J Woods, the new sports bar and grill on Mud Island, has announced an opening date of Friday, May 1. That’s contingent on them getting their liquor and beer licenses on time.
There’s a liquor shortage in Mississippi right now. Here’s why.
The Grizzlies finished 25-57, the 6th-worst record in the NBA. Per Tankathon, they have a 37.2% chance at a top-4 pick in the 2026 draft and a 9% chance of picking first.
The Africa in April festival is this weekend at Church Park, Beale Street at Ida B. Wells Street. The Republic of Guinea is the honored country this year.
The Redbirds host Gwinnett tonight at 6:05 and tomorrow for an 11:05 day game.
CeCe Winans comes to the Orpheum this Friday. Hey CeCe, you’ve got a lot of fans at the Union Mission here, how about popping in the 6 PM chapel service and singing a song? The sound system is the most badass you’ll ever see in a homeless shelter.
There will be a self-care workshop at the Cossitt Library Wednesday 6:00-7:30 PM.
Congrats to Uptown event venue The Kent on its recent 100 on its health inspection.
The Saucer has a mango beer now. I asked Google Gemini to research it: “Golden Road Mango Cart is a fruited wheat ale inspired by the iconic fruit cart vendors of Los Angeles. It’s designed to be a highly approachable, refreshing ‘lawnmower beer’ with a heavy emphasis on tropical aroma.”
Get your Mount Puffsmore 4/20 glass at the Saucer Wednesday at 7 PM:
National Guard members tackled content creator South Memphis HypeMan on Beale Street last weekend.
The worldwide map of sidewalk joy
The Farm Market Co-op on South Main is set to transform into a 16-seat restaurant.
Poker returns to Bardog next Monday, April 20. The game is free to play and it’s a fun way to meet some of your Downtown neighbors. 7 PM every Monday. Drink specials for players.
A new happy hour menu is dropping at Bardog this afternoon.
One more piece of Bardog news: Cinnamon churro cheesecake is a dessert special this week.
Soul & Spirits will have a Belgian beer fest Saturday 1-8 PM.
Cordelia’s hot lunch specials 11-2 this week:
- Tue: Nachos with rice and beans
- Wed: Lemon butter shrimp pasta with a spring salad
- Thur: Chopped cheese sandwich with fries
- Fri: Seafood nachos
Looks like Memphis Chess Club is adding a muffuletta pizza to the menu.
Back on my daily posting routine. See you tomorrow.
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