Welcome back to The To-Do List, where Daily Memphian staffers suggest their favorite events and activities for the coming week.

This week, sci-fi fans unite at Mid-South Con, ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd share a stage and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra gets cosmic with Pink Floyd.

‘The Tenant’ at Crosstown Theater, Thursday:

Crosstown Arts presents “The Tenant” at Crosstown Theater on Thursday, March 21. (Courtesy Crosstown Arts)

After 1974’s “Chinatown,” director Roman Polanski returned to Europe to complete his informal “Apartment Trilogy,” following the earlier “Repulsion” and “Rosemary’s Baby” with a third claustrophobic, moody, arty horror movie of sorts. Polanski himself stars as a bureaucrat who rents a Paris apartment in which the previous tenant had committed suicide. Screening as part of the Crosstown Arts Film Series. 7 p.m., $5. See here for more info. — Chris Herrington 

‘Christian Siriano: People Are People’ at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, opening Friday:

“Christian Siriano: People Are People” opens at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art on Friday, March 22. (Courtesy of SCAD/ Brooks Museum)

After winning the fourth season of “Project Runway” and breaking into the world of couture, Christian Siriano has dressed some of the biggest names in Hollywood. He first debuted his “People Are People” shirt in his fall 2017 collection during New York Fashion Week, and inclusivity has certainly been a hallmark of his career. The exhibit showcases 34 of Siriano’s designs, which he created to fit icons of any status, size and color. From Janelle Monáe’s campy, Pablo Picasso-inspired 2019 Met Gala look to the head-turning tuxedo dress worn by actor Billy Porter to pieces worn by Celine Dion, Oprah, Lady Gaga and former first lady Michelle Obama, it will be an exhibit too glamorous to miss! For more info, including museum times and prices, click here. 1934 Poplar Ave. — Kelsey Bowen 

Mid-South Con at Whispering Woods Hotel & Conference Center, Friday-Sunday:

Mid-South Con is at the Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center Friday-Sunday, March 22-24. In this file photo, Kim Jones, dressed as Link, and her daughter Annabelle Jones, dressed as Beetlejuice, played a game of Red Dragon Inn at Mid-South Con in 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)

The Mid-South’s oldest science-fiction convention is back for another year in Olive Branch. There will be gaming, panels, raffles and a market of handmade jewelry, books, clothes and other goods. The guests of honor this year include Elizabeth Bear (author of “Ancestral Night”) and Sheree Renée Thomas, who has explored the world of Black Panther, among other talented artists and creators. And if you weren’t sold already, the con helps raise money for charities like Literacy Mid-South and the Science Fiction Writers of America Emergency Medical Fund. Whether you like science fiction, fantasy, science, comics, horror, anime or anything in between, there will be something for you. A great weekend for nerds of all walks! $60 for adults, $30 for kids under 12 and free for kids under 6. 7300 Hacks Cross Road. For more info and schedules, click here. — Bowen 

‘Wonder Land: Pictures From Home’ at the Meade Carlisle home, Friday:

Memphis photographer Houston Cofield, whose work you’ve probably seen in this very digital publication, is having an art exhibition in the home of local designer and stylist Meade Carlisle. Since it’s a private home, guests must register on Eventbrite, and the address will then be made available by request. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Click here to register. — Bianca Phillips

‘La Calisto’ at Playhouse on the Square, Friday-Saturday:

Opera Memphis presents this classic work from Francesco Cavalli dating back to the golden age of Venetian opera. It mashes up multiple Roman myths, including Jupiter’s seduction of Calisto, to juxtapose eternal battles of love versus lust and responsibility versus desire. Fun fact: When the opera was first performed in 1651, it drew a limited audience, but the piece was revived in the twentieth century with much greater success. The opera will be performed in Italian with English subtitles. 7:30 p.m. both nights. $10-$60. 66 S Cooper St. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Kurt Vile & the Violators at Minglewood Hall, Friday:

