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Friday, Oct. 2 — Trezevant — Dog Show and Blessing of the Pets — 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Hope’s Garden, 177 N. Highland St., Memphis; enter through the Waynoka-side guard gate. Dog parade at 11 a.m.; blessing at 11:30 a.m. Rescue pets, vendors and treats; free and open to the public.
Saturday, Oct. 3 — Memphis Chapter, Tennessee Ornithological Society — Ensley Bottoms Birding Field Trip — 7 a.m.; meet at T.O. Fuller State Park Visitor Center, 1500 W. Mitchell Road, Memphis, then carpool/caravan to Ensley Bottoms. Led by Ryan Pudwell; everyone welcome. Ending time and admission price not posted; trips subject to change.
Saturday, Oct. 3 — Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County — Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic — 8–11:30 a.m., 935 Farm Road, Memphis. Registration and proof of government assistance required. Rabies and dog tag: $10 altered pets, $20 unaltered. Free DAPP/FVRCP vaccines; limited free microchips. Cats must be in carriers.
Saturday, Oct. 3 — Memphis Zoo — Art for Elephants — 9 a.m.–4 p.m., 2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis. Elephant painting at 10:30 a.m.; conservation activities, animal-art auction and Daisy and Bambi’s 50th-birthday celebration at 2 p.m. Included with regular Zoo admission; admission varies by ticket.
Saturday, Oct. 3 — Calvary Episcopal Church — Blessing of the Animals — 10–10:30 a.m., south lawn, 102 N. Second St., Memphis. Brief outdoor worship and pet blessing; admission price not posted.
Saturday, Oct. 3 — Memphis Zoo — Picnic for Pachyderms — 11 a.m.–1 p.m., 2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis. Picnic lunch, live elephant painting and a close encounter with Asali. Separate ticket required; nonmember ages 2+ $75; capacity 100. Check member pricing and remaining tickets.
Saturday, Oct. 3 — City of Bartlett — Police K-9 Demonstration — Noon–1 p.m., in front of the festival stage at W.J. Freeman Park, 2629 Bartlett Blvd., Bartlett. Free.
Saturday, Oct. 3 — Memphis Animal Services — Petco Adoption Event — 1–4 p.m., Petco, 3468 Poplar Ave., Memphis. First-Saturday off-site adoption event with vaccinated, microchipped pets. Adoption fees vary; confirm available animals with MAS.
Tuesday, Oct. 6 — Memphis Zoo — Tennessee Tuesday — 9 a.m. to closing, 2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis. Free for Tennessee residents with advance reservations; maximum six tickets per reservation.
Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 3–4 — Show Me Reptile Show — Reptile Show and Exotic Pet Expo — Pipkin Building, 940 Early Maxwell Blvd., Memphis. Saturday general admission 10 a.m.–5 p.m., VIP entry 9 a.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Door admission $15 general, $20 VIP; ages 7–12 $5 with paid adult, ages 6 and under free. Animals and supplies for sale; leave personal pets at home.
Friday–Sunday, Oct. 2–4 — Memphis Zoo — Zoo Boo — 6–9:30 p.m., 2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis. Halloween activities and trick-or-treating. $20 members; $23 others. Tickets online only; ages 2 and up need tickets; last entry 8:30 p.m. Guests under 17 must be accompanied by an adult 18+; adults 17+ need valid ID.
Oct. 1–7 — Memphis Animal Services — Pet Adoptions — Tuesday–Friday 1–6 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday noon–4 p.m., 2350 Appling City Cove, Memphis. No appointment required. Adult dogs and cats $50; puppies and kittens $80; other fees vary.
Oct. 1–7 — Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County — Pet Adoptions — Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday 1–5 p.m., 935 Farm Road, Memphis. Cats $100; most dogs $100; puppies $150; specialty dog fees vary. Dogs require an additional $6 rabies tag.
Oct. 1–7 — Bartlett Animal Shelter — Pet Adoptions — 5220 Shelter Run Lane, Bartlett. Monday–Friday 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sunday closed. Dogs $86; cats $80, including spay/neuter, vaccinations and microchip. City FAQ lists weekday closing at 4:30 p.m.; confirm later visits with the shelter.
