# African American Events | List Of All Upcoming African American Events In Memphis - **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming african american events in Memphis, find information & tickets for upcoming african american events happening in Memphis. - **Category**: ## About Explore all upcoming african american events in Memphis, find information & tickets for upcoming african american events happening in Memphis. ## Events in Memphis - **Event Name**: 90th Shellebration: Memphis Studio Superset - **Description**: From September 10th-13th, The Overton Park Shell 90th Birthday Weekend will present back-to-back days featuring unique collaborations as Memphis comes together to pay tribute to the legacy of our historic stage. About the Event: Sam Phillips Recording, - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 145 - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Sep 13 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/memphis/90th-shellebration-memphis-studio-superset/200030288243629 - **Venue**: 1928 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy81YWMwNjc1YWNhMTcxMDhjYmI1NmQxMDYxMzM5NjQxNWE1MjUyOGI3OGI1MTdhOGI1OTFkMTE5ZjY2MjRlN2RhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1MDAtZGNlOGU4ZDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY1MDA3MjE.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, music, art, live-music, performances, concerts, parties, workshops, food-drinks, trips-adventures, nonprofit, theatre, dog - **Event Name**: OTIS SANFORD: NEWSMAN - **Description**: Join us as we welcome OTIS SANFORD on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 at 6:00 PM to celebrate the release of his new book NEWSMAN: THE ROAD FROM ROUTE 2 BOX 9 ABOUT THE BOOK: Newsman is an autobiography of Otis Sanford's experiences growing up in a large Africa - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 34 - **Date**: Wed Aug 26 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/memphis/otis-sanford-newsman/200030473696112 - **Venue**: 387 Perkins Ext, Memphis, TN, United States, Tennessee 38117 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy80OTdiNDVhMDMxMTE1YzBiOTNhMGExODc1ODVjYTgyMjY3MmM1NDI2NWY4MmY5MWYyNjZlNzBlZDIzMmY5ZDZlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzk4Nzg1OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTkyNTg5OQ.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art, sports - **Event Name**: The Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. African American Male Image Awards - **Description**: This luncheon supports a meaningful cause—raising funds to uplift African American males while recognizing men in the Memphis community who exemplify Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service. Presented by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., this event honors A - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Sep 05 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/memphis/the-phi-beta-sigma-fraternity-inc-african-american-male-image-awards/200030220363402 - **Venue**: University Of Memphis Uc Ballroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy85OGM1MGE4ODZhNzlkYzM1MTFiNmUxYzhhY2ZkNzJmZDYwOTY5ZWFmMjY4YTZmODRmMWMyZGYyMzQ3NzI4OTM1LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDE1MzYtZGMyODQ4OTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODYzNzgyMTg.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre, nonprofit - **Event Name**: Book Talk featuring Otis Sanford - **Description**: Otis Sanford talks Newsman: The Road from Route 2 Box 9About this EventJoin us for fascinating conversation between author Otis Sanford and interviewer Willy Bearden as they discuss Newsman: The Road from Route 2 - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Sep 10 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/memphis/book-talk-featuring-otis-sanford/100001996453040788 - **Venue**: Elmwood Cemetery - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8zMWM1MTllZTM5ZDM0YWMwMzJjYzU2MDQ2MzA0MWNlOTk2NzE2YTg2OGMzMTA0YTVlYjljOTA4ODE5MjA1YTNjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kYzI4NDg1OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODU3Nzk1ODk.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Sports - **Event Name**: Grooving with River City: A Sunday Afternoon Soiree - **Description**: Join River City (TN) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated for an afternoon of music, cocktails & culture to support our communityAbout this EventStep into a chic, relaxed atmosphere where friends, supporters and communi - **Date**: Sun Oct 11 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/memphis/grooving-with-river-city-a-sunday-afternoon-soiree/100001992219237368 - **Venue**: Memphis Brooks Museum of Art - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8zOWRiMjRlZTIxYzUwMjRkZWM5Y2NiYjE0ZTg5M2ZiMzZkYmU2ZDAxNzE1NGYxNThjNDI2NTM3Yzc4ZDU4ZTBmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzFhNWYzMy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODI4NTUzNjc.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 162 - **Categories**: health-wellness, art - **Event Name**: Top 40 Under 40 Urban Elite Professionals Awards Gala - **Description**: This black tie awards gala spotlights these remarkable Top 40 Under 40 Urban Elite Professionals and their outstanding achievements.About this EventTop 40 Under 40 Urban Elite Professionals Awards honors African American - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/memphis/top-40-under-40-urban-elite-professionals-awards-gala/100001984639930457 - **Venue**: Hilton Memphis - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy82NzI3Y2NhZTg0ZTU5N2ViYzk2YmJmNDAyNmI1ZjI0NTY1NzdkYjMxOTAwZmQ2YWFhMzIyMTQ4NWMyMTdkMjllLXJpbWctdzk2MC1oOTYwLWRjMDEwMTAxLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3MjgzNjU4OQ.avif - **Price**: USD 148 - **Categories**: parties, entertainment - **Event Name**: AAHGS MEMPHIS: Think Tank 2026 - **Description**: AAGHS Memphis (African American Historical and Genealogical Society of the Mid-South) is hosting their annual Think Tank. Come learn about the benefits of this genealogical community which provides peer support to researchers exploring their family histor - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 43 - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/memphis/aahgs-memphis-think-tank-2026/200030195229118 - **Venue**: 