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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 to take a stroll? If you answered yes to any of those question, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest! No agenda, […]
First Wednesdays – Happy Hour and Live Jazz with Stephen Lee and friends
First Wednesdays – Happy Hour and Live Jazz with Stephen Lee and friends
Join us for a relaxing, smooth Jazz Happy Hour experience on Wednesday, May 1 at 5:30p! Memphis Jazz Workshop’s very own pianist and a crowd favorite, Stephen Lee will be performing Jazz in the Terrace Room. Our intimate cabaret setting promises an engaging and up-close experience, allowing you to fully appreciate the talent of these […]
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Art & Fashion: Runway at the Museum!
Art & Fashion: Runway at the Museum!
Calling all art and fashion lovers! Join us for the inaugural Art & Fashion: Runway at the Museum! and witness a stunning showcase of Memphis’ rising design talent. With more than 30 fashion designers and wearable art creators, you can be sure this will be an evening to remember. This unique collaboration between the University […]
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Volunteer Day
Volunteer Day
Join OPC Staff and AmeriCorps volunteers to rake trash and debris from Rainbow Lake. Date: May 4, 2024 Time: 8:30am-12:00pm Meeting Location: Rainbow Lake Let us know you're coming! (Registration opens 1 week in advance)
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Beginner Biking
Beginner Biking
The Core TMA is offering a beginner’s bicycling course for adults. Using Explore Bike Share bikes, the course is aimed at teaching adults to ride or allowing adults to practice bicycling skills. Who is it for? Beginner Biking is a bike skills course for adults who have never ridden a bike. The course teaches basic […]
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Nature Journaling
Nature Journaling
Spark your curiosity, channel your attention, and record your wonder in Overton Park. Join us to learn the basics of Nature Journaling. Begin (or continue) your journey of observing and questioning. Bring your own notebook and writing materials. Limited supplies (coloring pencils, crayons) available to share. The group will meet at the East Parkway Old […]
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 perspectives from their corners of the scientific world. All are welcome; no previous scientific knowledge required Science Café is scheduled for 5:30 pm the first […]
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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 to take a stroll? If you answered yes to any of those question, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest! No agenda, […]
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, sessions will include either a nude or clothed model, giving artists the opportunity to practice drawing both. Participants can bring their own drawing supplies. No […]
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Morning Mindfulness Walk
Morning Mindfulness Walk
Mindfulness Walks Mindfulness walks are based on the Japanese concept of shirin-yoku, or “forest bathing.” These short and slow walks are to help participants take advantage of the physical, mental, and emotional benefits from spending time in by nature. While visitors may choose to bring a mindfulness approach to any of their visits to Overton […]
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Baby Day
Baby Day
Who doesn’t love a zoo baby? This Mother’s Day weekend join the Memphis Zoo in celebrating our beloved Baby Day presented by Fertility Associates of Memphis. Baby Day is a chance for us to highlight the newest members of the zoo family. We also celebrate this on Mother’s Day weekend to honor all our moms […]
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Tai Chi
Tai Chi
Join instructor Marjean for free tai chi lessons featuring gentle moves that will strengthen and calm body, mind, and soul. No experience or registration required. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:15am in the Formal Gardens. May 14, 2024 - September 26, 2024 (excludes July 2 and 4th)
Nature Journaling
Nature Journaling
Spark your curiosity, channel your attention, and record your wonder in Overton Park. Join us to learn the basics of Nature Journaling. Begin (or continue) your journey of observing and questioning. Bring your own notebook and writing materials. Limited supplies (coloring pencils, crayons) available to share. The group will meet at the East Parkway Old […]
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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 to take a stroll? If you answered yes to any of those question, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest! No agenda, […]
Park Friends Spring Music Night: Duane Cleveland Trio
Park Friends Spring Music Night: Duane Cleveland Trio
Join Park Friends at the golf clubhouse for burgers, dogs, and live music.
