Crosstown Arts

Strictly Jazz: The Music of Carmen McRae feat. D'Monet
2026-02-14 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Sat, Feb 14, 2026, 7:30 PM

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Join us for February’s installment of Strictly Jazz Entertainment’s “Strictly Jazz” Series as Memphis-based vocalist D’Monet presents the music of Carmen McRae!
D’Monet is a singer/songwriter, arranger and vocal coach from Memphis, TN. Originally classically trained to study opera, the skills she acquired from her Alma Mater and HBCU LeMoyne Owen College allowed her to branch out across several genres as a feature on numerous stages, musical sets, and news stations.
She soaks inspiration from artists such as Anita Baker, Oleta Adams, Rachelle Ferrell, Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, Lalah Hathaway, and Mint Condition, just to name a few.
The music D’Monet writes, she calls “Alkaline Music” – music that heals. Her intention is to connect with her audience, giving them the space to heal, laugh, enjoy themselves and be free in that moment. She writes music based on real life experiences, with a little mix of creativity in her songs.
“D’Monet Live at The Green Room” is available on all streaming platforms.
https://www.dmonetmusic.com

Carmen McRae (born April 8, 1920, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Nov. 10, 1994, Beverly Hills, Calif.) was an American jazz vocalist and pianist who from an early emulation of vocalist Billie Holiday grew to become a distinctive stylist, known for her smoky voice and her melodic variations on jazz standards. Her scat improvisations were innovative, complex, and elegant.

This is an all ages event

Presented by Crosstown Arts and Strictly Jazz Entertainment

Lovers Night
2026-02-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Fri, Feb 13, 2026, 7:30 PM

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For the second year in a row, get ready for Lovers Night: an evening exploring platonic, romantic and familial love with Dj Nico and Qemist playing their favorite music. Bring your friends, family, or your special person and come and dance with us at the Green Room!
Dj Nico, a Memphis-based DJ, brings her unique blend of House, Techno, Jersey, and Electro to the dance floor. With a knack for seamlessly integrating nostalgic samples into her sets, Dj Nico crafts a sonic journey that will make you sweat. Expect pulsating beats and infectious rhythms as she effortlessly transitions between genres, creating an electrifying atmosphere that keeps the energy high all night long. Whether she’s spinning at underground clubs or larger venues, Dj Nico’s dynamic mixes and innovative style set her apart as a leading figure in the Memphis music scene.
Qemist continues to be a staple in the underground Producer/DJ scene with heavy-hitting club mixes as well as juke, footwork, techno and jungle releases. Qemist is a multi-faceted electronic artist from Memphis, TN with a wide range of production and music creation techniques. While his sound is rooted in a classical background, he grew up listening to house, techno, footwork, and club music which has helped Qemist emerge as one of the fresh, new electronic artists from the South

This is an all ages event

Presented by Crosstown Arts.

Crosstown Arts Film Series: Zappa
2026-02-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Crosstown Theater, 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Zappa (2020, dir. Alex Winter)
In collaboration with
More than a traditional music documentary, Zappa is an expansive portrait of one of the most fiercely independent and uncompromising artists of the 20th century. Drawing from an unprecedented archive of personal recordings, home movies, and concert footage, director Alex Winter allows Frank Zappa to tell his own story in his own voice, with minimal mediation.
The film captures Zappa not just as a musical innovator, but as a relentless critic of conformity, censorship, and cultural laziness. Composer, bandleader, satirist, and provocateur, Zappa’s work defied easy categorization, and so does this film. Whether you’re a longtime devotee or a curious newcomer, Zappa offers a rare look into the mind of an artist who refused to compromise and gladly paid the price for it.

Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by the Aidan Mills/Logan Clark Quartet
2026-02-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by the Aidan Mills/Logan Clark Quartet
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Tuesday, February 10, 2025
Doors open at 7 PM | Show Starts at 7:30 PM
$7 tickets (plus fees) | Free for participants
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The Green Room Jazz Jam is a monthly, interactive music event, hosted this month by the Aidan Mills/Logan Clark Quartet. Young up-and-coming musicians and local jazz veterans alike join together for spontaneous music making, sharing the stage as they tackle the expansive body of repertoire found within the jazz idiom. The Green Room Jazz Jam strives to provide an inclusive and collaborative environment where jazz musicians of all ages and backgrounds may perform, network, and interact together in the interest of further fostering Memphis’ diverse music scene.

