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Science Café
Science Café
Wind down from the workday by learning something new over drinks! Join Overton Park Conservancy at the Golf Clubhouse for a happy hour with guest speakers who will share unique […]
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Wednesday Walks
Wednesday Walks
Working from home and need a reason to get out of the house? Want to stretch your legs and meet someone new? Does the dog need […]
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Orion Free Concert Series: The Arcadian Wild
Orion Free Concert Series: The Arcadian Wild
About the Artist: The Arcadian Wild is a four-piece indie folk/pop group from Nashville, TN. Led by songwriters Isaac Horn and Lincoln Mick and Bailey Warren on fiddle, The Arcadian […]
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Super Saturday – Sunprints and Postcards
Super Saturday – Sunprints and Postcards
Join us for a unique outdoor photography experience inspired by the wisteria flower incorporated deeply into the work of Andrea Morales. Create stunning sunprints using natural objects like leaves, shapes, […]
Orion Free Concert Series: Cyrena Wages
Orion Free Concert Series: Cyrena Wages
About the Artist: “The Wages’ were run out of North Carolina for stealing horses and other boorish behavior. We settled in North Mississippi and evolved into three groups: the preachers; […]
Zoo Rendezvous
Zoo Rendezvous
Join the Memphis Zoo at the Dream House on Prentiss Place and get ready for the ultimate night out at Zoo Rendezvous, presented by Platinum Sponsor First Bank. Rendezvous is […]
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Art Club: Balthazar
Art Club: Balthazar
Join us Sunday, September 8th for a closer look at Balthazar, from an alterpiece depicting the Adoation ofthe Magi, painted ca. 1515 by an unknown artist. Led by art history […]
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Wednesday Walks
Wednesday Walks
Working from home and need a reason to get out of the house? Want to stretch your legs and meet someone new? Does the dog need […]
Figure Drawing Class
Figure Drawing Class
Figure Drawing is back by popular demand! Artists of all levels can practice and increase their skills drawing the human form at Memphis' art museum. Led by a local artist, […]
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Art History 101: Introduction: the Forms and Materials of Visual Art; Prehistoric and Ancient Art
Art History 101: Introduction: the Forms and Materials of Visual Art; Prehistoric and Ancient Art
This talk will provide an overview of the vocabulary and methodological perspectives used by art historians, including formal analysis and issues of style; the idea of historical periods of art; […]
Eric & Will: Show and Meet & Greet
Eric & Will: Show and Meet & Greet
An adventurous trumpet and accordion duo, Eric and Will play evocative original compositions that draw on sounds from jazz, classical and folk music: rich harmonies, catchy melodies, and energetic improvising […]
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Orion Free Concert Series: Healy
Orion Free Concert Series: Healy
About the Artist: Memphis-based Healy lived a double life during his first few years as an active musician, going to med school by day and making music by night. Somewhere […]
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Breakfast with Gorillas
Breakfast with Gorillas
Mark your calendars, bring your appetite, and prepare for an unforgettable experience that combines great food, incredible animals, and a meaningful cause. Join our primates for a delicious breakfast at Primate […]
Super Saturday – The Fantastical Art of Alebrijes
Super Saturday – The Fantastical Art of Alebrijes
Dive into the vibrant world of Mexican Alebrijes by designing your own 3D model animals using colorful paint pens. Unleash your creativity and bring these fantastical creatures to life in […]
Orion Free Concert Series: MBAA Gospel Night Ft. Tennessee Mass Choir
Orion Free Concert Series: MBAA Gospel Night Ft. Tennessee Mass Choir
About the Artist: The Tennessee Mass Choir, Inc. (TMC) is a nonprofit organization that provides a diverse culture of service opportunities through music, cultural arts, and community partnerships. High-energy vocals […]
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Memphis Yoga Festival
Memphis Yoga Festival
The Memphis Yoga Festival is an invitation to salute our remarkable city, our amazing yoga and arts community and our partnership with the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art through yoga […]
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Wednesday Walks
Wednesday Walks
Working from home and need a reason to get out of the house? Want to stretch your legs and meet someone new? Does the dog need […]
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Third Thursday Treks
Third Thursday Treks
Join Conservancy staff on a walk while we discuss a specific ecological concept for the month. Walks scheduled for the third Thursday of each month August-November at 4 pm. Registration […]
