by Robin Beaudoin
Summer in Memphis means fun in the sun, as well as some incredible cultural experiences, via food, music, and theatre. Make sure you experience all Memphis has to offer!
JULY 1
Star Spangled Celebration
Shelby Farms Park 12-10 p.m.
See page 27 for complete details.
JULY 10-16
Women’s Theatre Festival of Memphis
Hattiloo Theatre
Includes a lineup of daily performances and
workshops. View a complete schedule at
womenstheatrefestivalofmemphis.org.
JULY 15-16
Memphis Eats Food Festival
Robert R Church Park
Brings together Memphis’ favorite chefs, food
trucks, music, and family fun to benefit the
Mid-South Food Bank. Tickets are available at
Eventbrite.com, and range from $10-40.
JULY 26
Art Dash (benefiting Friends for Life)
New Daisy 7-10 p.m.
Browse local art, or make a dash to grab your
favorite piece from the stage, all to benefit Friends
for Life in this fast-paced twist on a classic art
auction. Tickets range from $25-125, and are
available for purchase at brownpapertickets.com.
AUGUST 5
James Taylor & Bonnie Raitt
FedEx Forum 7:30 p.m.
How sweet it is to enjoy old favorites, as they leave
you with something to talk about.
Tickets at ticketmaster.com.
AUG 18-SEP 10
Shrek the Musical
Theatre Memphis
This family-friendly show features fairy tale
characters, a male love interest with a Napoleon
complex, a beautiful, cursed princess, and one
large ogre.Purchase tickets at theatrememphis.org,
pricing varies.
AUGUST 24
Focus Awards
The Clark Opera Memphis 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Celebrate some outstanding nominees who
do important work within the Memphis LGBTQ
community. Nominations are open and tickets are
available for purchase at focusmidsouth.com ($50/
individual-$350/table).
AUGUST 25
Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Orpheum Theatre 8 p.m.
Part of the 2017 summer movie series, this
screening of Rocky won’t have viewers up until the
wee hours. General admission tickets now available
for just $8+ on ticketmaster.com.
Have an event to list? Do it online at focusmidsouth.com/submit
