It’s Memphis, and it’s May — and you know what that means! Music, barbecue, festivals and springtime! Here’s our list of the must-hit May events in Memphis.
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May 1-30: El Rio Magdalena Cultural Exhibit
Photographer Nereo López and writer Gabriel García Márquez were tireless travelers and knew closely the splendor of the great Magdalena River, whose waters cross Colombia from south to north. This exhibition, from the photographic archive bequeathed by López and “El río de nuestra vida” (The river of our life), a text published by García Márquez,
May 5-28: Million Dollar Quartet
Million Dollar Quartet is coming home to Memphis! Bringing to life one of the most iconic moments in Memphis music history, Million Dollar Quartet takes place on a Tuesday night shortly before Christmas in 1956. Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, and Carl Perkins have gathered together at Sun Studio for the first and
$3,600 Bonnaroo + Peter Nappi + Margo Price Giveaway!
Peter Nappi will be hosting a Bonnaroo Works Fund (BWF) fundraiser with a live performance by Margo Price. Our giveaway is for a chance to win two VIP passes to Bonnaroo, tickets to the fundraiser and concert + a Peter Nappi gift certificate! Enter to win! First prize: Travel to Nashville & accommodations for two (up to $1,000 reimbursed) and
May 23-Jul 1: Jack Spencer “This Land, An American Portrait”
This spring David Lusk Gallery presents Jack Spencer’s new photographs, This Land, An American Portrait. The exhibition of nearly twenty works spans thirteen years of imagery and the entire nation as source material. A new large-format book, This Land, published by the University of Texas Press, accompanies the exhibition. Spencer began the series in 2003,
May 24: Celebrate South America! Floral Demonstration
Celebrate South America with an amazing floral demonstration! Memphis Botanic Garden’s Director of Horticulture, Rick Pudwell, will create colorful and artistic designs featuring flowers from South America, in celebration of Memphis in May’s honored country, Colombia. Bring a sack lunch or order a box lunch from Fratelli’s Café at the Garden. Three completed designs
May 27: 901Fest
On Saturday, May 27, grab your family and celebrate all things Memphis at Tom Lee Park! This year’s festivities will include local music talent, delicious food and drink options, an air show, fireworks finale and more! From 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Purchase tickets online: www.ticketfly.com
May 27: Summer Symphony at The Live Garden
Enjoy an evening under the stars as La’Porsha Renae along with Mighty Souls Brass Band takes the stage at Live at the Garden! Saturday, May 27. Gates open 5:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Rain date May 28. Purchase tickets online: www.summersymphonylive.com
May 28: Great American River Run
Celebrate Memphis in May with The Great American River Run, a half marathon and 5K race taking place in Memphis, TN on Memorial Day weekend. Runners will be taken on new routes through the streets of downtown Memphis and along the mighty Mississippi River with live entertainment along the run route. The event concludes with
Apr 23-Jul 16: Pattern + Place
Join The Metal Museum on Sunday, May 14 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. for the opening reception and gallery talk for Pattern + Place, an exhibition featuring work by the 2017 F.I.R.E. visiting artist demonstrator, James Wade, Jr.
May 1-31: Rise and Shine Cultural Exhibit
Exhibition of pieces inspired by the artisan traditions and tropical nature of the Pacific and Caribbean regions of Colombia shine in this showcase of works by renowned Colombian silversmith Alexandra Agudelo. Agudelo creates an ideal harmony in her work through the interplay of the perfection of her handcrafted silversmith work and the imperfection inspired by
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