It’s Thursday night, and that means outdoor parties. Let’s have a look at what’s happening this evening.
Bleu’s “Go Retro” patio party theme is the Beatles this week. That should be a lot of fun. Party is from 6-9 PM.
Kevin and Bethany Page play the Peabody rooftop tonight. 6-11 PM, $10 to get in but it includes your first drink, ladies free until 7.
Over at the Madison, Marcela Pinilla takes the stage for some Latin jazz fusion. 7-11 PM, $7 to get in, cash bar, small plates.
Memphis in May presents The Philippines Live from the Islands tonight at the Orpheum. The Philippines National Dance Company will perform. Also performing will be the Worldwide Family of Modern Arnis, who will present the evolution of Filipino Martial Arts. Renowned Filipino chef Claude Tayag will present a sampling of traditional cuisine from the Philippines.
Chef Tayag will also host a 5-course Taste of the Philippines dinner tomorrow night at Chez Philippe at the Peabody tomorrow night. $65 per person, 901-529-4188 for reservations.
While we’re on the subject of this year’s Memphis in May honored country, I’ll mention that Filipinas are among the world’s most prominent wearers of tube tops.
Congratulations to our President on his bold statement that he supports same-sex marriage. I’ve been waiting three years for him to step up and lead, and he’s finally doing it. Good use of the bully pulpit, Mr. Obama. It’s high time this country got over its ass-backward prejudices and started treating everyone equally.
The Saucer pulled the trigger on the Mexican beer switch last night. I gave it a try, and discovered that I like Pacifico even BETTER than I like Dos Equis Lager. I have a new go-to beer there now.
I watched the first half of the game at the Saucer, and the second half at the Blind Bear. The Grizzlies looked dominant and had a big win. That’ll force Game 6 in Los Angeles. According to ESPN’s website, it will be on ESPN at 8 Central time tomorrow. If we win there and take it to Game 7, that game will be on ABC Sunday at noon.
All right, that’s it for now. Dead tired. Gonna go eat.