The NBA draft is this week. The DM has a preview of what Memphis might do with its picks in the Grizzlies podcast.
Memphis 901 FC drew Detroit City FC last night, 0-0, to pick up one point in the USL standings.
The folks at Forbes think Ja Morant’s 25-game suspension was not enough.
The folks at Oklahoma City newspaper The Oklahoman don’t think the University of Memphis is a good fit for the Big 12.
The Memphis Quartet Show comes to the Cannon Center this Wednesday through Saturday. This show is said to feature the leading quartets of gospel music. There are different artists every evening. Schedule
The Woodruff-Fontaine House presents Junebugs & Juleps, a night of summer nostalgia, this Friday at 6 PM. Chill out on the grounds of the 19th-century mansion with Old Dominick cocktails, hors d’oeuvres that are throwbacks to days long gone, and live music by East 2 West. 21+, rain or shine. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
DJ Soul Sister will play Eight & Sand, the lounge inside Central Station Hotel, Friday night from 10:30 to 12:30.
Miss Imagene Azengraber will host Drag Bingo at STIX this Friday from 6 to 8 PM. Try some of their Pride Punch, available the entire month of June.
The African Place at 581 N. Third hosts Freedom Through Food Monday at 10 AM. This event, held on Juneteenth, is about promoting food access, food justice, and food security.
Frankie Hollie and the Noise headline Thursday’s Peabody rooftop party. 6 to 10 PM, $15 general admission, $30 to go VIP.
That’ll do it for this morning. There may or may not be enough news to warrant a post tomorrow; we’ll see.