Art History 101: Arts of Antiquity: Ancient Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Art
Art History 101: Arts of Antiquity: Ancient Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Art
This talk will examine the shift from Archaic to Classical art in ancient Greece, and follow the legacy of humanism and realism in the regions that responded to (and in […]
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Opening Reception for ‘Beyond the Surface: The Art of Handmade Paper’
Opening Reception for ‘Beyond the Surface: The Art of Handmade Paper’
Please join us for an intimate opening reception celebrating a new exhibition, Beyond the Surface: The Art of Handmade Paper at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art on Sept. 20! […]
Shell Yeah: Smith & Myers
Shell Yeah: Smith & Myers
Tickets On Sale Now - $45 GA About the Artist: Smith & Myers - the duo comprised of Brent Smith and Zach Myers - reimagine beloved chapters of the American […]
Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More
Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Memphis. Get your tickets now to discover the music of […]
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Nature 101
Nature 101
Nature 101 Ever wondered about the chirping bird or what flower is blooming next to the trail? Curious about the lizards that bask in the sun or the colorful fungi […]
Super Saturday – Mexican Folk Dance
Super Saturday – Mexican Folk Dance
Experience a vibrant Super Saturday at your museum, where the enchanting world of Mexican folk dance comes alive through beautifully crafted dolls. Create your own tiny Mexican folk dancer doll […]
Jazz Saturdays
Jazz Saturdays
Jazz represents one of the most important musical, historical, and cultural phenomena of the Memphis and Mid-South area. A true renaissance of Jazz culture can only come about from the […]
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Dahlia Season!: Floral Arranging Workshop with Midtown Bramble & Bloom
Dahlia Season!: Floral Arranging Workshop with Midtown Bramble & Bloom
Join us for a relaxing floral arranging workshop celebrating the heat of summer with flowers such as sunflowers, zinnias, and cosmos. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the art of […]
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World Gorilla Day
World Gorilla Day
Activation Days are an opportunity to spread awareness about animals who are facing peril in the wild and teach guests about the animals we have at the zoo. It also […]
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Wednesday Walks
Wednesday Walks
Working from home and need a reason to get out of the house? Want to stretch your legs and meet someone new? Does the dog need […]
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A Taste of the Brooks for 55+
A Taste of the Brooks for 55+
Come experience Memphis’ art museum at this free event for adults who are 55 and better hosted in partnership with Creative Aging. We invite you to get to know more […]
Art History 101: Medieval and Early Renaissance Art: From the Middle Ages to the 15th Century
Art History 101: Medieval and Early Renaissance Art: From the Middle Ages to the 15th Century
In this talk, we will observe the cultural and political transformations of the Late Roman Empire into medieval Europe. The impact of new religious movements, particularly Christianity and Islam, will […]
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Orion Free Concert Series: Aaron James
Orion Free Concert Series: Aaron James
About the Artist: With a soul dedicated to music and his own self discovery, Aaron James is an indie/folk artist based in Memphis, Tennessee…exploring the mysteries of the human experience […]
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Memphis Parks 5K and Family Day
Memphis Parks 5K and Family Day
The Memphis Parks 5K and Family Day, held at Overton Park on September 28th, will offer a healthy mixture of fitness, wellness and family fun! EVERYONE is welcome, from the […]
Super Saturday – Explore the Beauty of Panamanian Molas
Super Saturday – Explore the Beauty of Panamanian Molas
Discover the intricate art of Panamanian Molas by designing your own vibrant patterns using paint pens on black paper. Unleash your creativity and explore the rich cultural heritage of Panama […]
Orion Free Concert Series: The Bar-Kays
Orion Free Concert Series: The Bar-Kays
About the Artist: Despite unimaginable obstacles, The Bar-Kays have endured as one of the longest-running funk and soul groups of all time. They began in Memphis, Tennessee, as a studio […]
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Orion Free Concert Series: Opera Memphis
Orion Free Concert Series: Opera Memphis
About the Artist: Since 1956, Opera Memphis has never stopped singing. Thirteen presidents, nine recessions, three trips to The Final Four, and one global pandemic later, here we are, still making […]