#Literatini

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Join presenting sponsors Marx-Bensdorf Realtors for Literacy Mid-South's 8th annual Literatini on Saturday, June 11th from 7:00pm - 10:00pm at novel. Memphis.

Sample cocktails from top local bars and restaurants and crown this year’s Literatini champion! Enjoy music, stock up on books, visit the photo booth, and check out a locally curated silent auction. 20% of all sales at novel. the night of the event will benefit our Adult Learning Program.

Each ticket includes a welcome cocktail from Old Dominick Distillery, drink samples and snacks from participating bars/restaurants, and two drink tickets for full-sized cocktails. Drink tickets will be exchanged for a full-sized cocktail at the stations of your choice, and will count as a vote for that vendor. The restaurant/bar with the most votes will be crowned the 2022 People's Choice Literatini Champion. At the end of the night, our judges' panel will vote on the Judges' Choice Literatini 2022 champion.

This year's competitors include South of Beale, Global Cafe, Libro, RP Tracks, Char, Fat Charlie's Speakeasy, Babalu, The Pear Martini, The Pocket, and Edge Alley!

Food provided by Libro and cupcakes provided by Frost Bake Shop.

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#Literatini @NovelMemphis tonight. Reading really IS fundamental. Thank you @LindsJenn and @LiteracyMidSouth for all that you do to move our community forward. #Reading #Books #Memphis (at Novel Memphis) https://www.instagram.com/p/BywjCeilRF0/?igshid=cvq54kxsycst

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Can you believe we are already halfway through June, Memphis? It’s going to be another great weekend, so here are the five things you won’t want to miss, plus a few extras. Let’s try this again with the puppy picture! There are two doggie events this weekend. Photo provided by T. Clifton Galelry on Broad Avenue. But first, be sure you didn’t miss anything on the blog: a brand-new Memphis Food News Update, a video interview with dance superstar Lil Buck, a list of places to see fireworks for the 4th of July, and the scoop on the Fringe Festival (continues this weekend). Plus, there’s always the Summer Events Guide, Kid-Friendly Things To Do, volunteer guide, and the live music guide. OK, here’s your weekend guide: 1. Pup Party On Broad, Broad Avenue, Friday, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m., free, all ages/kid-friendly This event was rescheduled from last weekend due to bad weather! The shops and galleries on the street are celebrating the First (technically, second) Friday on Broad with a special dog-themed evening with dog training demos, treats (for pups and people), and a pet-and-person lookalike contest, and more. See the whole schedule here. Dog costumes are highly encouraged, but the only things required are a leash and good behavior. 2. Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Levitt Shell, Friday, gates 6 p.m./show 8 p.m., $25+ fees, all ages The Levitt Shell’s shows are usually free, but this Friday’s special Shell Yeah! ticketed concert supports the rest of the year’s free music. For this one, plan to buy beer and food from vendors on site and leave your own coolers and pets at home. 3. Homeroom: A Comedy Show, Hi Tone, Friday, 7 p.m., $10-$15, 18+ This popular comedy show is back for one night only! This school-themed improv show encourages audiences to bring props for “Show & Tell” unusual textbooks for “Substitute Teacher,” and a cell phone to text in roasts for the “Virtual Yearbook”. One comedian will walk away as the comedy valedictorian. 4. Juneteenth Urban Music Festival, Robert Church Park, Friday – Sunday, free to enter, all ages Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. Celebrate Juneteenth with lots of live music, vendors, a car show, kids play area and much more. 5. Literatini, Novel Memphis Bookstore, Saturday, 7 – 10 p.m., tickets: $50 per individual, $75 per couple, 21+ Enjoy live music as you sample cocktails and delicious food from local bars and restaurants. Twenty percent of all bookstore purchases that night go to benefit Memphis adults struggling with low literacy. Plus a few extras… Puppypalooza #2, Crosstown Concourse South Loading Dock, Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., free, all ages Have a barking good time with live music from a gypsy-jazz trio, adorable doggie portraits, MEMPopS, face paint and henna, shopping for doggies items, and meeting adoptable puppers and