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CALENDAR of EVENTS: September 3 - 9

THEATER

Hattiloo Theatre

God’s Trombone, enjoy the original production of inspirational sermons by African-American preachers reimagined as poetry, reverberating with the musicality and splendid eloquence of spirituals. 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).

Kudzu Playhouse

Kudzu Playhouse Virtual, join Kudzu social media for donation based classes, games, scholarship opportunities, and more. Download the app for more fun theater activities and information. Ongoing. P.O. BOX 47 (888-429-7871).

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).

ARTIST RECEPTIONS

Mid-South Artist Gallery

Quinlan Rhodes, exhibition of works in a transcendent process of self-discovery captivated by Jungian psychology and influenced by dream symbolism, the unconscious, archetypes, and her love for nature and its diverse inhabitants. Sat., Sept. 5, 2-4 p.m. 2945 SHELBY.

OTHER ART HAPPENINGS

3rd Space Online

Visit Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn for exciting activities and relief efforts from the local creative community. Ongoing. 3RDSPACEARTS.ORG.

Amanda Lee Savage: “Art and Anticolonialism”

Historian and cofounder of Native Rites will join participants remotely to speak on topic in the context of the exhibition “Native Voices, 1950s to Now: Art for a New Understanding” via Facebook. Free. Thurs., Sept. 3, 6 p.m. RHODES COLLEGE, 2000 N. PARKWAY (843-3000), RHODES.EDU.

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.

Artist of the Year Nominations

Honor the artists who have given of themselves in the way of art. To nominate an artist, send a short note to the Gallery, 2945 Shelby St., Bartlett, Tennessee 38134, or email, mable1002000@aol.com. $100. Through Nov. 30. MID-SOUTH ARTIST GALLERY, 2945 SHELBY.

Crosstown Arts Residency Program 2021

Multidisciplinary residencies to visiting and Memphisbased artists and curators working in any creative discipline including visual and performing arts, music, film, and writing in all genres. Through Sept. 15. CROSSTOWN CONCOURSE, 1350 CONCOURSE, CROSSTOWNARTS.ORG.

“Doodling Around”

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

Quinlan Rhodes at the Mid-South Artist Gallery, Saturday, September 5th, 2-4 p.m.

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).

Margaret Thomson in Coversation with Anne Moss Rogers

Author and guest discuss The World Looks Different Now: A Memoir of Suicide, Faith, and Family via Zoom. Tues., Sept. 8, 6 p.m. NOVEL, 387 PERKINS EXT. (922-5526).

Memphis Flyer Coloring Book

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

Metal Museum Online

Peruse the art and craft of 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).

Monthly Art Give Away

The gallery is giving a work of art to a lucky visitor each month. Drop off your business card or 3x5 card with contact information for a chance to win. Through June 30, 2021. MID-SOUTH ARTIST GALLERY, 2945 SHELBY.

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.

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Visit artist Mary-Ellen Kelly online for “My Memphis View” products including books, prints, T-shirts, drink coasters, and posters. Featuring virtual gallery tour. Ongoing. MY MEMPHIS VIEW ART & GALLERY, 5 S. MAIN, MARYELLENKELLYDESIGN.COM.

Pinch District Art on the Patio Artists’ Market

First Sunday of every month, 2 p.m. WESTY’S, 346 N MAIN (543-3278).

Pinot’s Palette Virtual Paint

Register online for Zoom invite and an emailed supply list. Don’t forget the wine. Visit website for dates and times, $15. Ongoing. PINOTSPALETTE.COM.

Reader Meet Writer: Daniel Nayeri

Author discusses new book, Everything Sad Is Untrue: (a true story) via Zoom. Register to attend. Thurs., Sept. 3, 6 p.m. NOVEL, 387 PERKINS EXT. (922-5526).

Watercolor Florals 101

Shelby Brown, studio artist at Arrow, has made a PDF of steps, techniques, and a 25 minute video tutorial to teach you how to make watercolor florals. $10-$50. Ongoing. ARROW CREATIVE, 2535 BROAD.

Worldwide Vegan Chalking Night

Together with thousands of other activists all around the world, draw vegan messages. Fri., Sept. 4. BEALE STREET LANDING, BEALE AND RIVERSIDE.

ONGOING ART

Art Museum at the University of Memphis (AMUM)

“Africa: Art of a Continent,” exhibition of African art from the Martha and Robert Fogelman collection. Ongoing. “IEAA Ancient Egyptian Collection,” exhibition of Egyptian antiquities ranging from 3800 B.C.E. to 700 C.E.

