Upcoming Events

Mojo of Midtown Awards
Apr
2

Mojo of Midtown Awards

Join us for a short awards ceremony with our MC Joe Birch followed by a great party. Enjoy Beer, Wine, Food and live music by the Lucky Jims as we celebrate the 2025 Mojo of Midtown Award recipients.

Karen Blockman Carrier – A visionary who serves up more than food—she dishes out style, soul, and Midtown Mojo.

Idlewild Elementary – Nurturing intellect, creativity, and character—Idlewild makes Midtown brighter by putting “Children First & Excellence Always" since 1903.

Hershel Lipow – Because of his 1970s work, Midtown isn’t just preserved—it’s thriving, engaged, and full of life.

The Memphian Hotel – A reflection of Midtown’s hospitable spirit—creative, soulful, and unmistakably Memphis.

Earlice Taylor – A beloved leader and lifelong advocate for the history, community, and people of Glenview.

Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Purchase tickets here.

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Huey's 55th Anniversary Party
Apr
13

Huey's 55th Anniversary Party

Huey’s is turning 55, let’s party!

They are throwing a huge block party at Huey’s Midtown in celebration of Huey’s 55th anniversary, and we want you to join the fun!

The Huey’s Community Garden will be open and celebrating 55 great years.

There will something for the whole family with live music on the Overton Park Shell’s Shell on Wheels, a large Kids’ Zone, vendors, and more! Entry will be free of charge.

We hope to see you there and look forward to celebrating!

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Apr
21

Earth Day at Huey's Community Garden

Let’s get our hearts and minds ready for Earth Day by gathering in the Huey’s Community Garden on April 21st, 11am - 2pm. This will include planting some vegetables, herbs, and blueberry bushes. We will also be painting numbers on the raised bed and painting plant markers. We will also have extra tomato plants for sale for $3 each to raise money. We will have free seeds and set ups for germination available while they last.

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Mojo of Midtown Awards Bash
Apr
3

Mojo of Midtown Awards Bash

Join us for a short awards ceremony followed by a great party. Enjoy food, wine, beer, and live music as we celebrate the best of Midtown.

Tickets available on Eventbright here.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-mojo-of-midtown-awards-bash-tickets-784385767947?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Feb
10

Tree Planting in Washington Bottoms

Rescheduled to February 10th due to the weather. Join us to plant native oak trees at Washington Bottoms!

Memphis City Beautiful and MidtownMemphis.org are glad to support the ongoing work of our partner, Memphis Native Tree Works, in the rejuvenation and restoration of this inner city greenspace, located in the heart of midtown. We need volunteers to assist with the planting of 60 small oak trees, as well as mulching and ongoing maintenance tasks. 

Respond to this need to reserve your spot for a fun and rewarding event! Plan to dress comfortably for the outdoors and wear closed toed shoes. Water will be provided, but please bring your own cup or bottle if possible.

Please email Annalise Riekerk with any questions or concerns: annalise@theworkscdc.org

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Jan
13

MLK Day of Service: Community Garden Prep

Join us as we prepare the Huey's Community Garden for spring planting.  We will be laying cardboard, wetting the cardboard, and spreading either wood chip mulch or garden soil on 3 different areas of the garden.  Others will be moving around some compost, cutting back plants that are ready to be removed for the season, and spray painting numbers using stencils on signs that we will use to number the raised beds. Register with Volunteer Odyssey.

https://serve.volunteerodyssey.com/event/415823-mlk-day-of-service-community-garden-prep

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Blooms and Brews Happy Hour
Oct
19

Blooms and Brews Happy Hour

Help us continue our work to beautify Madison Avenue and revive Huey’s Community Garden to provide produce to local food pantries. A donation of $25 or more gets you entry to the event where you will enjoy brews, blooms, snacks, and live music.

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PARK(ing) Day on Madison at Barksdale
Sep
15

PARK(ing) Day on Madison at Barksdale

Join us for PARK(ing) Day and be part of an international event that brings creativity and awareness about how parking spaces could be reimagined as art installations, pocket parks, and more. This section of Madison is adjacent to the rejuvenated Huey’s Community Garden and where 5 native maple trees were planted as part of our Shade is Cool campaign.

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Earth Day Clean Up
Apr
22

Earth Day Clean Up

Join us in Washington Bottoms as we plant sunflowers and clean up the area. We are proud to partner with The Works, Inc., NPI, and Memphis City Beautiful to improve this important part of midtown.

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Mojo of Midtown Awards Bash
Apr
5

Mojo of Midtown Awards Bash

Come to Circuit Playhouse for the Annual Mojo Awards Bash. Enjoy a short awards ceremony followed by a great party with wine, beer, food, and live music by the Memphis Jazz Workshop. Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the door. Get yours now here.

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