Whats Happening in Memphis This Weekend: May 16-18th
There is lots of great things happening around the city of Memphis this weekend!
Friday May
16, 2014
What: Memphis in May
World Championship BBQ cooking contest
Where:Tom Lee park Friday and Saturday 9.00 admission
Why Im interested:
Memphis and BBQ, what else needs to be said?! And if you are fortunate enough
to know someone with a tent? Ohhhh weee!!!! P.S. It’s
a cash only event
What: Bridging Souls Productions (BSP)presents: Spring Awakening
Where: May 16th @8pm May, 18th @4pm at 1705 poplar ave Memphis, (Evergreen
Theater)
Why Im interested: I love artistic expression in all forms,
dance especially. This event will feature performances from professional dancers Dorse Brown,
Steven Prince Tate, and choreographer Frankie Fernandes.
What: Faith Evans Ruch with Davis Coen
Where:Newbys 593 S.
Highland 10:00pm
Why Im interested: I
love Faith’s voice and style, so anytime I get to see her it’s a treat, but to
see her in combination with local blues songwriter, Davis Cohen together is a must see. Great music, alcoholic beverages in a casual come as you are environment, what
more can you ask for?
What: Tennessee Brewery
Untapped
Where: 495 Tennessee Street,
all weekend from 11 am-11pm
Why Im Interested: Beer, food trucks, comfy chairs? WHY THE HELL wouldn’t I be! LOL
through the end of the month the old Tennessee brewery is holding events hoping that someone will be inspired to
purchase, if not the owners plan to tear it down. Come out, support and spread the word!
What: The Heat Featuring Deshun and Jasira
Where: Brinsons 341 Madison Ave
Why Im Interested: I
love Jasira, her laid back style and smooth vocals are always a pleasure. The combination of Jasira, Deshun and a live
band ensures that this will be an event worth more than the cost of admission!
Sunday
May 18,
What: Artistik Lounge
Where: Dance studio inside Minglewood Hall 7-11 pm
Why Im interested: it’s
a lounge mane! I’ve reviewed the event
in detail before so I wont go much further here. This is one of those events people always
claim they can’t find in Memphis.
Live music in a lounge atmosphere,
an amazing band and extraordinarily talented features. Each month the
show manages to give you the perfect combination of comfort and newness. And did I mention the Cipher at the end of the
show? Uh huh. Don’t miss it
What: Love Jones Presents: Welcome To DC Release party
Where:300 S Main 9pm
Why Im Interested:
Devin Crutcher is an all around great talent. His performances are always memorable and he
definitely “gives good show”. Love jones
always boasts a great lineup and im sure that this event celebrating Devin’s national album release will be one
you don’t want to miss!
What : Lil Boosie concert
Where: Mud Island Amphitheatre 125 N. Front Street
Why Im interested: Im
not really a Boosie Fan, but I hear he puts on an amazing show and my guy Tyke
T will be one of the opening acts!
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