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Unwind after the workday at Science Café, a happy hour series hosted by Overton Park Conservancy at the Golf Clubhouse. Enjoy drinks and discussion with guest speakers who share fresh perspectives from the world of science. No background knowledge needed—just curiosity!
$5
Join instructor Marjean Liggett for free tai chi lessons featuring gentle moves that will strengthen and calm body, mind, and soul. No experience or pre-registration is necessary. Advanced students arrive at 7:00 AM; beginner instruction begins at 7:15 AM.
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Join instructor Marjean Liggett for free tai chi lessons featuring gentle moves that will strengthen and calm body, mind, and soul. No experience or pre-registration is necessary. Advanced students arrive at 7:00 AM; beginner instruction begins at 7:15 AM.
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How does a photographer capture the "Mystery of the Ordinary"? In this edition of Ideas Over Lunch, Czech-American Photographer Annette Fournet take us through her practice and world travels. Fournet is known by her signature black and white style with unique and captivating composition. What looks otherworldly through the eyes of the artist could be […]
$5 – $20
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KaRRot: A Tribute to KoRn, formed in 2022 in Nashville, TN. KaRRot brings the intensity and energy you'd expect from KoRn, themselves. KaRRot has even performed Drummer with Ray Luzier. Bringing you songs from their entire catalog, they only have one question. Are you ready??
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Slow down during on a gentle Mindfulness Walk led by Coach Alex Carpenter. This calming forest walk invites you to pause from daily life and reconnect with the natural world around you. No experience necessary—just bring yourself. This program will be held on accessible surfaces. This event is pay-what-you-can, with a suggested contribution of $3 […]
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Join us for this Super Saturday inspired by the incredible legacy Memphis-area printmakers like Fred Burton and Maritza Dávila Irizarry. Participants will explore Memphis artists' prints in the exhibtiion Memphis College of Art, 1936-2020: An Enduring Legacy, and then make a styrafoam print of their own! Using styrofoam, ink, and paper, you'll learn simple printmaking techniques to […]
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Everyone is invited to celebrate the public Grand Opening of the Metal Museum's new home in Overton Park on Saturday, September 5, from 12–4PM. The celebration will feature inaugural exhibitions, live demonstrations, hands-on activities, entertainment, and more. Mark your calendars and join us for this exciting milestone!
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Memphis’s premier tasting event – Craft Food & Wine Festival – returns this year to celebrate local foodpreneurs, chefs, and artisan makers alongside carefully curated wine and cocktail pairings. Hosted inside the stunning Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the festival will be a feast for the senses as you stroll through beautifully curated spaces. What […]
$65 – $150
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An evening of celebrating insects with the team from Overton Park Conservancy and Pretty Useful Co.
$35
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From an early age, Booker T. Jones—“one of the legends of soul music” (The New Yorker)—was captivated by the magic of melody, rhythm, and harmony. So magnetic was the attraction, in fact, that by the time he turned sixteen, he was, incredibly, already a working musician with a hit song to his name. As part […]
$25
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Venture into the Old Forest to see the lively avian antics and get to know your most charismatic Overton Park residents.
