CALENDAR of EVENTS:
June 16 - 22
ART AN D S P EC I A L E X H I B ITS
“Many Mansions”
An exhibition of Nancy Cheairs’ single work comprised of 50 canvases. Through July 16. TOPS GALLERY: MADISON AVENUE PARK
“Memphis Proud: The Resilience of a Southern LGBTQ+ Community”
Explore the history and culture of Memphis’ LGBTQ+ community. Through Sept. 26. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY
Nimitz Virtual Reality Experience
The Navy’s Virtual Reality Experience, the Nimitz, will be at MoSH to spread awareness and give 360-degree virtual reality view of what it’s like to be on a special warfare mission. Through June 16, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY
“Rapid Response Exhibition: POVERTY TODAY!”
Exhibition that highlights the current Poor People’s Campaign Movement and dire issues impacted by the pandemic. Through Dec. 31. NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM
“Sculptures & Small Objects”
Exhibition based around sculpture, object making, and 3D work by Black makers. Through July 9. TONE
“Vital Signs”
Exhibition of work by Pinkney Herbert, known for his expressive abstract paintings and pastel works on paper comprised of dynamic gestures and multi-dimensional forms in sharp color. Through July 1. DAVID LUSK GALLERY
ART HAP P E N I N G S
“Many Mansions” Opening Reception
June 16-22, 2022
Opening reception for an exhibition of Nancy Cheairs’
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single work comprised of 50 canvases. Sunday, June 19, 2-4 p.m. TOPS GALLERY: MADISON AVENUE PARK
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Nancy Cheairs’ “Many Mansions” is a single work comprised of 50 canvases of images replicating an archetypal house, on display at Tops through July 16th.
“Chopp Shop: A Barber Expose” Opening
bite from food trucks or dinner to-go from your Downtown favorites. Free. Thursday, June 16, 7:30 p.m. COURT SQUARE PARK
Family Movie Night: Trolls
An exploration of the history of Black barbershops, barbers, the therapeutic aspect of grooming, hair artistry, female and male hair hygiene, and the therapy that lies underneath it all. Friday, June 17, 6-9 p.m.
Arrive early for dinner at a local food truck and live music by Michelle and Jeremy Shrader. Then settle in for a family-friendly movie. Free. Saturday, June 18, 6-9 p.m.
OFF THE WALLS ARTS
GERMANTOWN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
B O O K EVE N TS
Time Warp Drive-In: Nicolas Cage Against the World!
Meet the Author: Amy W. Daughters
Novel welcomes Amy Weinland Daughters in conversation with Dana Rivera to celebrate the release of Dear Dana: That Time I Went Crazy and Wrote All 580 of My Facebook Friends a Handwritten Letter. Thursday, June 16, 6 p.m. NOVEL
Meet the Author: Bill Walk
Novel welcomes Bill Walk to celebrate the release of Holes in the Soles of His Gucci Loafers. Saturday, June 18, 2 p.m. NOVEL
C O M E DY
J.J. Williamson
J.J. has performed via the television circuit on The Monique Show, Russell Simmons’ HBO Def Comedy Jam, Comedy Central, Showtime at the Apollo, and BET ComicView. $60. Thursday, June 16, 8 p.m.; Friday, June 17, 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m.; Saturday, June 18, 10 p.m.; Sunday, June 19, 8 p.m. CHUCKLES COMEDY HOUSE
Laugh to Keep from Crying Happy Hour
Some of the best stand-up comics are ready to prescribe the perfect medicine of laughter. $20. Saturday, June 18, 6 p.m. THE COMEDY JUNT
COM M U N ITY
Save Soil Walkathon
The next decade is the chance to overcome the soil crisis. Walk to save the soil this weekend. Free. Saturday, June 18, 7:30-8:30 a.m. H.W. COX COMMUNITY CENTER
Shop Talk Orange Mound: Lead Poisoning Prevention x Black Men’s Health
A dope conversation about lead poisoning prevention and Black men’s health. Saturday, June 18, 1-3 p.m. XPLICIT CUTZ & STYLEZ
Stone Cleaners Orientation & Demonstration
Learn the proper techniques for gently and carefully cleaning the stonework in the cemetery. This class is required before joining the volunteer Stone Cleaners Group. Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m.-noon. ELMWOOD CEMETERY
FA M I LY
Mad Hatter’s Family Tea Party Enjoy Drink Me teas and Eat Me treats alongside whimsical characters as you create craft projects that will please any
Wonderland wanderer. $20/ members, $25/nonmembers. Sunday, June 19, 1-3 p.m. MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN
Small But Mighty Storytime: Juneteenth Edition
Dory Lerner, K-12 educator, will read Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States by Alliah L. Agostini. Sunday, June 19, 2-2:30 p.m.
Memphis Vegan Festival
Vegan food, live music, vendors, and family fun! Saturday, June 18, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. PIPKIN BUILDING
MidSouth Airshow
This first-class aviation event will feature military demonstrations, aerobatic performances, static display aircraft, and local emergency response helicopters. Saturday, June 18-June 19.
NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM
MILLINGTON AIRPORT
¡Viva el Teatro! Bilingual Theater with Cazateatro (all ages)
TriState Black Pride Weekend Music Festival
Explore fun bilingual theater activities for the whole family. This is your chance to practice Español! Free. Saturday, June 18, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. THE DIXON GALLERY & GARDENS
Featuring select artists from around the nation convening in Memphis Juneteenth weekend. Tristate Black Pride is a four-day event. Check out tristateblackpride.com. $10-$75. Sunday, June 19, 3-10:30 p.m. OVERTON PARK SHELL
F E ST IVA L
Bluff City Balloon Jamboree
The annual festival is expected to include more than 20 hot air balloons, tethered hot air balloon rides, a balloon glow event, carnival, arts and crafts, and live music. Friday, June 17-June 19, 4-10 p.m. SHELBY FARMS PARK
F I LM
Cemetery Cinema: My Fair Lady
Cemetery Cinema takes place as the final light of the day washes away. $15. Friday, June 17, 8:30 p.m. ELMWOOD CEMETERY
Hidden Figures
Movie starts at 8 p.m. Grab a
Unleashing the fury of one of Hollywood’s most beloved and eccentric actors, with screenings of Face/Off, Mandy, and Drive Angry. $25/vehicle. Saturday, June 18, 8 p.m. MALCO SUMMER 4 DRIVE-IN
Weird Wild Sinema: Pink Flamingos
Sick. Disgusting. Obscene. Perverse. Filth. These were the words used to describe his infamous midnight movie trashterpiece Pink Flamingos. 18+. Free. Friday, June 17, midnight. BLACK LODGE
Westworld
Imagine a theme park where instead of a rickety roller coaster, you get to live a fantasy of times past where everyone else around you is a robot you can either kill or have your way with. $5. Thursday, June 16, 7:30-10 p.m. CROSSTOWN THEATER
FO O D A N D D R I N K
Tea Talk & Tasting
Ginger and Rick Winn will cover tea types and flavors, blending, creating a tea garden, and herbal honeys, and will have samples of their teas and honeys to taste. $8-$20. Monday, June 20, 12:30-2:30 p.m. MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN
Virtual Wine Down
Join the Dixon online to learn about wine! Tickets include wine and appetizer pairings