“Art and Anticolonialism” with Amanda Lee Savage, Thursday, September 3rd, 6 p.m., via Rhodes College’s Facebook

from the Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology collection. Ongoing. 142 COMMUNICATION & FINE ARTS BUILDING (678-2224).

ArtsMemphis

“Unfolding: The Next Chapter in Memphis,” exhibition of visual art by local Memphis artists, curated by Kenneth Wayne Alexander. artsmemphis.org. Ongoing. 575 S. MENDENHALL (578-2787).

Clough-Hanson Gallery

“Interiors: A Study of Domestic Quarantine,” exhibition of work by Art 260: Curation in Context artists Paula Kovarik and Sophia Mason. Curated by Jenna Gilley. Ongoing. “Quarantine Couple,” exhibition of work by Art 260: Curation in Context artists Lacy Mitcham Veteto and Gregory Allen Smith. Curated by Ben Aquila. Ongoing. “Second Life, Third Life,” exhibition of work by Art 260: Curation in Context artists Meredith Potter, Melissa Wilkinson, and Emily C. Thomas. Curated by Roland Donnelly-Bullington. Ongoing. “Eyesolation: Seeing and Looking in Quarantine,” exhibition of work by Art 260: Curation in Context artists Melissa Dunn, Alexander Paulus, Emily C. Thomas, Mary K VanGieson. Curated by Katie Clark. Ongoing. “Home is Where the Art Is,” exhibition of work by Art 260: Curation in Context artists Nick Peña, Ryan Steed, and Nancy Cheairs. Curated by Julia Conway. Ongoing. “All by Myself,” exhibition of work by Art 260: Curation in Context artists Jesse Butcher and Emily C. Thomas. Curated by Marlo Morales. Ongoing. “Landscapes in Isolation,” exhibition of work by Art 260: Curation in Context artists Clare Johnson, Maysey Craddock, and Susan Maakestad. Curated by Caroline Koch. Ongoing. “playground,” exhibition of work by Art 260: Curation in Context artists Elizabeth Alley and Susan Maakestad. Curated by Dresden Timco. Ongoing. RHODES COLLEGE, 2000 N. PARKWAY (843-3000).

Crosstown Arts at The Concourse

“Nasty Women Memphis: War Paint,” exhibition that serves to demonstrate solidarity among artists who identify with being a Nasty Woman in the face of threats to roll back women’s rights, individual rights, and reproductive rights. nastywomenmemphis.com. Sept. 4-Nov. 1. 1350 CONCOURSE, STE. 280 (507-8030).

David Lusk Gallery

“Years of Magical Thinking,” exhibition of paintings on round birch panels by Kelly S. Williams. Through Sept. 3. 97 TILLMAN (767-3800).

The Dixon Gallery & Gardens

“For America,” exhibition of paintings from the National Academy of Design visually documenting the academy’s membership and a singular history of American painting from 1809 to the present. Through Sept. 27. “Journey,” exhibition of printmaking by Maritza Dávila. Through Sept. 27. “Made in Dixon / Hecho en Dixon,” exhibition of artwork by Dixon program participants of all ages, diverse cultural backgrounds, and interests. Through Dec. 20. 4339 PARK (761-5250).

Fratelli’s

“See Me, Save Me,” exhibition of abstract paintings highlighting the plight of pollinators by Michelle Peel. Through Sept. 30. 750 CHERRY (766-9900).

Jay Etkin Gallery

Permanent Collection: “The Flow Museum of Art & Culture.” Ongoing. 942 COOPER (550-0064).

Memphis Botanic Garden

“Southern Stories,” exhibi

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tion of flower and landscape paintings by Libby Anderson. Through Sept. 30. 750 CHERRY (636-4100).

Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

“Arts of Global Africa,” exhibition of historic and contemporary works in a range of different media presenting an expansive vision of Africa’s artistry. Through June 21, 2021. “Drawing Memory: Essence of Memphis,” exhibition of works inspired by nsibidi, a sacred means of communication among male secret societies in southeastern Nigeria by Victor Ekpuk. Ongoing. 1934 POPLAR (544-6209).

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).

Memphis Heritage

“Newman to Now” Virtual Exhibit, exhibition of historic photographs taken by Don Newman between the 1940s and ’60s and contemporary photographs of the same sites taken by photographer Gary Walpole to explore continuity and change in Memphis’ built environment. memphisheritage.org. Ongoing. 2282 MADISON (272-2727).

