Key, the Magazine of Memphis

Events are compiled from a variety of sources. If there is an event you’re interested in attending, we recommend you call (we try to provide a phone number with every listing) and make sure the event hasn’t been cancelled or the date changed.

theatre
Jan. 13-Feb. 5 – The Next Room, or the Vibrator Play; 51 S. Cooper, Circuit Playhouse, Memphis 38104; 901-726-4656; www.playhouseonthesquare.org
Jan. 20-Feb. 12 – Next to Normal; Playhouse on the Square, 66 S. Cooper, Memphis 38104; 901-726-4656; www.playhouseonthesquare.org
Jan. 26-Feb. 5 – The Meeting; Black Box Theatre, 652 Marshall, Memphis 38103; 901-502-3486; www.hattiloo.org
Jan. 26-Feb. 5 – The Meeting; Hattiloo Theatre, 656 Marshall, Memphis 38103; 901-502-3486; www.hattiloo.org
Jan. 27-Feb. 12 – The Importance of Being Earnest; Theatre Memphis, 630 Perkins Ext., Memphis 38117; 901-682-8323; www.theatrememphis.org
Feb. 2-26 – Two Trains Running; Hattiloo Theatre, 656 Marshall, Memphis, TN 38103; 601-502-3486; www.hattiloo.org
Feb. 7 – Locomotion; Orpheum Theatre, 203 S. Main, Memphis, TN 38103; 901-525-3000; www.orpheum-memphis.com.
Feb. 11 – Ain’t Misbehavin’; Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center, 3663 Appling, Bartlett, TN 38134; 901-385-6440; www.bpacc.org
Feb. 14-19 – Million Dollar Quartet; smash hit Broadway musical, Orpheum Theatre, 203 S. Main, Memphis 38103; 901-525-3000; www.orpheum-memphis.com.
Feb. 17-19 – AbunDANCE: Reflections; Playhouse on the Square, 66 S. Cooper, Memphis 38104; 901-737-7322; www.playhouseonthesquare.com
Feb. 17-26 – 2011 DeSoto Family Theatre presents 1776; DeSoto Civic Arena, 4560 Venture Dr, Southaven, MS 38671; 662-470-2131; www.desotociviccenter.com
Feb. 17-Mar. 4 – Circle Mirror Transformation; Theatre Memphis, 630 Perkins Ext., Memphis 38117; 901-682-8323; www.theatrememphis.org
Feb 24 – Eric Carle’s Treasured Stories; Orpheum Theatre, 203 S. Main, Memphis 38103; 901-525-3000; www.orpheum-memphis.com
Mar. 1-4 – Alice in Wonderland; Hattiloo Children’s Theatre, 652 Marshall, Memphis 38103; 901-502-3486; www.hattiloo.org.
Mar. 1 – Romeo & Juliet; Classical Theatre Project, 203 S. Main, Orpheum Theatre, Memphis 38103; 901-525-3000; www.orpheum-memphis.com.
Mar. 2-25 – Spring Awakening; Circuit Playhouse, 51 S. Cooper, Memphis 38104; 901-726-4656; www.playhouseonthesquare.com
music
Jan. 31-Feb.4 – 28th International Blues Challenge; Orpheum Theatre, 203 S. Main, Memphis 38103; 901-527-2583; www.orpheum-memphis.com
Feb. 1-4 – West TN Band & Orchestra Association; Memphis Cook Convention Center, 225 N. Main, Memphis 38664; 901-576-1200;
Feb. 4 – Joey DeFrancesco Trio; Germantown Performing Arts Centre, 1801 Exeter, Germantown, TN 38138; 901-751-7500; www.gpacweb.com
Feb. 4 – Trout Fishing in America; Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center, 3663 Appling, Bartlett, TN 38134; 901-385-6440; www.bpacc.org
Feb. 4 – Beale Street Blues Kings; New Daisy, 330 Beale, & participating clubs, Memphis 38103; 901-529-0999; www.bealestreet.com.
Feb. 4 – George Jones; 800-456-0711; Tunica Resorts, 1477 Casino Strip Blvd., MS 38664; www.resortstunica.com
Feb. 10 – Put on a Happy Face: An Evening with Three-Time Tony Award-Winning Broadway Composer Charles Strouse; Germantown Performing Arts Centre (GPAC), Tennessee Shakespeare Co.’s Annual Valentine’s Gala, 901-759-0620, www.tnshakespeare.org.
Feb. 11 – Romeo & Juliet with Gil Shaham, violin; 8 p.m., Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Cannon Center, 255 N. Main, Memphis 38103; 901-537-2525; www.memphissymphony.org
Feb 11 – Scream Tour Starring Diggy: The Life of the Jetsetter; Orpheum Theatre, Main & Beale, 525-3000, www.orpheum-memphis.com.
