July 7
SUMMER BRUNCH AT THE PARK
OVERTON PARK FORMAL GARDENS, 11AM-7PM
Join Friends for Life for family, food, and fun, sponsored by Austin Rowe of Captain & Co. Realtors.
$20 admission includes two drink tickets, $5/ea for additional tickets. A VIP section is available for $40, and includes four drinks tickets. Beer, yard games, cookout, and a wing-eating competition are all part of this fun celebration of summer. Want to compete to prove your cooking prowess? The four categories are Burgers, Street Tacos, Fish Fry, and Grilled Dessert. Entry is free, just bring food for the party! Tickets at Eventbrite. 21+
July 7
DRAG BINGO
DRU’S PLACE, 4-7PM
1474 MADISON AVENUE, MEMPHIS
Support Mystic Krewe of Pegasus and play twelve rounds of bingo to win great prize baskets, while being entertained by Memphis’ own bingo queens, Allysun Wunderland and Imagene Azengraber. There will be jello shots, auction items, buttermilk pies, and more available for purchase. $25 at the door
July 14
MYSTIC KREWE OF PEGASUS HOT WING EATING CONTEST GROWLERS, 2-6PM
1911 POPLAR AVENUE, MEMPHIS
$25 registration fee, and limit 12 contestants, don’t miss the first ever Mystic Krewe of Pegasus Hot Wing Eating Contest! Enjoy some of the best wings in Memphis, and vie for door prizes, auction items, or compete in the Miss Hot Wing Pageant. To compete, call Growlers and contact Dan Taylor. 901.244-7904 $5 cover, 18+
July 20
SAUNA DANCE PARTY
280 ISLAND DR., MEMPHIS TN 38103
A living tribute to gay disco is popping up under the Hernando de Soto bridge on the Mississippi River in the heart of downtown Memphis. Sauna is a pop-up queer party celebrating the music of our community. Phones discouraged, lewks encouraged.
21 and up with ID. Act and dress bold. For details, head to saunamemphis.com.
July 20
2ND ANNUAL TASTE OF MEMPHIS VEGAN FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL COOK’S LAKE,
11AM-7PM
4249 N WATKINS, MEMPHIS
Explore the infinite possibilities of taste and texture in the plant-based food world. Promote healthy living while supporting businesses who provide the best vegan eats and drink in the Mid-South. Tickets $10, at Eventbrite.
June 27
THE BEVY- JUNE HAPPY HOUR
HIGH COTTON BREWING COMPANY, 6-8 P.M.
598 MONROE AVENUE, MEMPHIS
The Memphis Bevy was formed in 2019 with the purpose of creating a space for LGBTQ-identified women in the Memphis area to network, socialize, and find belonging. They are partnering with OUTMemphis and High Cotton Brewing for their June happy hour! Join us for drinks, fun, and community!
August 3
ART DASH
CROSSTOWN CONCOURSE THEATER, 7PM
1350 CONCOURSE AVENUE, MEMPHIS
This annual event allows partygoers to buy a chance at picking up a piece of original art, while socializing and celebrating the work that Friends for Life does for the community.
August 16
THE SCIENCE OF WINE
PINK PALACE MUSEUM, 6:30-9:30PM
3050 CENTRAL AVENUE, MEMPHIS
The 5th annual event will feature the best of Memphis food, wine, and entertainment. Walk through assorted tables of hors d’oeuvres and choose your favorite wine from several tastings. Talk to wine experts and learn about wine at lectures throughout the evening. Participating restaurants include Salt/Soi, Rizzo’s, Erling Jensen, Ecco, and more. VIP tickets and early entry are available. Tickets and info: memphismuseums.org/pink-palace-museum/events
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Robin Beaudoin Ownby
Is a lifelong Memphian by choice. She received a B.F.A. from Memphis College of Art and studied Special Ed at the Univ. of Memphis. She enjoys time with her husband and two teenagers.
Robin Beaudoin Ownby
Is a lifelong Memphian by choice. She received a B.F.A. from Memphis College of Art and studied Special Ed at the Univ. of Memphis. She enjoys time with her husband and two teenagers.
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