Hey Memphis, hope your week’s off to a good start! In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Teen musicians bound for Carnegie Hall, Juneteenth Community Day, and I Hear Memphis Singing + lots of fun things to do for free.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Rising young musicians: Four Memphis teens named to NYO-USA, NYO2 and NYO Jazz will train in New York, play Carnegie Hall and tour, including NYO’s youngest member from Memphis Youth Symphony -- see the teen spotlight.
A welcoming game hub: Inside 901 Games, manager Zachary Morgan champions gaming for everyone, drawing Memphis players to walls of Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and Dungeons and Dragons models at shop opened in 2019 -- tour the game hub.
Homecoming on deck: Memphis Redbirds capped their series Sunday with a comeback over Norfolk behind Leo Bernal’s RBI doubles. They return to AutoZone Park today to open six with the Nashville Sounds -- see what’s ahead next.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Easy lunch win: Bogies Delicatessen keeps weekdays easy with speedy, made-to-order classics like a stacked Reuben, half or whole muffuletta, and the crowd-favorite chicken salad, plus legit pasta salad and house dressing. Grab it to-go between errands or linger on the patio with free Wi-Fi while Memphis does its thing.
Climb, train, repeat: Higher Memphis pairs 45-minute TRAIN strength circuits with 30-minute CLIMB sessions in the only VersaClimber studio in Memphis, plus RUN programming that actually gets you to the starting line. Friendly coaches, leaderboard fun, and zero boredom... go get pleasantly exhausted this week.
Soup dumpling detour: When Memphis weather does Memphis things, treat yourself to I Love Pho 粉 & Dumplings-Midtown for steaming pho, hand-rolled dumplings, and bubble tea that actually tastes like dessert. Banh mi, steamed buns, even grilled skewers... it’s a cozy, quick fix for weeknight hunger.
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05 — The event calendar Free events worth checking outFree things to do in the coming days and weeks. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎶 I Hear Memphis Singing @ Crosstown Brewing Company | Wednesday (6/17) at 7:00 PM – Whether you wore out the vinyl or just know the choruses, Crosstown Brewing hosts a free concert celebrating Memphis voices. Johnny Cash, Nat King Cole, Elvis, Aretha, and more on tap, plus cold beer, warm nostalgia, and the hometown grin you won't hide.
✊ Juneteenth Community Day @ National Civil Rights Museum | Friday (6/19) at 9:00 AM – Whether you’ve celebrated Juneteenth forever or you’re catching up, Juneteenth Community Day at the museum mixes reflection with an outing. Explore stories, enjoy family activities, an outdoor concert, and food trucks, plus free admission 9 to 2. Learn, listen, and get your blood pressure checked.
🧘 Pilates In The Park @ Shelby Farms Park | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – At Shelby Farms, trade treadmill TV for trees, courtesy of Club Pilates’ free all-levels class. Stretch, breathe, and remember your core exists, surrounded by geese, sunshine, and a crowd that says hello. Bring a mat, water, and the friend who swears they hate mornings.
📸 MPsnaps Monthly: Father's Day Edition @ Hickory Hill Community Center | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats a Father's Day photo shoot to get Dad out from behind the grill and into a frame, no awkward mall backdrop required. MPsnaps sets up at Hickory Hill Community Center with smiles and keepsake shots, granddads and father figures welcome, free, no preregistration.
🌱 From Surviving to Thriving: A Summer Garden To-Do List @ Urban Earth Gardens, Nursery & Market | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – This free gardening seminar tackles the mid-South's summer trifecta: heat, humidity, and plants that act like drama queens. Urban Earth owner Brett Norman shares smart pruning and watering tactics, plus pest and weed control, so your yard thrives, and you snag a same-day 10% coupon.
🥋 Taijiquan (ages 16+) @ Dixon Gallery & Gardens | Saturday (6/20) at 10:30 AM – Free Taijiquan class for ages 16+, drop-in, all levels welcome. Milan Vigil leads meditation in motion that relaxes, steadies your balance, and offers no-impact cardio your knees will actually tolerate. First come, first served, with capacity shifting by weather and location.
📸 Free Family Photos @ Orange Mound Library and Genealogy Center | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Round up the crew and head to the Genealogy Center for free family photos, the kind you will actually print. An experienced photographer, a beautiful library backdrop, and digital delivery mean fewer blurry phone pics, fewer complaints, and one frame everyone can live with.
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06 — Announcement In case you missed itWe opened The Insiders’ Club last week and hundreds of folks have already joined (seriously… can’t thank you enough!!). For a few bucks a month, The Club gives you every newsletter ad-free on your schedule, plus members-only updates to help you stay connected to your community. The Weekly Events Roundup is my favorite feature. You get one email a week with all the best events and nothing else cluttering it up. Want only that? Skip the daily emails and turn the rest off. Join the club → |
07 — The Memphis report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 2%
Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 91°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 10%
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