Germantown

Germantown Performing Arts Center, 1801 Exeter, hosts Jazz in the Box, featuring 7 p.m. Friday. A pianist and composer, Alterman has performed at venues around the world including the Blue Note Jazz Club in Milan, Blues Alley in Washington, D.C. and Preservation Hall in New Orleans. Tickets are $25. Visit gpacweb.com or call 901-751-7500.

Shelby County Republican Women’s Club will host its “Out With the Old, In With the New”

Sept. 15, at 11 a.m. at Germantown Country Club. SCRWC will also be collecting new or gently used women’s career wear for donation to “Dress for Success.” Call 901-755-3283.

The 15th annual event will be Sept. 19, from 6:30-10 p.m., at Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Enjoy specialty samplings from more than 30 restaurants, caterers and beverage distributors of the Germantown and Greater Memphis area. Tickets are $75 in advance and $80 at the door. Ages 21 and up. Visit biddingforgood.com/tasteofourtown.

Pack a picnic and enjoy a performance by the Germantown Symphony Orchestra at Municipal Park Sept. 19, at 5:30 p.m., for the concert. The free program features the choirs of Germantown and Houston High Schools.

Germantown’s for children ages 2 to 6, will be Sept. 19 at Farmington Park, 2085 Cordes. Young ones will run, bike and swim (run through firetruck spray) to the finish line, where everyone receives a gold medal. Bring a bicycle or tricycle. A size-appropriate helmet is required. Start time for 2 to 3 years old is 10 a.m., 4 to 6 years old at 10:30 a.m. Cost to register is $7 and includes a T-shirt for those who register by Aug. 28. No event day registration. Contact Michelle McDonnell at 901-757-7382 or mmcdonnell@germantown-tn.gov.

The is every Thursday, from 4-7:30 p.m. at Farm Park, 2660 Cross Country Drive. Features fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables. Enjoy live music, art by local artists, delicious and healthy foods from our food truck vendors, children’s activities and cooking demonstrations in a beautiful and relaxing farm setting.