Sean Murphy: "Sound Meditation Journey" Album Release
2026-02-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Sean Murphy: “Sound Meditation Journey”
The Green Room @ Crosstown Arts
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Doors open at 5:30 pm | Show starts at 6:00 pm
$18 in advance (plus fees) | $22 at the door
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Breathe, Relax, and Listen deeply as you immerse yourself into a vibrational soundscape.
Sean “1Breath” Murphy weaves sonic tapestries with didjeridus, gongs, flutes, kalimbas, drums, bells, bowls, and more. This sound meditation journey is an ancient wellness practice for relaxation and self-care.
The session lasts approximately 90 minutes. You will be sitting or lying down in a comfortable setting, closing your eyes, and focusing on the beautiful sounds of musical instruments from around the world. You are encouraged to wear warm comfortable clothing. It is recommended to bring a yoga mat, blankets, pillows, or anything else you need for your comfort. The more comfortable you are, the deeper the experience. Seating will also be provided.
Sound Journey (also often known as ‘sound healing’ or ‘sound meditation’) is the practice of listening to soothing sounds to reach profound states of clarity and relaxation. Deep meditative states can be quickly achieved that often require considerable effort and practice.
Listeners have described Sean’s improvisations as “sound acupuncture” and “a cell altering shamanic journey”.
* This event is not recommended for children under 12.

Doll’s Playlist
2026-02-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Crosstown Arts The Green Room
Doll’s Playlist
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 7:30 PM
GigsMemphis

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Doll’s Playlist is a live music experience centered around connection and discovery. Featuring Doll’s handpicked collection of B-side gems along with crowd-submitted requests, the playlist comes alive on stage as she performs the songs you rarely hear but always feel. Submit your favorite love track before the show and watch it come to life in a performance crafted just for you.
Featuring:

Doll McCoy – Vocals
Cedric Britton – Sax
Thomas Crivens – Guitar
Claude Hinds – Keys
Richard Hinds – Aux
Darryl Pruitt – Bass
David Pruitt – Drums
Asia Wilson – Trumpet
Ja’Lizza Kirk – DJ

Iron Mic Coalition
2026-02-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Crosstown Arts The Green Room
IMC!
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 7:30 PM

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Memphis and surrounding areas… HIP-HOP Headz & Music Lovers, GET READY! The mighty IRON MIC COALITION will be hitting the stage—LIVE and RAPPIN’!
If you know, you already know. If you don’t… COME FIND OUT.
Iron Mic Coalition is an underground Hip Hop collective based in Memphis, Tennessee. The group was formed officially on February 13th, 2004, in the spirit of collective creativity and communal collaboration. The members, each distinctive and highly original, include Fathom 9, Jason “Da Hater” Harris, Yasin Allah aka Mmilk, Mighty Quinn, Duke, General Macarthur, The Derelick, Empee, DJ Capital A, and DJ Shamrock. Known throughout underground Hip Hop circles by the moniker IMC, the group is appreciated for its underground Boom Bap music reminiscent of Golden Era Hip Hop and conscious rap music.

Mama's Broke with foster falls
2026-02-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Crosstown Arts The Green Room
Mama’s Broke with fosterfalls
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 7:30 PM

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“A unique folk duo that interweaves age-old music form and traditions with original modern compositions. A soundscape both familiar and new.”
Mama’s Broke is a powerful duo that deliver a compelling performance with heart and raw energy. Although highly influenced by their Canadian roots, Lisa and Amy are based out of nowhere and everywhere.
Their two strong voices blend to create haunting harmonies, while they artfully juggle fiddle, banjo, guitar and mandolin, and incorporate traditional dance and foot percussion into their performance. Their original–and often dark–compositions push the boundaries of tradition and the constraints of genre. Drawing from old-time, Quebecois, blues, punk, celtic, balkan and doom metal, they create a soundscape that is both familiar and new.

fosterfalls (they/them) crafts ethereal folk music that envelops the listener in a lush and fantastical world where self observation grows from lush vegetation. Their rich harmony arrangements and open-tuned guitar lines cocoon sharp and observant lyricism in reverberating warmth.

