Black History Month
Local Black Artists, exhibition in honor of Black History Month featuring conventional and unconventional techniques with a variety of paintings, illustration, and mixed media. February 26-March 26. The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 800 E. Parkway. krocmemphis.org. 729-8007.
- Walkthrough for Local Black Artists. February 26, 6 p.m. krocmemphis.org/calendar.
- Artists' Talk for Local Black Artists. March 11, 6 p.m. krocmemphis.org/calendar.
Memphis Black Restaurant Week, featuring 21 Black-owned restaurants with 75 amazing meals to choose from for a whole week. Starts Sunday, March 7, and continues through March 13. blackrestaurantweek.com.
Afro-Latino Week, join Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group to experience the Afro-Latino culture and music on Facebook Live. Free-$10. Wednesday-Saturday, February 24-27. Online from Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group, facebook.com/Cazateatro. 846-5640.
Talk at Two: "Impressionism, Post Impressionism and the Black Model," Heather Nickels will explore several works in the Dixon Gallery and Gardens' collection, highlighting the presence and absence of Black artists and subjects. Free with registration. Sunday, February 28, 2 p.m. Online from The Dixon Gallery & Gardens, dixon.org. 761-5250.
“SANKOFA!,” exhibition celebrating Black History Month recognizing Memphis creative legends for their achievements and integral roles in shaping the fabric of Memphis and the world. Free. February 1-28. FireHouse Community Arts Center, 985 S. Bellevue. memphisblackarts.org. 948-9522.
Levitt Shell Virtual Black History Month Series, the finale will feature the 2020 performance of Occupy the Shell. Free. Saturday, February 27, 7:30 p.m. levittshell.org.
Stax Virtual Tour, museum tour, interviews, and live musical performances sharing the history of Stax Records and Memphis music through those who lived it and continue to be impacted by its legacy. Free with registration. February 10-28. Online from Stax, staxmusem.com. 946-2535.
Get On Up, based on the life story of the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. $15. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m. Malco Paradiso Cinema, 584 S. Mendenhall and Collierville Grill, 380 Market. 682-1754.
Women's History Month
"Queens," an exhibition of photo-realistic portraits of empowered women by Becca Hand. The series draws inspiration from traditional playing card iconography. Free. March 1-31. Eclectic Eye, 242 S. Cooper. 276-3937.
WE Consign, featuring a large selection of furniture, rugs, crystal, sterling silver, antiques, and other treasures benefiting the Woman's Exchange of Memphis. Free. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through April 16. Woman's Exchange Art Gallery, 88 Racine. 327-5681.
"Power and Absence: Women in Europe," exhibition explores the representation of women in Europe from around 1500 to 1680, known as the Renaissance and Early Baroque period. Ongoing. Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 1934 Poplar. 544-6209.
"Bold Women Change History: The Women of Elmwood, Part One," Kim Bearden tells the story of the women who are at rest in Elmwood Cemetery via Zoom. Each of them has a unique story to tell. $10. Thursday, March 11, 6 p.m. Online from Elmwood Cemetery, elmwoodcemetery.org. 774-3212.
"Bold Women Change History: Women of Elmwood, Part Two," online talk celebrating the marvelous history that Memphis women made happen presented by Kim Bearden via Zoom. $10. Thursday, March 18, 6 p.m. Online from Elmwood Cemetery, elmwoodcemetery.org. 774-3212.
Nominations for Memphis Parent Mom of the Year, nominate a mom who makes you smile. Prizes include $1000 orthodontic work for the child and teeth whitening for Mom from Saddle Creek Orthodontics. Submit a nomination online. The winner will be announced in the May issue. Through Feb. 28. memphisparent.com.
Family Fun
Soup Sunday, choose to experience the event in the comfort of your home or through various meal package dine-in options at participating restaurants benefiting Youth Villages. Visit the website for details. $150 family meal package. Saturday-Sunday, February 27-28. Online from Youth Villages, youthvillages.org. 252-7600.
Arbor Day Celebration, celebrates Memphis City Beautiful’s 90th anniversary and Plant the Town Red campaign, a reading of the Mayor’s proclamation, tree planting demonstration, tree giveaway, and a tour of the trees at MBG. Free. Friday, March 5, 10 a.m. Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry. 636-4100.
Family-Friendly Virtual and Remote Volunteer Opportunities, search for opportunities like food-box packing with CatholicCharities, T-shirt sales with WYXR, and garden days with Memphis Rox or MemphisBotanic, there is something for everyone. Find an experience that fits your schedule and impacts your community. Ongoing from Volunteer Odyssey, volunteerodyssey.com.
Featured volunteer opportunities include:
- Packing care kits for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Food Mission.
- Make home-warming baskets for the newly-housed through Community Alliance for the Homeless.
- Film a video of yourself (or your child) reading a story to send to Room in the Inn. Many guests of Room in the Inn have children who enjoy having a story read to them during snack, before a nap, or before bed.
CUBA: Journey to The Heart of The Caribbean, through the eyes of Cuban artists, historians, and scientists, the film provides an intimate look at this vivacious island nation. $10. Wednesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m. & 4 p.m. Continues through March 28. CTI 3D Giant Theater In the Memphis Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central. 636-2362.
“Dinosaurs in Motion,” interactive STEAM experience featuring 14 recycled metal dinosaur sculptures with exposed mechanics inspired by actual fossils. Visitors are invited to touch and learn. $15. Opens Saturday, January 30, and continues through May 2. Memphis Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central. 636-2362.
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secrets of the Sewer,” families will be transported to the underground home of the crime-fighting heroes to see what really happens in their secret hideaway featuring hands-on experiences. Free with Museum admission. Ongoing. Children's Museum of Memphis, 2525 Central. cmom.com. 458-2678.
Health and Education
“Hawaiʻi Sons of the Civil War,” freelance researcher, writer, and lecturer Nanette Naioma Napoleon focuses on the history and cultures of Hawaiʻi with a fascinating perspective on the US Civil War during this online lecture. $10. March 4, 6 p.m. Online from Elmwood Cemetery, elmwoodcemetery.org.
Saturday Hikes with the Biologist, discover the treasures of the forest. Meet at the lodge, wear hiking shoes or boots, and bring water and snacks or lunch depending on the hike. In the event of inclement weather, the event will reschedule. For more information or to RSVP, email charity@camppinecrest.org. $5 per person. Saturdays, February 27, April 10, and May 15, noon. Pinecrest Camp, 21430 Highway 57, Moscow, TN. 878-1247.
Laughter Yoga, join Baptist Cancer Center on Zoom for a unique combination of breathing, fluid movements, and voluntary laughing to make you happier and healthier. Free. First Monday of every month, 6 p.m., Second Tuesday of every month, 9 a.m., and Fourth Tuesday of every month, 9 a.m. Continues through December 23. Online from baptistcancercenter.org.
Slow Your Roll Saturday Morning Meditation, Church Health, join mindfulness and meditation teacher Greg Graber for a meditation session in the Church Health Meditation Garden. No sign-up is required. Masks are a must. Free. Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.
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.