Photo courtesy of Memphis Museums
Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker, CTI Giant Theater in MoSH
Movies
Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker, an inspiring tale about a colony of endangered Australian sea lions and the journey of one sea lion pup. $10. Wednesdays-Sundays, May 29-August 22, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. CTI 3D Giant Theater, in Musem of Science and History (Pink Palace), 3050 Central. memphismuseums.org. 636-2362.
Spring Movie Series, bring the family to an outdoor movie. Free. Thursdays, 8 p.m. through July, 1. Greenbelt Park, Harbor Town, Downtown Memphis. dnamemphis.org.
- May 27, The Goonies
- June 3, Black Panther
- June 10, Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (Classic Version)
- June 17, Toy Story
- June 24, Dream Girls
- July 1, The Wizard of Oz
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., May 28: Pride & Prejudice (2005) and June 4: How to Train Your Dragon. Overton Square, 2101 Madison. overtonsquare.com.
Movies in the Park: ALT, enjoy a family-friendly movie in the park. Free. Saturday, May 29, 5: 30 p.m., David Carnes Park, 902 Whitehaven.
Iris Orchestra Movie Night, features concert performances from last season, food trucks with dinner options, and drinks available for purchase. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs. $10. Saturday, June 5, 7 p.m. The Grove at Germantown Performing Arts Center, 1801 Exeter. 751-7500.
Art Events
WE Gallery Open House, peruse work by many aspiring new artists and many well-known artists benefiting the Woman's Exchange. Free to browse. Thursday, June 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Woman's Exchange Art Gallery, 88 Racine. weofmemphis.org. 327-5681.
Memphis Potters Guild Spring Show and Sale, shop for pottery from Guild members. Free to browse. Friday-Saturday, June 4-5, noon-5 p.m. Shops of Saddle Creek, Poplar and West Farmington. thememphispottersguild.com.
Riverfront Market and Free Skate, features over 20 local vendors with products ranging from fine art to gelato plus covid-safe fitness and activities for all ages like free skate rentals. Free. Saturday, June 5, 1 p.m. Fourth Bluff, Front and Riverside. memphisriverparks.org.
Picture Pawfect Calendar Contest, make your pet a star in the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County’s calendar. Winners will be featured in the 2022 Humane Society calendar and eligible to win prizes. $15 for photoshoot. Enter your photo June 7-August12. Vote June 8-August 13. Online from Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County, memphishumane.org. 937-3900.
Performing Arts
Off the Scuff, join the Hot Foot Honeys, Memphis’ only professional tap dance company, for their eighth annual spring showcase. Features the art of tap dance improvisation set to electronic music of all genres, including jazz, pop, rap, and classical at various iconic Memphis locations. $10-$20. Through May 30. Online from the Hot Foot Honeys, hotfoothoneys.com.
The Taming, political farce inspired by Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew. A beauty pageant contestant aims to revolutionize the structure of the American government. $25. Opens Friday, May 21, 7 p.m. and continues through May 30, Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m., and Sundays, 2 p.m. Streams live from Playhouse on the Square, playhouseonthesquare.org.
In Real Life, a collection of operatic monologues about 12 characters who struggle to find love in the digital age. Each performance will feature pre-show entertainment in the parking lot. $10. Friday-Saturday, May 21-22, 8 p.m. Opera Memphis, 6745 Wolf River. 257-3100.
Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party, join Mickey Mouse and his Disney friends on adventures filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics, and unexpected stunts. $23-$88. Thursday, May 27, 7 p.m., Friday, May 28, 3 and 7 p.m., Saturday, May 29, 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m, and 7:30 p.m., Sunday, May 30, 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., and Monday, May 31, noon and 4:30 p.m. The Landers Center, 4560 Venture, Southaven, MS. 662-280-9120.
Family Fun
Dinosaur Dig, young archeologists use tools and excavating equipment to dig for fossils and buried treasure in the massive sandpit – all overseen by resident T-Rex and Triceratops. Free with admission. Through September 5. Children's Museum of Memphis, 2525 Central. 458-2678.
“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. 636-2362.
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.
Let's Go Outside!
Memorial Day Weekend Free Kayaking, one-hour kayak rentals will be free all Memorial Day weekend. Pick up your boat from the cobblestones Friday, May 28-Sunday May 30, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Cobblestones at Union and Riverside. memphisriverparks.org.
H2Oh! Splash Water Park, a garden-themed exhibit with 40+ sprayers including jet streams, mists, geysers, and water tunnels. Free with admission. Continues through September 5. Children's Museum of Memphis, 2525 Central. 458-2678.
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 29 and June 5, 9-10:30 a.m. Lichterman Nature Center, 5992 Quince. 636-2224.
Music by the Lake, outdoor concert featuring family-friendly fun, food trucks, and music. Free. Friday, June 11, 6-9 p.m. Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, 3663 Appling. 385-6438.
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.