard.
• The creators of the Fiber exhibit at The CMPLX are closing out the show with a special performance.
• Sweat Fest 5 will feature music and major discounted items at Shangri- La Records.
• Enjoy summer tunes along the river during A Vibe on the Island.
• The work displayed during the Horn Island 35| Reception has been 35 years in the making.
• You’ll be seeing yellow at Finch Glaze Release Party.
• The Germantown International Festival will highlight 17 different countries.
• Alvin Youngblood Hart is making his way back to Memphis and hitting up The Green Room.
• Party in support of better lives for pups during the Paw Prints Gala.
• CAG at David Lusk will showcase student work from Carpenter Art Garden.
• Dance and down some beers with Cody Dickson & Friends at High Cotton.
• The first 101 customers at Hollywood Feed’s 101 Location Celebration will receive a 20% discount.
• Witness greatness from some talented local ladies during Beauty Shop Talk.
• Hip Hop Yoga will have you moving to the beat and getting more in touch with your body.
• Help get the Slim House ready for free fall concerts at Slim House Community Clean-up Day.
• Local gamers will unite at the Twitch Memphis MeetUp.
• The Warped Tour 25th Anniversary Tribute at Growlers will feature sounds of Warped Tour’s past.
• The Sea Isle Park Disc Golf Tournament is open to anyone who loves the game.
• Come grown and come sexy to the 3rd Annual All White Day Party.
• Enjoy a late night ride at the 20th Annual Meritan Moonlight Classic Bike Tour.
• It’s gon’ be live at Midnight Madness with Big Boogie.
• It’ll be an evening of laughs during Stage Therapy withy Eddie B.
• Maybe someone will do Beyoncé justice during the Celebrity Look Alike & Lip Sync Battle.
• High Point Climbing Gym is celebrating Global Climbing Day with BOGO passes all day.

Sunday, August 25

• Pizza, painting, and wings are on the menu at Soulstrokes: The Ultimate Paint & Sip Party.
• Mouf Piece, Ashley Avenue, Moe Javi, and DJ BA will be holding down the entertainment during Art Unplugged.
• Dive into important conversations over mimosas at Pose Brunch: Season 2.
• Mariposas Collective is migrating across the street and they could use a helping hand.
• Eat, shop, and play at the Pop Up Shop: Family Day Edition.
• Salute the sun with SUP Yoga downtown.
• Bring your best controller to the Smash Ultimate Tournament at Rec Room.
• Find your zen and the sun sets at Sunset Yoga Downtown.
• All fans will receive a ticket voucher for an upcoming game during Fan Appreciation Day at AutoZone Park.
• Beers and bikes go together perfectly during Tap and Go- Midtown.