Feb. 12 – Romeo & Juliet with Gil Shaham, violin; Germantown Performing Arts Centre, 1801 Exeter, Germantown, TN 38138; 901-537-2525; www.gpacweb.com.
Feb. 16 – O.A.R.; Minglewood Hall, 1555 Madison, Memphis 38104; 901-312-6058; www.minglewoodhall.com.
Feb. 17 – The Four Seasons & Mozart; Randall Goosby, violin, Weiner Theater at Hutchinson School, 1740 Ridgeway, Memphis 38119; 901-537-2525; www.memphissymphony.org
Feb. 17 – B.B. King; 888-245-7529; Tunica Resorts, 1010 Casino Center Dr.,MS 38664; www.resortstunica.com
Feb. 18 – Gary Allan; 8 p.m., 2 shows, Bluesville, Horseshoe Casino & Hotel; 1021 Casino Center Dr., Tunica Resorts, MS 38664; Ticketmaster.com for $50. 800-745-3000; www.horseshoetunica.com
Feb. 18 – Pam Tillis & Lorrie Morgan; 888-245-7529; 1010 Casino Center Dr., Tunica Resorts, MS 38664; www.resortstunica.com
Feb. 21 – Riverdance; DeSoto Civic Arena, 4560 Venture Dr., Southaven, MS 38671; 662-342-4842; www.desotociviccenter.com
Feb. 24 – Van Cliburn Silver Medalist - Yeol eum Son; Germantown Performing Arts Centre, 1801 Exeter, Germantown, TN 38138; 901-751-7500; www.gpacweb.com
Feb. 24 – Show Tunes with Southaven Wind Orchestra; 2885 Goodman Rd., Horn Lake, MS 38637; 662-393-5654;
Feb. 25 – Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles; Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 N. Main, Memphis 38103; 901-537-2525; www.memphissymphony.org
Feb. 26 – Swan Lake - Moscow Festival Ballet; Germantown Performing Arts Centre, 1801 Exeter, Germantown, TN 38138; 901-751-7500; www.gpacweb.com.
Feb 26 – Puscifer Featuring Maynard James Keenan of Tool; Orpheum Theatre, Main & Beale, 525-3000, www.orpheum-memphis.com.
Feb. 24 – Let’s Hang On - A Tribute to the Four Seasons; Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center, 3663 Appling, Bartlett, TN 38134; 901-385-6440; www.bpacc.org.
Mar. 1-2 – Memphis Symphony Orchestra: Opus One with Marcela Pinilla, Latin-Jazz singer; Rumba Room, 303 S. Main, Memphis 38103; 901-537-2525; www.memphissymphony.org
Mar. 2 – Diavolo; Germantown Performing Arts Centre, 1801 Exeter, Germantown 38138; 901-751-7500; www.gpacweb.com.
Mar. 2 – Susan Marshall; Bartlett Performing Arts & Conference Center, 3663 Appling, Bartlett, TN 38134; 901-385-6440; www.bpacc.org.
special events
Feb. 2 – Cooper Young Night Out; Cooper Young neighborhood, 2120 Young, Memphis, TN 38104; 901-276-7222;
Feb. 3-5 – Sale of the Century; Fri. noon-9pm., Sat. 10am-9 pm ., Sun. 11am-6pm., Agricenter, 7777 Walnut Grove, 614-846-1958, www.saleofthesentury.com.
Feb. 4-5 – American Bead & Jewelry Craft Show; Sat. 10am-5 pm ., Sun. 11am-4pm ., $3 good for 2 days entry, kids under 12 free; Agricenter, 7777 Walnut Grove, 770-739-0057, www.americangemexpo.com.
Feb. 5 – Mid South Wedding Show; Whispering Woods, 11200 Goodman, Olive Branch, MS 38654; 901-368-6782;
Feb. 7-9 – Group Leaders of America, Inc. - Bank Travel Conference; Memphis Cook Convention Center, 225 N. Main, Memphis, TN 38664; 901-576-1200;
Feb. 9 – Greater Memphis Chamber Breakfast Forum; Speaker: Shelby County District Attorney General Amy Weirich, Peabody Memphis, 149 Union Ave., 7:30-9:00 am; $25 members, $35 non-members; registration deadline Feb. 6. RSVP: Ericka Milford at emilford@memphischamber.com; 901-543-3518.
Feb. 9-11 – KidsTown Children’s Consigment Event; Thurs. 10am-7pm., Fri. 10am-6pm., Sat. 9am-4pm., Agricenter, 7777 Walnut Grove, www.consignkidstown.com.
