★ Memphis Homecoming Kickoff
A citywide party with live performances and school pride that marks the start of Memphis Homecoming Week.
11 Things to Do in Memphis This Week · October 15–18, 2026
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★ THE BLUEPRINT 2 TSU Homecoming Afterparty
A one-night-only TSU Homecoming afterparty presented by Curtis Givens and CGI Entertainment, with hosts Houston and Jefé Just J.
★ Adaptive Sports Field Day
A daylong adaptive sports event on the Tom Lee Park riverfront hosted by Memphis River Parks.
Music & Nightlife
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
A candlelit tribute performance blending Queen and ABBA music at the Brooks Museum of Art for USD 38.
Friday, October 16, 2026 8:45 PM · Brooks Museum of Art
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THE BLUEPRINT 2 TSU Homecoming Afterparty
A one-night-only TSU Homecoming afterparty presented by Curtis Givens and CGI Entertainment, with hosts Houston and Jefé Just J.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · AURA Live, 2020 Lindell Ave
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Sports
Next Level 901 Tryouts
Boys and girls basketball tryouts for Next Level 901 at the Memphis Sports & Events Center.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · Memphis Sports & Events Center
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Memphis Tigers vs. East Carolina Pirates
Memphis Tigers football hosts East Carolina at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 6:00 PM · Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
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Festivals & Special Events
2026 Cooper-Young Beerfest
A beer festival at 769 Cooper St, with tickets listed at USD 45.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 1:00 PM · 769 Cooper St
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Memphis Homecoming Kickoff
A citywide party with live performances and school pride that marks the start of Memphis Homecoming Week.
Sunday, October 18, 2026 1:00 PM · Handy Park on Beale Street
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Arts & Culture
The Heart & Soul of Magic
An illusion show at the Halloran Centre presented by the Orpheum Theatre Group.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 · Halloran Centre
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Family-Friendly
123 Andrés Actívate
A student matinee performance by 123 Andrés at the Orpheum Theatre.
Friday, October 23, 2026 · Orpheum Theatre
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Outdoors & Active
Adaptive Sports Field Day
A daylong adaptive sports event on the Tom Lee Park riverfront hosted by Memphis River Parks.
Friday, October 16, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM · Tom Lee Park
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Date Night
Memphis Safe Speed Dating for Introverts
A low-pressure speed dating meetup hosted by The Origami Mentorship and Social Circle.
Sunday, October 18, 2026 5:00 PM
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