5 Things To Do This Weekend
FEBRUARY 14 - FEBRUARY 16
FEBRUARY 14 - FEBRUARY 16
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5 Things To Do In Memphis This Weekend
THINGS TO DO ALL WEEKEND
Mid-South Sports & Boat Show, Agricenter, Friday til Sunday, $10/adult, kids are free
This summer, leave the roads behind and embark on a thrilling adventure on the water! Discover unbeatable deals on luxury boat models from brands like MasterCraft, Supra, Moomba, Boston Whaler, Harris Pontoons, Premier Pontoons, and Chaparral.
THINGS TO DO ON FRIDAY
Celebrate Valentine’s Day
We've made planning for Valentine's Day in Memphis and the Mid-South super easy. Look no further for romantic but unique date ideas, special Valentine’s dinners, and lovey-dovey restaurants.
Or Don’t– Anti-Valentine’s Day Ideas
Whether you’re single and over the hype or a couple who prefers to skip the clichés, Memphis has plenty of ways to celebrate against the holiday or for those who are maybe looking for new love. From break-up anthems and dark comedy to anti-romance cocktails and singles-only parties, here are the best Anti-Valentine’s Day events happening around town this year.
Sight Night, Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center, 6:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m., $125
World Cataract Foundation invites you to an evening of popular music with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra with sounds inspired by Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra. The ticket includes a cocktail buffet and access to the concert.
Roger Beebe Multi-Projector Film, The Ugly Art Co., 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., $5 donation
Roger Beebe returns to the road with a program of 16mm multi-projector performances celebrating the 25th anniversary of his first touring program. The program features several newer works alongside some of his best-known projector performances. He will also include a sampling of recent essayistic videos, presented as live-narrated documentaries. These works take on a range of topics from the forbidden pleasures of men crying to the racial politics of font choices and the real spaces of the virtual economy.
DJ Nico & Qemist - Lovers Night, Crosstown Arts, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., $24.72
DJ Nico, a Memphis-based DJ, brings her unique blend of House, Techno, Jersey, and Jungle to the dance floor. With a knack for seamlessly integrating nostalgic samples into her sets, Dj Nico crafts a sonic journey that will make you sweat. Qemist is making his mark in the underground Producer/DJ scene with heavy-hitting club mixes, juke, footwork, techno and jungle productions, and incredible live performances.

THINGS TO DO ON SATURDAY
The Great Backyard Bird Count with Ibbi Pip, Memphis Botanic Garden, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., free with garden admission
Attendees can assist the Garden record & count birds, enjoy a self-guided bird scavenger hunt, learn how to use the Merlin Bird ID App, and children will will be able to make pinecone bird feeders and will also receive binoculars to decorate & take home during this fun day your whole flock will leave raven about.
Bluff City Fire & Ice Polar Bear Plunge and Chili Cook-Off, Tiger Lane, 10:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., prices in description
The Chili Cook-Off kicks off at 10:30 a.m., featuring red chili, salsa, and people’s choice divisions. Taste-test all the chili and vote for just $5! Then, at 2:30 p.m., brave souls can plunge into frigid waters to benefit the Special Olympics of Greater Memphis. Entry fee is $50 per person/team. Don't forget to wear your wackiest costume for a chance to win the Golden Plunger!
Grind City's Annual Yard Sale, Noon to 10 p.m., free entry
Until supplies run out, Grind City will over a bunch of retired merch, glassware, steins and more for just $2 and $10. Bonus: Beers are $5 all day.
Tina Turner Tribute Show, Lafayette’s Music Room, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., there may be a cover fee
The night kicks off with a Tina Turner tribute show, featuring hits like 'River Deep Mountain High', 'Proud Mary', 'Shake A Tail Feather', and more. After the show, renowned DJ AD Davis will take the stage at 8 p.m., spinning the hottest tracks to keep you dancing all night long.