doggos. Proceeds benefit Hearts of Gold Pit Rescue. High Cotton 5th Birthday Party, Saturday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., free to enter, all ages/21 to drink Beer! Food! Dead Soldiers performing! Transmission: 80’s Dance Party, P & H Cafe, Friday, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m., $5, 21+ Break out your dancing shoes and join DJ’s Plastic Citizen and Alpha Heather for New Wave, New Romantic, Post Punk, Synth Pop, Ska, Freestyle and more. Cloud 9 Memphis Presents Four Places, Theatreworks Memphis, select dates and times June 7 – 23, $20 adults/$15 seniors and students When Peggy’s two adult children take her out for lunch, they quietly begin to take her life apart. The drinks come fast, the tempers peak, the food flies. Hairspray, Theatre Memphis, all weekend and through June 30, times and ticket prices vary, all ages In 1962 Baltimore, Tracy Turnblad dreams of being on a local TV dance show. When she wins a role on the show, she becomes an overnight celebrity and meets a colorful cast of characters, leading to social change as Tracy campaigns for the show’s integration. The Legend of Georgia McBride Opens, Playhouse on the Square, all weekend, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m., prices vary, adults Casey is young, he’s broke, his landlord’s knocking at the door, and he’s just found out his wife is pregnant. To make matters even more desperate, he’s fired from his gig as an Elvis impersonator in a small-town Florida bar, and the bar owner brings in a B-level drag show to replace his act. For even more, check out the blog’s calendar.  Are you a home owner in Memphis, with a broken garage door? Call ASAP garage door today at 901-461-0385 or checkout http://bit.ly/1B5z3Pc

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Hello, Memphis! This has to be one of the most eclectic mixes of things-to-do I’ve seen in a while: we have an experimental theater festival, a horse show, a classic rock concert, a fancy picnic-and-champagne party, a couple of races, a soccer game, a free puppy party, and live wrestling. I dare you to dig in and try something new this weekend. Here are the five things you won’t want to miss. But first, be sure you didn’t miss anything on the blog this week: the 4th of July guide is up, we have 10 ideas for volunteer projects in June, details on the Tour Dé Taste picnic, the Craft Food & Wine Fest, and Fringe Festival, plus lots of live music. Photo by Maddie Robinson, provided by T. Clifton Art on Broad Ave. OK, here’s your weekend guide. 1. 71st Annual Germantown Charity Horse Show, 7745 Poplar Pike, through Saturday, $5 adults/free for 6 and under, all ages This Germantown tradition is part sporting event, part festival, and definitely worth checking out if you have any interest in horses, socializing, or seeing something new and different. Several food vendors will be on site, as well as vendors selling art and high-end goods. Proceeds benefit Kindred Place. 2. Pup Party On Broad, Broad Avenue, Friday, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m., free, all ages/kid-friendly It’s time for another First Friday on Broad! The shops and galleries on the street are celebrating with a special dog-themed evening with dog training demos, treats (for pups and people), and a pet-and-person lookalike contest, and more. See the whole schedule here. Dog costumes are highly encouraged, but the only things required are a leash and good behavior. 3. Live At The Garden feat. Kansas, Memphis Botanic Garden, Friday, gates open at 6 p.m., general admission $40+ fees, 21+ The Botanic Garden’s popular annual concert series, now in its 19th season, features five crowd-pleasing/old-school favorites, starting this weekend with Kansas. Coolers, blankets and chairs are welcome for lawn seating, and the crowd is decidedly adult. The VIP tents up front can obscure the view depending on where you sit, but it’s really all about the picnicking and partying, anyways. See the full lineup. 4. Memphis 901 FC v. Indy Eleven Soccer Match, AutoZone Park, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., $15+, all ages/kid-friendly If you haven’t seen our 901FC soccer team play at AutoZone Park yet, what are you waiting for? Whether you join the Bluff City Mafia near their rowdy section or chill in a club level seat, it’s going to be an exciting game. This weekend’s match is PRIDE night, so the team will partner with OUTMemphis and the Bluff City Sports Association in raising awareness for the Metamorphosis Project. OUTMemphis’s response to LGBTQ+ youth homelessness in Memphis. 