In their enchanting live performances Memphis-born bard fosterfalls guides the audience on a quest through a mythic forest of swelling harmonies and entrancing looper arrangements. Their lyrics plumb themes of the unconscious and ground into natural metaphor, inviting collective effervescence and shared introspection.

Crosstown Arts Film Series: Macbeth 1971
2026-02-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Crosstown Theater, 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
February 5, 2026
Macbeth (1971, dir. Roman Polanski)
Roman Polanski’s Macbeth is one of the most brutal and unflinching adaptations of Shakespeare’s tragedy ever put to film. Made in the shadow of personal trauma, the film strips away romanticism and presents a raw, blood-soaked vision of ambition, paranoia, and moral collapse. This is a medieval world defined by mud, steel, and violence, where power is seized through cruelty and maintained through fear.
Polanski emphasizes the physical reality of the play’s horrors, rendering the supernatural elements as ominous rather than theatrical, and grounding the story in an atmosphere of relentless dread. Jon Finch’s Macbeth is volatile and increasingly unhinged, while Francesca Annis’s Lady Macbeth radiates cold resolve beneath a fragile surface. The result is a haunting, deeply unsettling interpretation that treats Macbeth not as elevated literature, but as a savage study of how unchecked ambition corrodes the human soul.

Will Graves and Soul Presents "That's The Way of the World": A Tribute to Earth Wind and Fire
2026-01-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Will Graves and Soul Presents “That’s The Way of the World”: A Tribute to Earth Wind and Fire
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Sunday, March 15th, 2026
Doors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM
$20 in advance | $30 at the door
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Will Graves and Soul Presents The Album “That’s The Way of the World” – A Tribute to Earth, Wind and Fire.
Will Graves and Soul will perform the album in its entirety, and feature special guest vocalists.
For nearly two decades, Will Graves and Soul, a prolific band led by vocalist Will Graves, was known all across Memphis and beyond for their high-energy, live performances. These performances blended the classic traditions of soul, R&B, funk, and blues while incorporating contemporary influences.
Many of Memphis’ top-tier musicians served tenures with the band during their careers. After nearly a decade of absence, Will Graves and Soul are reuniting to once again deliver the soulful sound that Memphians enjoyed for many years while also giving tribute to Will and his influence in the Memphis music scene on his birthday.
Will Graves and Soul was formed in 2001 by lead singer/keyboardist William Graves II. Will has long been recognized as a premier vocal talent in Memphis, with recognition including winning the Grammy showcase sponsored by the Memphis Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Grammy Awards).
As a creative artist and powerful performer, Will has always attracted quality musicians from the region. Performing soul, jazz, pop, R&B, rock, gospel, and inspirational music, Will Graves and Soul have opened for artists like Alex Bugnon, Ledisi, and Angie Stone. Notably, Stevie Wonder once joined them on stage during a performance.

Weather Postponements
2026-01-29 08:00 - 2026-02-01 17:00 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Crosstown Arts Film Series Presents: No Country for Old Men has been postponed to Thursday, May 21, 2026

Romain Collin: “Solo” + opener Aaron James has been postponed to June 26, 2026

“Memphis R&B Is Not Dead” with Trinity Adair & Phillip Bond has been postponed to Friday, March 6, 2026

POSTPONED - Folk All Y'all: Will Kimbrough in Tribute to Todd Snider
2026-01-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
POSTPONED – Folk All Y’all: Will Kimbrough in Tribute to Todd Snider
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Two Shows!
Doors open at 7 PM | Show Starts at 7:30 PM SOLD OUT
Doors open at 4:30 PM | Show Starts at 5PM
Tickets: $25
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Uber-versatile, musician’s musician Will Kimbrough (he/him) has enjoyed a long and winding career. He’s released nine albums while fronting Will and the Bushmen, The Bis-Quits, Willie Sugarcapps, and Daddy.
Kimbrough’s abundant production credits include Shemekia Copeland’s last three albums, America’s Child, Uncivil War, and Done Come Too Far, which garnered two Grammy nominations and multiple wins at the Blues Music and Living Blues Awards.
As a much in-demand guitarist, Will’s played on countless and wide-ranging recording sessions, seen the world from a stage on multiple tours with Rodney Crowell and Emmylou Harris, and returned to his Nashville home with an Americana Music Association Instrumentalist of the Year award in hand.
And Kimbrough’s songs and/or session work have appeared on every Jimmy Buffett studio album released in the last twenty years, from License to Chill’s “Piece of Work” to the Paul McCartney-praised and the iTunes #1, “Bubbles Up,” on the upcoming Equal Strain on All Parts.
But this special tribute show will honor Will’s relationship with one artist in particular: his dear friend and bandmate Todd Snider. We’re grateful for the chance to share Todd’s music and celebrate his soul in the city that always welcomed him back.