Free
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The Memphis Youth Symphony Program (MYSP) was formed by Maestro Vincent de Frank in 1966 under the umbrella of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. In March 2006, MYSP legally separated from the Memphis Symphony and reorganized as a separate and distinct nonprofit organization. The MYSP serves as the premiere youth symphony program in the Mid-South. MYSP […]
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Zoo Rendezvous returns for a larger-than-life evening at Memphis Zoo. Enjoy unlimited food and drink tastings, live entertainment featuring LOVER: An Eras Tour Experience, five different DJs, themed experiences and surprises throughout the night. Come dressed as a hero, villain or your own alter ego, then gather your crew and choose your side for the […]
$200
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Bring the family out to make Pop-Up Cards for your grandparnets! To celebrate Granprents Day on September 13th, join us and draw, cut, design, and paste your own pop-up card. Ideal for ages 5–12. All materials provided. Registration is required. Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
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Join us on Saturday, September 12th, as we turn the pages on our 90th Anniversary scrapbook of great musical memories at the Overton Park Shell. We start with selections from The Pirates of Penzance celebrating the M.O.A.T days to a swinging big band. The page turning continues as the finest Memphis musicians pay homage to […]
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12:00 PM - Gates Open 1:00 PM – 1:05 PM - Welcome & Opening Remarks | Ephie Johnson & Natalie Wilson 1:05 PM – 1:10 PM - Liturgical Dance Performance ft. Cooler Kids/Cooler Grands Performance 1:12 PM – 1:15 PM - Performance by Josiah Turner of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church 1:15 PM – 1:20 PM […]
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Sam Phillips Recording, Stax Records, Sun Studios, American Recording Studio, Royal Studios, and Unapologetic. will join forces to showcase the legendary sound of Memphis recording throughout the years. ARTISTS INCLUDE:
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Do you love Overton Park and want to play an active role in its care? Join us for our upcoming Volunteer Ranger Information Session and Orientation. To participate, all Volunteer Rangers must: |
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Gather your friends, roll up your sleeves, and get ready for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition at Mahjong Madness! Whether you’re a seasoned Mahjong player or brand new to the game, this event welcomes all skill levels to join in the excitement. Hosted by the Brooks Museum League, this special gathering supports the Memphis Brooks Museum […]
$75
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Third Thursday Treks
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Third Thursday Treks
Join Conservancy staff on a walk while we discuss a specific ecological concept for the month. Walks scheduled for the third Thursday of each month.
$5
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Join us for an inspiring evening with world-renowned metalsmith, Sarah Perkins. In this exclusive artist talk, Perkins will share insights into her distinguished career and the highs and lows of building the Metal Museum's new home in Overton Park. Sarah Perkins received her BA in Art and German at San Diego State University and her […]
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The twenty-two-year-old phenom has commanded festival headlining stages, including Coachella and Met Life Stadium opening for The Rolling Stones. TAZ starred on television and Broadway, and has been championed by some of music’s biggest stars. Now, he prepares to unveil his long-anticipated recorded debut. TAZ is currently a touring guitarist with multi-Grammy winning performer Jon […]
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5 events,
Venture into the Old Forest to see the lively avian antics and get to know your most charismatic Overton Park residents.
Free
Discover the Art of Nature Journaling Join us for a Multi-generational Nature Journaling session at Overton Park with Caroline Schratz! This session invites all ages to explore the wonders of nature while developing their self-expression skills. Participants will learn to document the wild wonders of the Old Forest through sketches and notes. This hands-on, creative activity […]
$5
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Overton Park's Doughboy statue was presented to the City of Memphis on September 19, 1926 by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Join the DAR at Veterans Plaza as they honor this 100th anniversary and rededicate the statue in honor of the service and sacrifice of America's veterans.
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Join Fields Falcone for a casual lunch-hour walk to learn about ecology, conservation, and park news.
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This summer, Karen Carrier sets the table and invites you to celebrate Memphis art. Across three intimate evenings, the Memphis food artist — whose career began here, took shape in New York, and brought her back to build some of the city's most distinctive restaurants — will honor the artists who have shaped Memphis's creative […]
$200
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Instructor: CATHY TALBOT 15+ | $250 ($200 + $50 Materials Fee)All Levels | No previous experience required Enameling is an ancient process of fusing powdered glass to copper. In this one-day workshop, students will explore the possibilities of enamel by making samples, pendants, and/or decorative shallow dishes. Scratch It and Pack It focuses on the illustrative technique, sgraffito, where drawings, […]
$250
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Same wine. Four glasses. Four completely different tastes. Join the Memphis Wine Society at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art for a guided seminar with Skye Potter, United States representative for Riedel Crystal, the family that has been shaping glass since 1756 and shaping how the world tastes wine since 1958. Four wines. Four glasses […]
