Beale Street Blues and Museum Masterpieces: What's On in Memphis Today
Artistic Inspirations and Local Exhibits
Start your Monday with a dose of local culture at the St. George’s Episcopal Church Art Gallery. Today, the gallery continues its featured exhibition, "March Transitions." Open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., this showcase highlights the works of over a dozen talented local artists, including Nancy Jehl Boatwright and Jane Bonady Brakin. The exhibit serves a community purpose as well, with a portion of art sales supporting the Carpenter Art Garden in Binghampton.
For those interested in the intersection of history and art, the Memphis Museums of Science and History (MoSH) is hosting "Portraits of Black Memphians 2026" and the immersive exhibition "FOOD: Science, Culture and Cuisine." Both are available throughout the day at the Pink Palace Museum, offering a deep dive into the culinary and social fabric of the Mid-South.
Science and Cinema at MoSH
If you are looking for an educational escape, the Giant Screen Theater and the AutoZone Dome Planetarium at MoSH have a full schedule for Monday, March 9. The Giant Screen is featuring "Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels" with screenings at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., exploring the cutting-edge science of the human form. For fans of natural history, "Walking with Dinosaurs: Prehistoric Planet" takes the screen at 1:00 p.m.
Space enthusiasts can head to the planetarium for "The Sun: Our Living Star," showing at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Additionally, the presentation "Dark Side of Light" at 2:00 p.m. explores the impact of light pollution and the beauty of the nocturnal sky. These indoor programs provide an excellent way to spend a Monday afternoon in the University District.
Evening Rhythm and Community Fun
As the sun sets, the rhythm of the city moves to Beale Street. B.B. King’s Blues Club hosts its signature "Shake the Monday Blues" event, featuring live music from Yella P to help locals and visitors alike kick off the work week with soul. The club also features regular performances from Memphis Jones starting at 4:00 p.m., ensuring the music never stops on the most famous street in Tennessee.
For those who prefer a side of competition with their dinner, Monday night is the primary night for trivia at several Huey’s locations. You can test your knowledge at the Cordova, Collierville, or Millington outposts starting at 7:00 p.m. Additionally, Dave & Buster’s Memphis is celebrating "Military Mondays," offering free power cards and food discounts to all veterans and active-duty military members with a valid ID throughout the day.