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Africa In April Festival
Sat., April 21, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sun., April 22, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
615-480-0098Festivals
Honoring Republic of Equatorial Guinea featuring Vendor's Marketplace focusing on African dignitaries, culture,education, history,the arts,crafts, tourism, music, self‑esteem, and more. Visit author, speaker Tasha Hart at the Tashartlife Booth at Beale St. Landing.
Pilgrimage of Homes Tour: Behind the Big House Project
Sat., April 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun., April 22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 901-336-4090info@preservemarshallcounty.org
Festivals
Guests will be allowed a rare look into another side of antebellum life through a surviving slave dwelling with historic interpretations as well as cooking, laundry and brick making demonstrations. Free
http://www.preservemarshallcounty.org
"The Way"
Fridays, 6 p.m.Lecture/Speaker
Rev. John Kilzer will host a service of recovery with music as a key component. For more information, visit www.stjohnsmidtown.org. Free
Earth Day Family Campout
Fri.-Sat., Apr. 20-21Special Events
Overnight adventure in the Woodland Discovery Playground. featuring guided nocturnal nature hike, sustainable arts and crafts, campfire cooking, an outdoor movie, and more. $8 members, $10 nonmembers
http://www.shelbyfarmspark.orgBlack to the Future: Revival on the River
Sat., April 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Festivals, Other Art Happenings
Memphis's first Afrofuturism festival featuring original comics and comic book art, science fiction and fantasy, cosplay, music, crafts, presentations, and the Black Pot Mojo Film Festival and digital art.
http://www.artvillagegallery.com
15th Annual Regatta, Duck Dash 5K, and Family Fun Run
Sat., April 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 901-246-2956xkrissix@gmail.com
Sports / Fitness
Fun for the whole family. Cash awards will be awarded to winners in the male and female categories. All proceeds benefit the Maria Montessori School. $20-$25
Still We Rise: African-American Women of Elmwood History Tour
Sat., April 21, 10:30 a.m.Tours
Join volunteer tour guide Mable Barringer as she leads guests on a tour to visit some of the outstanding African-American women who rest within Elmwood. $20
http://www.elmwoodcemetery.org
South Main 420 Smokin Bar Crawl
Sat., April 21, 11-12 a.m.Food & Drink Events, Festivals
420/Earth Day weekend celebration featuring dank beer, smoked meats, jam bands, hacky sacks, and good times.
Southern Hotwing Festival
Sat., April 21, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.Festivals, Food & Drink Events
Compete for prizes, sample hotwings, play cornhole featuring silent auction, kids zone, and more. $20
http://www.southernhotwingfestival.comI Love the 90s Bash
Sat., April 21, 7-10 p.m.Special Events, Rock/Pop
Beale Street bar crawl featuring 90s music and 90s gear. Wear your best 90s outfit.
Sultana Heritage Festival
Sat., April 21Festivals
Commemorating America's largest maritime disaster featuring speaker series with national and local historians.
http://www.sultanaheritagefestival.comLung Cancer Foundation 5K: Your Next Step is the Cure
Sat., April 21, 7:30-11 a.m. 650-598-2857walk@lungcancerfoundation.org
Sports / Fitness
Walk, jog, or run. Participate as an individual or bring your friends and family and be part of the team benefiting lung cancer research and patient services. $30
http://www.lungcancerfoundation.org
36th Annual YV5K & 10 Miler
Sat., April 21, 8 a.m.Sports / Fitness
Featuring two race distances, awards for the top finishers by each age group, and a post-race party featuring musical entertainment, refreshments, and activities for kids.
http://www.youthvillages.orgGWBA Free Agent Pro Women's Basketball Combine
Sat., April 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.info@tnfever.org
Sports / Fitness
WNBA Assistant Coach Atlanta Dream Darius Taylor will be in Memphis scouting GWBA talent. Memphis has new pro women's basketball team. $75
http://www.tnfever.org
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