This was our first year with ABC and I must say it was worth it ! We seen so many characters and…read moreenjoyed ALL of the activities. My favorite part of this was seeing all of the plush bears ! They had activities such as Q & A , pajama part, and even karaoke. can't wait to go next year and dress up

ABC is so much fun to go to! The venue is huge with plenty of space in the halls and the rooms…read more They have an excellent gaming room, a large Dealer Room/Artist Alley combo, and a ton of cool events to go to. This year they also had an app you could use! They also host a one day con in the winter. It's a great experience and I highly recommend it!

I visited Theater Works on an extremely wet Saturday night, when it was raining down buckets and…read moresubsequently for a magical 2+ hours, the play I saw there wafted me away to a Stately Home in the British countryside and then during the 2nd Act to a basement apartment in Earl's Court, London! The play absolutely lived up to one of the lines spoken by a character in the play that I saw: "Fiction fills in the void when facts are not enough!" The theater's location is great and there's a parking garage right across the street, so parking is a total breeze. However the sidewalk is really beat up and broken, so if wearing heels or slippers, just be careful when walking across. We had "Will Call" tickets for a production of "Lettice & Lovage" but our name wasn't on the list, but luckily I could show the confirmation email to the ticket-office (which was basically a gentleman sitting behind a desk). I thought the production values of the show I saw were brilliant and really also enjoyed the intimate setting of the theater - only 5 rows and so every seat is a good one! Speaking of seats, this show was general admission, so would recommend getting to the theater around 15mins early if you want middle row/ central spot. Price was also fairly reasonable ($20) and all of us had an enjoyable time, plus learnt how marmalade got its name (google if you want to know more- it's a neat story and hint - if you speak French, there's a clue in the second part of the word!) They have some wine and drinks you can buy at intermission, but I am not a fan of the "Barefoot" brand, so didn't get any - also its just your basic Cab Sav Red/ and Semillon white, so if you want Shiraz or a Riesling, they don't have that available. Oh also - coupons for places to eat in the playbill, so have a flick thru that. There are some upcoming plays coming up that sound good - so will definitely be returning back to this Theater. Note: #51 of Yelp 100 challenge for 2016

Just finished enjoying The New Moon Theatre Company's production of William Shakespeare's Twelfth…read moreNight. It was absolutely fantastic! I didn't even know this theater existed and just happened to stumble across a playbill posting in Starbucks. My family was asking for birthday gift ideas so I sent them a picture of the playbill, since I enjoy live theater AND Shakespeare! EVERYONE needs to catch this before they close it out! The talent in TNMTC is boundless. Acting. Singing. Musicianship. They do it all. It was a non-stop laugh fest. Thanks y'all for putting on such a great show and thanks to my wife and two girls for such a great gift!

Cooper Young Festival. How I love you so. You might be getting too big for your britches though…read more This year was by far the busiest I have ever seen it. We got there about noon and parked .81 miles away from the entry point on the south side by the Tabernacle. When we left at 4:00 or so, the streets were lined miles further away than we were. It was really kind of crazy how many where there. I am sad to say I didn't find a damn thing other than food and beer to buy this year. Not a damn thing. I already have all of the shit that peaked my interest. My wife did want a painting for my kid, but hesitated and said she would come back for it. When we got back, it was gone and she was bummed. We talked to the artist about commissioning a new piece, so maybe. It was the best piece of art in the festival. I should have just bought it myself when we liked it. I'll be back next year, hope someone with some nice art will tempt me. Just a heads up, snack wise.... Stick Em' food truck and Butterific cookies for the win no matter m what here. For real.

Our first time going to this festival and it was packed. First time we went was around 11am and it…read morewasn't as bad then but the second time we went around 4pm and it was shoulder to shoulder. The parking was bad. I think we parked almost 2 miles away. So many booths yet not many food options. Guess I expected a lot of options. I did however find something great, a place called Wild Bills. The place sold sodas in tin mugs with unlimited refills. We bought the barrel mug for 15 bucks and we probably refilled it 6-7 times. Easily got my money back with those refills. Overall we had a good time.

This is a great festival and the perfect opportunity to try some really good food. I always look…read moreforward to the cookies. This year I got the Moussaka, Spanakopita and an assortment of cookies. Everything was delicious and the people are always friendly. This is an annual event so be on the lookout for next year, you'll be glad you did.

5-8-26 We are here at Greek Festival. The food, dessert, drinks and event were fantastic. The…read moreatmosphere is amazing and is for everyone. They have a play area for the kids as well. This was one the better festivals that you, your family and friends can enjoy.

If you like chicken wings - hot or otherwise - you shouldn't miss this. Several dozen teams enter…read morethis festival, which benefits the Ronald McDonald house. You pay an entry fee (by the way, buy your ticket the day before as it will be five to $10 cheaper), visit the tent of one of the teams, donate a buck or two and they'll give you a wing or three. The proceeds go to the charity. You're free to donate more as I believe the highest donations indicate the "winner". Not sure why some of my favorite commercial establishments (D'Bos) don't participate, but there were a few names that I recognized which have food trucks. The tents with lines generally indicate the more popular groups, but don't let that be the only criteria for choosing. This year my favorite wings belonged to a group that didn't have a line and was right next to one of those more popular groups.