John Németh and The Blue Dreamers
2026-01-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Crosstown Arts The Green Room
John Németh and The Blue Dreamers
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 7:30 PM

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John Németh is a showman, songwriter, vocalist, harmonica player and award winning recording artist. He is steeped in the blues, mentored by Gene Harris, Elvin Bishop, Gary Nicholson, Junior Watson and Anson Funderburgh. He is a Grammy-nominated and six time BMA (Blues Music Award) winner in the categories of artist, album, vocalist and instrumentalist of the year. Németh has been making a living with his talents since the age of sixteen, delighting audiences around the world. He has released eight critically acclaimed studio albums, three live albums and guested on albums with James Cotton, Joe Bonamassa, and Elvin Bishop.
Famed blues journalist and Muddy Water’s guitarist Bob Marglolin said “I remember telling friends up North in ’80 that they should go see Stevie Ray Vaughan, but they weren’t impressed because he wasn’t famous yet. It will give me great pleasure to say, ‘I told you so!’ about John Németh. You’ll see.” ~Blues Review Magazine

January Month of Wellness Film: Chariots of Fire
2026-01-17 13:30 - 15:30 | Crosstown Theater, 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
January 17, 2026:
11am: Tai Chi Stretch in the Central Atrium
Noon: Lunch Break (with specialties running at Global Cafe, Farm Burger, Juice Joint, and Mad Grocer!)
1pm: Church Health Cooking Classes and Recipes in Crosstown Theater
1:30pm: Screening of “Chariots of Fire” in the Theater

Brantley Ellzey Artist Talk
2026-01-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
January 17, 2026
Crosstown Arts Galleries
1PM
Free and Open to the Public

Join us for an artist talk with Brantley Ellzey, an opportunity to meet the artist and engage directly with a practice that moves through the galleries and screening room as a single, unfolding gesture. Across film, installation, and material studies, Ellzey traces the spiral as a quiet force gathering motion, memory, and meaning. Rolling, layering, reflecting, repeating: these acts become rituals of attention, linking body to structure, structure to landscape, and the intimate to the planetary. This conversation invites you into a world shaped by rhythm, patience, and the unseen patterns that continue to turn beneath the surface of things.

Luke Winslow-King Duo (+ opener Jeremy Stanfill)
2026-01-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Luke Winslow-King Duo (+ opener Jeremy Stanfill)
The Green Room
Friday, January 16, 2026
Doors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM
$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door
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Join us for a night of soulful, folky, and impactful music as roots-rock guitarist and singer Luke Winslow-King takes the stage in the Crosstown Arts Green Room. As if that weren’t enough, the show will also feature Memphis’ very own Jeremy Stanfill as opener. Don’t miss this one-night only nexus between two brilliant performers and songwriters; get your tickets now!
LUKE WINSLOW-KING:
Originally from Cadillac, Michigan, Luke Winslow-King conjures a soulful tapestry that fuses delta blues, roots-rock, and folk music. His sound is characterized by masterful slide guitar work, captivating lyrics, and highlighted by a burgundy voice that resonates with earned authenticity.
During his 15 years in New Orleans. Luke studied composition at The University of New Orleans, debuted his 2008 album Old-New Baby, was named ‘Best Blues Artist’ by Gambit Magazine, and released his 2018 hit, ‘I’m Glad Trouble Don’t Last Always’ that has now received over 11 million streams on Spotify. He was elected a voting member of the Grammy Recording Academy in 2022.
JEREMY STANFILL:
Jeremy Stanfill, hailing from Memphis, Tennessee, is a multi-instrumentalist and dedicated songwriter whose musical journey began watching his father play drums. With a lifelong passion for music, Jeremy channels his rich experiences and emotions into heartfelt lyrics and melodies that deeply resonate with listeners. His career has been marked by both local acclaim and international tours, where his music, infused with passion, honest storytelling, intricate melodies, and creative recording techniques, captivates audiences worldwide. Jeremy’s path hasn’t been without challenges; he courageously battled alcoholism, achieving seven years of sobriety, and faced the profound loss of his mother—experiences that brought him to a personal crossroads. Despite these trials, Jeremy’s music remains a testament to resilience and hope, reflecting his unwavering curiosity about life and his profound connection to the vibrant energy of city streets.

