by Robin Beaudoin
JANUARY 26
MEMPHIS WOMEN’S MARCH 2019
CLAYBORN TEMPLE 10AM
294 HERNANDO STREET, MEMPHIS
The Memphis Women’s March movement stands for equality for all, regardless of gender, race, creed, sexuality, or faith. Entertainment and volunteer opportunities at the rally will make for an exciting third year for this event. The rally will address issues affecting West Tennessee women, such a health care, election reform, education, and others. FREE
JANUARY 26
MYSTIC KREWE OF PEGASUS
MARDI GRAS BALL
MINGLEWOOD HALL 7PM
1555 MADISON AVENUE, MEMPHIS
Share in the great British Invasion with Mystic Krewe of Pegasus for their largest fundraiser, sponsoring two charities this year- Special Olympics of the Greater Mid-South, and TEP Foundation. Ru Paul’s Drag Race queen Alaska co-emcees this spectacular show of music, comedy, drag, and dance. Outgoing King and Queen Pegasus will crown the new royalty. Lucky ticket holders will attend a VIP meet and greet with Alaska. Tickets available at bpt.me, and start at $65.
JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 3
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: CORTEO
A clown-imagined festival and parade, featuring acrobatics, music, and lights. The humanity within all of us is illustrated in the clown’s own strength and weakness, as they walk the line between heaven and hell. Tickets start at $70, Ticketmaster.com
FEBRUARY 2
AFRICAN FASHIONS
POP UP SHOP 9AM
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
7784 WOLF TRAIL COVE, GERMANTOWN
African Fashions’ Pop up shop returns to Memphis, showcasing colorful, unique designs for men, women, and children. They innovate with colors, fabrics, and silhouettes, in sizes from extra small to plus.
FREE
FEBRUARY 23
KISS: END OF THE ROAD
WORLD TOUR
FEDEX FORUM 7:30PM
191 BEALE STREET, MEMPHIS
KISS’s iconic black-and-white look has disguised many members through the years, since its inception in 1973. The band promises this final tour to be the “biggest, most expensive” concert yet. Hear favorites from albums such as Dressed to Kill, Animalized, and Destroyer, and “Rock and Roll All Night” with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Eric Singer, and Tommy Thayer. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com, and start at $56.50.
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