13 Things to Do in Memphis This Week · September 10–13, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Ladies Love Fridays – District 12 Anniversary

District 12 Social Club celebrates a one-year anniversary with live performance by Bang Bang Ratchet and a HollySpring vs. Byhalia Alumni pre-party during Southern Heritage Classic weekend.

Friday, September 11, 2026 · District 12 Social Club, Memphis

8Ball and MJG at Orpheum Theatre

Memphis hip-hop legends 8Ball and MJG take the Orpheum stage for a hometown show.

Friday, September 11, 2026 8:00 PM · Orpheum Theatre, Memphis

Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience at Minglewood Hall

Strangelove brings Depeche Mode to life note-for-note, joined by Lovesong's The Cure Tribute for a double-headliner synth-pop night at Minglewood Hall.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · Minglewood Hall, Memphis

Family-Friendly

Tom Lee Kerosene Lantern Workshop

Families create their own kerosene lanterns at Beale Street Landing in preparation for the Tom Lee Day Lantern Parade on October 3.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 11:00 AM · Beale Street Landing, 251 Riverside Drive, Memphis

Arts & Culture

Mean Girls: The Musical at Playhouse on the Square

Tina Fey's Broadway hit Mean Girls: The Musical comes to Playhouse on the Square for a theatrical night out with Memphis's Women's Social Club.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 · Playhouse on the Square, Memphis

Coyote vs. Acme Movie Screening

Memphis Movie Meetup hosts a group screening of Coyote vs. Acme for film fans to enjoy together.

Friday, September 11, 2026 7:00 PM · Memphis

Theatre in the Park

Outdoor theatre performance held at the Sunset Canopy along the Memphis riverfront.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 11:00 AM · Sunset Canopy, 422 Riverside Drive, Memphis

Free Events

Make a Lantern Kit Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteers help pre-cut and prepare lantern supplies for students at Beale Street Landing, and each volunteer gets to make and take home their own lantern.

Friday, September 11, 2026 3:00 PM · Beale Street Landing, 251 Riverside Drive, Memphis

Midsouth Makers Weekly Friday Open House

The Midsouth Makers makerspace opens its doors to the public every Friday for a free drop-in open house.

Friday, September 11, 2026 7:00 PM · Memphis

Dance on the Bluff with Cat's Ballroom

Cat's Ballroom hosts a free outdoor dance event at Fourth Bluff Park with dance style announced closer to the date.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 6:00 PM · Fourth Bluff Park, Downtown Memphis

Festivals & Special Events

Kappa Tea Party – Southern Heritage Classic Greek Fest Mixer

The Memphis Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi hosts a Greek Fest mixer to kick off Southern Heritage Classic weekend.

Friday, September 11, 2026 4:00 PM · LOVE, 7144 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38125

Outdoors & Active

Women Run/Walk Memphis Graduation 5K

Participants of the Women Run/Walk Memphis program celebrate completing the program with a graduation 5K race at Hope Church.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · Hope Church, Memphis

Date Night

Over Keel Wine Bar Happy Hour Social

Women's Social Club Memphis hosts a casual happy hour at the new Over Keel Wine Bar for new connections over wine, cocktails, or NA drinks.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 · Over Keel Wine Bar, Memphis