Friday, April 26 | Spirits & Soul Trolley Night A traditional South Main Trolley Night will be transformed into a downtown Memphis civic fair by pairing Distillers from the TN Whiskey Trail with storefronts in Memphis’ Historic Arts District. From 6-9 pm, walk down South Main Historic Arts District from Main & Talbot to Main
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.
April 26: Rour and Pour at the Memphis Zoo
Join the Memphis Zoo for an exclusive night of a culinary and cocktail experience with the cities most desirable chefs, including a bourbon pairing with their distinguished Cuban cigar roller. Your dining experience will include the following restaurants: Farm Burger, Erling Jensen the Restaurant, Paradox Catering and Consulting, The Capital Grille, P.O. Press Public House
April 27: 14th Annual Trivia Night for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Services of Memphis
What separates Alzheimer’s & Dementia Services of Memphis 14th Annual Trivia Night from the others is the silent auction, delicious food, prizes, and a fabulous prize-winning Dessert Bar. Doors open at 6 p.m., Trivia Starts at 7pm and it is held at Temple Israel. This year’s theme is “Remember When…Characters.” Teams will work together during
April 27: 10th Annual East Buntyn ArtWalk
Wander through the eclectic finds in Memphis at the 10th Annual East Buntyn ArtWalk. Featuring regional artists, this open-air bazaar of galleries set up on the front yards and porches of East Buntyn is a vibrant celebration of Memphis’ community, complete with live music and local food. Ideal for Bluff City fans and art lovers
April 27: Memphis Maker Market
Taking place at Muddy’s Bake Shop in Midtown is the ultimate makers market with 75% of the vendors being solely from Memphis and the rest from the Mid-South. Customers know they’ll be delighted by great quality and variety, as their curated-by-jury process ensures that we feature a truly remarkable selection of Memphis maker brands. So head
April 27: Midsouth Food Truck Festival
Come with a hungry stomach to the Midsouth Food Truck Festival at The Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. With over 70 food trucks from the cities along the mighty Mississippi and beyond, it will be worth the wait! Adult tickets are $5, children are $2 and University of Memphis students are $3. The event will begin
April 27: East Buntyn ArtWalk
The East Buntyn Historic District will host the Tenth Anniversary East Buntyn ArtWalk on April 27, 2019, with a rain date of April 28. The event features regional artists in an open-air bazaar of galleries set up in the front yards and porches of the historic east Memphis neighborhood. One hundred artists will show off
April 27: Bacon & Bourbon Festival
We’ll be bringing together a variety of Memphis’ best restaurants and an array of distilled spirits brands as we savor a night of bacon, BBQ, and all the great things that come from old oak barrels – at our fourth annual Memphis Flyer’s Bacon & Bourbon event, presented by Orion FCU! Your ticket price includes
April 28: The 27th Annual Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival
Rajun Cajun is the largest one-day crawfish festival in the Mid-South, with over 35,000 attendees and 17,000 pounds of fresh Louisiana crawfish. Enjoy live Cajun, rock and funk music from local award-winning bands, as well as our crawfish contests, gumbo cook-off, and VIP swamp tent. As usual, no pets, coolers, tents, handouts, or parking inside
May 2: Botanical Bars – Stop and Sip the Roses
Take time to stop and “sip” the roses. Enjoy a relaxing evening in the beauty of the Rose Garden as you sip a ‘Sparkling Rose’,’ ‘Rose’-rita’ and more. Learn about rose care at the Memphis Rose Society “ask the expert” table Pricing: MBG members $30/non-members $40. Advanced tickets required. memphisbotanicgarden.com
April 18-June 13: Chimes Square Movie Nights
It’s time for free movie nights in Chimes Square! Make it dinner and a movie: Order ahead and pick up dinner for the whole crew from your favorite Overton Square restaurant to eat under the stars in the Chimes Square courtyard. Movie Nights Schedule starting at 8 p.m. each time: April 18: Rocky April 25: Legally
May 3-5: Beale Street Music Festival
We’ve been waiting for this one all year … The Beale Street Music Festival is back and better than ever! With headliners like Shinedown, Cardi B, The Killers, OneRepublic, Dave Matthews Band and more, this weekend-long festival is jam-packed with amazing performances that will kickstart your Memphis in May with a bang! Single-day passes are
May 4: Jockeys & Juleps Derby Party at Southern Reins
Big hats, bourbon and bluegrass is the name of the game at this year’s Jockeys & Juleps party held at Southern Reins Equine Therapy. With live music, a bourbon bar, derby desserts, a live auction and raffle, a hat contest and so much more, this is an event you won’t want to miss! So grab
May 8-12: Art by Design
More than a dozen designers create custom “vignettes” inside a chic gallery showroom. Attendees all across the Mid-South come to experience this unique collaboration by attending an event and/or touring the showroom at the Pipkin Building. The party begins on Wednesday, May 8, with Cocktails and Floral Arranging beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets for this
May 10-11: GumTree Festival
GumTree Festival is a Fine Art Tradition held each Mothers Day weekend around the historic court square in downtown Tupelo, Mississippi. This festival features artists and vendors from across the region showcasing and selling original art in the form of pottery, jewelry, painting, photography and more. This festival also boasts stellar entertainment with a Regional
May 15-18: World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
Head over to Tom Lee Park for America’s most prestigious barbecue competition! For the 42nd year, hundreds of teams from around the world will compete for thousands of dollars in prizes and bragging rights. Come see the elaborately decorated areas and some crazy-creative team names. Attendees will sample delicious barbecue options while enjoying the “Ms. Piggie
May 25: 901Fest
The fun isn’t over yet! Keep enjoying energetic sounds and beautiful weather at the 901Fest. Serving as the celebratory “feather in the cap” in the city’s most festive month, the 901Fest will feature wonderful food, music, merchandise and artists. There will even be an air show and a 901-themed fireworks finale! Tickets start at $9. memphisinmay.org
May 30: Botanical Bars at Memphis Botanic Garden
Discover the herbs that go into your favorite cocktails as you sip your way through the herb garden at Botanical Bars – Herbal Highballs at Memphis Botanic Garden. Stop by the Gin and Tonic bar to create your own custom drink, as well enjoying bubbly blooms with a Lavender Peach Bellini, Cucumber Mint Cocktail
June 3-Aug 2: Summer Camps at St. Mary’s Episcopal School
This summer, send your pre-kindergarten through college prep-aged children to one or more of the many summer offerings at St. Mary’s Episcopal School! The unique experiences include day camps, workshops, classes and more from June 3 through August 2. It feature student-favorite programs like Fine Motor Fun, Reading and Writing Workshops, and College Prep classes