5. Spillit Slam: Around the Fringes with Memphis Film Festival, Saturday, McCoy Theatre at Rhodes College, 8:30. – 10 p.m., $10, adults The theme for this event is “Around the Fringes.” Storytellers who have their names drawn will have five minutes to share their story with an audience, and the slam winner will be invited to compete in the Story Grand Slam in November for the title of Grand Master Storyteller of Memphis. This is the last Spillit of the summer, so don’t miss out. Spillit is a part of the Fringe Festival, which is going on all weekend and all next weekend. Be sure to check out the details here. Plus a few extras… Tour Dé Toast Memphis, Pink Palace Mansion, Saturday, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., $75, 21 and up The inaugural Tour Dé Toast is a champagne tasting and picnic – and a whole lineup of local live music – on the lawn of the Pink Palace Mansion. Three local chefs will have small plates for sale. Spring chic attire and a pastel-colored picnic blanket are required, and online ticket sales close at midnight Thursday. If it’s not too late, read all the details here. Real Memphis Wrestling, Rec Room, Saturday, 7 – 9 p.m., $5 cover, under 21 welcome with parent or guardian Real, live professional wrestling returns to Memphis, now with beer. All Weekend Cloud 9 Memphis Presents Four Places, Theatreworks Memphis, select dates and times June 7 – 23, $20 adults/$15 seniors and students When Peggy’s two adult children take her out for lunch, they quietly begin to take her life apart. The drinks come fast, the tempers peak, the food flies. Hairspray, Theatre Memphis, all weekend and through June 30, times and ticket prices vary, all ages In 1962 Baltimore, Tracy Turnblad dreams of being on a local TV dance show. When she wins a role on the show, she becomes an overnight celebrity and meets a colorful cast of characters, leading to social change as Tracy campaigns for the show’s integration. The Legend of Georgia McBride Opens, Playhouse on the Square, all weekend, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m., prices vary, adults Casey is young, he’s broke, his landlord’s knocking at the door, and he’s just found out his wife is pregnant. To make matters even more desperate, he’s fired from his gig as an Elvis impersonator in a small-town Florida bar, and the bar owner brings in a B-level drag show to replace his act. Friday Memphis 69 Screening, Crosstown Theatre, Friday, doors at 7 p.m., film at 7:30 p.m., tickets $7, all ages This concert documentary, shot over three days in June of 1969 at the Levitt Shell, celebrates Memphis’ 150th birthday with blues music from icons like Bukka White, Furry Lewis, and Rufus Thomas. Followed by a Q & A with Bruce Watson of Fat Possum Records and filmmakers Joe and Lisa Lamattina. After-party to follow in The Green Room at Crosstown Arts — free admission with a Memphis ’69 screening ticket and $10 without. Wedding Belles on Millionaire’s Row: Exhibit Opening, Woodruff-Fontaine and Mallory-Neely Mansions, Friday, 5 – 8 p.m., $35 Dozens of exquisite wedding gowns spanning from the 1850s -1960s will be on display in two historic mansions in Victorian Village. Enjoy open house-style tours and light refreshments. Prince Birthday Party, 405 N. Cleveland, Friday, 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., $20 donation, 18+ Celebrate Prince’s birthday with the Mid-South Peace & Justice Center this Friday. They’re screening Purple Rain and Sign O’ The Times. It’s a members-only event, but the membership fee is just $20. If you’re already a member, be sure to support the MSPJC with a suggested donation of $20. Be sure to sign up and reserve your space here. Saturday Beer & Bagel Off-Road Race, Wolf River Greenway, Saturday, 9 a.m. $45 regular registration, all ages This event will feature a unique course starting from the Humphreys Boulevard trailhead, followed by a blowout party with DJ, dancing, tailgate games, photos with Sasquatch, and plenty of bagels and beer. A portion of the entry fee will go to the Wolf River Conservancy. Literatini, Novel Memphis Bookstore, Saturday, 7 – 10 p.m., tickets: $50 per individual, $75 per couple, 21+ Enjoy live music as you sample cocktails and delicious food from local bars and restaurants. Receive 20 percent off bookstore purchases the night of the event, with proceeds benefiting Memphis adults struggling with low literacy. Night at the Lorraine, National Civil Rights Museum, Saturday, 7 – 11 