So fun! And not at all like Memphis BBQ Fest! Because here, you get to eat wings regardless of…read morewhether you know someone in a tent or not! Just throw a few bucks in a donation bucket, and eat until your heart is content (is that the saying...sounds weird...stomach is content? no, that can't be it...)! Oh, and it benefits Ronald McDonald House - an AMAZING non-profit!! So eat away, y'all! Eat for those kids! There were so many more teams this year and I LOVED the entertainment! There were musicians, belly dancers, a clown for the kids, basically, something for everybody. I can't wait for next year. I wish the festival lasted the whole weekend instead of just Saturday!

The Memphis Italian Fest has been offering a eclectic variety of vendors,cooking demos &…read moreentertainment since 1989. Leaving festival-goers with a wonderful experience Memphians & visitors alike will remember for a lifetime that they'll return next year for another wonderful experience. When it comes to Festivals in the Memphis area i've always enjoyed The Memphis Italian Festival compared to Music Fest & a variety of others which seem to offer very little or nothing in entertainment value. This is the one festival I look forward to every year as I enjoy the games vendors, food, family & fun every last weekend in May. Whenever I attend festivals such as the Memphis Italian Festival. I'm always going around to each vendor & see what each vendor offers. I'm always left amazed discovering a vendor that I've never heard about before. The vendors I discovered in years past I still shop with some of them or refer them by word of mouth like here on Yelp or social media outlets. What also impresses me being & is a highlight for me would be the cooking demos & every year they start out with last year's sauce winners who'll do a cooking demo of their favorite Italian dish. When the demonstration is over audience members get to sample what was cooked by the cooking team. When the cooking team is done they'll be a local restaurant ready to give the audience a demonstration of their dish. The chefs from the restaurant that are representing will show everyone how they cook their appetizers or entrees. After they've finished showing the audience on how they made their dish everyone gets to sample what was cooked & enjoy it. The biggest closer to a majority of Festivals would be the bands they've asked to perform for festival-goers. Every year Memphis Italian Fest will always have a big name band perform at the end of the night closing out the festival. This year's band happened to be Ingram Hill & I thoroughly enjoyed the show as they're my favorite band. Every year is hit or miss when it comes to the music acts but for the past 3 years I've enjoyed Gin blossom Train and of course Ingram Hill. That's just a small variety of what is offered & I would recommend to anyone looking for a simple inexpensive ($10-$15 admission) festival to attend. This would be the festival to enjoy with your family and friends. I have thoroughly enjoyed it every year regardless of what some yelpers on here had to say comparing it to other festivals in a unfair comparison. I would like to say in closing enjoy the festivities & make memories with others around you to remember for a lifetime Be sure to like Memphis Italian Festival on FB and tell a friend. https://www.facebook.com/MemphisItalianFestival/

My new favorite festival! And not just because I got to judge aka eat delicious free food all day…read more This baby has A LOT going on and there is absolutely no way you can be bored. Between the music, dancing, vendors, contests, and FOOOOOOD, I wanted to spend the whole weekend here. Yeah, it might rain, but this is Memphis and it is May...so you kinda expect it...and deal with it. Plus, it gives you the chance to wear those cute rain boots you bought for 50% off that one time. If you haven't been, you're missing out so remedy it ASAP. Go ahead and put it on your calendar since it only happens ONCE A YEAR!!!!

Went here for my birthday and saw Bill Burr. He was hilarious! The warm up comedians weren't bad…read moreeither. You cannot bring drinks in from the casino that it is in which is normal and expected. The seating was terrible!! It is those folding chairs with fake cushion jokes together. I was sandwiched between my husband who is a big guy and a bigger woman. He had me and an average size man next to him. These seats are for people who are not a pound overweight. No thigh meat can go past the seat or it affects the entire row so you can imagine how I felt. Luckily the husband of the lady next to me unhooked their chairs and the other guy left for another seat. Since this is a music venue, it does function best at that if it is for dance floor use. We were close to the stage so we had a nice view. There were also the two screens showing the comedians. There were levels, all with the same seating, which made it easy to get a good look. It is cozy, not to large to get a bad seat. Try to pick your seat in the end if you are not waifer thin.

Saw the Ohio Players here last night one of the all time great funk groups. The shows at…read moreBluesville never disappoint with someone taking the time to outfit the place with a sound system that would be suitable in a venue 3 times the size. This means you hear everything the way musicians and vocalists are meant to be heard. Seats are regular size so if you need more space buy two. Great place and keep the shows coming.

Free food and singing and a band playing Focus on health and…read moresafety Chance to meet local community leaders

This is a wonderful, local festival that is held each fall. This year's festival is September…read more25-26. It is held on the grounds of the Cordova Community Center which is a historic area in the heart of "old Cordova." It has maintained it's small town feeling and is a fun event with families or just with a girlfriend. I like it because it is small, easy to manage and you always find lots of unique items. I go with my mom and we get a pronto pup, glass of lemonade and we browse all of the booths. I always find seasonal, holiday items and hand made jewelry. The weather is usually great this time of year and it is a good outdoor event.