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AFTER DARK: Live Music Schedule February 2 - 8
Gunnar with Music by Kota and Massey Lane
$10-$12. Monday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m.
GROWLERS
Canaan Cox
Friday, Feb. 3, 8 p.m.
TIN ROOF
Chad Perry
Friday, Feb. 3, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m.
TIN ROOF
Cody Clark
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 5:30 p.m.
TIN ROOF
Frankie Valli Greatest
Hits e original Jersey boy himself, Frankie Valli is a true American legend. $64.50-$175. ursday, Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m.
THE ORPHEUM
Mike Hart
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 5:30 p.m.
TIN ROOF
Naomi Taylor
Saturday, Feb. 4, 3:15 p.m.;
Sunday, Feb. 5, 3:30 p.m.
TIN ROOF
Roxi Love
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 8 p.m.
TIN ROOF
Pulse-Tribute to Pink
Floyd
$10. Saturday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m.
NEIL’S MUSIC ROOM
Airshow, Graber Grayass
Friday, Feb. 3, 8 p.m.
HI TONE
Alexis Jade and the Gemstones, Dandelion
Williams
$10. Friday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m.
MEMPHIS CURRENT
Almost Elton John & the Rocketmen
Friday, Feb. 3, 10 p.m.
LAFAYETTE’S MUSIC ROOM
Breeze Cayolle & New Orleans
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m.
LAFAYETTE’S MUSIC ROOM
Chrora Album Release
Show
Saturday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m.
HI TONE
Clot with Autolith, Korroded and Seeing Hell
$15. Friday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m.
GROWLERS
Deep Roots
Sunday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m.
LAFAYETTE’S MUSIC ROOM
Forever Loving Marley
Featuring CCDE, Kween
Jasira, Sypha, JParris, Black Cream, Yubu & the Ancient Youth, and Moses Crouch.
Hosted by: PHATMACK. $20.
Saturday, Feb. 4, 6-11 p.m.
RAILGARTEN
HEELS, SPACER, Kristin Lytie ursday, Feb. 2, 8:15 p.m.
BLACK LODGE
Ibex Clone Album Release with Hartle Road & Elf Rage
$10. Saturday, Feb. 4, 8:3011:30 p.m.
B-SIDE
Jake Blount
$20. Sunday, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m.
THE GREEN ROOM AT CROSSTOWN ARTS
James and the Ultrasounds with Turnstyles
Friday, Feb. 3, 9 p.m.
BAR DKDC
Lemon’s with Rigometrics and the Afternooners
$10. Saturday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m.
GROWLERS
Logan Hannah, Art Edmaiston
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 8:30 p.m.
HI TONE
Lucky 7 Brass Band
Saturday, Feb. 4, 6 p.m.
LAFAYETTE’S MUSIC ROOM
Marauda: Rage Room
Tour
$25-$30. ursday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m.
GROWLERS
Open Genre
A DJ mix session curated by NYCELYFE. Free. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m.
MARSHALL ARTS GALLERY
Rodell McCord Band
Friday, Feb. 3, 6 p.m.
LAFAYETTE’S MUSIC ROOM
Royal Blues Band Jam
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 6 p.m.
LAFAYETTE’S MUSIC ROOM
Dionne Warwick
An evening lled with music from the iconic Dionne Warwick, e Bar-Kays, and Memphis’ next generation of musical legends.
Saturday, Feb. 4, 5 p.m.
SCHEIDT FAMILY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The Stolen Faces
Friday, Feb. 3, 10 p.m.
B-SIDE
The Wirms III LP Release Party
Friday, Feb. 3, 9 p.m.
LAMPLIGHTER LOUNGE
Tonya Dyson & the Ainitmanes
$5. Friday, Feb. 3, 7:30-10 p.m.
THE GREEN ROOM AT CROSSTOWN ARTS
Trash Panda, Demonfuck
$10. Sunday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m.
GROWLERS
Sun Not Yellow with SPACER and Magnum
Dopus
Saturday, Feb. 4, 7-11 p.m.
YOUNG AVENUE DELI
Supersuckers with Slamhound & JGM
Saturday, Feb. 4, 9 p.m.
HI TONE
Surfwax, Lipstick Stains, Seize & Desist
Sunday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m.
HI TONE
TANGELA
Featuring Spek (Was Here) and DJ set by STH MEMPHIS JEFF.
Saturday, Feb. 4, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
THE GREEN ROOM AT CROSSTOWN ARTS
Tennessee Songwriters
Week
Friday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m.
HI TONE
America
Friday, Feb. 3, 8 p.m.
