Black History Month: Things to Do in Memphis

This article originally appeared at ebony.com/ on February 26th, 2018

Here are a few ways you can commemorate Black History Month and MLK50.

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@downtownmemphis Dining Week Begins Today! 🍽️

@downtownmemphis Dining Week Begins Today! 🍽️

Get ready to explore some of Memphis’ most exciting restaurants, each offering exclusive deals and dishes to celebrate the week. We’re talking everything from delicious entrees and unique small plates to cocktails and the best atmospheres around town.

Join us as we highlight a few must-visit spots throughout the week, and be sure to raise a glass to Memphis’ vibrant dining scene! Click the link in bio to see the full list of participating restaurants and their offers.

Tag who you’re dining with this week! 🥂

#DowntownDiningWeek #WeAreMemphis #Choose901 #EatLocal

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Happy Halloween, Memphis! 🎃👻 The city’s alive with Halloween spirit tonight—so many bars and restaurants have specials and spooky parties lined up. Where are you celebrating? Drop your plans below and let us know where you’ll be haunting this Halloween night! #BringYourSoul

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@uofmemphis Homecoming Weekend was a BLAST! We had a great time celebrating with our fellow Tigers! 🐯💙

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table at the Yard Show to grab our exclusive Bring Your Soul x Hoco merch! Be sure to tag us and use #WeAreMemphis and #BringYourSoul to be featured!

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@uofmemphis Homecoming Weekend is here, Tigers! 💙 Join in on a weekend full of events that spread beyond the big game!

🐯 10/25: Party with the @memphisbac at the Yardshow! Be sure to stop at our table for our EXCLUSIVE Homecoming X WeAreMemphis merch!
🐯 10/25: Bring your tiger spirit to the Homecoming Parade
🐯 10/26: Catch a vibe before the game and tailgate at Liberty Stadium
🐯 10/26: Cheer on our Tigers as they face off against Charlotte in the Homecoming football game!

And always remember to #BringYourSoul! #GTG 💙🐯

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Ready for the ultimate Halloween experience? We’re giving one lucky winner an unforgettable night out to celebrate spooky season! Here’s what you could win:

👻 A $100 gift card to Eight & Sand to use during the DJ Supreme La Rock Halloween Party on this Saturday, October 26 or during another visit to @eightandsandmem!

👻 2 tickets to a spooky tour with @historicalhauntsmemphis through Downtown Memphis!

Want in? Here’s how to enter:

🎃 Follow @wearememphistn, @eightandsandmem, and @historicalhauntsmemphis

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🎃 Tag a friend you’d take on this haunted adventure—each comment = one entry!

Winner announced on 10/24. You must be 21+ to enter. Good luck, and let the spooky fun begin!

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#HispanicHeritageMonth and #LatinHeritageMonth may be coming to a close, but the support and love don’t stop here. Know a creator, artist, or entrepreneur whose story should be shared? Help us continue to highlight folks doing amazing work around our city 365 days a year by tagging them below! #SomosMemphis #bringyoursoul

📸: @cazateatro_memphis

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Here are a few incredible Latina-owned businesses to check out today and always:⁠
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@primasbakeryandboutique: Prima's is all about offering high-quality, delicious treats and unique shopping finds. The owners are passionate about using their backgrounds to create a fun and welcoming atmosphere for everyone!⁠
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@partyplanner901: Take your next Memphis celebration to the next level with their creative balloon arrangements! From balloon bouquets to custom designs, they have everything you need to make your party unforgettable.⁠
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@milisflowersandgifts: Mili's Flowers & Gifts has been serving the Memphis community with beautiful blooms and unique Mexican gifts for over 4 years. They are committed to using locally-sourced flowers whenever possible, and their convenient online ordering makes shopping a breeze!⁠
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These are just a few of the many fantastic Latina-owned businesses Memphis has to offer. Show your support and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by shopping local!

Meet Izzy Albert, a Memphis student spreading posi

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Learn more about her inspiring story, the impact of the @tinyduckmovement, and how these little ducks are creating a ripple effect of positivity in Memphis at the link in our bio!

How do you #BringYourSoul and spread positivity in your community?

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One..two… Fright-Tober is coming for you! 🎃 This Saturday, October 5th, kicks off @crosstownconcourse annual Fright-Tober Halloween movie series programmed by @crosstownarts! These events are free to all, but be sure to register at crosstownarts.org! There are kid-friendly matinees at 2:30 pm + adult-themed horror films in the evenings at 6:30 pm every Saturday in October! Art Bar will be selling popcorn, candy, and refreshments beforehand in the lobby! Costumes are encouraged to get into the spooky season! Find the lineup below:⁠
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📅 October 5: THE ADDAMS FAMILY / NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET⁠
📅 October 12: THE GOONIES / PSYCHO⁠
📅 October 19: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN/ROCKY HORROR⁠
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