A wallaby has escaped from the Memphis Zoo. Wednesday a creek running through the KangaZoo exhibit flooded, and zoo staff had to evacuate 22 kangaroos and 4 wallabies to a nearby animal hospital. When they did a headcount, they came up one wallaby short.
It’s possible the wallaby is somewhere in Overton Park, possibly in the creek system (they can swim). If you spot the wallaby, the zoo asks that you not approach it, because they are skittish, but note the time and location of the sighting and report it to 901-333-6500.
Follow the wallaby on Twitter at @MemphisWallaby.
— Memphis Wallaby (@MemphisWallaby) April 14, 2022
Look for a special Memphis Grizzlies light show on Mighty Lights on the river bridges during the playoffs. The light show will happen every half hour following a moment of solidarity with Ukraine.
If you know anyone who is in need or homeless, please inform them: Brian Harris is hosting a community soul food Easter lunch from noon to 2 Sunday for them. It will be happening at the Hospitality HUB, 590 Washington. There will be smoked chicken, smothered pork chops, baked ham, dressing, gravy, cranberry sauce, spaghetti, green beans, corn on the cob, macaroni and cheese, yeast rolls, pound cake, peach cobbler, sodas and water. This event is being put together with help from Community Alliance for the Homeless, Room In the Inn – Memphis, MIFA, and the City of Memphis.
Save the date: There will be a crawfish boil from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Memphis Farmers Market Saturday, May 7. All proceeds will benefit the market.
In other crawfish news, Max’s Sports Bar will have its final crawfish and shrimp boil of the season tomorrow. The doors will open at 11, first batch will be ready at 12, sound on for the Grizzlies at 2:30.
The Grizzlies are having a Playoff Plaza Party today from 11 to 2 in front of FedExForum. There will be music, food trucks, and Grizzlies swag giveaways.
YOGA! Downtown Yoga is back at Grind City Brewing Co. Every Thursday at 5:30 they will hold a 45-minute Vinyasa class on Grind City’s beautiful lawn facing the river. $16 (or use your Downtown Yoga/Envision Memphis payment package). Participants 21 and up get $2 off their first beer after class. Bring a mat, towel, and water bottle, and they ask that you sign up for the class in advance.
There will be Blues on Beale, free concerts in Handy Park 7-9 PM, the third Wednesday of every month. Here’s the lineup:
- April 20: Memphissippi Sounds
- May 18: Eric Hughes Band
- June 15: Rodd Bland
- July 20: Ghost Town Blues Band
- August 17: Toni Green
- September 21: Albert King Jr.
Alcenia’s is back open after a hiatus of more than a year.
Local officials are looking at additional measures to keep Beale Street patrons safe. These include improving lighting on the street and beefing up security at locations where weapons could be passed through gates.
Today is Jackie Robinson Day. All Major League players will wear number 42 today in honor of the 1947 Rookie of the Year who integrated baseball.
Barbeque Off Da Chainz and Stickem will be the trucks for this week’s Food Truck Friday in Health Sciences Park 11 AM-1 PM.
Broke Tall Folk play The Vault tonight at 7.
That’s it for today. Happy Good Friday to those of you who observe that holy day. Back tomorrow with more news.