HORSESHOE CASINO TUNICA
Cinderella’s Tom Keifer
$30. Friday, Feb. 3, 8 p.m.
GRACELAND SOUNDSTAGE
Solar Powered Love
$10.
Art And Special Exhibits
“2023 Mid-South Scholastic Art Awards”
Exhibition featuring more than 135 artworks by school youth. Through Feb. 19.
MEMPHIS BROOKS MUSEUM OF ART
“Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine”
Learn how AI touches lives — now and in the future.
Through May 6.
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY
“Black Alchemy: Backwards/Forwards
Revisited”
A solo exhibition by photographer Aaron Turner that explores the depths of music through visual art. Through March 18.
TONE
“Jeanne Seagle: Of This Place”
Jeanne Seagle’s perceptive drawings portray the landscapes surrounding Memphis with a remarkable precision.
Through April 9.
THE DIXON GALLERY & GARDENS
“Jet Lag”
An exhibition of works from the artists comprising the art collection at Concourse B. Through Feb. 24.
THE MARTHA AND ROBERT FOGELMAN
GALLERIES OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS
“Never Done Making History”
Installation highlighting the legendary Tennessee State University’s (TSU) Tigerbelles track team. Through Feb. 28.
NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM
“Salmon Skin Fried … and Other Delicacies”
Exhibition of work by Sharon Havelka.Through Feb. 25.
BEVERLY + SAM ROSS GALLERY
“Young Gifted & Dope”
A Lyfe is DOPE x Alive Paint collaboration. Through Feb. 14.
MARSHALL ARTS GALLERY
ART HAPPENINGS
Exhibition Opening Party: “As It Is, As It Could Be”
Featuring new paintings by Ethiopian artist Dereje Demissie.
Saturday, Feb. 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
UREVBU CONTEMPORARY
Gallery Opening Night: “Cozy”
An evening of music by rapper/artist Yimbo and DJ African thunder, food, beverages and art by local artists. Friday, Feb. 3, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
ARROW CREATIVE
Love Will Tear Us Apart
A Valentine’s Day market for the lovers and broken-hearted.
Saturday, Feb. 4, 1-7 p.m.
MEMPHIS MADE BREWING COMPANY
“When Arrows Meet”
Opening Reception
Exhibition by Nick Canterucci.
Saturday, Feb. 4, 6-9 p.m.
MEDICINE FACTORY
Book Events
Literature Is Liberating Literary festival celebrating Black authors and African American literature. Free. Saturday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
CROSSTOWN CONCOURSE
Romance Round-Up
Get the inside scoop on what’s hot for 2023 romance novels! $5. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 6 p.m.
NOVEL
Send the date, time, place, cost, info, phone number, a brief description, and photos — two weeks in advance — to calendar@memphisflyer.com.
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Urevbu presents a solo exhibition featuring new paintings by Ethiopian artist Dereje Demissie, on display through February 1st.
Community
6th Annual Love Yourself Event benefiting the S.O. What! Foundation
Unlimited wine and beverages, a meal prepared by a local chef, live music, empowering speakers, pampering services, and more. $50. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6-10 p.m.
HATTILOO THEATRE
Comedy
Comedian Poundcake
One of the hottest and most versatile comedians on the circuit today. $55-$75. Saturday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m.
THE HALLORAN CENTRE
Rickey Smiley
Comedy legend and entertainment mogul. $50-$70. Saturday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m.
THE ORPHEUM
12th Annual Wine for Wishes
Enjoy great wine, fabulous food, live music, and a silent auction, all to benefit local children with critical illnesses. $100. Friday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m.
THE CADRE BUILDING
Bluff City Fire & Ice
Join the fun at the 16th Annual Chili Cook-off and 24th Annual Polar Bear Plunge to continued on page 16 continued from page 15 bene t the Special Olympics of Greater Memphis. Saturday, Feb. 4, 10:30 a.m.
SIMMONS BANK LIBERTY STADIUM
Cirque du CMOM in Wonderland
Party for a cause, with an evening of dining, dancing, and other fanciful delights. $125.
Saturday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF MEMPHIS
Practicing with Playback: Non-Judging
Learn how to silence your inner critic. $5-$15.
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
Renters’ Rights Workshop Series ese workshops will educate renters on their rights. Free. Saturday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
SEXTON COMMUNITY CENTER
Tu Bishvat Community Day
Join the Dixon for the Jewish celebration of the Birthday of the Trees Sunday, Feb. 5, 1-4 p.m.
