CALENDAR

CALENDAR of EVENTS: August 13 - 19

THEATER

Germantown Community Theatre

Annie Get Your Gun, a poor but spirited and happy country girl named Annie Oakley who lives by her native sharp-shooting becomes the star of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. Student cast. Through Aug. 16. 3037 FOREST HILL-IRENE (453-7447).

Hattiloo Theatre

God’s Trombone, enjoy the original production of inspirational sermons by African-American preachers reimagined as poetry. Free. Ongoing. Sarafina!, past production about human rights in the 21st century, written by Mbongeni Ngema. Ongoing. Iola’s Southern Fields, enjoy an online past performance drawn from the writings of Ida B. Wells. Free. Ongoing. 37 S. COOPER (502-3486).

The Orpheum

Orpheum Virtual Engagement, join Orpheum staff, artists, and students for activities, interviews, and more on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Visit website for more information. Ongoing. 203 S. MAIN (525-3000).

Playhouse on the Square

Playhouse on the Square at Home, a series of digital content through POTS website and social media platforms. View past performances, engage in quizzes, enjoy digital playwriting, and more. Free. Ongoing. 66 S. COOPER (726-4656).

Theatre Memphis

Online on Stage, a Theatre Memphis Facebook group that serves as a clearinghouse for performers wanting to share their talents. Featuring storytime, readings, or performance art. Ongoing. 630 PERKINS EXT. (682-8323).

Virtual Memphis Matters

Stories are brought to life unlocking healing, transformation, and joy through public performances via Zoom. playbackmemphis.org. $5. Sat., Aug. 15, 7 p.m. PLAYBACKMEMPHIS.ORG.

OTHER ART HAPPENINGS

Arrow Creative Online Store

All sales benefit local creatives. Shop locally made jewelry, candles, greeting cards, soaps, and more. Ongoing. ARROW CREATIVE, 2535 BROAD, ARROWCREATIVE.ORG.

Café Conversations: Arline Jernigan

Join local fine arts painter and yoga instructor Arline Jernigan and Braden Hixson of Brooks for a conversation centered on “Divas Ascending” via Zoom. Wed., Aug. 19, 6 p.m. MEMPHIS BROOKS MUSEUM OF ART, 1934 POPLAR (544-6209), BROOKSMUSEUM.ORG.

“Doodling Around”

Download art by gallery artists to print out and color. Post on social media and tag the artists and gallery. Visit website for more art to color. Free. Ongoing. L ROSS GALLERY, 5040 SANDERLIN (767-2200), LROSSGALLERY.COM.

Eco Printing & Natural Dying with Sophie Bloch

Participants will create a silk chiffon and silk charmeuse scarf by composing designs with items found in nature. $68. Sat., Aug. 15, 6-7:30 p.m. ARROW CREATIVE, 2535 BROAD.

First Brush of Fall: Plein Air Season at the Garden

Set up your easel through October. Enter your art for a chance to be in the December Gallery Show and Contest. Saturdays. Through Oct. 31. MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN, 750 CHERRY (636-4100).

Handcrafted for the Hungry

Purchase a handcrafted bowl by a local artist benefiting the Memphis Food Bank, and the Woman’s Exchange president will donate a pound of food for every bowl purchased. Through Aug. 21. WOMAN’S EXCHANGE ART GALLERY, 88 RACINE (327-5681).

Memphis Fashion Week 2020

Celebrate local fashion and designers. Visit website for full schedule. $250 for VIP pass. Wed.-Sat., Aug. 19-22. MEMPHISFASHIONWEEK.ORG.

Memphis Flyer Coloring Book

Order your book today benefiting local artists and journalism. $35. Ongoing. MEMPHISMAGAZINESTORE.COM.

Metal Museum Online

Peruse fine metalwork digitally. Featuring past gallery

talks from previous exhibitions, interviews with artists, and demonstrations including “Beauty in the Boundary,” the museum’s exhibition of gates and railings. Free. Ongoing. METAL MUSEUM, 374 METAL MUSEUM DR. (774-6380).

My Memphis View Gallery: Art Chat

Mary-Ellen Kelly chats with Memphis artists via Instagram Live platform, @downtownmemphis/instagram. Free. Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. Through Sept. 30. MY MEMPHIS VIEW ART & GALLERY, 5 S. MAIN, MARYELLENKELLYDESIGN.COM.

Online Author Event with James Lee Burke and Michael Connelly

Bestselling authors discuss a new Robicheaux novel, A Private Cathedral, via Zoom. Free with registration. Sat., Aug. 15, 4 p.m. NOVEL, 387 PERKINS EXT. (922- 5526), NOVELMEMPHIS.COM.

Send the date, time, place, cost, info, phone number, a brief description, and photos — two weeks in advance — to calendar@memphisflyer.com or P.O. Box 1738, Memphis, TN 38101. DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS, ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS WILL APPEAR IN THE FLYER’S ONLINE CALENDAR ONLY.

“Beside Still Waters” by Jeanne Seagle at L Ross Gallery, on view through August 29

Online Author Event with Adam Rutherford

Author discusses How to Argue with a Racist: What Our Genes Do (and Don’t) Say about Our Differences. Free with registration. Tues., Aug. 18, 2 p.m. NOVEL, 387 PERKINS EXT. (922- 5526), NOVELMEMPHIS.COM.

