Memphis nightlife
Memphis nightlife is the stuff of legends. The hardest part will be making
up your mind where to go first. Listening to the best in live blues, catching
some live theater, dancing the night away, or listening to a world class
symphony. Whatever you like to do when the sun goes down, Memphis will
exceed your expectations.
Raiford's
115 Vance
Memphis
If you want to get away from the crowds of Beale Street, and you prfer dancing to recorded 70's music, hit Raiford's. Great crowd, colorful proprietor, and jammin' dance music. Off the beaten path, but cool.
Ballet Memphis
7950 Trinity Road
Memphis
www.balletmemphis.org
Memphis loves the arts, and they do ballet right. This nationally recognized company presents classical and contemporary works, with a focus on the region's heritage. a fabulous evening! See website for details.
Circuit Playhouse
1705 Poplar Avenue
Memphis
www.playhouseonthesquare.com
Live, professional theater. Memphis audiences love this great venue to see Broadway and off-Broadway works. This theater is in collaboration with Memphis' Playhouse on the Square Theater. Website for details.
Opera Memphis
Clark Opera Memphis Center
Memphis
www.operamemphis.org
Memphis is blessed to have the only opera company in the region. You will feel blessed when you hear them for yourself. A glorious evening. See website for shows, times and tckets.
B.B. King's Blues Club
143 Beale Street
Memphis
B.B. knew what he was doing when he opened his namesake club. Incredible dance floor, great Southern food, the best in live blues. On weekends, they even block off part of Beale Street to accomodate the crowd. A must-do!
Wild Bill's
1580 Vollintine Ave.
Memphis
This no frills, off the beaten path blues club is considered one of the best places to hear real blues. Memphis packs the place on weekends, and weeknights are little more subdued. Great beer, great blues.
