The Golden State Warriors will host the Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday night at 9 PM in a play-in game, winner takes the 7 seed in the West. TV: TNT.
If the Grizzlies lose that game, they’ll face the winner of the Dallas-Sacramento game (9 PM Wednesday on ESPN), winner of that game takes the 8 seed, loser is done for the season. That game will be on ESPN Friday.
It’s Grizz Week. Downtowners, get your swag at the Mud Island roundabout Wednesday from 7 to 9 AM. Get your playoffs posters at Memphis Public Libraries while supplies last. On Friday there will be a party on FedExForum’s plaza.
A teen was shot at Riverside and Beale on Sunday about 6:45 PM. Riverside was closed at the time for the Foodees Food and Culture Festival.
Soul & Spirits is having a Belgian beer festival Saturday.
Flyway Brewing will host Barking Bingo Wednesday night. Funds raised benefit Streetdog Foundation.
Mary J. Blige plays FedExForum Saturday with NE-YO and Mario.
Bass Pro has a loyalty night for CLUB members Thursday.
Saturday is Scooby-Doo Day at the Redbirds.
Africa in April is this weekend at Church Park at Beale and Ida B. Wells (Fourth). This year South Africa is the honored country.
Back tomorrow with more news.
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