Crosstown Arts Film Series: All is Lost
2026-01-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Crosstown Theater, 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
January 15, 2026
All Is Lost (2013, dir. J.C. Chandor)
Nearly wordless and stripped to its bare essentials, All Is Lost is a masterclass in cinematic restraint. Robert Redford delivers one of the most physically and emotionally demanding performances of his career as a lone sailor battling a relentless cascade of failures after his yacht is damaged in the open Indian Ocean. With almost no dialogue and no backstory to lean on, the film forces the audience into an intimate confrontation with vulnerability, perseverance, and mortality.
Director J.C. Chandor turns the vastness of the sea into both setting and antagonist, crafting a tense, immersive experience where every small decision carries life-or-death weight. All Is Lost is not just a survival story, but a quiet meditation on aging, isolation, and what remains when modern comforts and distractions are stripped away. Seeing it on the big screen heightens its elemental power and serves as a reminder of cinema’s ability to communicate through image, sound, and human presence alone.

January Month of Wellness Film: Kipchoge: The Last Milestone
2026-01-10 13:30 - 15:30 | Crosstown Theater, 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
January 10, 2026:
11am: Line Dancing in the Central Atrium
Noon: Lunch Break (with specialties running at Global Cafe, Farm Burger, Juice Joint, and Mad Grocer!)
1pm: Church Health’s Model for Health Living in Crosstown Theater
1:30pm: Screening of “Kipchoge: The Last Milestone” in the Theater

January Month of Wellness Film: McFarland USA
2026-01-03 13:30 - 15:30 | Crosstown Theater, 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
January 3, 2026:
11am: Runner’s Pilates in the Central Atrium
Noon: Lunch Break (with specialties running at Global Cafe, Farm Burger, Juice Joint, and Mad Grocer!)
1pm: Church Health Nutrition and Health Coaching Overview in Crosstown Theater
1:30pm: Screening of “McFarland USA” in the Theater

Folk All Y'all: Make the Yuletide Gay
2025-12-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Folk All Y’all: Make the Yuletide Gay!
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Doors open at 7 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM
Tickets $25
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It’s our newest holiday tradition! Don your gay apparel and cozy up next to three award-winning songwriters for a night of holiday classics, original music, storytelling, comfort, and joy. 2025 International Folk Music Artist of the Year award winner Crys Matthews is joined by genre-defying artist/activist Heather Mae and shame-slaying singer-songwriter drag queen Flamy Grant for a winter show like no other. We’re making merry and celebrating the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community in a time when so many are trying to silence our voices. Don’t miss this night of feel-good, uplifting, soul-filling music as we Make the Yuletide Gay for the second year in a row!

Make the Yuletide Gay with Crys Matthews, Flamy Grant, and HEATHER MAE
2025-12-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Crosstown Arts The Green Room
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
7:30 PM 9:30 PM

