Past Events
October 2023
Day of the Dead Preview
In partnership with Cazateatro and Crosstown Arts, Crosstown Concourse presents a Day of the Dead celebration with music, folklore, dancers, and more. The event is free, family friendly, and open to the public!
March 2023
Red Bull Dance Your Style
Red Bull Dance Your Style is returning to Memphis — challenging some of the best dancers in the US. Competitors will enter epic 1-on-1 battles, bringing improvisation to a new level. Unpredictable tunes, from mainstream hits to timeless classics, fire up the dance floor, allowing dancers to showcase their skills and wow the crowd!
Dave Spencer Quartet
The Central Atrium
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Show begins at 6 pm
Tickets: Free
Dave Spencer, trumpet
Alvie Givhan, piano
James Sexton, drums
Sam Shoup, bass
Ole Miss Jazz Combo
With a lineage that goes back to the late 1890s, the University of Mississippi’s jazz ensemble is one of the oldest in the nation. By 1927, the group adopted the name “The Mississippians,” which is still in use today by the premier ensemble of Ole Miss Jazz.
MAR10 Day
Crosstown Concourse will celebrate MAR10 Day with a performance from Memphis’ own video game-themed band PXLS, old school arcade games, video game-themed mini golf, a portrait booth (perfect if you’re dressing up in video game-inspired attire!), video game-themed temporary tattoos, and more!
Standard 4-Pack
Standard 4-Pack is led by Victor Sawyer and features Randy Ballard (trumpet), Victor Sawyer (trombone), Stephen Lee (piano), and Neal Bowen (bass), performing a selection of favorite jazz standards.
Jazz Month Kick Off with Central High School Big Band
The award-winning Memphis Central High School Jazz Band has been in existence for many years and has produced many talented musicians such as pianist James Williams, saxophonist Gary Topper, pianist Dr. Ashley Davis.
December 2022
Season of Delight
The last event in the Season of Delight features live, festive music in the Central Atrium, free photos by Amurica photo booth, and more!
Season of Delight
As the Season of Delight at Crosstown Concourse continues, there will be live, festive music in the Central Atrium, with photo ops with the Grinch, free holiday-themed face-painting, and more!
Season of Delight
On the first three Fridays of December, Crosstown Concourse and Crosstown Arts will present a series of festive, holiday-themed music, movies, and more.
September 2022
Rushes Ensemble performs Michael Gordon’s Rushes
Crosstown Arts presents Rushes Ensemble in the Central Atrium.
June 2022
Black Music Month Pop-Up Series: C maJor and Eillo
Each Thursday in June, Crosstown Arts presents a special Black Music Month pop-up series in the Central Atrium. All performances are free and open to the public.
5:30-7:30pm | Central Atrium
Free and open to the public
Born and raised in Memphis, TN, music has always been apart of C maJor’s life. As an infant, his mother would put him to sleep with classical selections. In middle and high school he would go on to perform as a percussionist in ….
Black Music Month Pop-Up Series: NicoTheGoddess
NicoTheGoddess is a singer/songwriter and classical violist from North Little Rock, AR. Classically trained in viola and voice, NicoTheGoddess has utilized those talents to ultimately create her own unique signature in alternative R&B music.
Black Music Month Pop-Up Series: AzPen
AzPen is from the rich musical tradition that is Memphis Music including blues, jazz, soul, gospel and classical music. Led by keyboardist Charles Pender, the band includes LaShawn Pender (vocals), Charles Pender Jr. (tenor sax), Vincent Oglesby (bass), and Reginald Taber (drums/percussion).
July 2019
Opening Reception for Negative Space
Opening for an exhibition of works in the miniscule spaces around the first and second floor of Crosstown Concourse in the Central and East Atria. Curated by Crosstown Arts resident artist Aubree Penney. On view through August 25.
Negative Space
Exhibition of works in the miniscule spaces around the first and second floor of Crosstown Concourse in the Central and East Atria. Curated by Crosstown Arts resident artist Aubree Penney. On view through August 25.
Featured artists: Sully Allen, Jesse Butcher, Zahria Cook, Dehanza, Mulanre “Eddie” Gan, Mary Jo Karimnia, Melanie Manos, Jeremiah Matthews and Kayla Selby, Natalie Minik, Alex Paulus, Cat Peña, Nick Peña, Terri Phillips, Corkey Sinks, Joey Slaughter, Jessica Weaver, Terri Weaver, and Tad Lauritzen Wright.
June 2019
Memphis Quilts
The public is invited to this quilting showcase and community presentation. Learn from quilt appraiser Nancy McDonough and share your favorite quilt in a quilt show-and-tell.
December 2017
Crosstown Getdown: Salsa!
Join us for Crosstown Getdown, a monthly dance series at Crosstown Concourse. Each month will feature a new dance theme with free lessons followed by music and dancing.
This month: Salsa Dancing!
Meet up in the Central Atrium by the staircase. Salsa Memphis and Madison Dance Studio will provide a FREE dance lesson from 6-7 pm. And then DJ Bori will spin tunes for a salsa dance party from 7-8 pm.
November 2017
Crosstown Getdown: Line Dancing!
Join us for Crosstown Getdown, a new monthly dance series at Crosstown Concourse. Each month will feature a new dance theme with free lessons followed by music and dancing.
This month: Line Dancing!
