It’s the last Friday of the month and that means it’s time for South Main Trolley Night. Many of the shops and galleries in South Main will stay open until 9 or later. Some will offer appetizers, beer, or wine. Others will offer discounts. Great chance to get out and meet your neighbors.
The Bugaloos will play Slider Inn Downtown tonight from 6 to 9.
From the DM: How to run your best race at the Great American River Run
Blvck Hippie will perform at the Moxy Memphis Hotel, 40 N. Front, tonight from 7 to 9.
The Champions Tour Concert comes to the Cannon Center tonight.
The Downtown Memphis Commission is sponsoring a Mighty Lights Intern Challenge. Up to 12 teams of interns will compete. They will be trained on lighting equipment for 2 hours then will take turns running the light show on the I-40 bridge.
Today is World Redhead Day. Cheers to my friend Misty!
Cossitt Library tip: If you have trouble getting Facebook to load on the library’s Wi-Fi, try switching to another browser. I switched from Chrome to Safari and Facebook loaded right up. Chrome used to be the gold standard but it has become a fat, bloated pig.
Yesterday there was a group of adults at the Cossitt making dresses for dolls. That’s what I love about the library – no one judges anybody. You’re free to be yourself there.
New Wing Order has introduced a new menu item, Crispy Green Goddess Brussels. “This vegetarian dish features flash fried brussel sprouts drizzled with an herbaceous green goddess dressing, topped with crumbled goat cheese, dried cranberries, and crushed pistachios,” they wrote. Get them at the Ghost River taproom on Beale or on the nWo food truck.
Did you know that Dyer’s, the burger joint on Beale, caters? Email tessa@cateringforu.com to plan catering. If you want to thank me for the information, order Double-Doubles and invite me to your event!
Stix, the fast-casual Asian spot in Peabody Place, will be closed Monday.
Gonna have to take my external phone charger to Bardog tomorrow so I have enough juice to watch TV on my phone. WWE’s Night of Champions premium live event will broadcast live from Saudi Arabia beginning at noon. The big question is, will the Usos finally turn on their leader, Roman Reigns? And whose side will the Usos’ brother Solo Sikoa be on if they do?
Silky O’Sullivan’s has announced its musical lineup for the holiday weekend:
- Buddy Nemenz 1-5 PM Friday and Sunday
- Even Odds Band Friday 8 PM to close
- Dueling pianos 7 PM-1 AM Saturday and Sunday
- New Era Band Saturday 8 PM-close
- David Ingle 6-8 PM Sunday
Note for my day drinkers: There is a large, weekend-long “Chicago vs. Memphis” party this weekend. They have events at night but large groups have been known to fill the Downtown bars during brunch hours. My advice is to get there early if you want a seat, especially at the bar.
Controversy over Ja Morant waving guns around on Instagram has not prevented his new Ja 1 sneakers from selling out quickly.
Andrea Jay will lead a yoga class at the Cossitt Library today from 4 to 6 PM. It’ll be in the upstairs performance space.
There’s a $5000 reward for anyone who can help police solve the theft of a truckload of organ pipes from Calvary Episcopal Church.
Charlotte Taylor plays The Central BBQ Sessions at Central BBQ Downtown Saturday from 6 to 9.
Every Friday is EDU Day/Night at Grind City Brewing Co. All day long, students, faculty, and staff of educational institutions can get draft beers for only $5. Must show valid school ID.
Reid Haughton headlines Nashville Hits the Tin Roof on Beale tonight at 8. This is a free concert series featuring up-and-coming names in country music.
Yubu, Kennard, and Amber will provide the music at Memphis Farmers Market tomorrow. The Market runs every Saturday from 8 AM to 1 PM under the pavilion at Front and G.E. Patterson, behind the Malco Powerhouse theater.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith’s food truck will be in Health Sciences Park for lunch today 11:30 to 1:00.
Police departments are advising car owners to stash Apple AirTags in their vehicles to help solve thefts.
That’s it for now. I’m going to enjoy air conditioning and high-speed Internet at home until the Blind Bear opens at 3, then head over there for a while. Back tomorrow.