VOL. 132 | NO. 69 | Thursday, April 6, 2017
The Metal Museum will kick off its 2017 Whet Thursday series April 6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 374 Metal Museum Drive. Attendees can tour the museum and grounds, watch a metalsmithing demonstration, and enjoy food trucks, cash bar and live music. Cost is free. Visit metalmuseum.org.
The Super Chevy Show auto show kicks of its 2017 national tour Friday through Sunday, April 7-9, at Memphis International Raceway, 5500 Victory Lane in Millington. The show will feature drag racing, a professionally judged car show, a nonjudged “Show ‘n’ Shine,” an automotive swap meet, a pro show with jet cars and wheelstanders, and more. Visit superchevy.com/show for hours and tickets.
New Ballet Ensemble will perform NBE Springloaded: Coppélia Remix Friday through Sunday, April 7-9, at Germantown Performing Arts Center, 1801 Exeter Road. The show is a condensed reinvention of the ballet classic set at A. Schwab on Beale Street. Visit gpacweb.com for show times and tickets.
Pakistani 10-piece super group Sounds of Kolachi will perform in concert Friday, April 7, at 8 p.m. at Buckman Performing Arts Center at St. Mary’s School, 60 Perkins Road Extended. Tickets are $25. Visit soundsofkolachi.pk for more information.
Operation HOPE, First Tennessee Bank and COGIC will hold a free credit and money management workshop Saturday, April 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 930 Mason St. Learn about establishing or increasing your credit score, creating a budget, and more. RSVP to Trudy Morrison at trudy.morrison@operationhope.org or 901-314-7255.
The Memphis Hightailers Bicycle Club and Church Health will hold the annual Charles Finney Memorial Ride on Saturday, April 8, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting at Lakeland Outlet Mall, 3569 Canada Road. Choose from 21-, 47-, or 63-mile routes; proceeds from the ride will fund a day of service at Church Health. Register at memphishightailers.com.
Relay for Life of Memphis, benefiting the American Cancer Society, will be held Saturday, April 8, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tiger Lane outside Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, 335 S. Hollywood St. The block party-style event, themed “Hope is Made in Memphis,” will feature live music, Memphis’ Got Talent show, beer station, activities for all ages, and more. Cost is free; attendees are encouraged to make a donation at or before the event. Visit relayforlife.org/memphistn for details.