20+ Things To Do This Weekend

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THINGS TO DO ALL WEEKEND

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations 🍀

The whole city will be green this weekend! From the Silky's St. Patrick's Day Parade on Beale Street to 5Ks, a GAA match on Sunday, and bar crawl, get ready to celebrate for three days straight.

Spring Market of Memphis, Agricenter, All Weekend, prices vary

Spring Market is making plans once again to fill the Agricenter International of Memphis with more of what you love! More food, more home decor, and more trendy fashion and accessories to help you get ready for the Spring. This year, more than 200 merchants will gather for 3-days of fun and shopping.

14th Annual Mid-South Daffodil Show, Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Saturday and Sunday, free to attend

The Dixon and the Mid-South Daffodil Society are hosting the fourteenth annual Daffodil Show. Visiting the local daffodil show is the best way to see the many different varieties of daffodils that can be successfully grown in our area. See the many colors (white, green, yellow, pink, orange, and red), shapes, and forms available. Nothing beats seeing all the different blooms! 

THINGS TO DO ON FRIDAY

Speaker Girl, Joybomb, & Sunweight, The Green Room at Crosstown Arts, 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m., $24

Speaker Girl, Joybomb, and Sunweight are coming together to showcase what the Memphis Alternative scene is sounding like these days. It'll be an electric night filled with sounds of eclectic saxophone, fiery pop-punk, and hyperkinetic indie-rock that you wouldn't want to miss out on.

Juiced Up Friday Open Mic, K3 Studio Cafe, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m., $5

Hang out at K3 Studio Cafe for a chill open mic session! Whether you wanna perform or just vibe with some cool people, this is the spot. 

THINGS TO DO ON SATURDAY

Grind City Coffee Xpo, Crosstown Concourse, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., $40

Be part of the annual Grind City Coffee Xpo. This event is centered around coffee culture and everything that goes with it. From roasters to shops, the Xpo highlights the amazing people and passion that exists in the coffee community. Our mission remains the same, but we will offer even more exciting ways to learn about and enjoy your favorite cup of joe.

Mardi Growl, Overton Bark, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., free to attend

Hollywood Feed and Overton Park Conservancy invite you to keep the pawty going at Mardi Growl! Bring your dogs to this free event for enter-to-win giveaways, a costume contest with prizes, dog cartoons, adoptable pets from Dogs 2nd Chance, food trucks, and a second line dog parade. With music from Mighty Souls Brass Band and cocktails and mocktails from Tipsy Tumbler, it’s sure to be a festive day!

Family Day, Stax Museum, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., free to attend

This month’s Free Family Day features special programming in celebration of Women’s History Month and offers something for all ages. Enjoy live music in Studio A from the talented Keia Johnson, plus food trucks, arts and crafts, games, and other engaging activities throughout the afternoon. Guests will also have access to the full museum experience, including the lobby, gift shop, and lounge, while exploring Memphis history and the lasting impact of Stax Records.

53rd Annual Silky Sullivan St. Patrick's Parade, Beale Street, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., free to attend

Memphis' oldest continuously running parade returns to Beale Street for its 53rd edition! The Silky Sullivan St. Patrick's Day Parade steps off at 2 p.m. with bands, floats, dancers, cars, and a colorful lineup of community groups — including the Memphis Fire Department, the Shriners, the Memphis Redbirds, area schools, and the beloved Sassy Seniors dance squad. The parade is free and open to the public. Wear green and bring the whole family for one of Memphis' most beloved St. Patrick's Day traditions. Following the parade, head to legendary Beale Street venue Silky O'Sullivan's (183 Beale St.) for the traditional Raising of the Goat at 5 p.m.

Cognac, Cars & Cigars, Fourth Bluff Park, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., $86/GA

This is an all inclusive cigar and cognac tasting event with a one price admission to benefit Merge Memphis. Attendees can relax with Cognac and other Cocktails and a premium cigar from BeLeaf Cigars while admiring some of the hottest cars on the market. Take a break from everything and enjoy live music from local performers and cuisine from local restaurants. Ticket includes all beverage samples, a souvenir glass, a premium cigar, food samples from local restaurants, and benefits Merge Memphis.

Latin Soul Carnaval, The Artist Table, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., $55/GA

Latin Soul Carnaval is a high-energy Brazilian party night at The Artist Table on South Main, featuring a full Brazilian buffet and two hours of live samba from 7-piece band Samba Memphis. Latin Soul is a cultural dining and music series created by Memphis chef Marco Navarro (Cooking with Papi), blending global Latin flavors with immersive live music experiences that bring the community together. Guests can expect vibrant Carnaval vibes, patio dancing, bold Brazilian flavors, and handcrafted Caipirinhas at the bar. The buffet will be served from 6:30–8:30PM, with live samba from 7–9PM.

Bingo Loco, Minglewood Hall, 7 p.m., $46

This isn’t your average bingo. It features confetti blasts, flashing neon lights, insane prizes, and so much fun! Check out this video from when we went last year!

Spillit Slam: Tattoos, Memphis Made Brewery, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., $10

Spillit is live storytelling told in front of an audience. This is a Slam event. Storytellers have 7 minutes to tell a tale of a completely true personal narrative (well, mostly true). After ten stories, our audience will judge, and a Slam winner will be chosen for the evening.

Bakithi Kumalo and The South African All-Stars, Halloran Center, 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., $52

Featuring South African fretless bassist, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter Bakithi Kumalo, this experience includes songs from the iconic Graceland album by Paul Simon, featuring Grammy-award winning hits such as, “You Can Call Me Al”, “The Boy in the Bubble”, and “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes". Found at the heart and soul of modern-day anthems that have shaped our sense of music and culture as we know it, award-winning, multi-instrumentalist Bakithi Kumalo is ranked among the top 50 bass players in the world by Bass Player Magazine. 

Diana Ross Live, Orpheum Theatre, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m., ticket prices vary

Diana Ross has blazed a trail of glory across decades. Her unparalleled vocal artistry, genre-defying style, on-stage glamour, and unstoppable creative force continue to rewrite popular culture.

THINGS TO DO ON SUNDAY

Crawfish Boil, Loflin Yard, Noon - 3 p.m., free to attend

Crawfish season is back and they've got Glaze returning to Loflin for Sunday boils. Grab a ticket from the bartender, then make your way to Glaze on the deck in the Yard to grab your box of crawfish and fixins'! Get there on time, because they’ll sell out.

901 Book Festival, Brooks Museum of Art, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., free to attend

The 901 Book Festival celebrates local authors and their contributions to the culture of literacy, ideas, and imagination! Enjoy an incredible adventure for all ages! The fun-filled afternoon is packed with activities that promote the POWER and JOY OF READING. Free admission to the public. 

Hip Hop and RnB Bingo, Uncle Red’s, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., free to attend

Add this to your Sunday Funday to-do list. Test your knowledge of Hip Hop and RnB music with a fun game (or two) of bingo!