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Memphis Events & Happenings
Stay up to date on Memphis events with StyleBlueprint. We keep you informed about fun things going on in the city such as concerts, trunk shows, food festivals and more. The best part is, all of these events are available on the FREE SB App, now available on the App Store HERE.
Sep 15-24: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Harrell Theatre
The Harrell Theatre is thrilled to present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, opening on September 15. This fun and living musical will also feature school matinees on September 19 and 20. Loosely based on the bible story, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat follows Joseph through his days in Egypt, with an upbeat score
Sep 19-24: The King and I at The Orpheum
Broadway season at The Orpheum kicks off in September with The Lincoln Center Theater Production of Rogers & Hammerstein’s The King and I. With breathtaking melodies and a compelling story, we can’t wait to catch this classic Broadway revival! orpheum-memphis.com
Sep 20: An Evening with Nick and Giles English at Mednikow
Bremont Co-Founders Nick and Giles English are driving over 3,300 miles from New York to Houston in a 1970 Series II E-Type Jaguar, restored by their late father. On their trip, they will be stopping in Memphis to host an evening at Mednikow. They will discuss the history of Bremont and their love of all
Sep 21: STRUT! 2017 at Mercedes Benz of Memphis
Don’t miss this evening of fashion, food, drinks and fundraising where all proceeds benefit the Community Law Center. This one of a kind event has everything, including a fashion show, a grizzlies raffle, a silent auction, a live dance demo, a wine pull, fabulous food, a signature cocktail, a giving wall, celebrity bartenders and more. clcmemphis.org
Sep 21-23: Sidewalk Sale at Palladio Home and Garden
Three days of deals and steals are about to kick off at Palladio Home and Garden! Don’t miss Palladio’s Sidewalk Sale, where merchandise arrives in the tent and then flies right out. Peruse the tents for treasures big and small from Palladio’s stores. First come, first serve. thepalladiogroup.com
Sep 21-24: Repair Days at The Metal Museum
Head to the Metal Museum’s most anticipated event of the year, Repair Days, beginning on September 21 and concluding on September 24. Over 200 volunteers will restore as many as 350 items to their former glory – everything from rusted garden furniture to broken jewelry to warped heirloom silver – to raise funds for the
Sep 22: Eclectic Eye presents “Immeasurably More” by Rachel Rieves
Eclectic Eye is hosting an opening art reception for Rachel Rieves on September 22. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., guests are welcome to mingle with Rachel and check out her “Immeasurably More” series on display and for sale. eclectic-eye.com
Sep 22: The Avett Brothers at Mud Island Amphitheater
Jam out to the high-energy, folksy tunes of The Avett Brothers, the beloved family Americana group out of North Carolina. They are playing the Mud IslandAmphitheater on September 22, and they put on quite the show. Show starts at 8 p.m. mudisland.com
Sep 23: Tour de Brewer #2
Have you ever considered riding your bicycle to four Memphis tap rooms, in one day? Revolutions Bicycle CoOp did it in April and they’re ready to go again! Don’t miss an afternoon of beer, bicycles and fun, as they visit Memphis Made, Wiseacre, High Cotton, and Ghost River taprooms, all by bicycle! It is sure
Sep 23-Oct 30: ‘The Most Beautiful Color of All’ Kelly Fischer Art Exhibition at GPAC
The Most Beautiful Color of All art exhibition from Kelly Fischer is coming to GPAC on September 23. Kelly Fischer is a Swiss-American artist originally from Memphis, Tennessee, currently residing in Bern, Switzerland. When describing her exhibition, Fischer said, “My semi-abstract, expressionistic portraits tell a story of whimsical spontaneity. Whereas, my landscapes pull the viewer into a
Sep 23: Francis Klein Trunk Show at Eclectic Eye
Join Eclectic Eye on September 23 as they host a Francis Klein Trunk Show! Dixie Klein, daughter of the designer will be joining them – all the way from Paris! She is bringing many pieces of the collection, including unisex frames + sunnies. eclectic-eye.com
Sep 16 – Dec 31: Big Bugs at The Garden
The Memphis Botanic Garden is hosting David Rogers’ Big Bugs at the Garden, open to the public starting on September 16. Representing eight different species, this nationally recognized traveling art exhibit features ten giant wooden bug sculptures towering up to 18 feet tall. Big Bugs will inhabit all 96 acres of the Memphis Botanic Garden. memphisbotanicgarden.com/bigbugs
Sep 28-Oct 1: Gonerfest
Goner Records’ is hosting their fourteenth annual international music festival, which will take place September 28 through October 1. Don’t miss out on four days of nonstop rock ‘n’ roll fun. goner-records.com
Sep 28: Opera Memphis at The Levitt Shell
Opera Memphis is back at the Levitt Shell during this year’s 30 Days of Opera! 30 Days of Opera is exactly what it sounds like: 30 days of totally awesome – totally FREE – performances by Opera Memphis all over Memphis and the MidSouth. levittshell.org
Sep. 29, 2017: Wine & Dine at the Tower Center
Memphis’ 2017 Wine & Dine event will be held Friday, September 29,2017 at 6:30 p.m at the Tower Center, 5100 Poplar Ave., 33rd Floor. Guests are invited to sample food created by master chefs paired with fine wines. Visitors may also bid on luxurious vacations and cooking classes during the event’s silent auction. This year’s
Sep 29-30: Southern Junkers Fall Vintage Market
Southern Junkers Fall Vintage Market will be open on September 29 and 30 at the Agricenter International! Southern Junkers will be bringing you some of the best in vintage, antiques, farmhouse and cool junk! The event will have food trucks, paint demos and more. Weekend passes are only $12, and Friday and Saturday day passes
Sep 30: Walt Disney’s Mary Poppins at The Levitt Shell
The Levitt Shell is hosting a viewing of the timeless musical classic, Mary Poppins. It is sure to be a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious evening full of fun for the whole family! levittshell.org
Sep 30: Pour & Explore at Saddle Creek
Visit select retailers to sample wine from around the world as Saddle Creek celebrates their 30th birthday! Enjoy live music, a caricature artist, a photo booth and more. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the event. All proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Mid-South. shopsofsaddlecreek.com
Sep 30: Wine on the River Memphis
Wine on the River Memphis is back for the 3rd year at the Mud Island River Park. Attendees can travel the world for one night and sample wine from national and international vineyards. Tickets include admission to the event, all beverage samples (over 200 different types of wine), a souvenir glass, and a portion to
Oct 6-8: Mistletoe Merchants of Memphis
From designer duds from Southern owned boutiques with one-of-a-kind finds to holiday decor to make your home holiday festive for the season, Mistletoe Merchants shopping packs it all in and transforms the Agricenter in Memphis for a fun-filled, holiday and boutique shopping experience that is meant to be shared with friends! This year nearly 200
Oct 6-8: Living Beyond Breast Cancer Conference: Sharing Wisdom, Sharing Strength
Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC), the national organization serving more than half a million people a year with trusted information and a community of support, will hold its annual conference on October 6-8, 2017 at the Memphis Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. By bringing together more than 500 people affected by breast cancer from across
Oct 7: St. Luke’s Craft Extravaganza!