p.m., $100 +, adults Step back in time with an evening of food, live music, dancing and fun reminiscent of the Lorraine Motel – which counted B.B. King, Nat King Cole, Isaac Hayes, and Jackie Robinson among its famous guests. Sunday Sunday is a little more chill, but there’s still plenty to do. You can grab some brunch from the lobster food truck at Memphis Made, a fried hen ‘n’ waffle at Ghost River, or the Hi-Tone’s new $10 all-you-can-handle pancake hangover brunch. (Or any of the many other places to eat brunch) Take a bike tour to three breweries with Curious Bike Tours or catch concerts at the Levitt Shell or the Green Room at Crosstown Arts. Catch a show (inside! away from rain and heat!) at any of the show listed in the “All Weekend” section above, plus Ballet On Wheels’ The Wiz at the Halloran Center or Anastasia the musical at The Orpheum proper. Have a great weekend and come back here to tell me all about it on Monday! Are you a home owner in Memphis, with a broken garage door? Call ASAP garage door today at 901-461-0385 or checkout http://bit.ly/1B5z3Pc

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Here are the five things you won’t want to miss in Memphis this weekend, plus a few extras.   1. FedEx St. Jude Classic Golf Tournament, TPC Southwind, June 4-10, Monday – Sunday, $40 single day, all ages Some of the world’s best golfers are at Southwind this weekend for the annual FedEx St. Jude Classic. Catch the second round of tournament play on Friday, the third round on Saturday and the final round on Sunday (you best wear your seersucker and plenty of sunscreen). Proceeds from this PGA event benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 2. 70th Annual Germantown Charity Horse Show, 7745 Poplar Pike,Tuesday – Saturday, June 5-9, , $5 adults/$3 kids/free for kids under 5, all ages/kid-friendly This Germantown tradition is part sporting event, part festival, and definitely worth checking out if you have any interest in horses, socializing, or seeing something new and different. Several food vendors will be on site, as well as vendors selling art and high-end goods. Proceeds benefit the Exchange Club of Memphis. 3. Literatini, Novel Memphis Bookstore, Friday, June 8, 7 -10 p.m., tickets: $50 per individual, $75 per couple, 21+ Enjoy live music and as you sample cocktails and delicious food from local bars and restaurants. Receive 20 percent off bookstore purchases the night of the event, which benefits Memphis adults struggling with low-literacy. 4. Anything But Common Fest, Wiseacre Brewing, Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., free, all ages Hosted in partnership with The Artist Commons, the festival will include an immersive arts day featuring live music, artists booths, food trucks, craft beer, and more. 5. Lady Parts Justice Taco Fest, Hi-Tone Cafe, Sunday, June 10, 5 – 9 p.m., $5, adults Comedy from Katrina Coleman, Azizah Shaheed, Angela Garrone, and Mary Jay Berger. Enjoy live music, a drag show, and bites from Mariachi Tacos, El Mero Tacos, and the Hi-Tone Food Truck. plus a few extras… Spicerfest 6, Growlers, Saturday, June 9, 5 p.m. – midnight, $10, all ages Rock the night away with acts like The Verbs and local punk band Pezz at this benefit for FSH Muscular Dystrophy. Night at the Lorraine, National Civil Rights Museum, Saturday, June 9, 7 – 11 p.m., $100 +, adults Step back in time with an evening of food, music and fun reminiscent of the Lorraine Motel – which counted B.B. King, Nat King Cole, Isaac Hayes, and Jackie Robinson among its famous guests. Enjoy food, dance to live music, take in a variety show, bid on silent auction items, and take photo booth pics with your friends. Are you a home owner in Memphis, with a broken garage door? Call ASAP garage door today at 901-461-0385 or checkout https://ift.tt/1B5z3Pc

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There are plenty of things to do in Memphis this summer! Check out this list of Memphis summer events from blog contributor Aisling. Ongoing Events Food Truck Fridays, Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Fridays through September, 11:30-1:30 p.m., free admission to the gardens during Food Truck Fridays, all ages Enjoy lunch on Fridays in the beautiful Dixon Gardens, with local vendors on hand each week offering everything from tacos to barbecue to frozen desserts. Levitt Shell Free Concert Series, Levitt Shell, most Thursdays – Sundays through July 15, most are 7:30-10 p.m., all ages Bring your chairs, blankets, snacks and drinks and enjoy