$200 – $250
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3 events,Zoo Boo is back, but not like you remember it. Le Bonheur presents an ALL-NEW Zoo Boo, select nights September 18 through November 1, with MORE nights and a completely reimagined Halloween experience. What to Expect MORE décor MORE candy MORE nights NEW 7-foot-tall maze NEW photo opportunities NEW interactive play spaces NEW Toxic Waste […]
$20 – $23
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From 1966-1969, the Overton Park Shell hosted the annual Memphis Country Blues Festival, uniting white and black artists on stage. These festivals served as a benefit and showcase for blues masters like Furry Lewis, Bukka White, and Reverend Robert Wilkins, aiming to rectify the historical mistreatment of blues artists by white society and recognizing them […]
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Beneath the glow of the marquee lights, a costume ball unlike any other is about to begin. The third-annual Come As Thou Art, hosted by Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is part Broadway spectacular, part costume extravaganza—and a night you won't forget. Come dressed to impress, costume included, for a night of music, connection, and […]
$15 – $95
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Join us at our last Super Saturday in the Brooks' Overton Park location! Did you know that the Brooks is moving to 55 Front Street on December 5th? At this Super Saturday, we ask that you make a drawing that will be installed in the new Memphis Art Museum! Create a drawing in blue that […]
Free
Zoo Boo is back, but not like you remember it. Le Bonheur presents an ALL-NEW Zoo Boo, select nights September 18 through November 1, with MORE nights and a completely reimagined Halloween experience. What to Expect MORE décor MORE candy MORE nights NEW 7-foot-tall maze NEW photo opportunities NEW interactive play spaces NEW Toxic Waste […]
$20 – $23
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Join us for an evening that brings the feeling of a Saturday-night soul revue to the theatre stage - blending gospel-rooted vocals, R&B grooves, Broadway show tunes, and short theatrical vignettes. This live concert captures the sound, spirit, and storytelling energy of Black performance in true Hattiloo style. About Hattiloo Theatre: Ekundayo Bandele, with support […]
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An annual favorite, Opera Memphis will offer a free, live performance at the Overton Bark dog park. Bring your fur babies for a special pet-themed performance!
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It's like the Like Really Creative Collage Party, but with journals! Bring your favorite journal, rummage through vintage magazines and rare ephemera, choose your favorite art supplies, and create as many mixed-media collages as you'd like within your journal—all while vibing out to tunes from DJ Lil Coffdrop with a community full of creatives. Kickstart your creation […]
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Gonerfest is a festival in Memphis organized by Goner Records. The festival is known for its intimate setting and cutting edge mix of bands. Bands who have played Gonerfest include Shannon & The Clams, Mudhoney, Guitar Wolf, Ty Segall, Cosmic Psychos, Osees, Oblivians, Robyn Hitchcock, Derv Gordon, Bill Orcutt & Chris Corsano, King Brothers, The […]
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Calling curious young minds to Overton Park! Join Conservancy Staff in this student-centered program inviting children ages 7-11 to explore, create, and play outside.
$5
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Price $42 GA$99 VIP - SOLD OUT VIP ticket purchases include party deck access, private bar, bourbon tastings, Wiseacre beer, and more. PURCHASE TICKETS Schedule
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2 events,Zoo Boo is back, but not like you remember it. Le Bonheur presents an ALL-NEW Zoo Boo, select nights September 18 through November 1, with MORE nights and a completely reimagined Halloween experience. What to Expect MORE décor MORE candy MORE nights NEW 7-foot-tall maze NEW photo opportunities NEW interactive play spaces NEW Toxic Waste […]
$20 – $23
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In 1985, Drivin N Cryin played their first show at Atlanta’s famed 688 Club. Recent inductees to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and the Wisconsin Music Hall of Fame, founding members Kevn Kinney, Tim Nielsen and longtime drummer Dave V Johnson find themselves enjoying a continued legacy, having survived the pressures of fame, a shifting musical landscape, multiple lineup changes, traveling […]
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Ground yourself this fall with a Seated Mindfulness Experience led by Coach Alex Carpenter. This gentle session invites you to pause from the pace of daily life and cultivate a sense of peace. No experience necessary. Bring your own lawn chair, yoga mat, or sit mat for comfort—we’ll have a limited number of sit mats […]
$3
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Held on the first Saturday of each month beginning this fall at the Metal Museum at Overton Park, each session combines creative artmaking with simple science activities inspired by metalwork. If you or your child require accommodations, please contact classes@metalmuseum.org after registering so our staff can assist you in advance. Admission FAQ:
$10
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Join us for an up-close incredible encounter! Whether you're planning a fun family outing or an iconic day with friends, this is one for record books. Proceeds from this event go to Elephants for Africa, a charity in Botswana committed to protecting the endangered African elephant through research and education. Get ready for a fun and unique event […]
$75 – $85
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