843 Dallas St, Memphis, TN 38114-2507, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8xNGRlMzBhNDE0YTIzMDNiNWNmZWY1MzVmNzgwYTk4NGExNDAyMWRhYzgyNGMyZTdiNWNhM2NlZDM4ODQ5NjA0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEwNzMtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY2MDcyNzM.avif - **Categories**: workshops, meetups ## Trending Events in Memphis - **Event Name**: Bolly Memphis 2 - **Description**: INNI ENTERTAINMENTSPresentsBolly Memphis 2on Sep 5, 2026atCanvas1737 Madison Ave,Memphis TNTickets available athttps://bollymemphis2.Eventbrite.comThe promoter reserves the right to - **Venue**: canvas - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a7cb1b9c476e.jpg - **Event Name**: Memphis Speed Dating & Singles Event - **Description**: Ready to step away from the dating apps and make real connections in person?We’re inviting 10 men and 10 women to join us for an intentional and fun evening of speed dating. Once all participant spots are filled, a waitlist will be available. - **Venue**: WISEACRE Brewing Company HQ - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a67996dc88a3.jpg - **Event Name**: John Legend - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Radians Amphitheater at Memphis Botanic Garden 🏠 Address: 750 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38117 🌆 City: Memphis 📍 Location: 35.1107, -89.9177🎉 Welcome to John Legend, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ - **Venue**: Radians Amphitheater at Memphis Botanic Garden - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/f2387480-94df-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc080818-gmir.jpg?v=1786382498 - **Event Name**: FoodieLand Food Festival - Memphis | August 21-23, 2026 - **Description**: Experience FoodieLand: a nationwide food festival filled with 250+ vendors with global flavors, artisan shops, games, and live music!About this EventThere is something for everyone at FoodieLand. - **Venue**: 940 Early Maxwell Blvd - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d0bf6fba9e755d4f16826b55ad41d5af27937bb721d52f19d3a590e72ecba576-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfedc46-gmir.jpg?v=1772576647 - **Event Name**: John Legend at Radians Amphitheater - **Venue**: Radians Amphitheater - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6ad04b70-5354-11f1-8938-717214266f57-rimg-w1200-h675-dcac293f-gmir.webp?v=1779175746 - **Event Name**: John Legend: Songs & Stories Live At the Garden - **Description**: InformationLAWN Seating is General Admission only. Please ignore Row and Seat numbers on tickets. LAWN and Table seating allow coolers and more. Please check our website for a full list of permitted items PIT tickets are considered a GA - **Venue**: Radians Amphitheater - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/78f0397ee33fcb7f290aecc436a5d61c0811e682739f52748b1bcd36a895fcbf-rimg-w1024-h576-dc111014-gmir.jpg?v=1778832765 - **Event Name**: 37th SOUTHERN HERITAGE CLASSIC SET FOR 2ND SATURDAY IN SEPTEMBER 2026 - **Description**: Mark Your Calendars! The Southern Heritage Classic, one of the nation's premier HBCU Classics, will return to its historic calendar time slot, the second Saturday in September - Sept. 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. - with a rematch of last year's exciting SWAC conte - **Venue**: Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3b79df63039dc73dd3820d344cc29fb88a690ae4e6396204bb7b5f77a58e9a02-rimg-w404-h469-dc484848-gmir?v=1786103959 - **Event Name**: Ballet Memphis - The Nutcracker at Orpheum Theatre - Memphis - **Venue**: Orpheum Theatre - Memphis - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/94579770-797c-11f1-986f-cf71295b98b4-rimg-w1200-h525-dc7974c3-gmir.jpg?v=1783371140 - **Event Name**: Chance The Rapper - **Venue**: Satellite Music Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/07a1c760-72a1-11f1-bdc3-a728c6762582-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc024562-gmir.jpg?v=1782617137 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Memphis? - **A:** 90th Shellebration: Memphis Studio Superset (Sun Sep 13 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1928 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN), OTIS SANFORD: NEWSMAN (Wed Aug 26 2026 at 06:00 pm at 387 Perkins Ext, Memphis, TN, United States, Tennessee 38117), The Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. African American Male Image Awards (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 12:00 pm at University Of Memphis Uc Ballroom), Book Talk featuring Otis Sanford (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 06:00 pm at Elmwood Cemetery), Grooving with River City: A Sunday Afternoon Soiree (Sun Oct 11 2026 at 04:00 pm at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Memphis? - **A:** Book Talk featuring Otis Sanford (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 06:00 pm at Elmwood Cemetery). - **Q**: What events are happening in Memphis this weekend August 14–16, 2026? - **A:** AAHGS MEMPHIS: Think Tank 2026 (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 12:00 pm at 843 Dallas St, Memphis, TN 38114-2507, United States). - **Q**: What events are happening in Memphis in August 2026? - **A:** OTIS SANFORD: NEWSMAN (Wed Aug 26 2026 at 06:00 pm at 387 Perkins Ext, Memphis, TN, United States, Tennessee 38117), AAHGS MEMPHIS: Think Tank 2026 (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 12:00 pm at 843 Dallas St, Memphis, TN 38114-2507, United States). - **Q**: How can I find events in Memphis? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Memphis on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Memphis? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Memphis? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Memphis include 1928 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, 387 Perkins Ext, Memphis, TN, United States, Tennessee 38117, University Of Memphis Uc Ballroom. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Memphis? - **A:** Prices for events in Memphis range from USD 148 to USD 162. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Memphis? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Memphis include Overton Park Shell, Novel Memphis, Sigma Memphis- African American Male Image Awards. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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