What to do? Plan with Memphis Parent!

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

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💕 For Mom 💕

Pamper Mom Sweepstakes, make sure your Mom feels special. Enter the Memphis Flyer Pamper Mom Sweepstakes presented by Gould’s Salon and Spa for your chance to win a $150 gift card to Gould’s for your mom (or yourself). The last day to enter is May 7th. One entry per person.

The Spring Show, a Mother’s Day, graduation, and baby and bridal gift event featuring work by the Midsouth's leading artists. Friday, April 30-Saturday, May 8. Hours vary: Monday-Wednesday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Shops of Saddle Creek, 7509 Poplar. artworks.foundation.

Music & Movies: Shall We Dance?, features movie, live music by 3Degrees, and Gourmade & Just Wraps food truck. $10. Sat., May 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Germantown Performing Arts Center, 1801 Exeter. 751-7500.

Mother’s Day Pop Up, Arrow Creative, 653 Philadelphia, Saturday, May 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Shop for Mom and find the perfect gift while supporting the creative community in Memphis. Also, the soft opening of Arrow Creative’s new location. Tours start at noon.

Riverfront Market, Mississippi River Park off Riverside, Saturday, May 8, 1-6 p.m. Features 30+ local vendors and free skate rentals.

Mother's Day Card Making with Kait Harris, create custom cards using hand-carved stamps for Mom. $65. Sat., May 8, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Arrow Creative, 2535 Broad. arrowcreative.org.

Mother’s Day at AutoZone Park, featuring pregame brunch, flower giveaways, enter-to-win-its, and more. $12-$60. Sun., May 9, 11 a.m. Autozone Pard, Third and Union. memphisredbirds.com. 721-6000.

Mother’s Day at the Garden Outdoor Picnic, pre-order a picnic brunch from Fuel or Fratelli’s Cafe or bring outside food. Music by Kenneth Jackson and cash bar. Tables will be available or bring a blanket. Free with admission. Sun., May 9. Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry. 636-4100.

Mother's Day Brunch at the Peabody, brunch served in high style in the Continental Ballroom featuring appetizers, salads, entrées, side dishes, and desserts. $88. Sun., May 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Peabody Hotel, 149 Union. 529-4000.

Mother's Day: Paulette's, executive chef Don Walker has special three-course menus to enjoy with Mom. Call for reservations. $20-$62. Sun., May 9. Paulette's, River Inn, 50 Harbor Town Square. 260-3300.

Fodder for Foodies

Great Steak Cook-Off, featuring live music by Albert King Jr., Reba Russell Band, and Cecily Wilborn & Kymestri plus food and fun. Free. Saturday, May 8, noon-6 p.m. Eugene Woods Civic Center, 212 West Polk. steakcookoffs.com.

World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest,  a four-day competition featuring teams representing the best of barbecue compete for the title of World Champion and a share of the more than $115K in prize money. $12. May 12-15. Tom Lee Park off Riverside. memphisinmay.org.

Food Truck Garden Party, experience the Garden after hours. The series will kick off with live music from Tracking Giants and food from 9 Dough 1, Lynnie's Links and Drinks, El Mero, Soi #9, Smokin’ Hot BBQ, Muddy's Bake Shop, and cash bar. $5 members, $10 nonmembers. Thursday, May 13, 5-8 p.m. Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry. 636-4100.

Novel at Home: Elizabeth Heiskell, online book launch for Come On Over!: Southern Delicious for Every Day and Every Occasion. Featuring cooking demo with Chef Kelly English. Free with registration. Wednesday, May 19, 6 p.m. Online from Novel, novelmemphis.com.

Fling into Spring Tea Party, tea party with light snacks and sweets. The first floor will be open to tour. After you have finished with your tea, enjoy learning about the language of the flowers while planting and decorating your own succulent. $25, $15 child. Saturday, May 22, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mallory-Neely House, 652 Adams. 523-1484.

Family Fun

Bird Talk & Walk Series: Purple Martins, purple martins, birds that winter in Brazil, are back at Lichterman Nature Center.  Learn more about this species and help monitor their nests. Take a walk around the lake to see what other birds we can see and hear. Binoculars are available to borrow. For ages 12 - adult. $10. Saturdays, May, 8, 15, 22, 29, and June 5, 9-10:30 a.m. Lichterman Nature Center, 5992 Quince. 636-2224.

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. Every Thursday through July 15, 6:30 p.m.. Theatre Memphis, 630 Perkins Ext. 682-8323.

"The Machine Inside: Biomechanics," an immersive exhibit for all ages that takes visitors on an intriguing journey into the marvels of natural engineering. $15.Opens, Saturday, May 15, 10:30 a.m., continues through August 1. Memphis PInk Palace Museum, 3050 Central. 

Cooper-Young Garden Walk, self-guided tour of 80+ eclectic, imaginative urban gardens and green spaces in the historic, vibrant CY neighborhood. $20. May 15-16. Cooper-Young District. cooperyounggardenclub.org.

CAF AirPower History Tour, featuring cockpit tours plus P-51, T-6, PT-13, and B-29 rides, and airshows. $20. Monday, May 17, 1-5 p.m., Tuesday-Wednesday, May 18-19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Thursday, May 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Olive Branch Airport, 8000 Terminal, Olive Branch, MS. airpowersquadron.org.

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. 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.

30th Anniversary: Fried Green Tomatoes, when an unhappy housewife befriends a lady in a nursing home, she hears a remarkable tale of laughter, devotion, and a special friendship that defies all obstacles. $15. Sunday, May 9. 3 p.m. and Wednesday, May 12, 7 p.m. Malco Paradiso, 584 Mendenhall and Collierville Town Cinema, 380 Market. 682-1754.

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.