Online Author Event with Sarah M. Broom in Conversation with Imani Perry

Authors discuss The Yellow House: A Memoir via Zoom. Free with registration. Thurs., Aug. 13, 6 p.m. LIBRO AT LAURELWOOD, NOVEL, 387 PERKINDS EXTD. (800-2656), NOVELMEMPHIS.COM.

Woman’s Exchange Virtual Art Gallery

Annual fundraiser featuring original work in mixed-media, glass, sculpture, jewelry, woodturning, and more. View on website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or make an appointment. Through Aug. 21. WOMAN’S EXCHANGE ART GALLERY, 88 RACINE (327-5681), WEOFMEMPHIS.ORG.

ONGOING ART

David Lusk Gallery

“Heed,” exhibition of works by four artists, Massey Craddock, Leslie Holt, Ashley Doggett, and Rob Matthews, who grapple with a particular issue facing humanity and the planet. davidluskgallery.com. Through Aug. 31. 97 TILLMAN (767-3800).

L Ross Gallery

“Beside Still Waters,” exhibition of work by Jeanne Seagle.

Gallery open Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and by appointment. Through Aug. 29. 5040 SANDERLIN (767-2200).

Memphis Botanic Garden

“Staying Connected,” exhibition by members of Artists’ Link. Through Aug. 31. 750 CHERRY (636-4100).

Memphis College of Art

“Intrepidly Yours,” exhibition of Spring 2020 BFA work by last graduating class. mca2020bfa.com. Through Feb. 28, 2021. 1930 POPLAR (272-5100).

Stax Museum of American Soul Music

“Beautiful Souls: Joel Brodsky and the Faces of Stax Records,” exhibition of familiar faces and famous Stax album cover photographs. Through Sept. 30. 926 E. MCLEMORE (946-2535).

DANCE

University of Memphis Theatre & Dance: Free Livestream Classes

Visit the Facebook page for live-streaming with student instructors. Free. Ongoing. UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS, UNIVERSITY CENTER THEATER, 499 UNIVERSITY, MEMPHIS.EDU.

CONFERENCES/ CONVENTIONS Mid-South Nonprofit Conference Virtual Summit

Examines the trajectory for nonprofits amid civil unrest and the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit website for registration and schedule of events. Mon.- Fri., Aug. 10-14. MOMENTUMNONPROFITPARTNERS. ORG.

TOURS

Lichterman Guided Tour Walks

Walks conclude with a live animal ambassador visit. $9 members, $10 nonmembers. Wednesdays, Saturdays, 10 a.m. Through Aug. 29. LICHTERMAN NATURE CENTER, 5992 QUINCE (767-7322).

SPORTS / FITNESS

Ballet Memphis Online Pilates and Ballet Classes

Visit website for more information. $10. Ongoing, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. BALLET MEMPHIS, 2144 MADISON (737-7322).

Health and Wellness Series

Weekly healthy living programming streamed through Facebook live and other platforms to support ways to make a healthy lifestyle accessible for all. Free. Saturdays, Sundays. Through Aug. 30. LEVITT SHELL, OVERTON PARK (272-2722), LEVITTSHELL.ORG.

Virtual Training & Group Fitness

Workouts include yoga, barre, Boot Camp, exercises for active older adults, and Les Mills training. Visit website to join. Free. Ongoing. YMCAMEMPHIS.ORG.

Wake Wednesdays

Bring vests, boards, and towels. Must arrive by 5 p.m. to participate and reserve a spot in advance by phone, Memphis

Boat Center FB messenger, or email, emily@memphisboatcenter.com. Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m. Through Aug. 26. MEMPHIS YACHT CLUB, 57 N. MUD ISLAND (744-4444), MEMPHISBOATCENTER.COM.

MEETINGS

Churches from the Presbytery of the MidSouth: Sunday Worship Livestream

Combined livestream worship. Visit website for more information and live-stream link. Sun., 11 a.m. IDLEWILDCHURCH.ORG.

Wake Wednesdays at Memphis Yacht Club on Mud Island, Wednesdays through August 26, 5 p.m.

Virtual-T

Weekly Zoom gathering for anyone 18+ who identifies as a member of the trans or GNC community. For login information, email ahauptman@ outmemphis.org. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. OUTMEMPHIS.ORG.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Adult Virtual Trivia Nights

Sign up to receive the Zoom link and get your trivia brain ready to win prizes. $10. Thursdays, 7 p.m. Through Aug. 27. MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (636-2362), MEMPHISMUSEUMS.ORG.

Clear the Shelters

Adopt a dog or cat for only $20 in this nationwide campaign to clear the shelters. $20. Through Aug. 31. MEMPHIS ANIMAL SERVICES, 2350 APPLING CITY CV. (636-1416), CLEARTHESHELTERS.COM.

Space Out Family Night Live

Enjoy crafts and download activities without leaving home’s orbit. Sat., Aug. 15, 5-8 p.m. THE DIXON GALLERY & GARDENS, 4339 PARK (761-5250), DIXON.ORG.

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Elvis Week

Visit website for events and special offerings. $39 online access. Through Aug. 16. GRACELAND, 3717 ELVIS PRESLEY (800-238-2000), GRACELAND.COM.

Elvis Week Candlelight Vigil

Attend in person with preregistration and social distancing or watch the livestream. Free. Sat., Aug. 15, 9 p.m. GRACELAND, 3717 ELVIS PRESLEY (332-3322).

A New Culinary Journey Begins September 2020

Get ready to experience southern hospitality mixed with a bit of traditional southern cuisine.