Summer lingers, thanks to all the fun events and happenings around Memphis this August! Run a 5K, pay homage to The King or jam to some great tunes at these August events!
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Aug 21: Eclipse Party at Memphis Botanic Garden
Watch as the moon covers nearly the entire sun on this day of astronomical proportions! The Memphis Botanic Garden will have certified viewing glasses for sale, an astronomer onsite for questions, and a craft for the kids. Concessions will be available available, and and the event is free with Garden admission. memphisbotanicgarden.com
Aug 19-20 and 26-27:The 3rd Annual Mid-South Renaissance Faire
Head out to the USA Baseball Stadium & Park in Millington for a day of Old World whimsy! The 3rd Annual Mid-South Renaissance Faire is a public, family-friendly outdoor gathering that emulates the Renaissance historical period for the amusement of its guests. This year’s theme is the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, so travel back
Aug 26: Paw Prints Party at Opera Memphis
Don’t miss the 2017 Paw Prints Party at the Opera Memphis! Guests will enjoy an open bar, seated dinner, passed hors d’oeuvres, fabulous silent and live auctions, wine pull, live music, and of course some furry friends. The event will benefit the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County.facebook.com
Aug 26: 17th Annual Taste of the Town
Join the Germantown Chamber for this enjoyable culinary and social experience at The Great Hall & Conference Center–Taste of the Town is guaranteed to satisfy any palate. Sample mouth-watering cuisine, desserts, wine and beer from some of the area’s finest restaurants and caterers, and enjoy live jazz music as you snack and sip. Then, bid on
Aug 26: Imagine Ball at Shelby Farms Park
The Imagine Ball at Shelby Farms Park’s FedEx Event Center is a one-of-a-kind evening featuring a cocktail reception, entertainment, auctions and dinner, all for the benefit of the American Cancer Society. The 2017 event will honor the work and service of Dr. Kurt Tauer, chief of staff at the West Cancer Center, who has spent the last
Aug 26: Seal Live at The Garden
Throughout his expansive career, Seal has sold more than 30 million records worldwide, and is known for his international hits, including “Kiss from a Rose.” Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 8:30 pm. Tickets available online, or at Memphis Botanic Garden box office. liveatthegarden.com
Aug 26: 10th Annual Forrest Spence 5K
This fun-filled day includes a 5K, food, door prizes, music, 1-mile fun run, 100-yard dash, and a great community of people. A kids’ activity area with bounce houses, slides, face painting, games and more is certain to provide fun for all! Strollers are welcome. All race proceeds benefit The Forrest Spence Fund.The Forrest Spence 5K
Aug 28: Dine for Justice at Napa Cafe
The Second Annual Dine for Justice dinner at Napa Cafe is on Monday, August 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event hosted in honor of Mary Lee Wolff benefits Memphis Area Legal Services. Hors d’oeuvres and sparkling wine will be passed at 5:30 p.m., and the four course wine dinner will begin at 6
Aug 11-Sept 3: 9 to 5 at Playhouse on The Square
Good golly, Miss Dolly! Don’t miss Dolly Parton’s musical, 9 to 5. Pushed to their boiling points, coworkers Violet, Judy, and Doralee concoct a plan to get even with their sexist, egotistical, and bigoted boss. In a hilarious turn of events, they live out their wildest fantasies – giving their boss the boot! While their
Aug 11-Sept 3: Ruined at Hattiloo Theatre
For a powerful evening at the theatre, don’t miss Ruined, winner of the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Set in a rain forest bar and brothel in the war-torn Congo, the establishment’s matriarch, Mama Nadi, keeps peace between customers from both sides of the civil war. As government soldiers and rebel forces alike choose from
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Savor Sunset Flavors at Memphis’ Only Riverfront Restaurant
Enjoy a “Front Porch Sipper” and tasty snacks as the sun goes down over the Mighty Mississippi at Beale Street Landing’s new eatery, The Front Porch. Image: Majestic Hospitality Group
