Saturday update

The Pinch District is officially dead: Westy’s closes today

From History Facts: Why is Oklahoma shaped like that?

A judge has denied dismissal of the criminal indictment against Tami Sawyer.

There’s a South Main pool party with DJ Katie Loopz this afternoon at The Rambler, 400 S. Main. $50

South Main stopped waiting for the last Friday of the month

Blue Christmas: There will be an Elvis-themed DJ set 6-9 tonight at Bar Hustle inside the ARRIVE Hotel.

There’s Jazz in the Cavern at Irish pub The Brass Door tonight 7:30-9:30 featuring Memphis native / Nashville pianist Eli Ibrahim. $30

Save the date: Create your own Tom Lee kerosene lantern at Beale Street Landing on Saturday, Sept. 12. You’ll be able to show off your lantern at the annual Tom Lee parade on October 3.

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