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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)
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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Yoga
Yoga
Join instructor Cecelia Cordera for free Yoga in the Formal Gardens provided by Delta Groove Yoga. Every Wednesday from 8 - 9am in the Formal Gardens in Overton Park. June 5th - October 30th Sign up here! This Yoga class will involve a gentle flow, encouraging you to breathe and listen to your body in […]
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 paved road! […]
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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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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 Wild confidently inhabits and explores an intersection of genre, blending the traditional with the contemporary. Combining elements of progressive bluegrass, folk, and formal vocal music, […]
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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, and flowers. Embrace the magic of sunlight and bring your creative vision to life. Inside, we'll make Memphis postcards in the studio with markers and […]
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; the drunks and the outlaws; and then kind of a mid-range group. I came from the mid-range group.” Cyrena Wages fell in love with music […]
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 the biggest bash of the year! Indulge in an endless selection of delectable bites and cocktails from the city's top restaurants, trendy food trucks, and […]
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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 professor Mallory Sharp, we’ll spend each Art Club learning about the artist, their influences, the historical context, and other fascinating details that give us a […]
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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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Yoga
Yoga
Join instructor Cecelia Cordera for free Yoga in the Formal Gardens provided by Delta Groove Yoga. Every Wednesday from 8 - 9am in the Formal Gardens in Overton Park. June 5th - October 30th Sign up here! This Yoga class will involve a gentle flow, encouraging you to breathe and listen to your body in […]
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 paved road! […]
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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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)
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; and the expression of cultural ideals in a society’s artistic styles and iconography. We will also briefly survey the agricultural revolution of the Neolithic age […]
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 span the range from emotional to fun. They began working together in 2018; their latest album Two for the Road was recorded live on tour […]
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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 between laid-back hip-hop and acoustic singer/songwriter styles, Healy broke through with dreamily catchy singles like “Reckless,” from his 2017 debut album Subluxe, and evolved into more […]
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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 Canyon! Enjoy a wonderful menu of breakfast treats and bring your family to enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime event! Members: $30 per person / Non-members: $45 per person (includes General […]
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 a fun and artistic way. Join us for this hands-on workshop and honor the rich cultural heritage of Mexico! Free with Registration Get Your Tickets
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 performed by a powerfully gifted, versatile and spirited group of individuals, The Tennessee Mass Choir has been recognized as one of the finest, most respected […]
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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 practice and celebration. The MYF brings together teachers and classes from Memphis-area studios to offer attendees an opportunity to experience a wide range of yoga […]
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30 Days of Opera: Opera for Dogs
30 Days of Opera: Opera for Dogs
Putting the Pooch in Puccini in a pop up performance! Bring your pup to Overton Bark and enjoy a pop-up performance from Opera Memphis as part of its annual 30 Days of Opera series.
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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)
3 events,
Yoga
Yoga
Join instructor Cecelia Cordera for free Yoga in the Formal Gardens provided by Delta Groove Yoga. Every Wednesday from 8 - 9am in the Formal Gardens in Overton Park. June 5th - October 30th Sign up here! This Yoga class will involve a gentle flow, encouraging you to breathe and listen to your body in […]
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 paved road! […]
Park Friends Fall Music Wednesdays
Park Friends Fall Music Wednesdays
Enjoy camaraderie with Park Friends at their regular free fall music series. There will be burgers and dogs on the grill and live music on the deck of the Abe Goodman Golf Clubhouse. No RSVP required.