It’s our newest holiday tradition! Don your gay apparel and cozy up next to three award-winning songwriters for a night of holiday classics, original music, storytelling, comfort, and joy. 2025 International Folk Music Artist of the Year award winner Crys Matthews is joined by genre-defying artist/activist Heather Mae and shame-slaying singer-songwriter drag queen Flamy Grant for a winter show like no other. We’re making merry and celebrating the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community in a time when so many are trying to silence our voices. Don’t miss this night of feel-good, uplifting, soul-filling music as we Make the Yuletide Gay for the second year in a row!
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"Holiday" Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet
2025-12-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Crosstown Arts The Green Room
Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet
The Green Room @ Crosstown Arts
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm
Tickets $7 (plus fees) | Free for participants
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The Green Room Jazz Jam is a monthly, interactive music event hosted by the Alex Upton Quartet. Young up-and-coming musicians and local jazz veterans alike join together for spontaneous music making, sharing the stage as they tackle the expansive body of repertoire found within the jazz idiom. The Green Room Jazz Jam strives to provide an inclusive and collaborative environment where jazz musicians of all ages and backgrounds may perform, network, and interact together in the interest of further fostering Memphis’ diverse music scene.
Alex Upton is a Memphis-based saxophonist, composer, and educator with a deep passion for musics both old and new. Alex is a nationally awarded soloist that has performed and recorded with artists such as Rahsaan Barber, Rachel Therrien, Ted Ludwig, Baron Tymas, Stephen Anderson, and James Sexton. Awarded first prize in the 2022 North American Saxophone Alliance Jazz Artist Competition, Alex has performed at both JEN and NASA Conferences, and has performed at regionally renowned venues including the Brooks Museum of Art, Crosstown Arts Green Room, Durham’s Sharp Nine Gallery, and Bond Brothers Eastside. Their work as a performer and composer is featured on Summit Records with the 360 Jazz Initiative, and under their own name on their newest full-length album release “Portraits of a Silent Moment”.
Listed below are the jam tunes for the month of November. Participants are encouraged to learn several of the included tunes ahead of time in preparation for the jam. A limited number of blank slots for tune suggestions will be available at the sign-in desk.
DECEMBER TUNES LIST:
– Stella by Starlight (Young)

– The Christmas Song (Torme)

– I’ll Remember April (Raye/DePaul)

– Christmas Time is Here (Guaraldi)

– Beatrice (Rivers)

– Confirmation (Parker)

Kafé Kirk: Kirk Whalum with special guest Kandace Springs
2025-12-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Crosstown Theater, 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Kafé Kirk: Kirk Whalum with special guest Kandace Springs
Crosstown Theater
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Doors open at 5:00 PM | Show starts at 6:00 PM
$59 in advance (plus fees) | $70 at the door
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Join Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum for Kafé Kirk, an ongoing jazz series in Crosstown Theater featuring musical and spiritual collaborations with special guest artists. This concert will feature jazz pianist and singer, Kandace Springs, and the opener will feature 2025 Essentially Ellington Champions, Central High School Jazz Band.
Kandace Springs
Nashville may be the heart of country music, but it also birthed jazz pianist and singer Kandace Springs, whose soulful lyricism and raw talent have carried her from parking cars to performing at major venues worldwide. Raised by her father, a backup singer for legends like Aretha Franklin, Kandace’s musical journey began when she taught herself jazz and classical standards by ear, later finding inspiration in artists like Ella Fitzgerald and Norah Jones. Despite working as a hotel parking attendant, her breakthrough came after her father passed her demo to industry insiders, leading to a partnership with hitmakers Evan Rogers and Carl Sturken. A pivotal audition with Don Was at Blue Note Records, followed by Prince’s mentorship, helped shape her unique sound. Her debut single, “Love Got In The Way,” landed her national TV appearances, and her collaboration with Prince further solidified her place in the music world. Her 2016 album Soul Eyes earned worldwide acclaim, and in the years following, Kandace performed on prestigious stages, including with Sting and Jack White. The pandemic led her to explore other passions like vintage car restoration, but music soon called her back. In tribute to her late father, she released Run Your Race, her most personal work to date. Now, Kandace is preparing for a new chapter with Lady in Satin, a stunning homage to Billie Holiday, recorded with a 60-piece orchestra—a project she describes as one of the most incredible musical experiences of her life.

TUBACHRISTMAS!
2025-12-13 13:30 - 14:30 | Central Atrium, Crosstown Concourse, 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
TUBACHRISTMAS!
Saturday, December 13, 2025
1:30pm – 2:30pm in the Central Atrium
Free and Open to the Public
The renowned TUBACHRISTMAS! celebrates its 52nd anniversary with a free performance in the Central Atrium at Crosstown Concourse! If you’re not quite sure what TUBACHRISTMAS! is, come see for yourself. But since it’s the season of giving, we’ll give you a hint: it involves tubas.
If you are a tuba or euphonium player who wants to play, you have a slightly different schedule. Check it out and register here.

