It’s time to reintroduce a website I mentioned a lot in 2018 and 2019 – Tankathon, which tracks the race to the bottom of the NBA in order to get good odds in this year’s draft lottery. Currently the Memphis Grizzlies, at 20-33, have the 8th-worst record in the league, which would give them
- a 6.0% chance of getting the number-1 pick
- a 26.3% chance at a top-4 selection
Rickey Smiley and Friends will have a Valentine’s comedy show at the Orpheum Friday night.
More comedy at the Orpheum Saturday: Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour
On Sunday there’ll be a soulful 1920s murder mystery at the Halloran Centre: The Rellik Casino & Hotel
Momma’s has Old Dominick Valentine’s cocktail specials through Saturday. Today:
- Ladies’ Night happy hour starting at 5
- $7 specialty cocktails all night
- Karaoke of Love starting at 8
This Friday-Saturday at Momma’s:
- Cornmeal-dusted oysters
- Seared NY strip steak au poivre
- Shrimp & sausage etouffee
- Peanut butter cookie
Memphis Chess Club has a couple of holiday cocktails. Descriptions copied from Facebook:
- The Pink Lady: This classic gin-based beauty is blush-pink, silky smooth, and just the right amount of sweet. It’s Valentine’s Day in a glass!
- The Contessa: A vibrant and sophisticated play on a Negroni. It’s light, floral, and the perfect bittersweet companion.
Cordelia’s now carries 3 varieties of Hive Bagels: everything, cinnamon raisin, and plain.
Penny’s 12-11 Tigers travel to Denton, Texas for an 8:00 game tonight at North Texas. TV: ESPN2
StyleBlueprint lists 13 spots to grab dinner at the bar. Downtown picks include Loflin Yard, Silly Goose, The Lobbyist, Green Beetle, JEM, Majestic Grille
The Memphis Flyer has the info on new menu items at Felicia Suzanne’s, Amelia Gene’s, and The Lobbyist.
Bleacher Report gives the Grizzlies’ rookie class a collective grade of A-.
Back tomorrow with a Frupdate.
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