It’s February, and you know what that means… it’s time for the Flying Saucer to unveil its Valentine’s Day glass. Glass Nights happen Wednesdays at 7. This year Valentine’s Day is on a Wednesday, and Saucer management has wisely figured out that a lot of people will have other plans that evening. So Glass Night will be the Wednesday before, February 7 at 7 PM.
Can you guess who will be on the 2024 V-Day glass?
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
I hear a collective groan from some of you. Yeah, they’re a bit overexposed. I think they’re a cute couple though. Maybe I’m getting sentimental as I get older.
You can now get the creations of Chef Eli Townsend on DoorDash. Dos Hermanos Kitchen joined the app earlier this week.
The Cossitt Library will present a History of Soul Food on Thursday, February 22 from 6 to 8 PM. The discussion will take a look at how soul food, with roots in Africa, has impacted Southern cuisine.
It’s Black History Month, and to celebrate, the Downtown Memphis Commission has released a neighborhood guide to Black-owned businesses.
It’s Tater Tot Day. The Hibernation Tots at Blind Bear would be my recommendation to celebrate. They’re topped with ground beef, cheese sauce, bacon, jalapenos, tomatoes, and ranch.
Old Dominick will hold an exclusive tasting + VIP experience today. BIG Bourbon Club will host a tour, tasting, and Meet & Greet with Master Distiller Alex Castle.
Comedic production Her Needs, His Needs comes to the Orpheum tonight.
Tennessee Songwriters Week Qualifying Round will be at South Main Sounds tonight from 7 to 9.
Rumba Room has an open house from noon to 12:30 PM Saturday. The flyer for the event reads, “Ladies styling for salsa & bachata.” Luisana Perozo will be your host.
Did you know that King’s Palace Cafe on Beale has a Gospel Brunch every Sunday? Talented groups from around the city perform every week. The doors open at 11 AM, and no reservations are accepted; it’s first-come, first-served.
The Memphis Tigers host Wichita State at noon Saturday at FedExForum. The Tigers will have the opportunity to lose their 5th straight in front of a national TV audience, as the game will be on CBS.
The Grizzlies host Golden State tonight at 7. Get there early to be one of the first 5000 and score that SWEET Desmond Bane mini-hoop.
The Grizzlies have posted more info on Marc Gasol’s jersey retirement night April 6.
Grind City Media’s Jessica Benson put the NBA on blast for not selecting Grizzlies starter Vince Williams Jr. to the sophomore team in the Rising Stars Game.
Mack Weaver is Memphis in May’s new president and CEO. Weaver has been with the company 25 years, recently as CFO and EVP.
Soup Sunday returns to The Kent on Sunday, February 18.
Ben Yay’s has added a second murder mystery masquerade dinner on Sunday after Saturday’s sold out.
Plant Based Heat is featured in the DM’s $10 Deal this week. The vegan restaurant opened a new location at 363 S. Front in December.
ESPN’s Woj reports that the Grizzlies are trading injured center Steven Adams to Houston for Victor Oladipo and three second-round draft picks.
Downtown’s Sheraton Hotel is for sale, the MBJ reports.
Dinstuhl’s at Main and Peabody Place will have strawberries beginning February 11 and you can pre-order yours now.
Political nerd alert: Moody’s Analytics presents Who Will Be the Next President?
I’ll probably be back around 11 with Bardog’s specials.
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