Oct. 1–7 — Germantown Animal Shelter — Pet Adoptions — 7700 Southern Ave., Germantown. Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Typically $80 adult dogs/cats and $100 puppies/kittens. Complete the adoption questionnaire at least 30 minutes before closing; first come, first served.
Oct. 1–7 — Collierville Animal Services — Pet Adoptions by Appointment — Tuesday–Sunday 1–4 p.m., 603 E. South St., Collierville. Appointment required; call 901-457-2670. Adoption fee $80 includes veterinary exam, core vaccinations, spay/neuter and microchip.
Thursday, Oct. 1, and Tuesday–Wednesday, Oct. 6–7 — Spay Memphis — Feral/Community Cat Spay-Neuter Walk-In Program — 3787 Summer Ave., Memphis; check-in 7:30–8:30 a.m., pickup 4:30 p.m. First five cats per day, one per person/household/group/vehicle; cats must arrive in humane live traps and return outdoors. $40 includes surgery, pain injection, ear tip and rabies vaccine; appointment options also available.
Thursday, Oct. 1 — AIA Memphis — Metal Museum Tour — 4 p.m., Metal Museum at Overton Park, 1930 Poplar Ave., Memphis. Emerging Professionals tour with CSI Memphis and IIDA Tennessee. Free; register through AIA.
Thursday–Saturday, Oct. 1–3 — Memphis Botanic Garden — Fall Plant Sale — Thursday noon–6 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., 750 Cherry Road, Memphis. Members-only Thursday 10 a.m.–noon. Free entry; plants priced individually. Credit/debit cards only.
Saturday, Oct. 3 — Dixon Gallery & Gardens — Project Pop-Up — 1–3 p.m., 4339 Park Ave., Memphis. All-ages art activity; supplies included. Free drop-in.
Sunday, Oct. 4 — Dixon Gallery & Gardens — Love’s Labor’s Lost — 3–4:30 p.m., 4339 Park Ave., Memphis. Tennessee Shakespeare Company performance. Free; 90 minutes without intermission.
Monday, Oct. 5 — Memphis Public Libraries — Preschool Storytime — 10:15–11 a.m., Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave., Memphis. Ages 3–5; stories and movement. Free; no groups.
Tuesday, Oct. 6 — Dixon Gallery & Gardens — Mini Masters — 10:30–11:15 a.m., 4339 Park Ave., Memphis. Ages 2–4. $8; members free. Registration required; space limited.
Tuesday, Oct. 6 — Dixon Gallery & Gardens — Club de Lectura — 6–7 p.m., 4339 Park Ave., Memphis. Discussion of La hija de la española by Karina Sainz Borgo. Free.
Tuesday, Oct. 6 — Memphis Medical District Collaborative — Taste of the District — 4–6 p.m., Medical District Park, Madison Avenue at Dunlap Street, Memphis. Local food and beverage samples, DJs and Grizzlies Prep Boys Choir. General and VIP tickets required; current prices on organizer’s ticket page.
Wednesday, Oct. 7 — Memphis Public Libraries — Toddler Storytime — 10:15–11 a.m., Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave., Memphis. Ages 18 months–3 years. Free.
Wednesday, Oct. 7 — Dixon Gallery & Gardens — Munch and Learn: For the Love of Hostas — Noon–1 p.m., 4339 Park Ave., Memphis. Susan Ragsdale and Julie Lewter discuss hostas. Free.
Wednesday, Oct. 7 — Dixon Gallery & Gardens — Kaleidoscope Club — 4–5 p.m., 4339 Park Ave., Memphis. Art for ages 5–9. $8; members free. Registration required; space limited.
Oct. 1, 5–6 — Memphis Public Libraries — Open Art Studio — 3–7:30 p.m., CLOUD901, Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave., Memphis. Teen art-making; free.
