What's Happening In Memphis: June 27-29h

So you guys. This week my list is short as hell.

I am in a wedding on Saturday and I have been running ragged getting the last minute stuff together.

I am only highlighting a few of the many amazing events going on. Check the Flyer, The Imagine Me blog http://kimaginethat.com/goenjoythecity/ event page for a more comprehensive list.

Meanwhile this is what’s happening this week in Memphis!

Friday, June 27^th

WHAT:  South Main Hybrid Bus and Gallery Tour

WHERE: Main Street

WHY I’M INTERESTED:  Trolley night is always a blast, great music, good people.. the trolleys are out for service so they are using buses instead. A great family friendly Event.

WHAT: Forge Micro Fundraiser

WHERE: 2493 Broad Ave 7:00pm

WHY I’M INTERESTED: this is a fundraiser to help open THE FORGE  “will  be an art space + fabrication shop where visionaries produce prototypes, artists explore new media, hobbyists complete personal projects and entrepreneurs build solid models around their products”  Im all about it! https://www.facebook.com/events/233550973521099/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

WHAT: SugaShack

WHERE: 150 Monroe Ave 8-2am

WHY I’M INTERESTED: MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE!!!   That is all.  https://www.facebook.com/SugaShackMemphis

 

WHAT: PhoenixFest II

WHERE: 303 S Main Street.  Rumba Room 7pm

WHY I’M INTERESTED: Phoenix fest1 was an astonishing array of local talent.  This year the event has expanded and includes 3 days of art, music, and healing. A great event https://www.facebook.com/events/1435904723340450/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

WHAT: Mike Sweep Live at Poplar Lounge

WHERE: Poplar Lounge, 2586 Poplar Ave  9:30-11:30

WHY I’M INTERESTED: Mike sweep a true talent. A great musician and singer and an all around good person. Go support him!!! https://www.facebook.com/events/643978035688847/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

WHAT: Playas Ball featuring KingPin Skinnypimp and MJG

WHERE: 1884 lounge in MInglewood Hall; 8:00 PM

WHY I’M INTERESTED:  It’s the skinny, skinny, skinny pimp, walking with the gangsta limp?  And mr PimpTight?   SHHHHHiiiiiittttttt!~~~   um. No more explanation needed. https://www.facebook.com/events/1423572504581199/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

Saturday, July 28th

WHAT: Subroy presents World Jookin federation block party

WHERE:644 s highland, 11:00-9pm

WHY I’M INTERESTED: food trucks and jookin, that includes a women’s battle?  Yes Im there.  Family friendly.  https://www.facebook.com/events/255788891271394/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

WHAT: Hype Life Open Mic

WHERE: STarBucks  7945 Winchester

WHY I’M INTERESTED:  family friendly open mic, at a coffee bar.  Why not!  Check it out! https://www.facebook.com/events/579485078838423/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

WHAT: Dance on Broad Finale

WHERE: Water Tower pavilion 2542 Broad

WHY I’M INTERESTED: ive thoroughly enjoyed this free family friendly series of events.  This is the last one and it will feature dance performances by lots of up and coming groups, including the prancing tigerettes!   Definitely check it out  https://www.facebook.com/events/1377737392501374/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

WHAT: Lively Up Raggae Night

WHERE: 581 N Third Street, The Lions Den 9:00pm

WHY I’M INTERESTED:  I had a great time last month, perfect mix of live music and dj. CCDE gave a great performance. Siphne AAYE  provided just the right mood for dancing. And it was BYOB. So.. yeah. https://www.facebook.com/events/654507184631789/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

WHAT: Chapter 1 #theNewMemphis

WHERE: House of Mtenzi  1289 Madison Ave,  8:00pm

WHY I’M INTERESTED:  Hosted by Jason Da Hater and featuring,  one of my favorite up and coming groups, SOUL  is enough but it will also feature Knowledge Nick who just released his ep, THE NEW MEMPHIs as well as several other up and coming acts.  https://www.facebook.com/events/254983624704107/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

Sunday, June 29^th

WHAT:  Sweet and Savory Summer Business Social  

WHERE: Dorothy  Mae’s  by Haute Monde 3-5pm

WHY I’M INTERESTED:  Umm. Fran can cook. She catered my mother’s birthday party. I don’t care what else is going on. Im going to be there for those extra delicious concoctions.  https://www.facebook.com/events/673433489371756/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

WHAT: PhoenixFest II 

WHERE:Rumba Room 3-7

WHY I’M INTERESTED:  The third day of this festive will concentrate on enlightenment and entertainment.  With workshops, a drum circle, spoken word and uplifting musical performances, it is sure to be a positively uplifting event.  https://www.facebook.com/events/1476822002558569/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming