The Commercial Appeal - Go Memphis
THINGS TO DO
Friday, through June 22 at Calvary Episcopal Church, 102 N. Second. (901) 525-6602. calvarymemphis.org Memphis and Arkansas Bridge Walks and Talks: 2 p.m. Saturday. Assemble at 2 p.m. at Crump Park (South of I-55 on Metal Museum Drive). Security will be on duty for parking. Access to sidewalk not ADA compliant; handicapped assistance offered as necessary. Memphis Pink Palace Museum at 3050 Central. Call (901) 636-2362. memphismuseums.org.
“Women of Strength, Women of Color,” through Oct. 14. The eighth installment of Connections Exhibit Series. This series focuses on African-american women who have had a lasting impact on Memphis.
“The Bison: American Icon.” A new exhibition running through May 25 explores the history and science of these iconic creatures. National Civil Rights Museum: 450 Mulberry. (901) 521-9699, ext. 292. civilrightsmuseum.org
“For All the World to See: Visual Culture and the Struggle for Civil Rights,” through Aug. 20. Orpheum 2012 High School Musical Theatre Awards: 7 p.m. Thursday at the Orpheum, 203 S. Main. Tickets: $15-$35. The 3rd annual HSMTA celebrates the talents and accomplishments of Mid-south high schools participating in musical theatre. Call (901) 525-3000. orpheum-memphis.com Shelby County Courthouse Tour: Assemble noon Thursday on the southwest steps of the Courthouse (Second & Adams). Free. jimmyogle.com Riverfront Park Series Walking Tours: Meet 10 a.m. Saturday in (Greenbelt Park). jimmyogle.com Tuesday Tours: Discover the history, art and architecture of Memphis with historian Jimmy Ogle as your guide. 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays. Free. jimmyogle.com
Tuesday: Madison Ave. and Visible Music School (Madison/front).
May 29: Union Ave. manhole cover/history tour (Union/front). The Wiseguys present Storytellers Unplugged: 10:30 p.m. Saturday ($5). Café Eclectic, 603 N. Mclean. Late-night show is uncensored and may not be suitable for all ages. No alcohol is served, but ages 21 and older are welcome to bring their own (no corkage fee). Zoom Through the Zoo: 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Pre-registration through Wednesday at Memphis Zoo in Overton Park. ($25 4-Miler/$20 1 Mile Fun Run). Race day registration 9 a.m. ($30 4-Miler/$25 1-Mile Fun Run). Register online at racesonline.com before Wednesday to receive an early-bird discount.