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Free things to do in Memphis soon

Sat14Nov

America the Beautiful – Special Limited Engagement

Free Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Memphis Museum of Science & History (MoSH)
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Folk All Y’all: Spencer LaJoye

Free Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Sat14Nov

Jeff Koons: One Ball Total Equilibrium

Free Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Children's Museum of Memphis
Sat14Nov

Gifts of Green

Free Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Memphis Botanic Garden
Sat14Nov

Pat Patterson & Randy Parker Art Exhibition

Free Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Memphis Botanic Garden
Sat14Nov

Toys for Teeth

Free Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Grove Park Dental Group
Sat14Nov

Cider Fest 2026

Free Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Celtic Crossing Irish Pub
Sat14Nov

Artist Reception—Remy Miller

Free Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Germantown Performing Arts Center
Sat14Nov

Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical

Free Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · Playhouse on the Square
Sun15Nov

Narnia the Musical

Free Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · The Circuit Playhouse

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What is Bluff City Beat?

Bluff City Beat is a free weekly email newsletter covering free events, conferences and local businesses in Memphis, TN. It's part of The Local Loop by localnewsletter.co.

How much does it cost?

Nothing. Bluff City Beat is free to read, and every event we feature is free or has a free option unless we label it otherwise.

When does it arrive?

Every Thursday morning, in time to plan your weekend.

Where do the events come from?

From public event calendars, venue and organizer feeds, libraries, parks departments and museums in Memphis. We link to the original source on every event.