What to do? Plan with Memphis Parent!

A list of virtual (and some non-virtual) happenings.

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Family Fun

Cirque Italia, a breathtaking performance of European style featuring a stage that holds 35,000 gallons of water that performers dazzle over while thrilling the audience with every move. Thursday, July 23, 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 24, 7:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, July 25-26, 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. $10-$40. 763-1430.

Trivia Nights at the Summer Drive-In, join Kevin Cerrito at the Malco Summer Drive-In for live in-person trivia. Sign up at the table in front of the Cash Saver tent by concessions. Each Tuesday’s trivia will test your general knowledge on a hodgepodge of topics including movies and more. Free with movie admission, $20 carload. Summer 4 Drive-In, 5310 Summer. Tuesday, July 21, 6:45 p.m.

Memphis Pink Palace Museum Virtual Trivia Nights: "Won't You Be My Neighbor?," the “Neighborhoods” campaign will focus on the people, places, history, and science related to Memphis neighborhoods. Tuesday and Thursday, July 21-30, 7 p.m. Family Night on Tuesdays and adult night on Thursdays via Zoom. $10 per team of 2-4 people. 636-2362.

Art and Exhibitions

Register for Scarecrow Building Contest and Exhibit Competition, put your talent and imagination into creating an amazing scarecrow for Lichterman Nature Center's annual Scarecrow Building Contest and Exhibit. Open to senior centers, scouts, clubs, classrooms, artists, and others. Each entry receives a free group self-guided visit. Registration open through September 10. Lichterman Nature Center, 5992 Quince. memphismuseums.org. 636-2211.

Carpenter Art Garden Virtual Art Show, each Monday and Wednesday, 30 new pieces of original artwork will be featured and available for purchase. Buy some beautiful art benefiting young Binghampton artists. Through July 31.

Educational

Wolf River Conservancy Summer Lecture Series, guest speakers talk greenways, reptiles, composting, and more. Register to attend Zoom meetings. Online. Tuesday, July 21, 6:30 p.m., Thursday, August 27, 6:30 p.m., and Tuesday, September 22, 6:30 p.m.

Hollywood Feed University Online Course: “My Dog Doesn't Bite,” all ages are welcome to join this Facebook event. Learn dog bite laws and your rights as a victim or dog owner from attorney and animal law expert Claudine Wilkins. July 22, 8 a.m., noon, and 5 p.m. Online. hollywoodfeed.com.

For a full listing, check out our calendar of events.  Also, check the Memphis Parent Facebook Page for information and giveaways. Be sure to tag your favorite family-fun Instagram photos with the #memphisparent hashtag. I hope you have a great week.