Metal Museum

“Tradition of Excellence: Japanese Techniques in Contemporary Metal Arts,” exhibition of Japanese metalworking techniques and materials by Japanese and American artists highlighting the influence of Japanese metalworking on contemporary metal arts. Curated by Hiroko Yamada and originating at Penland Gallery. metalmuseum.org. Free. Through Sept. 13. “Tributaries: Sophie Glenn i Rust Never Sleeps,” exhibition of works by furniture maker and metal worker from New York City, NY. Through Sept. 27. 374 METAL MUSEUM DR. (774-6380).

Ross Gallery

“Life/Work,” exhibition of work by CBU art faculty. By appointment after September 7th. cbu.edu. Through Sept. 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIVERSITY, PLOUGH LIBRARY, 650 E. PARKWAY S. (321-3000).

Stax Museum of American Soul Music

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

OPERA

“Opera Speed-Runs” Series by Jake Stamatis

Tales of Hoffman on YouTube by Handorf Company artist. Free. Ongoing. OPERA MEMPHIS, 6745 WOLF RIVER (257-3100).

Sing2Me

Mobile operas will come to your neighborhood or place of work to perform a themed concert. Visit website for details. Ongoing. OPERA MEMPHIS, 6745 WOLF RIVER (257-3100).

Wednesday Opera Time

Join Opera Memphis every Wednesday on Facebook for an assortment of live events including “Opera for Animals,” Bingo Opera, and more. Free. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. OPERA MEMPHIS, 6745 WOLF RIVER (257-3100).

DANCE

Get Back to the Barre From creative movement for 3-year-olds to advanced, preprofessional training under the guidance and direction of Mandy Possel. All levels invited to join Fall classes.

Jockeys & Juleps Derby Virtual Watch Party, Saturday, September 5th, 3 p.m., southernreins.org

Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and Mondays-Fridays, 4-7 p.m. Through Dec. 12. BUCKMAN ARTS CENTER AT ST. MARY’S SCHOOL, 60 N. PERKINS EXT. (537-1483).

Introductory Belly Dance Classes

Learn proper posture and movement, increase balance, endurance, core strength, and positive body image. $60. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 5:30- 6:30 p.m. Through Sept. 30. INDIE ACTING STUDIO, 6757 STAGE, KARSILAMADANCE.COM.

Neko Mew’s Belly Dance Classes

Need to stay active while social distancing? Local artist and belly dancer Jen Russell offers weekly video tutorials via Facebook Live. Donations accepted, payable through Venmo. Available via Facebook group Neko Mew’s Belly Dance Classes. Viewers can also receive individualized instruction by donating $5 for the first video lesson and $10 for each subsequent video. Wednesdays.

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.

POETRY/SPOKEN WORD

Spillit Storytelling Workshop

Online five-week course will work participants through the stages of developing their stories. All leading to a Spillit showcase where the stories will debut. spillitmemphis.org. Wed., Sept. 9, 7 p.m. SPILLITMEMPHIS.ORG.

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LECTURE/SPEAKER

A History of Yellow Fever and Elmwood Cemetery: Zoom Presentation

Learn how Memphis was devastated by an opportunistic vector, a terrible lack of sanitation or good hygiene, and a stagnant bayou in this online presentation. $10. Thurs., Sept. 3, 6 p.m. ELMWOOD CEMETERY, 824 S. DUDLEY (774-3212), ELMWOODCEMETERY.ORG.

Taggert’s Back Tour with Réal Andrews

Spend an exclusive evening with Réal Andrews, who recently returned to daytime television as Marcus Taggert on ABC’s General Hospital. $33-$150. Fri., Sept. 4, 5:30- 9:30 p.m. THE ARCADE, 540 S. MAIN (526- 5757), ARCADERESTAURANT.COM.

Zoo Dude

Hosted by Chief Zoological Officer Matt Thompson, Memphis Zoo updates. Free. Wednesdays, Sundays, 8 a.m., and Saturdays, noon. MEMPHIS ZOO, 2000 PRENTISS PLACE IN OVERTON PARK (333- 6500), MEMPHISZOO.ORG.

TOURS

Ghost Walk

Join the Historical Haunts Investigation Team and explore the macabre and dark history of Downtown Memphis. $20. Fridays-Sundays, 8 p.m. THE BROOM CLOSET, 546 S. MAIN (497-9486), HISTORICALHAUNTSMEMPHIS.COM.

Metal Museum Audio Tour

Explore the Sculpture Garden and accompanying audio tour while adhering to safe social distancing. PWYC. Ongoing, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. METAL MUSEUM, 374 METAL MUSEUM DR. (774-6380).

Tours for Very Small Groups

Elmwood Cemetery’s staff is ready to take you and your very small group on a tour around the grounds in groups of 9. Masks required. $5. Ongoing, 10 a.m. ELMWOOD CEMETERY, 824 S. DUDLEY (774-3212).

