These Memphis musicians will play 2026 Cooper-Young Fest
The 2026 Cooper-Young Fest takes place from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, in the Midtown neighborhood.
Elle Perry
Arts and Culture Editor
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The To-Do List A book fair meets beer, cat videos go big and a ramen shop has a birthday party
In this week’s To-Do List, you’ll learn about Memphis Botanic Garden’s new Fun Studio and where to hear about the magic of “biscuit and cornbread culture.”
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Arts & CultureFour Memphis writers are finalists for Tennessee Book Award
An ice storm aftermath, the newspaper industry, small-town Helen of Troy circa 1993 and where climate crisis and motherhood intersect: Here are the four books that have Memphians up for a statewide award.
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MusicArts Beat: David Porter on ‘The Breakfast Club,’ Kingfish at The Met
Plus, several artists with ties to the Memphis region are on former President Barack Obama’s annual summer playlist.
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The To-Do List Dinosaurs, trains, Phoebe Bridgers and a dive-in movie at a city pool
In this week’s To-Do List, John Legend is live at the Garden, a “Matrix” actor stars in a Hattiloo play and you can get a sneak peek at Stomping Grounds.
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Music The Grove at GPAC announces fall season
Salsa, jazz, Southern rock, R&B, Americana and a Beatles tribute show are coming to The Grove at the Germantown Performing Arts Center this fall.
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Arts & Culture Motion pictures are getting motion seating
The technology will sync the physical effects with the actions and scenes happening on the screen.
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Music Satellite Music Hall to host community preview night
The new venue at Crosstown Concourse is opening its doors to the public on Sept. 2, with all proceeds from the preview benefiting Stax Music Academy.
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Music 3-day Memphis Jazz Festival coming this fall
A free jazz festival featuring local and national artists is slated for Downtown Memphis.
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The To-Do List Tomatoes get edgy, A. Schwab rocks out and Playhouse is gonna be so ‘fetch’
This week, “Inception” will bend your mind, a comedy fest goes to the dogs and tequila is everywhere.
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Arts & Culture These films will play at Like You Children’s Film Festival
The festival premieres two short films written, directed and produced by students in grades third through sixth who participated in the recent Like You Film Camp summer camp at Idlewild Elementary.
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The To-Do List Roller Derby, Wiseacre have birthdays; 901 Day starts early on Beale
In this week’s To-Do List, we tell you where drinking beer can save a river and where adults can have a field day.
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Music September must-see shows include Chance the Rapper, Booker T. Jones
Here is part one of a roundup of must-see concerts, including a Boston pop-metal band coming to Growlers and a Memphis-bred band having a homecoming at Satellite Music Hall.
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Music September must-see shows include Memphis and Texas hip-hop legends
Here is part two of a roundup of can’t-miss concerts, including a Chattanooga rapper, Kentucky bluegrass and more.
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Arts & CultureComedy pops up at Flyway, Meddlesome breweries
Four comedians are launching The Pit, featuring comedy shows every Thursday at Flyway. At Meddlesome, a producer hosts a monthly showcase.
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Music September must-see shows include Patti LaBelle, Indigo Girls
Here is part three of a roundup of must-see concerts, including a “Glee” star at GPAC and a Memphis singer-songwriter who has worked with Lil Nas X, Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige coming to Minglewood Hall.
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Visual ArtsBrooks Museum hosts Broadway musical-themed ball, runway show
Meet the designers who will compete for a chance to show at the 2027 Memphis Art and Fashion Week.
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MusicMeet Opera Memphis’ new music director
There were three things that drew Donald Lee III to Opera Memphis.
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Visual Arts Brooks Museum will offer free admission for final month in Overton Park
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art admission will be free in September for Shelby County residents.
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Music WYXR’s Raised by Sound Fest expands to two days
This year, one day just isn’t enough for WYXR’s fundraiser music festival. The two-day event is packed with free concerts and performances from Soccer Mommy, Late Night Cardigan and more.
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The To-Do List Nu metal and power pop are at the Shell, and it’s Beyoncé's birthday
In this week’s To-Do List, get a sneak peek at the Memphis musicians playing AmericanaFest, and check out the openings of Satellite Music Hall and the Metal Museum.
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MusicArts Beat: Pink Palace Crafts Fair returns home
Jeff King, MoSH interim director, said the crafts fair is important because of its connection to local creatives and its legacy and history.
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Metro Meet The Daily Memphian’s fall 2026 interns
The Daily Memphian has welcomed a new cohort of interns for the fall 2026 semester.
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Arts & Culture Final season of ‘P-Valley’ coming this year
Four years after announcing it would renew a third season, Starz has named the air date for “P-Valley,” a Mississippi Delta-based show based off a play by Memphian Katori Hall.
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Arts & CultureArts Beat: B.B. King doc, casting for Craig Brewer Snoop Dogg biopic announced
B.B. King will be the subject of a new documentary and the cast of the Craig Brewer-directed Snoop Dogg biopic has been announced.
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