Thursday, Oct. 1 — Temple Israel — Coffee and Conversation in the Sukkah — 10 a.m., 1376 E. Massey Road, Memphis. Sukkot gathering; check guest registration with the temple. Price not posted.
Friday, Oct. 2 — Temple Israel — Shabbat and Simchat Torah — 6 p.m., Danziger Chapel, 1376 E. Massey Road, Memphis. Dinner follows; dinner registration required. Confirm guest arrangements and dinner price.
Saturday, Oct. 3 — Temple Israel — One Shabbat Morning and Yizkor — 9 a.m., Danziger Chapel, 1376 E. Massey Road, Memphis. Holiday worship; confirm guest arrangements. Price not posted.
Wednesday, Oct. 7 — Hope Church — Pastor Installation Service — 6:30 p.m., South Hall, 8500 Walnut Grove Road, Cordova. Installation of Chad Johnson; price not posted.
Thursday, Oct. 1 — Memphis Islamic Center — Before You Say I Do — 7–9 p.m., 10299 Humphrey Road, Cordova. Adults who are single, newly married or married; confirm registration and admission.
Friday, Oct. 2 — Masjid Al-Noor — Friday Jumu’ah — Khutbah at 1:15 p.m., 3529 Mynders Ave., Memphis. Weekly congregational prayer; no admission price posted.
Friday, Oct. 2 — Memphis Islamic Center — Qur’an and Science — 8–10 p.m., 10299 Humphrey Road, Cordova. With Dr. Abdul Hye; confirm registration and admission.
Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 3–4 — St. Louis Catholic Church — Weekend Masses — 203 S. White Station Road, Memphis. Saturday vigil 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m., 12:15 and 6 p.m. Public worship.
Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 3–4 — St. Ann Catholic Church — Weekend Masses — 6529 Stage Road, Bartlett. Saturday 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 and 11:30 a.m., Spanish 1:30 p.m., and 5 p.m. First-Sunday Polish Mass at 1:30 p.m. in chapel. Public worship.
Sunday, Oct. 4 — Bellevue Baptist Church — Sunday Worship — 9:30 and 11 a.m., 2000 Appling Road, Cordova. Spanish at both services; ASL at 9:30. Guests welcome.
Sunday, Oct. 4 — Bartlett Baptist Church — Sunday Worship — 9 and 10:30 a.m., 3465 Kirby Whitten Parkway, Bartlett. Guests welcome.
Sunday, Oct. 4 — Collierville First Baptist Church — Sunday Worship — 10:45 a.m.; groups at 9:15 a.m., 830 New Byhalia Road, Collierville. Guests welcome.
Sunday, Oct. 4 — Faith Baptist Arlington — Sunday Worship — 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m., 12060 Donelson Farms Parkway, Arlington. Guests welcome.
Sunday, Oct. 4 — Millington First Baptist Church — Sunday Worship — 10:30 a.m.; life groups at 9 a.m., 5010 W. Union Road, Millington. Guests welcome.
Sunday, Oct. 4 — New Sardis Baptist Church — Sunday Worship — 9:30 a.m., 7739 E. Holmes Road, Memphis. Guests welcome.
Sunday, Oct. 4 — First Unitarian Church of Memphis — Sunday Worship — 11 a.m.–noon, 292 W. Virginia Ave., Memphis. Church of the River service; visitors welcome.
Oct. 1–7 — India Cultural Center and Temple — Temple Worship and Visits — 12005 Highway 64, Eads. Weekdays 8 a.m.–noon and 5–8 p.m.; weekends 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Open to the public; no admission price posted.
Monday–Wednesday, Oct. 5–7 — Memphis Islamic Center — Evening Faith Classes — 7–9 p.m., 10299 Humphrey Road, Cordova. Monday: Verses of Reflection, ages 18+; Tuesday: Fiqh Legislation; Wednesday: Anchors. Confirm registration and admission.
Wednesday, Oct. 7 — Millington First Baptist Church — Midweek Refuel — 6:30 p.m., 5010 W. Union Road, Millington. Dinner at 5 p.m. requires RSVP; confirm meal price.