The Wicked Xperience, DRUS Bar, 6:30 p.m., $10, 21+
Gather your friends and experience a show like no other. The Wicked Xperience will leave you spellbound! The night will promise glamour, giveaways, and ‘Wicked’ fun! Dress to impress in your best costume.
PBR: Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour, FedExForum, 7 p.m., ticket prices vary
For one night only, some of the best bull riders in the world will battle the sport’s rankest bovine athletes in the ultimate showdown of man vs. beast in one of the most exciting and unpredictable live sporting events to witness. The upcoming PBR Memphis will be the 15th event of the new individual season for the PBR’s expansion series. Eventgoers will watch on as riders vie for crucial points in the race to be crowned the 2025 PBR Velocity Tour Champion.
Germantown Symphony Orchestra Concert ft. Evan Solomon, GPAC, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., $34
Enjoy a night of passion and drama with the Germantown Symphony Orchestra as pianist Evan Solomon performs Saint-Saëns’ captivating Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor. The program also features Massenet’s enchanting March of the Princesses and Dvořák’s joyful Symphony No. 8.
Strictly Jazz: The Music of Michael Brecker, The Green Room at Crosstown Arts, 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m., $25-$30
Michael Brecker was a highly influential American jazz saxophonist and composer. He was known for his technical brilliance, soulful playing, and ability to seamlessly blend jazz and pop elements. Brecker's contributions to both jazz and pop music have solidified his place as one of the most important musicians of his generation and one of, if not the most important saxophonists post John Coltrane that the world has ever known.
Perroland, Casa Blanca Event Center, 9 p.m., $25, 18+
Get ready to dance the night away at the ultimate Old School VS New School Reggaeton Party! Welcome to Perroland– a night filled with the hottest reggaeton hits, big entertainment & many surprises! Whether you're an old school reggaeton fan or a lover of the new wave, this event is for you. Grab your friends and get ready to move your body to the infectious rhythms of reggaeton all night long.

THINGS TO DO ON SUNDAY
Nic Nemeth Live, Memphis Wrestling Center, 1:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m., $13
Memphis Wrestling returns with another huge lineup of action, featuring TNA Wrestling superstar & former WWE superstar Nic Nemeth! Be sure to select VIP Experience where you can meet Nic Nemeth, along with the stars of Memphis Wrestling, along with our feature guests + receive a commemorative event lanyard.
Tennessee Equality Project Gumbo Contest, Memphis Sports & Events Center, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., $35/GA
TEP's annual celebration brings together teams from near and far to compete for the best gumbo in Memphis. Gumbo contestants will be awarded prizes by an appointed panel of judges and by individual tasters like you in the People’s Choice competition.
The Soulful Express: A Locomotive Themed Murder Mystery, Halloran Centre, 7 p.m., $85
Calling all soulful sleuths and music connoisseurs! Step into a transformed world of mesmerizing melodies, delectable appetizers, and a chilling secret. As the train whistle blows and the rhythm pulses, a web of deception and hidden motives will unravel before you. Will you be the one to decipher the truth before the train pulls into the final station? Gather your companions and don your most stylish attire for an unforgettable night of soulful music, mystery, and murder aboard The Soulful Express.
R&B Remix Tour, Landers Center, 7 p.m., tickets start at $59
Sing your heart out as Urban Vibe presents: R&B Remix Tour coming to Landers Center on Feb 16! Featuring artists Jagged Edge, Dru Hill, Next, Silk and Troop.
ONGOING SHOWS AND EVENTS
- Black Odyssey at Hattiloo Theatre til Feb 16
- The Southern Heritage Classic: Celebrating 35 Years of an HBCU Memphis Tradition at the National Civil Rights Museum til Feb 28
Earth Matters: Rethink the Future at Pink Palace Museum til May 18th
- Thomas Dambo's TROLLS: Save the Humans at the Memphis Botanic Garden til May 21
More events are happening this weekend — scroll through them on the blog’s calendar!