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Feb 10 – Kevin Hart Let Me Explain Tour; comedy, Orpheum Theatre, Main & Beale, 525-3000, www.orpheum-memphis.com.
Feb. 11 – Works of Heart; Valentine’s benefit auction, Memphis College of Art, 1930 Poplar, Memphis 38104; 901-272-5100;
Feb. 11 & 12 – RK Shows Gun & Knife Show; Sat. 9am-5pm., Sun. 10am-4pm.; adults $10, kids 6-12 $3, under 6 are FREE, Agricenter, 7777 Walnut Grove, 563-927-8176, www.rkshows.com.
Feb. 11-13 – Memphis Gift & Jewelry Show; Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main, Memphis, TN 38103; 576-1200.
Feb. 14-18 – Cygnus Business Media - National Pavement Expo; Memphis Cook Convention Center, 225 N. Main, Memphis 38664; 901-576-1200;
Feb. 17-18 – Southeastern Beefmaster Cattle Sale; 3873 U.S. Hwy 61 N., Tunica, MS 38676; 662-363-3299; www.tunicatravel.com.
Feb. 17-19 – Mid South Sport & Boat Show; Friday noon-9pm., Sat. 9am-9pm., Sun. 10am-5pm., adults $7; youth $3; Agricenter, 7777 Walnut Grove, 901-867-7007; www.agricenter.org
Feb. 18-19 –47th Annual South Civil War & Antique Military Show; Arena at Southaven, 7360 Hwy 51, Southaven, MS 38671; 662-890-7275; www.southaven.org.
Feb 22- 26 – The International Folk Alliance Conference; Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main, Memphis 38103;
Feb. 23-26 – Al Chymia Shrine Circus; Agricenter, 7777 Walnut Grove, 901-377-7336; www.memphis-shriners.org.
Feb. 23-Mar. 30 -- The Waffle Shop; Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 N. 2nd at Adams downtown, 901-525-6602; www.calvarymemphis.org.
Feb. 23 – Joe’s Passport to Oregon Wine Tasting; Joe’s Wines & Liquors, 1346 Central Ave., Memphis 38104; 901-725-4252;
Feb. 23 – Mid South APSP (American Pool Spa Professionals); Thurs. noon-5pm, FREE ADMISSION, Agricenter, 7777 Walnut Grove, 901-351-8656; www.agricenter.org..
Feb 24 – Eric Carle’s Treasured Stories; Orpheum Theatre, Main & Beale, 525-3000, www.orpheum-memphis.com.
Feb. 24 – South Main Trolley Nights; Memphis Transit Authority, S. Main, Memphis 38103; www.matatransit.com.
Feb. 24-25 – Auto Parts Monster Jam; FedExForum, 191 Beale, Memphis 38103; 901-205-1234; www.fedexforum.com.
Feb. 24-26 – Memphis Coin Club Annual Coin Show; DeSoto Civic Arena, 4560 Venture Dr., Southaven, MS 38671; 901-321-3408; www.desotociviccenter.com, free.
Feb. 24-26 – That’s All Clay Pottery Show & Sale; Dixon Gallery & Gardens, 4339 Park, Memphis 38117; 901-761-5250; www.dixon.org
Feb. 25-26 – Star City Games: Magic the Gathering event; Memphis Cook Convention Center, 225 N. Main, Memphis 38664; 901-576-1200;
Feb. 25-26 – Memphis Flea Market: "The Big One"; $3, kids 12 & under free, The Big One; Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis 38120; 901-276-3532; www.agricenter.org, www.memphisfleamarket.com.
Mar. 2-4 – MAHBA’s Best of Home Expressions; Fri. 10am-7pm., Sat. 10am-7pm., Sun. 10am-5pm., adult $8; seniors (60+ years) $7; youth (7-14) $4; kids 6 & under FREE; 901-756-4500; www.bestofhomeexpressions.com.
Children’s Museum of Memphis. 2525 Central, Memphis, TN 38104; 901-458-2678; www.cmom.com.
Feb. 4 – Cirque du CMOM; Night in Hollywood: A Vanity Affair; adults-only event
Feb. 4-25 – Move & Groove.
Feb. 3-24 – Okie Dokie Karaoke.
Feb. 6-27 – Building Things.
Memphis Botanic Garden. 750 Cherry, Memphis 38117; 901-636-4131; www.memphisbotanicgarden.com.
Feb. 10-12 – Green Your Home Winter Plant Sale.
Feb. 14-15 – Caterpillar Club.