Gospel Talk "Christmas Revue" feat. Elizabeth King, The Jubilee Hummingbirds, and Vintage Souls
2025-12-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Gospel Talk “Christmas Revue” feat. Elizabeth King, The Jubilee Hummingbirds, and Vintage Souls
The Green Room @ Crosstown Arts
Friday, December 12, 2025
Doors at 7:00 PM | Show at 7:30 PM
$30 in advance (plus fees) | $37 at the door
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Experience the power and spirit of Memphis gospel as The Jubilee Hummingbirds and Elizabeth King share the stage for a night of sacred soul and jubilee harmonies fit for the Christmas season.
The Jubilee Hummingbirds, founded in the 1940s by Clarence Johnson, are one of Memphis’s longest-running gospel groups. Known for their energetic jubilee singing style, the group has deep roots in gospel history—early members included future soul greats like James Carr and O.V. Wright. Today, under the leadership of William “Redd” Watson, the Hummingbirds carry forward their rich tradition with timeless passion and uplifting sound.
Elizabeth King, a powerhouse of Memphis sacred soul, has been performing since the 1960s. With her resonant contralto voice and unwavering devotion, she has led congregations, inspired audiences, and shared her message of faith and perseverance on gospel radio for decades.
Listen for the “soul of sound at the Crosstown,” and join us for a night of authentic Memphis gospel that celebrates the season!

Mark Edgar Stuart & The Blueshift Ensemble w/ special guests Bailey Bigger, Alexis Grace, & Infinity Stairs
2025-12-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Mark Edgar Stuart & The Blueshift Ensemble w/ special guests Bailey Bigger, Alexis Grace, & Infinity Stairs
The Green Room @ Crosstown Arts
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Doors open at 7:00 pm | Show Starts at 7:30 pm
$22 in advance (plus fees) | $27 at the door
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Beloved Memphis singer-songwriter, Mark Edgar Stuart, joins The Blueshift Ensemble once again for their 4th Annual Christmas Show! It will be an unforgettable evening of songs, stories, symphonic sounds, and shenanigans. Special guests will include Alexis Grace with visuals by Infinity Stairs, plus a very special opening set by Bailey Bigger & Wyly Bigger.
You’ll have a tough time finding a more widely-embraced modern singer-songwriter in Memphis. Quick-witted and empathetic, aloof but probably alert of the room tone, most folks will find themselves compatible with Mark Edgar Stuart. His musicality and honest voice showcase a resilient and relaxed artist, both sage and seasoned. John Prine even admiringly referred to him as the “Remote Control Guy” when they met, a nod of approval for one of Stuart’s signature songs. Grammy-winning music writer/director Robert Gordon is a big fan, often spinning Mark’s tracks on his weekly radio show, and other critics agree: “His acerbic wit is reminiscent of Randy Newman” (No Depression); “Always maintaining a tender demeanor, his songwriting is smart as it is sincere” (Pop Matters); “His wry, cutting view of the world makes something old new again” (Paste Magazine); “Damn fine songwriter” (Arkansas Times)

Ozmo Institute’s Concerts for Well-Being: Diamond Strings
2025-12-09 19:30 - 20:30 | Crosstown Arts The Green Room
Ozmo Institute’s Concerts for Well-Being: Diamond Strings
The Green Room @ Crosstown Arts
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Doors at 7:00 PM | Show at 7:30 PM
$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door
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Concerts for Well-Being

What if music could help you feel better—body and mind?

Welcome to Concerts for Well-Being, where beautiful music meets the science of sound’s power to restore, uplift, and inspire. Created by the Ozmo Institute for Neuroaesthetics and guided by its founder, Dr. Žak Ozmo, these events invite you to slow down, listen deeply, and experience how music can transform how we feel.

Each concert blends world-class performances with moments of reflection, mindfulness, and connection. You’ll hear timeless works—from the serenity of Baroque harmonies to the passion of Romantic melodies—performed with warmth and care.

Whether you’re a lifelong music lover or simply seeking an hour of peace, these concerts offer a chance to unwind, reset, and rediscover the healing power of music. Take a breath, open your ears, and let music do what it does best—bring us back to ourselves.

