Events Next 7 Days
Momma's Boy
Sat., Oct. 21, 3 & 8 p.m.Theater
What happens when a mother holds on to her son too long? That’s precisely what we learn in this story of a young man who takes pride in being macho but really is a momma’s boy. $53
http://www.orpheum-memphis.com
Wolf River Greenway Downtown Grand Opening
Sat., Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
901-260-4263sbaker@archermalmo.com
Festivals, R&B/Soul/Funk, Sports / Fitness
Celebrate the opening of the Downtown portion of the Wolf River Greenway, a new trail addition for the Memphis community, on north Mud Island where the Wolf meets the Mississippi.
https://www.facebook.com/events/405992056470414/
2017 Soulsville USA Festival
Sat., Oct. 21, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.Festivals
Featuring three stages of live music, free museum entry, educational talk backs and activities, ARTent with demos from an array of visual artists, vendors and food trucks, and more.
http://www.soulsvilleusafestival.com2017 Mid-South Great Steak Cook-Off
Sat., Oct. 21, 12 p.m.Food & Drink Events
Taste all the steaks, enter cornhole and dart tournaments for cash prizes, live music, and more. $10
http://www.southlandpark.com
3rd Annual Pints For Pits
Sat., Oct. 21, 4-8 p.m.Food & Drink Events
Featuring live music, photo booth, silent auction, t-shirt, MPA car magnet & goodies from Hollywood Feed, and discounted High Cotton pints benefiting Memphis Pets Alive. Social pets welcome. $25
https://www.facebook.com/events/119983168710530
Memphis Bigfoot Festival
Sat., Oct. 21, 5-8 p.m.Festivals
Featuring local panelists, Bigfoot footage, "Bigfoot town hall" to hear your stories, costume contest, and Toby Sells will perform the first episode of his new podcast, "The Southern Dark."
Art on Fire 2017
Sat., Oct. 21, 7 p.m.Other Art Happenings
The hottest night of the year. 21+
http://www.dixon.org
Costumes & Cocktails
Sat., Oct. 21, 7 p.m.-12 a.m. 901-214-5313mowill@purposepartiesmemphis.org
Holiday Events
Featuring hor d'oeuvres, signature mixed beverages, a live tribute to Prince, a Silent Disco Room, and 2 DJs benefiting The Lupus Foundation of America-Midsouth ("The Faces of Lupus"). $45
http://www.purposepartiesmemphis.orgHocus Pocus: Celebrate the Magic of Birth Control
Sat., Oct. 21, 7-10 p.m. 901-729-7044natalie@astepaheadfoundation.org
Special Events, Holiday Events
Wicked night of food, live music, cocktails, and spooky surprises. Add an open bar pass for $20. $35-$50
http://www.astepaheadfoundation.org
An Evening with Styx
Sat., Oct. 21, 8-9:30 p.m. 1-888-747-7711Rock/Pop
@ Gold Strike Casino Resort, 1010 Casino Center Dr., Tunica Resorts, MS 38664
Spend an evening with Styx at Gold Strike on Saturday, October 21, 2017.
$54.95-$74.95-$94.95 + tax & service charge
Buried Child
Fridays, Saturdays, 8-10 p.m. and Sundays, 2-4 p.m. Continues through Nov. 5 901-484-3467info@newmoontheatre.org
Theater
A cranky, sarcastic, ill alcoholic argues with his wife who has an unusually close relationship with the local minister. The prodigal grandson returns after six years and secrets rise to the surface. $20
http://www.newmoontheatre.org/
Heathers: The Musical
Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m. and Sundays, 2 p.m. Continues through Oct. 29Theater
Based on the 1989 film, darkly delicious story of the students of Westerburg High, ruled by the fearsome trio of Heather, Heather, and Heather—the cruelest and hottest girls in all of Ohio. $25-$45
http://www.playhouseonthesquare.org
Stage Kiss
Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m. and Sundays, 2 p.m. Continues through Oct. 22Theater
Romantic comedy about two actors thrown together as romantic leads in a forgotten 1930’s melodrama. They quickly lose touch with reality as the story onstage follows them offstage. $25
http://www.theatrememphis.org
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