Welcome back to This Week in Memphis! We’re glad you’re here. As we head into the week of June 1–7, 2026, we’ve got some fun stories from Memphis history and exciting events lined up. Let’s dive in.
On This Week in Memphis History
Morgan Freeman Celebrates a Memphis-Born Legacy
June 1, 2025
Morgan Freeman, born in Memphis, marks another year celebrating a career packed with memorable roles and powerful storytelling.
Known for his Academy Award–winning acting and distinctive voice, Freeman’s journey from Memphis to Hollywood is a source of pride for the city. He was born June 1 and remains deeply connected to his Memphis roots.
Today, Freeman’s legacy highlights Memphis as a city of talent and inspiration, showing the world what can come from the Bluff City. Happy birthday to a living icon.
Also this week in Memphis history:
- 🎂 Antonio Anderson — Birthday, June 5, 2025. Memphis Tigers guard; versatile glue guy of 2008 squad.
What’s Happening This Week
Memphis is bursting with energy this week! From historic celebrations to iconic food festivals and open-air concerts, here’s your guide to the best happenings in the 901:
Figure Drawing (Long Pose)
🎨 Date & Time: May 31, 2026, 1:00 pm
📍 Location: Brooks Museum of Art
Sharpen your sketching skills at this two-hour figure drawing session at the Brooks. Admission is $12.
Collage Dance Collective: Charlene & The Chocolate Factory
🎨 Date & Time: May 31, 2026, 2:00 pm
📍 Location: Collage Dance Center
Over 300 dancers in ballet, tap, jazz, modern and West African styles perform in Collage Dance Conservatory’s annual student concert.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
🎨 Date & Time: June 2–6, 2026, showtimes vary
📍 Location: Orpheum Theatre
See the magic live as Disney’s beloved musical returns to Memphis, reimagined by members of the original Tony Award–winning team.
Dancing With The Stars Memphis
🎨 Date & Time: June 4, 2026, 4:30 pm
📍 Location: Local Memphis venue
Support the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South with a night of cocktails, dinner and live dance competition.
Peabody Rooftop Party: Chase Tyler
🎨 Date & Time: June 4, 2026, 5:00 pm
📍 Location: Peabody Hotel Rooftop
Enjoy live music, skyline views and drinks at the Peabody’s weekly Thursday rooftop party. Ages 21 and over.
Dinner & Music Cruise
🎨 Date & Time: June 4, 2026, 6:00 pm
📍 Location: Mississippi River, Memphis Riverboats
Hop aboard for a two-hour river cruise with live blues and jazz plus dinner service on the mighty Mississippi.
Orion Financial Free Concert Series: East Nash Grass
🎨 Date & Time: June 4, 2026, 6:30 pm
📍 Location: Overton Park Shell
Enjoy bluegrass for free under the stars at Overton Park Shell with East Nash Grass on the Orion Financial Free Concert Series.
Orion Financial Free Concert Series: Jake Shimabukuro
🎨 Date & Time: June 5, 2026, 6:30 pm
📍 Location: Overton Park Shell
Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro brings his high-energy show to Overton Park Shell for a free concert.
Shell on Wheels: Memphis Pride Festival
🎨 Date & Time: June 6, 2026, 10:00 am
📍 Location: Memphis Pride Festival
Catch rotating daytime entertainment on Shell on Wheels at the Memphis Pride Festival.
Orion Financial Free Concert Series: High Fade
🎨 Date & Time: June 6, 2026, 6:30 pm
📍 Location: Overton Park Shell
Funk and rock hit the stage with High Fade, playing live at Overton Park Shell for the Orion Financial Free Concert Series.
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