THE DIXON GALLERY & GARDENS
FAMILY
Celebrate Black Artists
Students will learn about Alma Woodsey omas. $30. Saturday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m.-noon.
ARROW CREATIVE
The
Jurassic Quest e largest and most realistic traveling dinosaur experience in North America. Friday, Feb. 3, 8 a.m.
AGRICENTER INTERNA-
TIONAL
FESTIVAL
Honey Music Festival
Celebrate the grand opening of the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center with an incredibly diverse lineup of performances, interactive concerts, and musical activities. Free. Sunday, Feb. 5, 1-4 p.m.
SCHEIDT FAMILY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
FILM
Alma’s Rainbow
A coming-of-age comedy/drama about three Black women living in Brooklyn. $5. ursday, Feb. 2, 7-9 p.m.
CROSSTOWN THEATER
Crossword
Nick Canterucci’s ers in the world. $35. Saturday, Feb. 4, 4 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m.
“When
Arrows Meet” will be on display
February 4th18th at the Medicine Factory.
Dark City
A screening in honor of the 25th anniversary of this deliciously paranoid dystopian noir. 18+. Free. Friday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m.
BLACK LODGE
Shoot & Splice: Short Film Case Studies
A case study of the 2022 Indie Memphis Film Festival award-winning short lms, “Nordo” and “What We’ll Never Know.” Free. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m.
CROSSTOWN THEATER
PERFORMING ARTS
Cirque Zuma Zuma e ultimate circus, featuring the best entertain-
Edited by Will Shortz No. 1206
BUCKMAN ARTS CENTER AT ST. MARY’S SCHOOL
Mark Nizer: Live 4D Show
One of the world’s most famous jugglers, Mark Nizer brings his unpredictable mix of comedy, mesmerizing music, and technology. $15. ursday, Feb. 2, 3:30 p.m.
MEMPHIS JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
Rise is hallmark ballet is set to Dr. King’s nal public speech. $10-$50. Saturday, Feb. 4-Feb. 5 CANNON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Special Events
Lunar New Year Banquet
Celebrate 150 years of Chinese history in Memphis with a 10-course banquet dinner, lion dance show, live music performance, and honored guest speakers. $60-$100. Sunday, Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m.
DIM SUM KING
Papa Chubb’s Lonely Heart’s Club! Get in your feelings with Papa Chubb and his sexy, sparkly friends for a heart-stopping evening of singing, dancing, burlesque, and more! $25. Saturday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m.
BLACK LODGE
Sweet Street - First Friday
Get your $5 punch card and sample mouth watering treats from local retailers. Free. Friday, Feb. 3, 5-8 p.m.
BROAD AVENUE ARTS DISTRICT
Sports
Memphis vs. Tulane
Saturday, Feb. 4, 1 p.m.
FEDEXFORUM
NBA Memphis Grizzlies vs. Chicago Bulls
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m.
FEDEXFORUM
NBA Memphis Grizzlies vs. Toronto Raptors
Sunday, Feb. 5, 5 p.m.
FEDEXFORUM
Theater
Cyrano de Bergerac
Rostand’s Cyrano is a hero whose depth of love, humor, courage, and vulnerability belies his outward appearance. But will his secret love, Roxanne, recognize this before it’s too late? ursday, Feb. 2-Feb. 19.
TENNESSEE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
Escaped Alone
Caryl Churchill’s convention-defying play juxtaposes backyard tea with environmental disaster, exploring themes of politics, crisis, communication, and culture. rough Feb. 5.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Macbeth e powerful and dramatic William Shakespeare tragedy ascends to the stage at eatre Memphis. $25. Friday, Feb. 3-Feb. 19.
THEATRE MEMPHIS
Shakin’ the Mess Outta Misery is timeless coming-of-age tale explores passage into womanhood, race and rituals in the 1960s South. $30-$35. rough Feb. 26.
HATTILOO THEATRE
The Scottsboro Boys
A retelling of the landmark trial of nine falsely accused black teenagers. is case would eventually give rise to the Civil Rights Movement. rough Feb. 19.
PLAYHOUSE ON THE SQUARE
WIT
Vivian Bearing has been diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer and comes to reassess her life and her work as a professor with a profundity and humor that are transformative both for her and the audience. rough Feb. 5.
GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY THEATRE
By the editors at Andrews McMeel Syndication
Unclear on the Concept
When prosecutors went to court in Prince George, British Columbia, in a case involving a nightclub flouting Covid-19 restrictions last February, they thought their argument was airtight, the CBC reported on Dec. 7. They had video from Lambda Cabaret that had been posted to Facebook showing patrons dancing and drinking with nary a mask in sight. The club even bragged about their disobedience: “Open with zero mandates 2 weeks in a row,” it posted. But Judicial Justice Brent Adair saw it differently. “There are so many holes in this case — it’s like someone shot a shotgun,” he said. For one thing, he asked, “What is a social media post?” “These are posts that Lambda Cabaret made on Facebook,” environmental health officer Joey Cheng answered. “How do you know they made them on Facebook?” Adair asked. “Ummmm … it was on their Facebook page,” Cheng replied. Adair explained he’s not a “technical person”: “I know Facebook exists. I don’t use Facebook. What is it? What does it show?” He ended up dismissing all the charges against Lambda Cabaret, citing hearsay and questioning why video evidence was relevant. Might be time to brush up, Your Honor. [CBC, 12/7/2022]
Phoenix police officer Christian Goggans, who had been assigned to home duty, took advantage of the situation by dedicating more hours to his porn career, KOLD-TV reported. Goggans is facing an internal investigation after he allegedly traveled back and forth to Las Vegas while on the clock to produce and star in pornographic videos. He posted the films to a public Twitter page using his “stage” name, Rico Blaze (which has since been made private). A Phoenix PD public information officer said Goggans’ work-from-home assignment required only that he call in once daily. [KOLD, 12/12/2022]
Who Knew?
In June 2023, people in South Korea will suddenly become younger, the BBC reported. On Dec. 8, the South Korean parliament voted to switch from two traditional methods of counting age to the more widely recognized international method for official documents. Currently, Koreans are 1 year old at birth and then gain another year on the first day of each following year. An alternate method has them at 0 upon birth, then adding a year each Jan. 1. So, for example, someone born on Dec. 31, 2002, is 20 years old using the international method. But under Korea’s traditional methods, they might be 21 or 22 years old. One member of parliament said the change would reduce “unnecessary socioeconomic costs because legal and social disputes as well as confusion persist due to the different ways of calculating age.” [BBC, 12/8/2022]
Your Tax Dollars at Work
Someone aboard the USNS Yuma, a Navy transport ship moored on the Greek island of Crete, is having a superior bathroom experience, thanks to the installation of the Bio Bidet BB-1000, The Washington Free Beacon reported on Dec. 12. At a cool $553, the BB-1000 offers a heated seat, blow dryer, remote control, deodorizer, and an “effective enema function,” which a retailer called “the absolute strongest spray pressure of any electronic bidet seat on the market.” The Military Sealift Command confirmed the purchase but declined to offer more details.
[Washington Free Beacon, 12/12/2022]
Different From Us
In Japan, a phenomenon known as rojo-ne — literally, sleeping on the road — is once again becoming a hazard as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted and people are out partying more, reported The Guardian. The number of deaths of snoozing partiers has nearly doubled in Tokyo compared to last year, police say, and they’re worried that the impending end-of-year celebrations will only add to the problem. Officials have also asked taxi drivers and others to drive with their high beams on and slow down. [Guardian, 12/14/2022]
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Theoretically, you could offer to help a person who doesn’t like you. You could bring a gourmet vegan meal to a meat-eater or pay a compliment to a bigot. I suppose you could even sing beautiful love songs to annoyed passersby or recite passages from great literature to an 8-year-old immersed in his video game. But there are better ways to express your talents and dispense your gifts — especially now, when it’s crucial for your longterm mental health that you offer your blessings to recipients who will use them best and appreciate them most.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In esoteric astrology, Taurus rules the third eye. Poetically speaking, this is a subtle organ of perception, a sixth sense that sees through mere appearances and discerns the secret or hidden nature of things. Some people are surprised to learn about this theory. Doesn’t traditional astrology say that you Bulls are sober and well-grounded? Here’s the bigger view: The penetrating vision of an evolved Taurus is potent because it peels away superficial truths and uncovers deeper truths. Would you like to tap into more of this potential superpower? The coming weeks will be a good time to do so.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The ingredient you would need to fulfill the next stage of a fun dream is behind door #1. Behind door #2 is a vision of a creative twist you could do but haven’t managed yet. Behind door #3 is a clue that might help you achieve more disciplined freedom than you’ve known before. Do you think I’m exaggerating? I’m not. Here’s the catch: You may be able to open only one door before the magic spell wears off — unless you enlist the services of a consultant, ally, witch, or guardian angel to help you bargain with fate to provide even more of the luck that may be available.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): I trust you are mostly ready for the educational adventures and experiments that are possible. The uncertainties that accompany them, whether real or imagined, will bring out the best in you. For optimal results, you should apply your nighttime thinking to daytime activities, and vice versa. Wiggle free of responsibilities unless they teach you noble truths. And finally, summon the intuitive powers that will sustain you and guide you through the brilliant shadow initiations. (PS: Take the wildest rides you dare as long as they are safe.)
