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Memphis Events in August 2009

By Teresa R. Simpson, About.com

Although it is still summer (if you don't believe it, step outside for about two seconds), it is already back to school time in the Mid-South. Check out all the back to school information below, as well as the fun events going on all month long! If you would like to be reminded of exciting weekend events each week, be sure to sign up for the About Memphis newsletter!

Have a great August!

August 1st - 15th

August 1:

August 2:

  • Sunday Brunch at the Peabody
    Enjoy a fabulous feast from 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on the Peabody skyway. Cost is $34.50 for adults and $12 for children 5-12.
  • Redbirds Home Game
    See the Memphis Redbirds in action at AutoZone Park. The game starts at 6 1:35 p.m.

August 3:

  • Redbirds Home Game
    See the Memphis Redbirds in action at AutoZone Park. The game starts at 7:05 p.m.

August 4:

August 5:

August 6:

  • Funny Girl
    This screening is part of the Orpheum's Summer Movie Series. The film starts at 7:15 and tickets are $6.00.

August 7:

  • Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday
    Enjoy a tax-free weekend of shopping when you buy certain clothing, computer, and school supply items.
  • Mamma Mia
    This screening is part of the Orpheum's Summer Movie Series. The film starts at 7:15 and tickets are $6.00.

August 8:

  • Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday
    Enjoy a tax-free weekend of shopping when you buy certain clothing, computer, and school supply items.
  • Journey in Concert
    See Journey live in concert at the Mud Island Amphitheatre.
  • Elvis Week
    Check out all the Elvis Week events going on around town on this date.

August 9:

  • Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday
    Enjoy a tax-free weekend of shopping when you buy certain clothing, computer, and school supply items.
  • Elvis Week
    Check out all the Elvis Week events going on around town on this date.
  • Blue Hawaii
    This screening is part of the Orpheum's Summer Movie Series. The film starts at 6:00 p.m. and tickets are $6.00.
  • Sunday Brunch at the Peabody
    Enjoy a fabulous feast from 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on the Peabody skyway. Cost is $34.50 for adults and $12 for children 5-12.

August 10:

  • First Day of School
    This is the first day of school for Memphis City, Shelby County, and DeSoto County students.
  • Elvis Week
    Check out all the Elvis Week events going on around town on this date.

August 11:

  • Elvis Week
    Check out all the Elvis Week events going on around town on this date.

August 12:

  • Elvis Week
    Check out all the Elvis Week events going on around town on this date.

August 13:

  • Elvis Week
    Check out all the Elvis Week events going on around town on this date.

August 14:

  • Steely Dan in Concert
    See Steely Dan live in concert at the Mud Island Amphitheatre.
  • Elvis Week
    Check out all the Elvis Week events going on around town on this date.
  • The Wizard of Oz
    This screening is part of the Orpheum's Summer Movie Series. The film starts at 7:15 and tickets are $6.00.
  • Redbirds Home Game
    See the Memphis Redbirds in action at AutoZone Park. The game starts at 7:05 p.m.

August 15:

  • Elvis Week
    Check out all the Elvis Week events going on around town on this date.
  • Redbirds Home Game
    See the Memphis Redbirds in action at AutoZone Park. The game starts at 6:05 p.m.

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