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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)
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 will be open a week before each walk. Fall 2024 Schedule August 15th September 19th October 17th November 21st September 19th: Who Runs the World? […]
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 many cases) adopted the Greek style(s) of figurative art, particularly the Etruscans and Romans. $17 Members & Teachers | $20 General Admission Get Your Tickets
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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! Beyond the Surface: The Art of Handmade Paper is supported by Paper Source. Sept. 20 | 5:30-7:30p 1934 Poplar Ave | Enter through the 1916 […]
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 songbook alongside their own bold contributions with nothing more than a microphone and an instrument or two. Their eloquent songcraft transmits powerful lyrics, intimate delivery, […]
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 Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info 📍 […]
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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 […]
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 using coffee filters, clothespins, markers, and pipe cleaners, inspired by the colorful and lively Ballet Folklorico. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage as you […]
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 […]
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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 floral arranging while exploring the beauty and diversity of Memphis's peak spring blooms with flowers actually grown in Memphis! Local florist and flower farmer, Midtown […]
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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)
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 allows keepers and education staff to come face to face with guests and teach them how to be conservationists. Included with Zoo general admission
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Yoga
Yoga
Join instructor Cecelia Cordera for free Yoga in the Formal Gardens provided by Delta Groove Yoga. Every Wednesday from 8 - 9am in the Formal Gardens in Overton Park. June 5th - October 30th Sign up here! This Yoga class will involve a gentle flow, encouraging you to breathe and listen to your body in […]
George Cates Chili Dog Open
George Cates Chili Dog Open
You are cordially invited to attend the George Cates Chili Dog Open tournament and social event at the newly renovated Overton Park 9 Golf Course & Clubhouse. Expect a fun-filled afternoon honoring the life and legacy of George Cates, one of the founders of Overton Park Conservancy and a major driver behind the golf course […]
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 paved road! […]
4 events,
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)
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 about some of the 10,000 works in our permanent collection and our special exhibition Andrea Morales: Roll Down Like Water, while learning about programming for […]
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 be seen in new visual styles in both the western and eastern regions of the former Roman Empire. In fifteenth-century Italy, the rebirth of “Renaissance” […]
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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 through songs and creation. Aaron released his debut album “Nobody Really Makes Love Anymore” in the fall of 2022 to much critical acclaim, exploring themes […]
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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 most seasoned runner, to the leisurely walker, to the parents with strollers. This event will feature numerous information stations from local wellness-focused organizations that are […]
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 through this hands-on art workshop. Join us and create your own masterpiece! Free with Registration Get Your Tickets
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 session group, backing major artists at Stax Records like Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes. The bands would go on to have dozens of charting singles […]
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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 music. Opera Goes to Broadway returns featuring pieces from your favorite Broadway shows sung by your favorite Opera Memphis artists.
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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. Inspiration below! Bring your own notebook/journal and writing materials. Writing and coloring supplies such as watercolors, coloring pencils, and crayons available to share. […]
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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Yoga
Yoga
Join instructor Cecelia Cordera for free Yoga in the Formal Gardens provided by Delta Groove Yoga. Every Wednesday from 8 - 9am in the Formal Gardens in Overton Park. June 5th - October 30th Sign up here! This Yoga class will involve a gentle flow, encouraging you to breathe and listen to your body in […]
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 paved road! […]
Park Friends Fall Music Wednesdays
Park Friends Fall Music Wednesdays
Enjoy camaraderie with Park Friends at their regular free fall music series. There will be burgers and dogs on the grill and live music on the deck of the Abe Goodman Golf Clubhouse. No RSVP required.
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Sounds of Memphis: Clubhouse Zen with Future Everything
Sounds of Memphis: Clubhouse Zen with Future Everything
Join DJ Strooly and other members of local label Future Everything for a party on the Brooks Museum plaza with drinks, food, and a closing celebration of your museum's latest Summer Art Garden designed by Banana Plastik. Presented by Overton Park Conservancy and the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. Sponsored by the Turley Foundation and […]
Art History 101: The High Renaissance and Mannerist Periods: 16th-Century Art
Art History 101: The High Renaissance and Mannerist Periods: 16th-Century Art
In early 16th-century art, the influence of classical art reaches its peak in works of Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael; meanwhile, the theological principles of church reformers in Northern Europe leads not only to schisms between the Catholic Church and new Protestant denominations, but also to the emergence of new genres and styles $17 Members & […]
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Orion Free Concert Series: Los Yesterdays
Orion Free Concert Series: Los Yesterdays
About the Artist: Founded by producer/drummer Gabriel Rowland and singer/songwriter Victor Benavides in Altadena, CA in 2017, Los Yesterdays remained – literally – a garage band for years, a chance for the duo to create their take on the sweet soul music that enveloped childhood experience as young Chicanos in LA. In a Billboard article […]
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Super Saturday – Paper Flowers and Frida Kahlo
Super Saturday – Paper Flowers and Frida Kahlo
For this Super Saturday we're celebrating Hispanic Heritage month by making paper flowers and learning about Frida Kahlo! Join us and create your own flower crown inspired by Freida Kahlo - the great Surrealist, Mexican artist. We'll use tissue paper, pipe cleaners, and other accessories to make beautiful wearable art. Free with Registration Get Your […]
Community Tree Giveaway
Community Tree Giveaway
We’re enriching Memphis’s tree canopy by giving away free native trees to the public. Meet at Veterans Plaza (H on our park map) to choose from Northern red oak, October Glory red maple, and forest pansy redbud trees. Our team will be on hand to chat about what will work for your space. Sponsored by […]
Concert + Open Rehearsal
Concert + Open Rehearsal
Let's create music together! Join the Bartlett Community Concert Band for an unforgettable musical experience on the Greensward! Bring your instrument and your enthusiasm as we come together to create beautiful music and enjoy an afternoon of fun and camaraderie. The band will open with ~20 minutes of music, and then community members can join […]