Immerse Yourself in a ‘Wicked’ Weekend of Fun and Arts in Memphis
This weekend, the vibrant city of Memphis is all set to spring into a heady mix of arts, culture, and sheer fun with a slew of activities you wouldn’t want to miss!
Weekend to Remember at the Orpheum – Wicked Performances Abound
This weekend’s line-up kick starts at none other than the iconic Orpheum Theatre, playing host to the Broadway sensation – Wicked. For those uninitiated, Wicked tells the intriguing tale of Elphaba, also known as the “Wicked” Witch of the West, and highlights the spectrum of her unlikely friendship with Glinda. The performances are scheduled for Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. But the fun doesn’t stop there! Shows will continue through April 21st, assuring you plenty of opportunity to be spellbound by this masterful production.
Art by Design – A Magnum Opus by ARTSmemphis
For the interior design enthusiasts and arts aficionados, there’s something special in store too! ARTSmemphis’ Art by Design event is expected to channelize your inner creative spirit. Imagine walking through a live version of an HGTV episode or maybe even a sophisticated IKEA showroom, designed by local and regional artists in an alluring gallery format. This weekend, you can meet the artists and retailers, while immersing yourself in a unique tapestry of art, performance, and design.
Delta Groove Yoga Festival at Overton Square
If you’ve got the cosmos calling out to you this weekend or just need a bit of revitalization, answer it with the Delta Groove Yoga Festival at Overton Square. Promising a day packed with limitless yoga and live music, it’ll leave you feeling fresh and rejuvenated. Tap into the celestial energy of slow flow yoga, kundalini yoga, yin yoga, and yoga nidra with a sound bath, all waiting to help you attune better with yourself.
Bookstock at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Coinciding with this amazing line-up of activities, the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library is geared up to host Bookstock – Memphis’ largest annual local authors’ festival. Get the unique chance to interact with over 60 local authors, enjoy cultural performances, book giveaways, and encounter this year’s keynote speakers, Avery Cunningham and Sidney Thompson amidst a plethora of activities planned specially for the young ones.
Leigh Nash Performance at Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center
Wind down your excitement-filled Saturday night with a soulful performance by Leigh Nash, former lead vocalist for the band Sixpence None the Richer, famous for hits like “Kiss Me” and “There She Goes”. Encapsulating your entire weekendโs energy, Nash’s performance at the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center is just the right note to end a vibrant and rich weekend.
Be it Broadway or music, interior designing or yoga for the soul, Memphis refuses to let the weekend slip away without an explosion of culture, art and sheer joy. So gear up and get rolling because this city has plenty to offer for every kind of fun-seeker!