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Fate has decreed, “Leos must be wanderers for a while.” You are under no obligation to obey this mandate, of course. Theoretically, you could resist it. But if you do indeed rebel, be sure your willpower is very strong. You will get away with outsmarting or revising fate only if your discipline is fierce and your determination is intense. Okay? So let’s imagine that you will indeed bend fate’s decree to suit your needs. What would that look like? Here’s one possibility: The “wandering” you undertake can be done in the name of focused exploration rather than aimless meandering.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I wish I could help you understand and manage a situation that has confused you. I’d love to bolster your strength to deal with substitutes that have been dissipating your commitment to the Real Things. In a perfect world, I could emancipate you from yearnings that are out of sync with your highest good. And maybe I’d be able to teach you to dissolve a habit that has weakened your willpower. And why can’t I be of full service to you in these ways? Because, according to my assessment, you have not completely acknowledged your need for this help. So neither I nor anyone else can provide it. But now that you’ve read this horoscope, I’m hoping you will make yourself more receptive to the necessary support and favors and relief.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I can’t definitively predict you will receive an influx of cash in the next three weeks. It’s possible, though. And I’m not able to guarantee you’ll be the beneficiary of free lunches and unexpected gifts. But who knows? They could very well appear. Torrents of praise and appreciation may flow, too, though trickles are more likely. And there is a small chance of solicitous gestures coming your way from sexy angels and cute maestros. What I can promise you for sure, however, are fresh eruptions of savvy in your brain and sagacity in your heart. Here’s your keynote, as expressed by the Queen of Sheba 700 years ago: “Wisdom is sweeter than honey, brings more joy than wine, illumines more than the sun, is more precious than jewels.”
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your assignment, Scorpio, is to cultivate a closer relationship with the cells that comprise your body. They are alive! Speak to them as you would to a beloved child or animal. In your meditations and fantasies, bless them with tender wishes. Let them know how grateful you are for the grand collaboration you have going, and affectionately urge them to do what’s best for all concerned. For you Scorpios, February is Love and Care for Your Inner Creatures Month.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Revamped and refurbished things are coming back for another look. Retreads and redemption-seekers are headed in your direction. I think you should consider giving them an audience. They are likely to be more fun or interesting or useful during their second time around. Dear Sagittari- us, I suspect that the imminent future may also invite you to consider the possibility of accepting stand-ins and substitutes and imitators. They may turn out to be better than the so-called real things they replace. In conclusion, be receptive to Plan Bs, second choices, and alternate routes. They could lead you to the exact opportunities you didn’t know you needed.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.
18): “I want to raise up the magic world all round me and live strongly and quietly there,” wrote Aquarian author Virginia Woolf in her diary. What do you think she meant by “raise up the magic world all round me”? More importantly, how would you raise up the magic world around you? Meditate fiercely and generously on that tantalizing project. The coming weeks will be an ideal time to attend to such a wondrous possibility. You now have extra power to conjure up healing, protection, inspiration, and mojo for yourself.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Author Neil Gaiman declared, “I’ve never known anyone who was what he or she seemed.” While that may be generally accurate, it will be far less true about you Capricorns in the coming weeks. By my astrological reckoning, you will be very close to what you seem to be. The harmony between your deep inner self and your outer persona will be at record-breaking levels. No one will have to wonder if they must be wary of hidden agendas lurking below your surface. Everyone can be confident that what they see in you is what they will get from you. This is an amazing accomplishment! Congrats!
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Before going to sleep, I asked my subconscious mind to bring a dream that would be helpful for you. Here’s what it gave me: In my dream, I was reading a comic book titled Zoe Stardust Quells Her Demon. On the first page, Zoe was facing a purple monster whose body was beastly but whose face looked a bit like hers. On page two, the monster chased Zoe down the street, but Zoe escaped. In the third scene, the monster was alone, licking its fur. In the fourth scene, Zoe sneaked up behind the monster and shot it with a blow dart that delivered a sedative, knocking it unconscious. In the final panel, Zoe had arranged for the monster to be transported to a lush uninhabited island where it could enjoy its life without bothering her. Now here’s my dream interpretation, Pisces: Don’t directly confront your inner foe or nagging demon. Approach stealthily and render it inert. Then banish it from your sphere, preferably forever.
FOOD By Michael Donahue