a host of free outdoor concerts at the Levitt Shell. Go here for the full schedule. Live At The Garden, Memphis Botanic Garden, June 29 – September 7, gates open at 6 p.m. or 6:30 p.m., general admission $45 The Botanic Garden’s popular annual concert series, now in its 18th season, features five crowd-pleasing/old-school favorites, including Culture Club and Gladys Knight.. Coolers, blankets and chairs are welcome for lawn seating, and the crowd is decidedly adult. Memphis Music Trivia, Crosstown Brewing, Wednesday nights, 7-9 p.m. Rock N’ Soul Museum is hosting weekly Memphis Music Trivia at Crosstown Brewing Company this summer. Prizes include $50 for first place, $20 for second, and $10 for third, plus a secret surprise for the team with the best name. Photo by Craig Thompson.. Memphis Redbirds Games, AutoZone Park, all summer long, $16-$75, all ages Baseball games are on several days a week, all summer long, with fireworks, BBQ nachos, Rockey the Redbird mascot, and of course, great baseball from our Triple-A team. Read more and see a list of special game promos here. Orpheum Summer Movie Series, Orpheum Theatre, select dates through August 24, doors open 6 p.m. and movies starts at 7 p.m., $8 adults/$6 kids under 12 Watch classic, cult, family friendly films and musicals throughout the summer. Arrive early to grab a themed drink special, test your movie trivia knowledge, and grab some props for a photo booth shoot. Costumes are welcome! Go here for the full schedule. Rooftop Parties, Peabody Hotel, Thursday nights through August 16, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m., $10, 21 and over Every Thursday night in the summer, hundreds of Memphians (and visitors!) flock to the Peabody Hotel’s massive rooftop for live music, snack buffets, and drinks. Ladies and hotel guests free until 7 p.m.. Here’s the current schedule. Spillit Summer Story Slams, June 29, July 28, and August 11,  times and locations vary, $10, 18+ Spillit’s live storytelling gatherings continue throughout the summer. If you haven’t been, you need to check it out. Story Slams are open competitions where you can sign up at the door to tell your story for the audience and judges. Center Stage events are where the speakers are pre-chosen from applicants. Check out their Facebook page updates. Time-Warp Drive-In, Summer Drive-In, June 16 + July 14 + August 18, dusk to dawn, $10 per person, all ages Black Lodge Video and Malco Theatres present the 5th annual Time Warp Drive In series. Films include Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle, Plan 9 From Outer Space, and Troll 2. Whet Thursday, National Ornamental Metal Museum, Thursdays through October, free, all ages Tour the museum and grounds, enjoy live local music, sample local food truck fare, watch a metalsmithing demonstration, attend a gallery talk, or take in a sunset from the best view along the Mississippi River. Held on the first Thursday of each month. Wine and beer served with valid ID. Canoes and Cocktails, Shelby Farms Park, June 14 + 28, July 19 + 26, 6 – 8 p.m., 21+, Tickets start at $45 Watch the sunset during a guided evening paddle on Hyde Lake, followed by cocktails and farm-to-table treats on the porch. BYOB – bring your own boat — or rent one from the Hyde Lake Boathouse. Memphis Summer Events 70th Annual Germantown Charity Horse Show, 7745 Poplar Pike, June 5-9, $5 adults/$3 kids/free for kids under 5, all ages/kid-friendly This Germantown tradition is part sporting event, part festival, and definitely worth checking out if you have any interest in horses, socializing, or seeing something new and different. Several food vendors will be on site, as well as vendors selling art and high-end goods. Proceeds benefit the Exchange Club of Memphis. Literatini, Novel Memphis Bookstore, June 8, 7 -10 p.m., tickets: $50 per individual, $75 per couple, 21+ Enjoy live music and as you sample cocktails and delicious food from local bars and restaurants. Receive 20 percent off bookstore purchases the night of the event, which benefits Memphis adults struggling with low-literacy. Anything But Common Fest, Wiseacre Brewing, June 9, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., free, all ages Hosted in partnership with The Artist Commons, the festival will include an immersive arts day featuring live music, artists booths, food trucks, craft beer, and more. Lady Parts Justice Taco Fest, Hi-Tone Cafe, June 10, 5 – 9 p.m., $5, adults Comedy from Katrina Coleman, Azizah Shaheed, Angela Garrone, and Mary Jay Berger. Enjoy