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Tai Chi
Tai Chi
Join instructor Marjean for free tai chi lessons featuring gentle moves that will strengthen and calm body, mind, and soul. No experience or registration required. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:15am in the Formal Gardens. May 14, 2024 - September 26, 2024 (excludes July 2 and 4th)
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Bike to Work Day – Breakfast Station
Bike to Work Day – Breakfast Station
May 17 is Bike to Work Day, and Overton Park Conservancy will be hosting a breakfast station at the Overton Park Golf Clubhouse from 7:00 – 9:00 AM! Drop by for coffee and breakfast, and rent a bike at one of the park’s two Explore Bike Share stations if you need one! (NOTE: moved from […]
DreamFest Weekend at the Shell
DreamFest Weekend at the Shell
CLE Events will host DreamFest Weekend 13 on May 17-19, 2024 at the historic Overton Park Shell in Memphis, TN. DreamFest Weekend is a weekend of events dedicated to promoting Memphis Music and artist collaboration. This 3-day event spotlights an impressive array of artists coming together in pursuit of a common goal: the promotion of unity, […]
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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 that grow on the logs? Join Overton Park Conservancy staff and volunteers in Nature 101 walks! Nature 101 Walks are guided group walks in the […]
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 youth in this city — aided by those of us who know and have lived the musical richness of this American art form. Memphis Jazz […]
Paint and Picnic
Paint and Picnic
Bring a friend and a snack and join us for a creative afternoon! Follow along with artist Jennifer Peete as you paint your own plant pot. Expertise not required and all art materials are provided! Date: May 18, 2024 (Rain Date May 19) Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Age-range: 12-99 years old […]
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‘Marnie’ 60th Anniversary Screening
‘Marnie’ 60th Anniversary Screening
Sixty years after its release, Hitchcock's campy whirlwind 1964 thriller Marnie still captivates audiences with its denouement of the title character, Baltimore’s best-dressed, most intellectual kleptomaniac. Tippi Hedren, one of Hitch’s favorite blondes, masterfully embodies the ice-cold goddess who loves horses, hates men, and falls into a quivering heap whenever she glimpses the color red. […]
DreamFest Weekend at the Shell
DreamFest Weekend at the Shell
CLE Events will host DreamFest Weekend 13 on May 17-19, 2024 at the historic Overton Park Shell in Memphis, TN. DreamFest Weekend is a weekend of events dedicated to promoting Memphis Music and artist collaboration. This 3-day event spotlights an impressive array of artists coming together in pursuit of a common goal: the promotion of unity, […]
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Tai Chi
Tai Chi
Join instructor Marjean for free tai chi lessons featuring gentle moves that will strengthen and calm body, mind, and soul. No experience or registration required. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:15am in the Formal Gardens. May 14, 2024 - September 26, 2024 (excludes July 2 and 4th)
Nature Journaling
Nature Journaling
Spark your curiosity, channel your attention, and record your wonder in Overton Park. Join us to learn the basics of Nature Journaling. Begin (or continue) your journey of observing and questioning. Bring your own notebook and writing materials. Limited supplies (coloring pencils, crayons) available to share. The group will meet at the East Parkway Old […]
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Canceled Wednesday Walks
Canceled 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 to take a stroll? If you answered yes to any of those question, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest! No agenda, […]
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Tai Chi
Tai Chi
Join instructor Marjean for free tai chi lessons featuring gentle moves that will strengthen and calm body, mind, and soul. No experience or registration required. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:15am in the Formal Gardens. May 14, 2024 - September 26, 2024 (excludes July 2 and 4th)
Zoom Through the Zoo
Zoom Through the Zoo
Looking for a great way to get active and support the Memphis Zoo? Join us for Zoom Through the Zoo, our annual four-mile race and one-mile fun run. Zoom is part of the M-Town Race Series. Kids can participate in a one-mile fun run! Join us to see how fast you can zoom through Memphis Zoo! $35 per person for […]
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Lukah with Hope Clayburn and the Fire Salamander
Lukah with Hope Clayburn and the Fire Salamander
Part of the Orion Free Concert Series. Back from a tour of the UK and Europe in support of Raw Extractions and Permanently Blackface, Lukah continues to channel spiritual and intellectual urgency as he solidifies his status as one of the most treacherous and insightful writers in the South, described by DJ Statik Selektah as “the […]
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Gallery Talk: Michael Butler Jr.