Urban Adventure Quest Virtual Games

Series of small games that will take you on a virtual tour of a state from the safety of your home. Free. Ongoing. URBANADVENTUREQUEST.COM.

Walking Tour and Ghost Hunt

Tour the South Main district and investigate a well-known site which was the scene of the brutal murder of patrolman Edward Broadfoot in 1918. 13+. $25. Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. THE BROOM CLOSET, 546 S. MAIN (497-9486), HISTORICALHAUNTSMEMPHIS.COM.

EXPOS/SALES

Crafts Fair Pop-Up Shop

Featuring 30-plus artists and brands from Memphis and the surrounding areas in a safe and socially distanced pop-up experience. Sundays, 12-5 p.m., and Fridays, Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Through Dec. 27. MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (636-2362).

Marketplace at Wolfchase: Literary Pop-up Market

Featuring book signings and more. Contact Yvonne for vendor space. Every other

Sunday, 12-6 p.m., and every other Friday, Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Through Nov. 1. WOLFCHASE GALLERIA, 2760 N. GERMANTOWN (907-6828), YVONNEJAMES.COM.

FESTIVALS

Virtual Voodoo Village Festival

Gather your tribe, the village awakens again. Return to the castle of Grimbergen to explore the village and enjoy quality underground music via Facebook. Sat.-Sun., Sept. 5-6. FACEBOOK.COM/LIVE-TV-PLAY.

Taggert’s Back Tour with Réal Andrews at The Arcade, Friday, September 4th, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

SPORTS / FITNESS

Ballet Memphis Online Pilates and Ballet Classes

Classes offered include Espresso Flow, Stretch & Burn, Fascial Fun, Intermediate/Advanced Ballet, Intermediate Mat Flow, and Get Moving. $10. Ongoing, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. BALLET MEMPHIS, 2144 MADISON (737-7322).

Free Skate + Games

Free skate rental or yard games like spikeball, pickleball, Kanjam, frisbees, and hula hoops at the bottom of the Vance steps in the park. Fridays-Sundays, 6-8:30 p.m. BEALE STREET LANDING, BEALE AND RIVERSIDE, MEMPHISRIVERPARKS.ORG.

Kroc Center Online Fitness Classes

Classes will be offered free and online. From mediation and yoga to Boot Camp and kickboxing, find the right class for you. Free. Ongoing. THE SALVATION ARMY KROC CENTER, 800 E. PARKWAY S. (729-8007).

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Our Virtual Yoga Downtown

Join Charlie Baxter Hayden for yoga on IG Live, @downtownmemphis. Tues., 6 p.m. DOWNTOWNMEMPHIS.COM.

Power Flow Yoga

Cohosted by Hot Yoga Plus and diversiFIT. Limited spots available, sign up ahead of time and arrive 15 minutes early to check in. Thurs., Sept. 3, 6 p.m. LOFLIN YARD, 7 W. CAROLINA.

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Saturday Morning Meditation

Unwind and refocus in the Church Health Meditation Garden with Greg Graber. No sign up is required. Open to all levels. Wear a mask, bring a mat/cushion and hand sanitizer. Free. Sat., 9:30 a.m. Through Sept. 5. CHURCH HEALTH CROSSTOWN, 1350 CONCOURSE AVE, CHURCHHEALTH.ORG.

Sunset Yoga Downtown

Join instructor Bridget Danielle on Fourth Bluff or on Facebook Live for a weekly yoga series. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Free. Sundays, 6:15 p.m. Through Oct. 25. MEMPHIS PARK (FOURTH BLUFF), FRONT AND MADISON, DOWNTOWNMEMPHIS.COM.

Virtual Training & Group Fitness

YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South offers workouts for anyone to try at home. Workouts include yoga, barre, Boot Camp, exercises for active older adults, and Les Mills training. Visit website to join. Free. Ongoing. YMCAMEMPHIS.ORG.

MEETINGS

Churches from the Presbytery of the MidSouth: Sunday Worship Livestream

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

Cradle Gardening at Elmwood Cemetery: Orientation

Online meeting on the date of your choosing to learn more about being involved as a volunteer cradle gardener in an hour-long webinar. Free. Tues., Sept. 8, 6 p.m. ELMWOOD CEMETERY, 824 S. DUDLEY (774-3212), ELMWOODCEMETERY.ORG.

Read in Peace Book Club: Zoom Edition

Online meeting to discuss monthly book. Register for meeting invite. Proceeds benefit Elmwood Cemetery. $5. Ongoing, 5:30 p.m. ELMWOOD CEMETERY, 824 S. DUDLEY (774-3212).

