Tuesday, October 6, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Minglewood Hall, 1555 Madison Ave

Paint mugs and bookmarks at Rattlesnake Betty’s studio!

Ticketed.

Thursday, October 8, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Dixon Gallery and Garden Farnsworth Education Building, 4339 Park Ave

Enjoy an evening of figure drawing the fantastical, the dramatic, and the interesting, co-organized by Shelda Edwards and Lacy Mitcham. Unlike traditional figure sittings, the model will be dressed in performance costume and assume dynamic poses. Please bring your preferred drawing surface (digital or paper) and drawing supplies. Every second Thursday of the month.

Free.

Thursday, October 8, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

The Ugly Art Co., 635 Madison Ave

Join us in rejoicing the particular. Charm’s show “Strange Celebrations” will be opening at Ugly Art Co. Thursday, October 8, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

This gallery will feature a series of paintings by Memphis-based artists Liz Houck, Adelaide Gidden, Kristin Pedrozo, and Mary Elizabeth Whitmire.

Free.

Saturday, October 10, 3:00 - 5:00 PM

South Main Artspace, 120 St. Paul Ave

BLOOM is a 30-day creative wellness pop-up that brings art, mindfulness, and community together through immersive experiences. Guests are invited to explore fluid painting, interactive installations, and hands-on workshops designed to encourage self-expression, reflection, and connection. More than an exhibition of the Community Bloom Garden, BLOOM is a space where creativity becomes a pathway to healing and everyone is invited to bloom.

Free.

Sunday, October 11, 12:00 - 4:00 PM

Jack Robinson Gallery, 44 Huling Ave

Memphis Zine Fest is an annual event celebrating zines and zine makers in the Memphis and surrounding areas.

Applications for zine vendors are open August 11-Sept 13th. There is no application or vendor fee.

It is a FREE and ALL AGES event.

Free.

Sunday, October 11, 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Hampline Brewing, 584 Tillman St.

Get ready for Halloween at Hampline! Browse a variety of collage materials to customize and create your own masquerade mask.

Ticketed.

Monday, October 12, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Bar DKDC, 964 Cooper St.

The Artist Speed Date returns. Meet your creative soulmate with our Artist Speed Date on Monday, October 12, 2026 at Bar DKDC. Meet your artistic community, show off your work, share ideas 1:1, and plan collaborations.

Ticketed.

Tuesday, October 13, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Minglewood Hall, 1555 Madison Ave

Get cozy, binge watch Gilmore Girls, and make fall-themed magnets at Rattlesnake Betty’s studio!

Ticketed.

Tuesday, October 13, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Ghost River Brewing, 827 S Main St.

Sweep away the negativity with your own hand crafted broom (or besom)! Choose from an array of dried flowers and accents to customize your broom while you enjoy a beerita or margarita from Ghost River’s Taco Tuesday menu!

Ticketed.

Tuesday, October 13, 7:00 - 9:30 PM

Crosstown Arts Green Room, 1350 Concourse Avenue

Come to Crosstown Arts Green Room on Tuesday October 13th to join other Memphis area jazz musicians in their monthly Jazz Jam, this month hosted by trombonist Victor Sawyer. A very short set of the hosting group kicks the night off before opening up to jamming on classic jazz standards. The jazz jam is one of the genres most time honored traditions so come enjoy music as a player or audience member. Hootin’ and hollerin’ encouraged.

Ticketed.

Friday, October 16, 5:00 - 9:00 PM

The Medicine Factory, 85 Virginia Ave W

Monster Market X will be open 10 days to celebrate our 10th year! Visit the shop to browse a curated collection of strange art, odd apparel, and strange home decor— all sourced from makers and artists! Fun in-store events everyday— most free! Open Friday October 16—Sunday October 25th! Check our website for hours and events!

Free.

Saturday, October 17, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Riverside Drive

Nationally ranked fine arts festival RiverArtsFest is the largest fine art festival in the Mid-South, bringing artists from over 35 states to Riverside Drive in Memphis for two days of art activities, shopping, food and music. Proceeds from the festival fund year-round art education programs in local schools and at community events.

Ticketed.

Friday, October 16, 7:00 - 10:00 PM

The Little House Gallery, Address Provided Upon RSVP

The Body Talks Back is the closing activation for Young Hot Ebony, a group exhibition examining Black bodies, desire, sexuality, representation, and the cultural construction of the gaze. Curated by Dame Mufasa, the evening brings the exhibition to life through an artist conversation, curated spoken word performances, music, and movement, inviting audiences to consider what happens when the body moves from being looked at to speaking for itself.

Free.

Saturday, October 17, 12:00 - 3:00 PM

Cossitt Library, 33 S Front St

A free day to make & play! Free! No skills required. Bounce around between: community poetry, collab collage, creative embodiment yoga, upcycle fashion station, art play stations, local art vendors, food, drinks, and more.

Free.

Tuesday, October 20, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Minglewood Hall, 1555 Madison Ave

Get cozy, binge watch Gilmore Girls, and make candles at Rattlesnake Betty’s studio!

Ticketed.

Saturday, October 24, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

109 S Highland St Suite 103 Rear Memphis, TN 38111

Stitch and socialize with friends as you create a sewing project led by Cari’s Closet and enjoy craft cocktails from JB Bartending Services and a personal charcuterie box from Feast & Graze. Learn a new skill, make something by hand, and enjoy a memorable night out!

Ticketed.