* "Health in the City: A Fresh Take on Food" Conference -
Workshops on combating food "deserts" with acooking demo by vegan chef Bryant Terry.
Fri., July 30, 5-8 p.m. and Sat., July 31, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Free, 448-1982.
G.E. Patterson Family Life & Youth Center, 547 Mississippi, Memphis.
* "Art for Earth's Sake" Auction -
Local art, live music, food, and libations to benefit Gulf Coast wildlife.
Fri., July 30, 6-9 p.m.
Free.
Marshall Arts, 639 Marshall, Memphis, 522-9483.
* Wonderland: An Evening of Art and Style -
Anthropologie fashion show, wine tasting, giveaways, and live music.
Fri., July 30, 6-8 p.m.
$20 members/$30 nonmembers, 761-5250.
The Dixon Gallery & Gardens, 4339 Park, Memphis, 761-5250.
* Broadway South -
Musical revue with Kendrick Ross Productions and the Young Actors Guild.
Fri., July 30, 7 p.m.
857-6056.
University of Memphis, Rose Theatre, 470 University, Memphis.
* Fifth Friday Contra Dance -
Contra dance with live music by Pot Likker String Band. A beginner's and advanced lesson proceeds the dance.
Fri., July 30, 7 p.m.
Free but donations of $7-$10 are accepted, 725-9165.
Idlewild Presbyterian Church, 1750 Union, Memphis, info, 726-4681.
* Memphis Farmers Market -
Weekly sale of local produce, meats, and crafts. This week: live music by Grace Askew and Ken & Robyn. Also watermelon roll and a watermelon carving demonstration by Robert Hayes.
Sat., July 31, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.
www.memphisfarmersmarket.com.
Central Station, 545 S. Main, Memphis.
* Soul Food Festival -
Annual food festival with live music by Cameo, SOS Band, MC Lyte, Brownstone, Troop, and Tevin Campbell.
Sat., July 31, 4 p.m.
$20-$55.
Shelby Farms, Visitor's Center, 500 Pine Lake, Memphis.
* Enchanted Fairy Camp -
Kids ages 5 to 8 design fairy habitats and make fairy furniture.
Mon.-Fri., Aug. 2-6, 9 a.m.-noon.
$150 members/$175 nonmembers, 636-4126.
Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry, Memphis, 636-4100.
* Project Management Lecture -
Rick Brenner of Chaco Canyon Consulting talks on "The Politics of Meetings for People Who Hate Politics." Sponsored by the Project Management Institute of Memphis.
Tue., Aug. 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
$20 members/$25 nonmembers, www.pmimemphis.org.
The Esplanade, 901 Cordova Station, Cordova, 753-3333.
* T-Shirt Quilting Class -
Learn to make old T-shirts into a lap quilt.
Tuesdays, 6-8:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 3.
757-7389.
Union University, 2745 Hacks Cross, Memphis.
* J&K Self-Rising Cabaret -
Voices of the South musical tribute to Southern lore and strong women.
Thurs.-Sun., Aug. 5-8.
Theatre Memphis, 630 Perkins Ext., Memphis, 682-8323, www.theatrememphis.org/.
* Cooper-Young Night Out -
Shops, restaurants, and galleries will be open late and offer workshops, food and drink specials, and live music.
First Thursday of every month, 5-9 p.m.
276-7222.
Cooper-Young Historic District, www.cooperyoungfestival.com, Memphis.
* Peabody Rooftop Party Season Finale -
New Orleans-themed rooftop party with music by Cowboy Mouth and Mardi Gras-style food and drinks. Benefits Gulf Coast oil spill relief efforts.
Thu., Aug. 5, 6-10:30 p.m.
$15 (includes one drink).
The Peabody, 149 Union, Memphis, 529-4154, www.peabodymemphis.com.
* Strange Fruit Vintage Pop-Up Shop -
Shop for vintage clothing from the 1980s and 1990s. Also music by DJ Homework and Cities Aviv. A $5 photo booth benefits the Odessa building fund.
Fri., Aug. 6, 6-10 p.m.
219-0648.
Odessa, 2613 Broad, Memphis.
* Fuller Fest -
Annual golf tournament (8:30 a.m.), classic car show (noon), and gospel concert (1-4 p.m.).
Sat., Aug. 7.
543-6041.
T.O. Fuller State Park, 1500 Mitchell, Memphis.
* Puppet Play -
Kids use hand puppets to act out stories that they develop.
First Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.
$7 per child, 525-0009.
Hattiloo Theatre, 656 Marshall, Memphis, 502-3486.
* "The Athlete in You" Workshop -
Meditation workshop to help athletes and aspiring athletes connect with their motivation. Healthy vegan lunch by Chef Timothy Moore will be provided. Facilitated by Truth Erdeljan.
Sat., Aug. 7, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
$25, 336-3419.
First Unity Church, 9228 Walnut Grove, Memphis, 753-1463.
* Snowden Beer Festival -
Tasting of over 70 beers from around the world. Sponsored by Lazy Magnolia brewing company.
Sat., Aug. 7, 2-6 p.m.
$30 advance/$35 door, www.snowdenbeerfestival.com.
Snowden Grove Park, 6205 Snowden Lane, Southaven, MS, Memphis.
* Screening of Mid-August Lunch -
Italian film about a guy who takes care of his condo manager's mother in order to pay off his overdue utility bill.
Sun., Aug. 8, 2 p.m.
$6 members/$8 nonmembers.
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 1934 Poplar, Memphis, 544-6200.
* Miss Gay America Pageant -
Annual pageant featuring special guests Ashley Amber Austin (Miss Gay America 2009) and Anita Cocktail (Miss Gay Tennessee).
Sun., Aug. 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
$5, www.missgayamerica.com/.
Crossroads Bar & Grill, 1278 Jefferson, Memphis, 272-8801.
* "A Naturalist's Guide to the Mid-South" Lecture -
Talk on wildlife rehabilitation in Mississippi.
Mon., Aug. 9, 6:30 p.m.
Free to members/$4 nonmembers, 452-6500.
Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry, Memphis, 636-4100.
* "Shake, Rattle, & Roll" at the Shell -
Live recreation of Elvis' Overton Park Shell performance by tribute artist Donny Edwards. Benefits the Alzheimer's Association.
Tue., Aug. 10, 7-11 p.m.
$40, 565-0011.
Levitt Shell, Overton Park, Memphis.
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