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.

Women’s Foundation Virtual Annual Meeting

Proceedings are open to the community featuring election of officers and board members plus highlights and accomplishments in the past year. Wed., Sept. 9, 8:30-9:30 a.m. WFGM.ORG.

SPECIAL EVENTS

A Service of Evensong

A service of Evensong offered by four voices singing Gregorian chant and music by Oldroyd, Barnard, Brewer, and Britten. Free. Sun., Sept. 6, 5 p.m. CALVARY EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 102 N. SECOND (525-6602), CALVARYMEMPHIS.ORG.

The Black & White Social 6

Dress in your flyest black and/or white attire to enjoy music, DJs, swag, special guests, contests, stunning Mississippi river views, and more. $20. Sat., Sept. 5, 4 p.m., and Sun., Sept. 6, 8 p.m. BASS PRO PYRAMID, 1 BASS PRO (291-8200).

DIG Memphis Mysteries

While at home, do some investigative work to solve a mystery from a collection of images in the digital archives. New photo posted weekly. Ongoing. BENJAMIN L. HOOKS CENTRAL LIBRARY, 3030 POPLAR (415-2700).

Family Fun Saturday: Rainbow Hunt

Each child will receive a bag of rainbow pieces and a magnifying glass to help them discover the colors that the rainbow spilled all over our Garden. Free with admission. Sat., Sept. 5, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. MEMPHIS BOTANIC GARDEN, 750 CHERRY (636-4100).

Grind City Designs and Dixie Picker T-Shirt Benefit

Local businesses have put together vintage finds and fresh designs for T-shirts. Each shirt sale provides 24 meals provided through MidSouth Food Bank. $25-$29. Ongoing. GRINDCITYDESIGNS.COM.

Jockeys & Juleps Derby Virtual Party

Celebrate the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes featuring an online silent and live auction, bourbon and wine pulls, and more. $100. Sat., Sept. 5, 3-7 p.m. SOUTHERN REINS CENTER FOR EQUINE THERAPY, 916 BILLY BRYANT (290-1011), SOUTHERNREINS.ORG.

Lunchtime Meditations with Amy Balentine

Explore a variety of meditation practices designed to help you find balance and reduce stress. Join live or enjoy past meditations online. Fridays, noon. DIXON.ORG.

Outdoor Scavenger Hunts

Choose an outdoor familyfriendly scavenger hunt. A portion of the proceeds benefit HopeKids. $13-$40. Ongoing. LETSROAM.COM.

River Garden Bingo

Download a bingo card or make your own for a fun game while enjoying Mississippi River Park. Free. Ongoing. MISSISSIPPI RIVER PARK, OFF RIVERSIDE DRIVE, MEMPHISRIVERPARKS.ORG.

River Garden Guides

Download River Garden Field and Bird Guides and explore Mississippi River Park. Ongoing. MISSISSIPPI RIVER PARK, OFF RIVERSIDE DRIVE, MEMPHISRIVERPARKS.ORG.

United Way of the MidSouth: Driving The Dream

For those impacted by COVID-19. Puts callers in contact with essential services, without individuals having to repeat the circumstances for the call. Follow-up ensures those connections were made. Mondays-Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (888-709-0630), CALL.DRIVINGTHEDREAM.ORG.

FOOD & DRINK EVENTS

Memphis Dawah Association: Mobile Food Pantry

A weekly mobile food pantry organized by Memphis Dawah Association and MidSouth Food Bank. Volunteer opportunities available. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. MEMPHIS DAWAH ASSOCIATION, 837 CRAFT (601-672-0259).

FILM

Dinosaurs of Antarctica 3D

Featuring reassembled skeletal structures, computer graphics of the newly discovered species, and a glimpse into the world of scientific field research. Tuesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m., 1, 4 & 5:30 p.m., and First Saturday, Sunday of every month. Through Sept. 20. CTI 3D GIANT THEATER, IN THE MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (636-2362).

Harry Potter Movie Series

Each weekend leading up to Halloween, watch a different Harry Potter movies in the series. Saturdays, Sundays. Through Oct. 25. CTI 3D GIANT THEATER, IN THE MEMPHIS PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 3050 CENTRAL (636-2362).

Indie Memphis Movie Club

Weekly virtual screening opportunities, plus online Q&As on Tuesday evenings between programmers and special guests. Visit website for more information and schedule. Ongoing. INDIEMEMPHIS.ORG.

Oxford Virtual Film Festival

Presentation includes 24- hour rental period and filmmaker Q&A. New releases until the end of the year. $10, $40-$175 virtual passes. Ongoing. OXFORDFILMFEST.COM.

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