Sun update: Super WHY Live @ Orpheum, SOB brunch, burger fest categories, Redbirds, things happening today

One of the managers of the Silly Goose recently described the place as “an adult version of Chuck E. Cheese, with Fireball instead of Skee-ball.” If that’s the case, Kelly (pictured on the right) should spend more time at the Goose. Kelly loves to hang out at Chuck E. Cheese.

Okay. Whatever your plans are today, cancel them. The event of the year – perhaps even the decade – takes place this afternoon in Downtown Memphis. I am so fortunate to have read the weekly newsletter downtownmemphis.com sends out, because I almost missed this. Today at 3:30 at the Orpheum is “Super WHY Live.” Here’s the description: “Super Why, Alpha Pig, Wonder Red, Princess Presto and their puppy pal Woofster each take children on larger-than-life, imagination-stimulating adventures.”

WOW. I mean, just, wow. Memphis may not have a MLB or NFL team, but we’ve got this. Tickets are $29.50 and $39.50, but why would you not pay $39.50 for a better view of Woofster?

South of Beale has released their new weekend brunch menu. You can view it on SOB’s website. That blackened salmon omelet sounds interesting. So does the SOB Burger. I’ve never heard of a burger topped with salami before. One cool thing about SOB’s menu is that they mark which items are gluten free, making it easy for those on a diet to know what they can order.

SOB also adopts an “organization of the month.” On receipts, below the tip line is a line where you can write in a donation for the month’s organization. This month it’s the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County.

The Best Memphis Burger Fest has listed its categories in which burger cooks can compete: Best Burger, Best Veggie Burger, Best Anything But Burger, and Best Extreme Burger. Anyone can enter, whether you’re a guy with a grill or a full-service restaurant. However, space is filling up, so if you’re thinking about entering, do it soon. Festival will be in Minglewood Hall’s parking lot on September 30.

The Redbirds play Oklahoma City again tonight at 6:05. If you’re bringing kids, get there early – the first 2000 kids get replica Redbirds jerseys. After the game, kids can run the bases.

In other stuff going on today, local favorites Pam & Terry play Spindini’s patio from 5 to 8. Bleu has a “Sax on Sundays” jazz series from 6 to 10. There’s a jazz jam with U of M students at Earnestine & Hazel’s, 8 to 11. Memphis Soul Revue plays Huey’s tonight, 8:30.

If you’re in the mood to brunch it up today, in addition to the aforementioned South of Beale brunch, I recommend Rizzo’s Diner (opens 10 AM), Majestic Grille (opens 11 AM), Bardog (opens noon), and Blind Bear (opens 3 PM). The Flying Saucer and Silly Goose both have build-your-own Bloody Mary bars. Both open at noon.

It’s a beautiful Sunday in Downtown Memphis. Time to get out and enjoy!