Folks, if you like hearing great live music, make plans to be on Beale Street next week for the 2026 International Blues Challenge. Solo artists, duos, and full bands will play 20 clubs on the street, hoping to get noticed by music industry professionals. A wristband ticket gets you in all the venues. You’re not really a Memphian until you’ve attended an IBC.
Stormy weather will threaten the Memphis metro later this week, particularly Friday afternoon and evening.
Gym 11: Body by Daavon has its grand opening Saturday from 2 to 8 at 405 Monroe in The Edge. Ribbon cutting, games, giveaways, bites, cocktails.
Apartments above McEwen’s have come onto the rental market.
WREG interview with Mark Parsell of South Main Sounds
Optimize your Taco Bell order for value
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