Gallery Talk: Michael Butler Jr.
Michael Butler Jr. is a talented filmmaker and photographer based in Memphis, known for his captivating visual storytelling. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for capturing authentic moments, Butler’s work seamlessly blends creativity, emotion and the human element. With a growing portfolio of projects, Butler continues to make his mark on the […]
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Sunset Symphony
Sunset Symphony
The Spring Season ends with a return of one of Memphis’s most treasured traditions – a concert dedicated to our incredible community. This free community celebration highlights the incredible musicians from the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. In partnership with the Brooks Museum, a pre-show party will be held on the plaza from 5PM-7PM ft. EnsembleX. The […]
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Tai Chi
Tai Chi
Join instructor Marjean for free tai chi lessons featuring gentle moves that will strengthen and calm body, mind, and soul. No experience or registration required. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:15am in the Formal Gardens. May 14, 2024 - September 26, 2024 (excludes July 2 and 4th)
Nature Journaling
Nature Journaling
Spark your curiosity, channel your attention, and record your wonder in Overton Park. Join us to learn the basics of Nature Journaling. Begin (or continue) your journey of observing and questioning. Bring your own notebook and writing materials. Limited supplies (coloring pencils, crayons) available to share. The group will meet at the East Parkway Old […]
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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 to take a stroll? If you answered yes to any of those question, join us for a casual stroll around the Old Forest! No agenda, […]
Park Friends Spring Music Night: Java Trio
Park Friends Spring Music Night: Java Trio
Join Park Friends at the golf clubhouse for live music and Mike Jaynes' BBQ pork shoulder with fixins.
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Tai Chi
Tai Chi
Join instructor Marjean for free tai chi lessons featuring gentle moves that will strengthen and calm body, mind, and soul. No experience or registration required. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:15am in the Formal Gardens. May 14, 2024 - September 26, 2024 (excludes July 2 and 4th)
Black Opry Revue
Black Opry Revue
Part of the Orion Free Concert Series. Black Opry is a home for Black artists and Black fans of country, blues, folk, and Americana music. Country music has been made by and loved by Black people since it’s conception. For just as long, we have been overlooked and disregarded in the genre by fans and […]
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Bodywerk
Bodywerk
Part of the Orion Free Concert Series. Inaugurated in the Green Room, upstairs from the freeform radio station WYXR, Bodywerk began as a fast-paced, inclusive, and adventurous platform for sharing dance music with Memphis. The group hosted residencies and brought the house down at venues around the city before exploring clubs in Washington DC, Baltimore, […]
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National Trails Day – Trash Pick up + Nature Walk
National Trails Day – Trash Pick up + Nature Walk
Join us as we enjoy our beautiful forest on National Trails Day, learning about the flora and fauna around us while picking up trail trash along the way! Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024 Time: 9:00 - 10:00am Let us know if you're joining by filling out the form below (opens 1 week in advance).
Summer Splash
Summer Splash
Overton Park Conservancy is popping up waterslides on the Greensward. Cool off with us the first Saturday of June, July, and August! Event is free and no registration is required.
Super Saturday – Design and Decorate
Super Saturday – Design and Decorate
Explore fashion as an art form with your family at Memphis' art museum! At Super Saturday on June 1, from 10a - 12p, we will celebrate our special exhibition, Christian Siriano: People Are People, with free admission and art making for all ages. Art-making activities include designing your own stamp, printing it on a tiny […]
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Canceled Wednesday Walks
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