MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After a week filled with winter weather, many Memphians might be ready to get out of the house. Luckily, there are a few key events taking place in the city on Feb. 4 specifically:
Collage Dance Collective's 'Rise'
This annual piece centers on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his final speech — "The Mountaintop Speech." The speech was given in Memphis right before Dr. King was assassinated in 1968.
The performance is at the Cannon Center on Saturday and starts at 7:30 p.m.
The Bluff City Polar Bear Plunge and Chili Cook Off
Organized by the Special Olympics Tennessee, the "Bluff City Polar Bear Plunge and Chili Cook off" is already raising money through donors.
The cook off takes place at the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium at 10 a.m.
'Cirque Du C-MOM' at Children's Museum of Memphis
For the kids — The Children's Museum of Memphis' annual fundraising event "Cirque Du C-Mom in Wonderland" kicks off at 7:30 p.m.
The event is described as a place where families can "party for a cause." An evening of dining, dancing and events in cocktail attire or "Wonderland-ful character" costumes are encouraged, yet not required.
'Literature is Liberating' at Crosstown Concourse
Last but not least, the "Literature is Liberating" festival is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Crosstown Concourse.
Cafe Noir helps Crosstown in presenting this free literary festival celebrating Black authors with vendors, artist discussions, book signings, literary panels and writing workshops for both kids and adults.