Kurt Vile & The Violators will perform at Minglewood Hall on Friday, March 22. (Courtesy Adam Wallacavage/Pitch Perfect PR)

Former lead guitarist of the popular indie band The War on Drugs, Philadelphia’s Kurt Vile has built a following leading his own group, blending classic rock (think Neil Young, Tom Petty) and indie-alt (think Pavement, Dinosaur Jr.) influences into his own spacey sound. Doors 7 p.m., showtime 8 p.m. $39.45. All ages. See here for more info. — Herrington

‘POTUS (Or, Behind Every Great Dumba-- Are Seven Women Trying To Keep Him Alive)' at The Circuit Playhouse, opening Friday:

Fair warning: if you cringe at cursing, “POTUS (Or, Behind Every Great Dumba-- Are Seven Women Trying To Keep Him Alive)” might not be for you. “It is very adult,” warned director Ann Marie Hall. With witty, profane dialogue and exaggerated scenarios, the comedy takes a satirical look at the White House. You can read more about it in our March theater roundup. 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays from March 22-30. and then 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays from April 4-14. Tickets and more information can be found here. — Alys Drake

Cherry Blossom Picnic at Memphis Botanic Garden, Saturday:

The Memphis Botanic Garden will host its annual Cherry Blossom Picnic on Saturday, March 23. (Courtesy MBG)

Washington, D.C. has its annual Cherry Blossom Festival, but in Memphis, we have the Botanic Garden’s picnic. Delight in the first signs of spring amongst the Garden’s billowy cherry blossom trees, a tradition known as hanami in Japanese. You can participate in Japanese crafts and games, listen to the drumming of 901 Taiko and grab lunch from Asian-inspired food trucks. Food vendors will include Soi No. 9, Just Wraps, Pok Cha’s Egg Rolls, Rice Burner, Mr. Casas Japanese & Mexican Food, Big River Dogs, Sekisui and Wagashi Japanese Bakery. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free with Garden admission. 750 Cherry Road. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Overton Square Easter egg hunt, Saturday:

Easter is Sunday, March 31, but the egg hunts are already kicking off. At this second annual one at Overton Square, kids can pick up their free bunny ears and then commence with the hunt. An Easter bunny will be set up for photos, and children’s singer-songwriter Andrew Best will perform live music. The Art Project will host a craft table, and there will also be free face painting and balloon art. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 2102 Madison Ave. Click here for more information. — Phillips

‘Travesía / Voyage’ exhibition reception and talk by Maritza Dávila-Irizarry at ARTSmemphis, Saturday:

Maritza Dávila-Irizarry taught printmaking and drawing at Memphis College of Art from 1982 until 2018, and she was an adjunct professor at the University of Memphis. In her latest exhibition, Dávila-Irizarry uses printmaking techniques like screen printing, intaglio, polymer plates and collagraph to examine ancestry and identity. More work of Dávila-Irizarry’s is viewable 24 hours a day at the Studiohouse on Malvern’s Front Porch Window Gallery, located at 418 Malvern St. There one can see “Homage to the Human Heart,” a book dedicated to the people who have crossed paths with Dávila-Irizarry. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The artist talk begins at 11:30 a.m. 575 S. Mendenhall Road. Click here for more information. — Elle Perry

Starry Hoops Madness on Beale Street, Saturday:

Starry will give fans a chance to compete with former Memphis Grizzly Tony Allen in a 3-point contest on Saturday, March 23, on Beale Street. (Brandon Dill/AP file)

It’s March Madness weekend in Memphis with NCAA Tournament games at FedExForum on Friday and Sunday. That means a lot of visiting basketball fans will be spending their free Saturday on Beale. And they can take on former Memphis Grizzlies stars Rudy Gay, Tony Allen and Mario Chalmers in a 3-point shooting contest, presented by Grizzlies sponsor Starry. The top three fans at the end of each hour will compete in a shoot-off to win prizes. Noon-4 p.m. 200 Beale St. Click here for more information. — Phillips

ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd at Landers Center, Saturday:

ZZ Top will play the Landers Center on Saturday, March 23. (mpi04/ MediaPunch / IPX/ AP file)

If you saw the recent pro-wrestling docudrama “The Iron Claw,” you saw a re-enactment of the great Texas vs. the Southeast cultural rivalry of the 1980s, the Von Erichs vs. the Freebirds. At the Landers Center on Saturday, you can see a reenactment of the great Texas vs. the Southeast rivalry (kinda) of the 1970s. Though neither of these boogie-rock institutions is intact from their classic years (and Skynyrd hasn’t been for decades), still they persist. Here, together. Showtime 7 p.m. Tickets start at $55. See here for more info. — Herrington

Memphis Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Pink Floyd and the Planets,’ Saturday-Sunday:

To marvel at the cosmic giants above us is a connecting factor for all chapters of humanity: from the times of 19th century Czech composer Leoš Janácek and 20th century composer Gustav Holst to that of 1970s prog-rockers Pink Floyd. This weekend, all of these elements and composers are coming together for two otherworldly performances. Conducted by the MSO Director Robert Moody and arranged by Memphis’ own Sam Shoup, ‘Pink Floyd and the Planets’ is a medley of the band’s groundbreaking 1973 album “Dark Side of the Moon,” Holst’s “The Planets,” written between 1914 and 1917, and Janácek’s 1926 work, “Sinfonietta.” 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Cannon Center (255 N. Main St.); 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at University of Memphis’ Scheidt Family Performing Art Center (3800 Central Ave.). — Christopher Wright

‘Alice’ by Momix at the Germantown Performing Arts Center, Saturday:

Momix presents “Alice” at the Germantown Performing Arts Cnter on Saturday, March 23. (Courtesy GPAC)

Momix, a touring company of dancer-illusionists led by director Moses Pendleton, is stopping at GPAC for a performance of their latest work, “Alice.” Based on “Alice in Wonderland,” this rendition offers a surrealist view of the classic Lewis Carroll story as dancers use props, ropes, lighting and projected imagery. 8-9:30 p.m. $25-$75. 1801 Exeter Road, Germantown. Click here for more information. — Phillips

Alexis Grace at Germantown Community Theatre, Sunday:

Alexis Grace

“American Idol” finalist Alexis Grace will perform a rare acoustic show featuring her favorite covers and originals, plus songs from her upcoming album “Smoke and Mirrors.” 7 p.m. $20 general admission or $30 with a free autographed CD. See here for more information and tickets. — Drake

Sheet Cake art installation opening at James Lee House, Wednesday:

Alexandra Eastburn’s “The Love Lives of Angels & Aliens” 

Sheet Cake Gallery, located in the Edge District, has a new art installation in Victorian Village bed-and-breakfast James Lee House. Included are Melissa Dunn, Niño Grande, Mary Jo Karimnia, Paula Kovarik, LiLi Nacht and Kong Wee Pang, among others. A bit of local lore: The James Lee House once housed Memphis College of Art, then called the James Lee Memorial Academy of Arts. It was renamed Memphis Academy of Arts (and moved to Rust Hall) before it was renamed Memphis College of Art. 5-7 p.m. Free admission. 690 Adams Ave. Click here for more information. — Perry

‘Last Things’ at Malco Studio on the Square, Wednesday:

Indie Memphis presents “Last Things” at Malco Studio on the Square on Wednesday, March 27. (Courtesy Indie Memphis)

Sci-fi meets sci-fact in this artsy documentary by filmmaker Deborah Stratman. The film, screened by Indie Memphis, attempts to share the Earth’s geological history and future from the perspective of minerals, blending science with existentialism as it imagines how rocks might conceive of memories. Woo woo crystal lovers, this one is right up your alley. 7 p.m. $13.64. 2105 Court Ave. Click here for more information. — Phillips

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