live music, a drag show, and bites from Mariachi Tacos, El Mero Tacos, and the Hi-Tone Food Truck. Night at the Lorraine, National Civil Rights Museum, June 9, 7 – 11 p.m., $100 +, adults Step back in time with an evening of food, music and fun reminiscent of the Lorraine Motel – which counted B.B. King, Nat King Cole, Isaac Hayes, and Jackie Robinson among its famous guests. Enjoy food, dance to live music, take in a variety show, bid on silent auction items, and take photo booth pics with your friends. Spicerfest 6, Growlers, June 9, 5 p.m. – midnight, $10, all ages Rock the night away with acts like The Verbs and local punk band Pezz at this benefit for FSH Muscular Dystrophy. World Cup Kickoff Party, Brass Door, June 12, 6-9 p.m., free admission, all ages Kick off the World Cup festivities with food and drink specials and soccer swag giveaways. Dreamgirls: A Special Evening Supporting the CLC, Playhouse on the Square, June 14, 6 -9 p.m., $45 general admission, $100 VIP, Delicious food and beverages, an amazing show, and an opportunity to support the work of the Community Legal Center. FIFA World Cup Soccer Kickoff, Celtic Crossing, June 14 – July 15, various days and times On days with early matches, Celtic will open its doors to soccer fans at 6:30 a.m. and replay games throughout the day. Enjoy Russian vodka cocktails (in honor of the host country), food specials and build-your-own beer buckets featuring brews from countries with participating teams. Loving Local, Ballet Memphis, June 14, 6 – 9 p.m., $50, 21+ Sip specialty cocktails, take photo booth pics; bid on silent auction items, and dance to live entertainment by The MD’s, the only Booker T and the MG’s tribute band in town. Juneteenth Urban Music Festival, Robert Church Park, June 15-17, free to enter, all ages Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. Celebrate Juneteenth with lots of live music, vendors, a car show, kids play area and much more. African-Print Fashion Now! Community Day, Brooks Museum, June 16, 4 – 8 p.m., free, all ages Party at the Brooks in celebration of “African-Print Fashion Now!” and the reopening of the museum’s African art galleries. Design a bag, enjoy music, drum, and dance performances by Sound of Refuge and Kindred Spirit, participate in art-making activities, and enjoy Sudanese cuisine and beer and wine. 6th Annual Good People Good Beer Gala, 2585 Summer Avenue, June 16, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm, 21+ This annual beer-tasting gala benefs childhood education in war-torn Sudan. Memphis Literary Arts Festival, The Edge District, June 16, all day, free, all ages The Center for Southern Literary Arts will host this festival for book lovers at various locations in the Edge District, including Premiere Palace Ballroom, Marshall Arts Gallery, and more venues to be announced. Soulsville Record Swap, Stax Museum, June 16, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., free, all ages Goner Records and the STAX Museum are teaming up for the second annual Soulsville Record Swap. Record dealers from Memphis and around the U.S. will be at the museum for vinyl collectors to do some serious shopping. Food trucks will be on site. $10 gets you early admission at 10 a.m. Grizzlies Trivia & Draft Party, Memphis Made Brewing, June 21, 7 – 9 p.m. free but reservations are required Trivia with Grizz-themed prizes while you watch the draft on a giant screen. Draft starts at 6 p.m., trivia at 7 p.m. Memphis Grizzlies Draft Watch Party, FedExForum, June 21. More details TBA. Memphis Grizzlies Draft AFTER Party, Rec Room, June 21, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.,18+ Come join I Love Memphis, Grizzly Bear Blues, and the Rec Room as we host the after party for the biggest NBA Draft in Memphis in almost a decade. Lots of giveaways, a prize wheel, food, drinks, and more. Botanical Bars, Memphis Botanic Garden, June 28, 6 – 9 p.m., $30 members, $40 non-members, 21+ Enjoy botanically inspired adult beverages, food, music and more in the gardens. Yo Gotti & Friends Birthday Bash, FedEx Forum, June 28, 7 p.m., tickets $59.99 Memphis born rap and hip-hop artist Yo Gotti’s will celebrate his birthday with Memphians and special guests. Past performers at Yo Gotti’s annual birthday bashes have included Nicki Minaj, Young Jeezy, and Lil Wayne. Anime Blues Con, Cook Convention Center, June 29 – July 1, times vary each day, $20-$50, all ages This annual event for all ages celebrates the arts and culture of Japanese Anime, comics, and cosplay. Silent