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Arts Agenda: Stax docuseries preview and a celebration of three Louises

Blues, jazz, literary readings, and curated exhibitions can fill your weekend.


Opera Memphis presents La bohème at Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center
Friday, May 17 & Saturday, May 18 | 7:30 PM

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Checking on the Arts: General Director Ned Canty talks about this postponed new production, the movement of the setting from 1830s Paris to 1915 Beale Street, and working with an all-Black cast, director, and conductor.


STAX: Soulsville U.S.A. Preview at Crosstown Theater
Friday, May 17 | 7:00 PM

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Jumaane Smith: Louis! Louis! Louis! at Germantown Performing Arts Center
Saturday, May 18 | 8:00 PM

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Reception for Alicia Trout's UNDERSTORY at Brantley Ellzey's Summer Studio
Sunday, May 19 | 2:00 - 6:00 PM

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The Southern Literary Salon Series: The Bible of Barbara Kingsolver on Tennessee Shakespeare Company's Tabor Stage
Sunday, May 19 | 3:00 PM

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Checking on the Arts: Stephanie Shine, who is directing, discusses the show's presentation in an oral, dramatic setting.


Create your own Arts Agenda with the help of ARTSmemphis' calendar of events.

Director of Donor Engagement and Communications at ARTSmemphis.