Feb. 28-29 – Caterpillar Club; Memphis Botanic Gardens, 750 Cherry, Memphis 38117; 901-636-4131
exhibitions
Jan. 28-Feb. 25 – 29th Annual Juried Student Exhibition; Art Museum of the University of Memphis, 3750 Norriswood St, Memphis 38152; 901-678-2224; www.amum.org
Dixon Gallery & Gardens. 4339 Park, Memphis, TN 38117; 901-761-5250; www.dixon.org.
Feb. 1 – Munch & Learn Lectures: Excess & Innovation: Art of 18th Century.
Feb. 1 – Art Zone.
Feb. 4 – Family Studio.
Feb. 7-29 – Mini Masters.
Feb. 8 – Kaleidoscope Club.
Feb. 11 – Digital Drawing Workshop with iPhones & iPads.
Feb. 15 – Art Zone.
Feb. 16 – Art After Dark; Music by Cannon Jazz Trio.
Feb. 18 – Rembrandt to Rubens Family Day.
Feb. 22 – Kaleidoscope Club.
Feb. 29 – Munch & Learn Lectures; Art & Religion with John Shorb.
Feb. 29 – Art Zone.
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. In Overton Park, 1934 Poplar, Memphis, 38104; 901-544-6200; www.brooksmuseum.org.
Nov. 12-Mar. 11 – Armed & Dangerous: Art of the Arsenal.
Jan. 21-Mar. 25 – Peaceful Warriors: Aim for a Change.
Jan. 25-Jly 15 – Architectural Perspectives: Etchings of Elizabeth Searcy & Joseph Pennell.
Feb. 2 – The Big Lebowski (film).
Feb. 9 – Monty Python & the Holy Grail (film).
Feb. 11 – Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts (film).
Feb. 12 – Opera in Cinema: Il Trittico (film).
Feb. 16 – Brooks Milongas (tango dancing).
Feb. 16 – Oscar Nominated Live Action Shorts (film).
Feb. 19 – Gainbourg: A Heroic Life (film).
sports
Feb. 11 – Rosa Fort Majorette Jamboree; 662-363-3299; 3873 U.S. Hwy 61 N., Tunica, MS 38676; ticket info: Barbara Hibbler 662-363-1343;
Feb. 17-19 – Team Roping; Agricenter, Jx2 Productions, 7777 Walnut Grove, Memphis, TN 38120; 423-340-0640; www.agricenter.org
Feb. 17-26 – Regions Morgan Keegan Championships Tennis Tournament; Racquet Club of Memphis, 5111 Sanderlin Ave, Memphis 38117; 901-765-4401; www.memphistennis.com
Feb. 17-19 – Jx2 Productions Team Roping; Shelby Farms Showplace Arena, 7777 Walnut Grove, 423-340-0640; www.agricenter.org.
Feb. 25 – Greater Memphis Chamber’s Move It Memphis Race 10K/5K; Benefiting Greater Memphis Chamber, 200 Beale, 10 am-2 pm, www.memphischamber.com; 901-543-3500; Memphis 38103.
Feb. 25 – JAMfest Cheerleading; DeSoto Civic Center, 4560 Venture Dr., Southaven, MS 38671; www.desotociviccenter.com
Mar. 3 – Arena Cross Tour; Shelby Farms Showplace Arena, 7777 Walnut Grove,
Mississippi RiverKings. Hockey. DeSoto Civic Center, 4560 Venture Dr., Southaven, MS 38671; 662-342-1755; www.riverkings.com.
Feb. 3 – Knoxville Ice Bears.
Feb. 10 – Louisiana IceGators
Feb. 18 – Louisiana IceGators.
Feb. 19 – Mississippi Surge.
Feb. 28 – Huntsville Havoc.
Mar. 2 – Pensacola Ice Flyers.
Memphis Grizzlies. FedExForum, 191 Beale, Memphis 38103; 901-888-4667; www.nba.com/grizzlies.
Feb. 6 – San Antonio Spurs.
Feb. 8 – Minnesota Timberwolves
Feb. 10 – Indiana Pacers.
Feb. 12 – Utah Jazz.
Feb. 14 – Houston Rockets.
Feb. 17 – Denver Nuggets.
Feb. 18 – Golden State Warriors.
Feb. 21 – Philadelphia 76ers.
Feb. 29 –Dallas Mavericks.
University of Memphis Tigers. FedExForum, 191 Beale, Memphis 38103; 901-678-2331; www.gotigersgo.com.
Feb. 4 – Xavier.
Feb. 11 – UAB.
Feb. 14 – Huntsville Havoc.
Feb. 18 – UTEP.
Feb. 22 – East Carolina.
Feb. 28 –UCF.

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