Elle Perry

Acclaimed musicians from as close as North Mississippi and as far as England are bringing their sounds to the Mid-South this July. Here are five highlights.

In this week’s To-Do List, you can learn to listen like an artist and help some art kids get to Italy.

With a new local leader, Sofar Sounds will host shows in Memphis once again. And, at the Botanic Garden, Fun Studio includes child-friendly musical instruments.

In this week’s To-Do List, we’ve got ways to celebrate 30 years of the North Mississippi Allstars and 30 years of the V&E Greenline.

In this week’s To-Do List, we’ve got the details on a Frank Ocean listening party, a summer splash shindig for dogs and two album-release parties where you can leave with a CD. (A CD!)

How many chances do you get to BYOB to a show by an EGOT winner? In August, Memphians can see a country superstar, musical improv on Beale and, of course, John Legend.

To christen the Metal Museum’s move in a month, the institution is today launching a new brand, including a new logo.

The music lineup is set for the 2026 Cooper-Young Festival.

In this week’s To-Do List, you’ll learn about Memphis Botanic Garden’s new Fun Studio and where to hear about the magic of “biscuit and cornbread culture.”

Plus, several artists with ties to the Memphis region are on former President Barack Obama’s annual summer playlist.