Find gifts for all those charmingly different someones in your life! Peruse local vendors showcasing jewelry, art, sewn creations and other types of handmade goodness at St. Luke’s Methodist Church.
Oct 7: Bluff City Blues 100
The Bluff City Blues Bicycle Ride takes place in north Memphis and rolls through beautiful country roads. The ride is perfect for beginner to experienced riders and you can ride between 20-100 miles. Enjoy beer and BBQ after the ride. bcb100.com
Oct 7: Best Memphis Burger Fest
Best Memphis Burger Fest, now in its sixth year, is a day-long, family-friendly event featuring competitions, live music by Star & Micey, an inaugural bobbing-for-burger competition, and more. While teams throughout the day are cooking for the highest score in each category and the ultimate title of Grand Champion of Best Memphis Burger Fest, they’re
Oct 14: Memphis Food & Wine Festival
Memphis is celebrating its culinary excellence by showcasing exceptional local chef talent along with acclaimed regional and national chefs. Enhancing this lineup will be vintners, certified sommeliers and enlightening wine enthusiasts. Local musicians such as Ghost Town Blues Band (and more!) will provide sensational entertainment. memphisfoodwinefestival.org
Oct 19: Unwind For Hope
Take a break on Thursday, October 19th and head to Unwind for Hope. Your $25 admission will include wine, delicious Memphis food and access to an art sale featuring local female artists. The event will benefit Hope House, a nonprofit serving children and families affected by HIV and poverty. hopehousememphis.org
Oct 22: St. Jude Garden Harvest
The beautiful St. Jude Garden is once again the setting for the 7th annual Garden Harvest dinner, presented by Independent Bank. This exclusive sunset experience begins with cocktails and a premium silent auction, followed by a farm-to-table six-course dinner created by some of the region’s most renowned chefs. St. Jude Hero and WMC-TV news anchor
Oct 27: Day of the Dead Fiesta by Latino Memphis at The Columns
Day of the Dead with Latino Memphis is back! Last year, this grand social event was named one of Memphis’ Top 10 Parties of 2016 by The Commercial Appeal. Dress in black and white and dance the night away to Latin rhythms at this high-end fiesta, featuring one-of-a-kind performances, sugar skull-inspired face painting, authentic food
Oct 27-29: Holiday Market of Memphis at The Agricenter
This year’s Holiday Market has expanded with more than 175 merchants bring their finest and most unique gift items. Head to the Agricenter on Friday evening for Holiday Mingle, Jingle, and Shop, as they kick off things with a girls’ night event filled with shopping, fun, friends and complimentary drinks. On Friday, shopping will open
Oct 28: Le Monster, Part Boo! Reception
Le Monster is back! Memphis College of Art (MCA) presents “Le Monster Part Boo,” a collaborative exhibition between Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and the MCA community of students, faculty and staff who have reimagined drawings of monsters originally created by the hospital’s child patients. The exhibition will be on view Oct. 7 to Nov. 4
Nov 17: 67th Annual Holiday Bazaar & Fundraiser
This much anticipated, juried event has drawn thousands of people to the MCA campus since its inception in 1949. In addition to supporting local artists in the MCA community, 30% of proceeds from each sale will benefit the college’s scholarship fund, which disburses nearly $5 million in scholarships each year. This one-stop shop has everything
Jan 21: Memphis Empty Bowls Project
Artisans, educators and students, and others around the Memphis area create handcrafted and hand-painted bowls to raise funds to fight hunger. Guests are invited to a delicious, simple dinner of soup and bread donated by local restaurants where they may select one of the beautiful, handcrafted bowls to take home as a reminder of the
Feb 4: The Memphis Pink Bride Wedding Show
Plan your dream wedding with The Memphis Pink Bride Wedding Show, an immersive shopping destination where you can meet local wedding pro’s all under one roof! Plus, you’ll get to see the latest fashion with our fashion shows, gain major inspiration and so much more! thepinkbride.com