Diamond Strings: A Concert for Well-Being

Yennifer Correia, violin

Barrie Cooper, violin

Aaron Tubergen, viola

Estefan Perez, cello

Formed by violinist Yennifer Correia, Diamond Strings unites four outstanding musicians from the Memphis Symphony Orchestra who share a passion for music that touches the heart. What began as a personal project among friends has grown into a vibrant ensemble known for performances that combine artistry, sincerity, and joy.

In this Concert for Well-Being, Diamond Strings explores music across centuries—from the serenity of Bach to the emotion of Brahms—in a program designed to calm the mind, awaken the senses, and remind us how deeply sound connects us all.

Step inside, let the music unfold, and leave feeling a little lighter.

Presented by the Ozmo Institute for Neuroaesthetics

In partnership with Crosstown Arts

Kortland Whalum
2025-12-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Kortland Whalum
The Green Room @ Crosstown Arts
Friday, December 5, 2025
Doors open at 7:00 pm | Show Starts at 7:30 pm
$30 in advance (plus fees) | $40 at the door
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Two-step into a new golden era of music with Kortland Whalum. His vocal styling is influenced by soul, jazz, and R&B while possessing a rich, classy elegance with a powerful, often gospel-tinged, vocal delivery. Immerse yourself in his captivating, sultry vocals reimagining timeless soul classics alongside fresh contemporary gems. This performance not only promises musical magic but also marks Kortland’s growing footprint in the Memphis arts scene.

Joining Kortland this concert:

Keys – Calvin Barnes

Guitar – JB Brownlee

Bass – Loren Clark

Drums – Henry Conerway III

Delight: Annual Holiday Celebration
2025-12-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Crosstown Concourse, Central Atrium, 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN
Friday, December 5, 20255-8 pmCrosstown Concourse
Crosstown Arts invites you to our annual Delight holiday celebration, an evening filled with festive activities, music, and community cheer.
Bundle up (or don’t it’s inside Concourse!) and enjoy:

Live music and a DJ

Holiday craft activity

Face painters

Iceless skating rink

Caricature artist

Winter games

A visit from the Grinch

And more seasonal surprises throughout the building

This event is free and open to all ages. Bring friends, bring family, and help us kick off the holiday season at Crosstown Concourse.
The End of All Art joins Crosstown Arts once again, as the Concourse lights up for the holidays. We’ll be set up and slinging books for everyone on your gift list. Nothing is better than a good book.

Also a special screening of Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa in the Crosstown Theater at 7PM!

Also, The Crosstown Arts Residency Open Studio is happening during Delight! Meet our artists and see their process up close and personal. Just come up to the Crosstown Arts Galleries and we’ll help you find them.

The Mystic
2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Crosstown Arts The Green Room
The Mystic Live at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Experience the Un-Definable
The Mystic. Hosted in the acoustically refined Green Room by Church Health and Crosstown Arts, this event invites you to lean into story, music, silence, and dialogue, while shedding the rigid boundaries of uniform belief.

What to Expect

When & Where: First Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., held at The Green Room inside Crosstown Concourse (1350 Concourse Ave, Memphis, TN 38104)
Format: An evolving panel of speakers and artists leads the session, bringing voices from diverse faiths, disciplines, and art forms. Expect music, spoken word, ruminative silence, and open conversation afterward
Atmosphere: Informal yet intentional. The space encourages lingering. There is no hurry. It is not about a “show” in the traditional sense, it is about being together in exploration and feeling.

Why It’s Worth Your Time

A break from the norm
In a world saturated with rapid content and superficial interactions, The Mystic offers something different, depth, quiet, presence, and community.
Diverse voices, shared space
Whether you identify with a faith tradition, none at all, or are simply curious, this event welcomes you. It embraces a belief that true creativity thrives in diversity.
Creative setting
The Green Room is designed for rich audio and visual performance and intimate experience. Its acoustics and environment enhance whatever unfolds.
Free to attend
There is no cost to participate. It is a rare opportunity to experience something meaningful without financial barrier.

Insider Tips

Arrive early to get a preferred seat and settle in
Stay afterward to join the unstructured, communal conversation
Suspend expectation and embrace the unknown
Invite a friend for a shared, memorable experience
Dress comfortably because the vibe is relaxed and grounded
