What to do? Plan with Memphis Parent!

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

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Dinosaur Adventure Drive-Thru, travel back 60 million years to experience the prehistoric age and all of its dinosaurs. Encounter a massive, 40-foot T-rex, confront a pack of wild Velociraptors, and more from the safety of your vehicle. $49 per car. Friday, April 16, 1-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 21, 1-8 p.m., Thursday, April 22, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., and Friday, April 23, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sundays, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. through April 25. Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, 335 S. Hollywood. dinosauradventrue.com.

Glide Rides, attendees should be able to ride for about an hour at an easy pace. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Arrive early to borrow a bike, and air up the tires if needed. Free.  Saturdays, through April 24, 10:30 a.m. South Memphis Farmers Market, corner of Mississippi Boulevard and South Parkway East. thworkscdc.org.

Porch Chat, learn about the Park’s iconic buffalo herd from the rangers that take care of them as they share info and fun facts about the herd. Free.  Sunday, April 25, 11 a.m. First Horizon Foundation Visitor Center @ Shelby Farms Park, 6903 Great View. 767-7275.

May Day Celebration, featuring over 20 artist and artisan booths, food trucks, and performances with a wide variety of offerings, along with roving entertainment. A cash/credit beverage bar will also be open. Free. Saturday, May 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Theatre Memphis, 630 Perkins Ext. 682-8323.

Amro Music’s 100th Anniversary Community Celebration, featuring MemPops, Gourmade Food Truck, Fairys and Frogs face painting, music, and more. Free. Saturday, May 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Amro Music Store, 2918 Poplar. 325-6403.

Memphis Oral School for the Deaf SpeakEasy Auction, featuring prizes including trips, gift certificates, jewelry, art, and more. All proceeds benefit the students of MOSD. Free. May 1-22. Online from Memphis Oral School for the Deaf, mosdkids.org. 758-2228.

PuppyUp Memphis, A two-mile walk to promote awareness of canine cancer and fundraise for cancer research to benefit both pets and people. Dogs welcome. Free-$35. Sunday, May 2, noon-4 p.m. Shelby Farms Park Visitor’s Center at Jones Pond Pavilion, 6903 Great View. 767-7275.

Performances and Theater Events

Jack Jones Children’s Literacy Gala, more than 30 special guests will perform and/or read from their favorite books in the evening benefiting TSC’s education and outreach programs in the Memphis area. Free. Saturday, April 24, 6 p.m., Online from Tennessee Shakespeare Company, tnshakespeare.org. 759-0620.

43rd Original Art Auction, over 100 local and regional artists have donated their one-of-a-kind masterpieces to be bid on from the art novice to the seasoned collector. Available for viewing prior to the auction dates online and at the theatre. Free to browse. April 23-30. Online from Playhouse on the Square, playhouseonthesquare.org. 726-4656.

The Hidden Orpheum: A Virtual Fundraiser, take a tour behind the glitter and into spaces forever closed to the public. Orpheum staff members will share stories and insights. VIP ticket includes food and wine delivered to your home. $40, $250 VIP. Thursday, April 29, 7 p.m. Online from the Orpheum Theater, orpheum-memphis.com. 525-3000.

Thursdays on the Plaza, enjoy the atmosphere of the Menke Sculpture Garden during a variety of events from blues to trivia. Cash bar with wine and craft beer, as well as a nosh or two. Free-$5. Starts Thursday, April 29, 6:30 p.m. Continues every Thursday through July 15. Theatre Memphis, 630 Perkins Ext. 682-8323.

Spring Forward Together Performance and Fundraiser, free, one-hour performance and fundraiser benefitting New Ballet Ensemble & School. All guests must register for this event to ensure compliance with capacity limits. Free with registration. Saturday, May 1, 7:30 p.m. Levitt Shell, 1928 Poplar. newballett.org.

Neat, the story of an urban African-American girl bursting into adulthood, experiencing first love, and embracing both black pride and feminism. $150 for four seats. Continues Fridays, 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 2 p.m., through May 9. Hattiloo Theatre, 37 S. Cooper. 502-3486.

30 Days of Opera, participate in the virtual version of this annual festival featuring virtual events, drive-thru arias, and more. Free. April 1- 30. Opera Memphis, 6745 Wolf River. operamemphis.org. 257-3100.

Movies

Chimes Square Family Movie Nights, enjoy family-friendly movies on an outdoor screen with state-of-the-art surround sound. Tipsy Tumbler will be onsite selling adult beverages. Free. Fridays, 8 p.m. through June 4.  April 23: 12 Angry Men; April 30: Dirty Dancing; May 7: Back to the Future; May 14: To Kill a Mockingbird; May 21: Dumb & Dumber; May 28: Pride & Prejudice (2005); June 4: How to Train your Dragon. Overton Square, 2101 Madison. overtonsquare.com.

Shrek: 20th Anniversary, once upon a time there lived an ornery ogre named Shrek whose precious solitude is suddenly shattered by an invasion of annoying fairy-tale characters. $15. Sunday, April 25, 3 p.m. and Wednesday, April 28, 7 p.m. Malco Paradiso, 584 S. Mendenhall and Collierville Town Square Cinema, 80 Market. malco.com.  682-1754.

Great Strides Under the Stars, family-friendly drive-in movie and celebration for getting closer to a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. Register online. Free. Saturday, May 1, 7 p.m. Tiger Lane, 335 South Hollywood. cff.org/memphis.

Time-Warp Drive-In: 80s Kids Adventure, films for kids from the 80s featuring E.T., Goonies, and Explorers. $25 a carload. Saturday, May 15, 7:30 p.m. Malco Summer 4 Drive-In, 5310 Summer. malco.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.