Southern Heritage Classic Cultural Celebration
Various Locations
Through Saturday, September 14
Kick off the season with the Southern Heritage Classic Cultural Celebration. Sure, there’s the rivalry football game between Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Tennessee State, but there’s also a ton of non-football events to check out, from the parade to an exhibit at the National Civil Rights Museum. More info here.
Mighty Roots Music Festival
Stovall, MS
Friday-Saturday, September 13-14
Might I interest you in a mighty good time? This music fest’s lineup has Joe Austin & the Tallahatchies, Alex Jade and the Gemstones, Dogpark, and Happy Landing on Friday, and Reed Brake, Alice Hasen and the Blaze, Chinese Connection Dub Embassy, hey nothing, Hans Williams, flipturn, Easy Honey, Trey Gardo, and Terry “Big T” Williams on Saturday. General admission is $75. Tickets and more info can be found at mightyrootsmusicfestival.com.
Cooper-Young Festival
Cooper-Young Historic District
Saturday, September 14, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
At the corner of Happy and Healthy — wait this isn’t Walgreens — at the corner of Cooper and Young is the festival where happiness and a healthy amount of art, music, and crafts flourishes. This year’s headliner is Carla Thomas, with The Stax Academy Alumni Band. She’ll perform at 5:15 p.m. Also on the lineup are Rachel Maxann, Oakwalker, Tennessee Screamers, Jombi, Salo Pallini, Cameron Bethany, Turnstyles, General Labor, Late Night Cardigan, Black Cream, and Steve Selvidge Band.
Mid-Autumn Festival
Crosstown Concourse
Saturday, September 14, 6-9 p.m.
Celebrate the beauty of Asian culture with live music, traditional lion dance performances, and fun for the whole family with face painting and a fashion show. Savor the sweet taste of tradition with free mooncakes and explore the rich heritage of four local temples.
Memphis Yoga Festival
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Sunday, September 15, noon-5 p.m.
It’s not a stretch to say that this festival will have all the yoga you could ever dream of. You can take a variety of classes from a variety of instructors in just one day — from learning about the power of the breath to Pilates fusion to a forest walk. There will also be vendors, food trucks, and kids classes. General admission is $45 and day of admission is $55. More information here.
MJ
Orpheum Theatre
Tuesday, September 17-September 22
Michael and Jackson happen to be two of our writers on staff, but when you put them together, you get Michael Jackson, one of the most famous entertainers of all time. Michael and Jackson also seem to be the most famous writers on our staff. Is this a coincidence? Maybe. Or do the names Michael and Jackson carry some super power? These are the things to think about. Anyways, I don’t need to tell you who Michael Jackson is, but there’s a musical about him coming to the Orpheum next week. Get your tickets for the show here.
Latin Dance
Tom Lee Park
Thursday, September 19, 6 p.m.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with free Latin dance lessons each Thursday from September 19th to October 10th at AutoZone Plaza in Tom Lee Park. Each week, you’ll learn a different style of dance. Up first is salsa, followed by bachata (September 26), cumbia (October 3), and merengue (October 10).