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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 […]
Volunteer Ranger Information and Orientation Session
Volunteer Ranger Information and Orientation Session
Deepen your connection to Memphis and help create a safe and welcoming park for all by becoming a Volunteer Ranger at Overton Park. Program Information Do you want to deepen your connection to Overton Park while serving your community? Overton Park Conservancy seeks Volunteer Rangers that will continue our mission of providing a […]
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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! […]
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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)
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.