Events

Crosstown Art presents the Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Alex Upton Quartet in The Green Room. The Green Room at Crosstown Arts Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm Tickets: $7 | Free for performing musicians PURCHASE TICKETS HERE For both the house band performance and jam portion, the set/jam tunes will be announced from the stage. Alex Upton is a saxophonist and composer with a deep-rooted passion for all music both old and new. As a jazz artist, Alex has performed and recorded with nationally recognized artists including Rachel Therrien, Rahsaan...

Crosstown Arts presents Bluff City Fest in The Green Room The Green Room at Crosstown Arts Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm Tickets: $10 general admission | $5 student ticket PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Join us at Bluff City Fest, where Memphis’ musical heartbeat comes alive. This festival celebrates the city’s legendary music scene with a dynamic mix of genres—from rap and contemporary rock to pop, blues, jazz, and classic rock. Be there as the next wave of Memphis musicians takes the stage, showcasing the vibrant talent of the University of Memphis...

Crosstown Arts presents Kortland Whalum in The Green Room The Green Room at Crosstown Arts Friday, December 6, 2024 Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm Tickets: $25 PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Kortland Whalum is a singer-songwriter and actor whose talents span from music to the stage. As an actor, Kortland has over a dozen theatre credits, including: Guys & Dolls, The Color Purple, CATS, and Carmen Jones. With Sold Out shows at Crosstown Arts’ “The Green Room”, Kortland is continuing to seek and occupy a unique niche in the world of soft jazz and R&B/Soul music....

Crosstown Arts presents Kafé Kirk with Kirk Whalum and special guests Kevin Whalum and Alonzo Bodden in Crosstown Theater. Thursday, December 12, 2024 Crosstown Theater Doors open at 6:00 pm | Show begins at 6:30 pm Tickets: General Admission $69 (plus fees) PURCHASE TICKETS HERE 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 very special performance will Kevin Whalum and Alonzo Bodden.⁠ ⁠ KEVIN WHALUM⁠ Kevin Whale, a 35-year entertainment veteran from Memphis, is a preacher, published writer, and motivational speaker. His music...

Rachel Maxann’s Holiday Spirits: A Christmas Special with Friends in The Green Room The Green Room at Crosstown Arts Friday, December 13, 2024 Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm Tickets: $20 PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Join singer-songwriter Rachel Maxann for a soulful Christmas celebration featuring heartfelt performances of holiday classics, original tunes, and special guests from the local music scene. With her signature blend of folk, soul, and blues, Rachel will fill the night with festive spirit and powerful storytelling. Don’t miss this intimate evening of music, warmth, and joy as she shares the stage with...

Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280 Memphis, TN 38104 United States Crosstown Arts and Folk All Y’all presents Make the Yuletide Gay with Chrys Matthews, Flamy Grant, and Spencer LaJoye in The Green Room The Green Room at Crosstown Arts Saturday, December 14, 2024 Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm Tickets: $25 PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Crys Matthews (she/her), the poster child for intersectionality, and Flamy Grant (she/her), the “Bible Belt Baby” are teaming up once again to pick up where the Winter Magic Tour left off, and they’re bringing some friends. This...

Crosstown Arts presents Mark Edgar Stuart & The Blueshift Ensemble 3rd Annual X-mas show in The Green Room The Green Room at Crosstown Arts Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm Tickets: $16 PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Mark Edgar Stuart comes back with the Christmas Concert! The tradition started three years ago with the Blueshift Ensemble. This year Stuart presents special guests Savannah Brister, Calvin Barnes, & Alexis Grace. Mark Edgar Stuart You’ll have a tough time finding a more widely-embraced modern singer-songwriter in Memphis — Stuart’s enthusiasm about his adopted hometown and...

Crosstown Arts presents A Jazzy Holiday with Joyce Cobb in The Green Room  The Green Room at Crosstown Arts Saturday, December 21, 2025 Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm Tickets: $30 PURCHASE TICKETS HERE   Joyce Cobb is a highly acclaimed and talented musician, captivating audiences with her soulful voice and undeniable charisma. With a career spanning several decades, Joyce has earned a reputation as a true icon in the world of jazz, blues, and R&B. Her distinctive vocal stylings effortlessly blend power, emotion, and nuance, leaving listeners spellbound. Joyce’s performances are a masterful display...

Crosstown Arts presents the Mahogany Chamber Music Series in The Green Room The Theater at Crosstown Arts Sunday, January 12,...

Crosstown Arts presents Say It Loud: The Overlook Quartet in The Green Room The Theater at Crosstown Arts Thursday, January...

Crosstown Arts presents Jay McK in The Green Room The Green Room at Crosstown Arts Sunday, January 19, 2025 Doors...