Thursday, Oct. 1 — City of Memphis — Transportation Commission Meeting — 11 a.m., City Hall conference room 4A, fourth floor, 125 N. Main St., Memphis. Public meeting.
Thursday, Oct. 1 — Town of Collierville — Planning Commission Public Hearing — 6 p.m., Town Hall board chambers, 500 Poplar View Parkway, Collierville. Public hearing; agenda and staff reports available through the town.
Thursday, Oct. 1 — National Civil Rights Museum — 35th Freedom Award — 7 p.m., Orpheum Theatre, 203 S. Main St., Memphis. Gala and red carpet at 5:30 p.m., adjacent Halloran Centre. Tickets $236.80–$528.40; fees and availability vary.
Tuesday, Oct. 6 — City of Memphis — City Council Meeting — 4 p.m., City Council Chambers, first floor, City Hall, 125 N. Main St., Memphis. Public meeting; consult the current agenda.
Wednesday, Oct. 7 — City of Memphis — Board of Ethics Meeting — 10:15–11:30 a.m., Hooks Central Library, room L-56, 3030 Poplar Ave., Memphis. Public meeting.
Wednesday, Oct. 7 — City of Memphis — Police Advisory and Review Committee — 2–4 p.m., City Hall, fifth-floor City Council Committee Room, 125 N. Main St., Memphis. Public discussion of police practices and citizen complaints.
Wednesday, Oct. 7 — City of Memphis — Design Review Board — 4 p.m., virtual meeting. Use the city calendar for access instructions; no physical attendance location confirmed.
Monday and Wednesday, Oct. 5 and 7 — Memphis Public Libraries — VA Homeless Veteran Resource Table — 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave., Memphis. LINC resource assistance; free.
Friday, Oct. 2 — Overton Park Shell — Drivin N Cryin — 7–9 p.m., 1928 Poplar Ave., Memphis. Orion Financial Free Concert Series; free.
Friday, Oct. 2 — Orpheum Theatre Group — It’s Raining Queens — 7 p.m., Halloran Centre, 225 S. Main St., Memphis. Martha Wash, Marsha Warfield and Anita Ward. $58.65–$82.75; availability and fees vary.
Friday, Oct. 2 — Crosstown Arts — LeWitt Etudes — 7:30–9 p.m.; doors 7 p.m., Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis. Dave Soldier, Alex Greene and friends. $25–$32.
Saturday, Oct. 3 — Overton Park Shell — Evergreen Street Fair — 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 1585 Overton Park Ave., Memphis. Neighborhood gathering with Shell on Wheels; confirm admission with organizer.
Saturday, Oct. 3 — Overton Park Shell — Hispanic Heritage Celebration — 6–8:30 p.m., 1928 Poplar Ave., Memphis. Music and cultural performances; free.
Saturday, Oct. 3 — Crosstown Arts — Troy Roberts and Ted Ludwig Trio — 7:30–10 p.m.; doors 7 p.m., Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis. Jazz concert; $25.
Sunday, Oct. 4 — Crosstown Arts — Hannibal Buress — 7–10 p.m.; doors 6:30 p.m., Crosstown Theater, 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis. Comedy; posted ticket range $35–$52, with fees varying.
Sunday, Oct. 4 — Orpheum Theatre Group — Back to the 90s: A Soulful Murder Mystery Experience — 3 and 7 p.m., Halloran Centre, 225 S. Main St., Memphis. Ticketed theatre; see organizer for current price.
Sunday, Oct. 4 — Orpheum Theatre Group — John Crist — 7 p.m., Orpheum Theatre, 203 S. Main St., Memphis. Comedy; tickets required, current prices through organizer.
Thursday, Oct. 1 — Crosstown Arts — Arrival — 7–9:30 p.m., Crosstown Theater, 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis. Film screening; $5 at the door. Validated parking.
Tuesday, Oct. 6 — Crosstown Arts — Carnival of Souls — 6:30–8:30 p.m., Crosstown Theater, 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis. Fright-Tober screening; free.