Disco, Rec Room, June 30, 9 p.m. – midnight, free admission, $10 headphone rental, 21 + They’ll show “2001: A Space Odyssey” on the big screens at this space-themed silent disco. They’ll have specialty drinks, and costumes (perhaps an astronaut suit) are encouraged. Bartlett Fireworks Extravaganza, Bobby K. Flaherty Municipal Center, July 3, opening ceremony at 6, fireworks at 9:15, free, all ages Live music, car display, children’s activities, concessions and more leading up the fireworks extravaganza. Hops for Health, July 7, 5-7 p.m., Crosstown Brewing Co., free admission An evening of friends and fun at Crosstown Brewery to benefit Church Health at Crosstown Concourse. Includes door prizes, beer demonstration and music by McKenna Bray. Family Science Night, Pink Palace, July 13, 7-10 p.m. $12, free for kids 2 and under, all ages Enjoy telescope observations on the lawn with the Memphis Astronomical Society, watch a planetarium show, conduct experiments, and meet local scientists. Food trucks will be on site in case all that science-ing makes you hungry. Grrrl’s Night, Cadre Building, July 13, 6-9 p.m., $25 advance, $30 at the door This fourth annual ladies’ night fundraiser for Alive Animal Rescue will feature cruelty-free beauty and fashion. Ticket purchase gets you cocktails and appetizers,a raffle ticket, and professional pampering. Attendees will also have the chance to win raffle prizes and bid on silent auction items. Memphis Caribbean Jerk Festival, Tiger Lane, July 14 noon to 7 p.m., $15 adv./$20 gate, kids 12 and under free, all ages/kid-friendly The 3rd annual  Memphis Caribbean Jerk Festival and Family Fun Day will offer jerk and Caribbean foods, live entertainment, a dominoes tournament, kids’ activities and more. Proceeds benefit the Sickle Cell Foundation of Tennessee. Taste of Memphis Vegan Food and Drink Festival, Cook’s Lake, July 21, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., $15,, all ages Highlighting the best of vegan cuisine from chefs in the Mid-South. 30th Annual WEVL Blues on the Bluff, July 21, 6-11 p.m.. National Ornamental Metal Museum, $25 at the gate, $12 kids 11 and under, all ages Celebrate another year of amazing Memphis music, featuring The Kenny Brown Band, Lightnin’ Malcolm, and Marcella and her Lovers. Enjoy great food and drinks from one of the city’s most beautiful viewing spots over the Mississippi river. 19th Annual Meritan Moonlight Classic Bike Tour, August 4, 8 p.m. to midnight, $45 registration Join the party on wheels! Come ride your bike in Downtown Memphis for a good cause, starting and finishing at Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid. There will be two routes: eight miles and 16 miles. The ride will begin at 8 p.m., and the ride will begin at 10 p.m. They’ll  have “Bling Yourself,” “Bling Your Corner,” and “Bling Your Bike” contests, with awesome prizes for the winners. Wolf River Conservancy Family Fun Paddle, Wolf River, August 5, 1 – 4:30 p.m, free, all ages. Paddle a 3.5-mile section of the Wolf River with the fam, stopping along the way to stretch your legs on the sandbars and enjoy the company of other paddlers. Elvis Week 2018, Various locations, August 9 – 18, prices vary, all ages Celebrate the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll this August by attending one (or more) of the many Elvis events around the city, from official Elvis Tribute Artist contests to dance parties to the famous candlelight vigil that brings fans from around the world to the gates of Graceland. Drop the Mic Poetry Symposium, National Civil RIghts Museum, August 17, 3 – 8 p.m., free Celebrate and create poetry inspired by today’s social issues, based on the foundations of the Civil Rights Movement. This is the fifth year for this two-day experience, featuring workshops, master classes and more. About The Contributor Aisling Maki is a freelance writer, editor, and public and media relations specialist with awards from The Associated Press, Society of Professional Journalists and Public Relations Society of America, as well as several awards for fiction writing. Her work has appeared in publications in more than 20 countries. You can usually find her cheering on the Grizzlies, doing outdoorsy things, or traveling with her daughter, Brídín. They live in Cooper-Young with a dog, a guinea pig and a pair of pet mice. Are you a home owner in Memphis, with a broken garage door? Call ASAP garage door today at 901-461-0385 or checkout https://ift.tt/1B5z3Pc

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