You’ve heard of motor fests in The Edge District before… well, on Saturday, August 22 there’ll be a MATER fest out there! Get the maters at the Edgy Tomato Festival, presented by Edible Memphis.
- Tomato-themed art contest at Ugly Art
- Food specials featuring tomatoes at area restaurants
- Curated vendor market
There’s a ticker tape parade today in New York City to celebrate the Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years.
In other basketball news, Caitlin Clark has announced her first signature Nike sneaker.
It’s 1980s Night at the Redbirds, who host the Nashville Sounds at 7:05. $2 PBR. $7 tickets for college students.
It’s International Sushi Day. STIX and South Main Sushi can help you celebrate.
Daniel Larsen plays a free show today 5-7 in the Flyway Brewing taproom.
Future homebuyers, there will be a party for you Saturday 11 to 5 in Court Square. Mortgage lenders, title companies, home warranty providers. Leave pre-qualified. Food trucks, DJ, giveaways, games.
Join the DMC and the MMDC at the intersection of Walnut Street and MLK Ave. Saturday morning 8-10 for the unveiling of bike-hitchable bike lane sweepers.
USA vs. Australia in World Cup Group D action, 2:00 CDT Friday, FOX. Take a half day off work and watch the match at Max’s.
General Sessions judges have suspended court clerk Tami Sawyer for 60 days with pay. Sawyer is facing federal charges of illegally using her office for personal gain.
The Memphis Art Museum at Front and Monroe, scheduled to open December 6, will have free admission for Shelby County residents – forever.
Back tomorrow with a Frupdate.
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