Friday–Saturday, Oct. 2–3 — City of Bartlett — Bartlett Festival, BBQ Contest and Car Show — Friday 5:30–9:30 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., W.J. Freeman Park, 2629 Bartlett Blvd., Bartlett. Free admission; live music, crafts, children’s activities and barbecue. Free shuttle from Bartlett Baptist Church, 3465 Kirby Whitten Parkway.
Friday, Oct. 2 — University of Memphis Athletics — Memphis Volleyball vs. Tulane — 6:30 p.m., Elma Roane Fieldhouse, 495 Zach H. Curlin St., Memphis. Dig Pink match; check athletics for admission and visitor parking.
Saturday, Oct. 3 — City of Bartlett — Judge Freeman Marr Panther Pride 5K — 8 a.m., A. Keith McDonald Pavilion, W.J. Freeman Park, 2629 Bartlett Blvd., Bartlett. Runners and walkers welcome; benefits Bartlett High girls wrestling. Registration required; fee on registration page.
Saturday, Oct. 3 — University of Memphis Athletics — Memphis Men’s Soccer vs. Missouri State — 7 p.m., Billy J. Murphy Track and Soccer Complex, 1115 E. Getwell Loop, Memphis. Check athletics for admission and parking.
Tuesday, Oct. 6 — University of Memphis Athletics — Memphis Men’s Soccer vs. Lipscomb — 7 p.m., Billy J. Murphy Track and Soccer Complex, 1115 E. Getwell Loop, Memphis. Check athletics for admission and parking.
Wednesday, Oct. 7 — Memphis Grizzlies — Grizzlies vs. Orlando Magic — 7 p.m., FedExForum, 191 Beale St., Memphis. NBA preseason; tickets required. Prices vary by seat.
Wednesday, Oct. 7 — Dixon Gallery & Gardens — Tingey Painting with Parkinson’s — 10 a.m.–noon, 4339 Park Ave., Memphis. Art therapy for people living with Parkinson’s. Free; registration required, space limited.
Thursday, Oct. 1 — Overton Park Shell — FLOW — 5:30–6:30 p.m., 1928 Poplar Ave., Memphis. Baptist Health and Wellness class; free.
Thursday, Oct. 1 — Dixon Gallery & Gardens — Yoga — 6–6:45 p.m., 4339 Park Ave., Memphis. All levels; free drop-in.
Saturday, Oct. 3 — Dixon Gallery & Gardens — Taijiquan with Milan Vigil — 10:30–11:30 a.m., 4339 Park Ave., Memphis. Ages 16 and up; all levels. Free drop-in; indoor capacity limited.
Saturday, Oct. 3 — Overton Park Shell — WellGroove Dance Flow — 5:30–6:30 p.m., 1928 Poplar Ave., Memphis. Baptist Health and Wellness class; free.
Monday, Oct. 5 — Overton Park Shell — Twilight Yoga and Pilates — 5:30–6:30 p.m., 1928 Poplar Ave., Memphis. Baptist Health and Wellness class; free.
Tuesday, Oct. 6 — Overton Park Shell — Zumba — 5:30–6:30 p.m., 1928 Poplar Ave., Memphis. Baptist Health and Wellness class; free.
Tuesday, Oct. 6 — Memphis Public Libraries — Aerobics — 10–11 a.m., Raleigh Library, 3452 Austin Peay Highway, Memphis. Adult fitness; free.
Wednesday, Oct. 7 — Memphis Public Libraries — Line Dancing for Beginners — 12:30–1:30 p.m., Raleigh Library, 3452 Austin Peay Highway, Memphis. Free; registration required.
Oct. 1–7 — Shelby Farms Park — Get Outside! Fitness Programs — 6903 Great View Drive N., Memphis. Free; advance registration required. Thursday yoga sculpt 6 p.m.; Friday mat Pilates 4:30 p.m.; Saturday Pilates 8 a.m. and adult yoga 9 a.m.; Sunday KidoKinetics 1 p.m.; Monday line dancing 5:30 p.m. and meditation 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday yoga flow 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday kids yoga 5 p.m. Class ending times not posted.