The U.S. Women’s National Team is out of the World Cup. After a 0-0 draw with Sweden, the match went to a penalty kick shootout, which Sweden won 5-4
Pole vaulters soared over Beale Street yesterday.
Elvis Week, marking the 46th anniversary of the death of The King, kicks off Wednesday. The Memphis Travel website has everything you need to know.
There’s Sunset Jazz at Court Square tonight from 6 to 8 featuring Paul McKinney.
Memphis Flyer Burger Week happens August 9-15 and showcases some of the city’s best burgers at the price of only $6.99. Downtown restaurants participating include
- Belle Tavern
- Earnestine & Hazel’s
- Huey’s
- Loflin Yard
- Sunrise
Full details will be in the Flyer issue that hits the stands Wednesday.
Taylor Swift fans: Grind City Brewing Co. will host an End of the Eras Tour party this Friday from 6 to 10 PM. Swifties are invited to dress up and join in for an evening that will include
- Music videos from the tour’s set list
- Themed drinks
- Free raffles
- Selfie station
- Paper Plate Pavilion food truck
- Snow cones sold by SnoJunt
The event is free and pet-friendly.
Historian Willy Bearden will give a presentation on Memphis music this afternoon at 2 at Elmwood Cemetery. The event will be held inside the cemetery’s chapel and the cost is $20.
Leather Duchess, a rock & roll quartet from L.A., plays the King’s Palace Tap Room on Beale Street Friday night at 10.
British country star Sasha McVeigh plays Tin Roof on Beale Friday night.
Worth a Lyft or an Uber: Wax & Wine: Soul Records + Global Wine + Southern Chefs at Stax Museum of American Soul Music this Friday night. Co-presented by The Edge District’s Rootstock Wines. Kelly English, Phillip Ashley, and Craig Richards will provide the cuisine. DJs will play rare vinyl from a private collection.
That’s it for now. Going on my 5th and final tour for work training this afternoon from 1:30 to 3:00. On the way home I’ll probably stop at Blind Bear for a couple of PBRs. Back tomorrow if there’s any news to report.