Fun on Beale Street, Memphis

For free fun in Memphis, Tennessee, try window shopping in the Beale Street Entertainment District.

There are lots of gift shops and historic A. Schwab's ultra eclectic Dry Goods Store.

You can drink a Big Ass Beer and listen to some great music for tip money at the patio next to King's Palace Cafe.

http://www.kingspalacecafe.com/

Above King's Palace, a stair climb away, is a misty second story hideout called the Absinthe Room, with three pool tables, you can even order a great, thin NY style pizza.

Hang out in style and hear more live music on Silky's secluded patio, a la New Orleans style courtyard.

Try the New Orleans style Bar B Que Shrimp, then go inside to sing along with the dueling piano guys.

http://www.silkyosullivans.com/ 

To top off the evening, the area's best tamales and a great ceasar salad are at Bluff City Cafe.

http://www.bluffcitycafe.com/

Click above links for showtimes; and keep on enjoying Memphis.

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Memphis Shell Free Concert Series

Here is a real Memphis deal, with no coupon required. The Memphis Levitt Shell hosts free Spring & Summer concert series, under the stars on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. The Shell is located in Overton Park in Midtown Memphis. The 2012 Spring Series runs from May 17th through July 1st. You'll want to bring a blanket or lawn chairs for seating. Shows start promptly as scheduled http://www.levittshell.org/ . Last night featured Memphis blues diva Reba Russell. On May 19th, we caught a show by The Wandering, featuring local favorites Luther Dickerson & Amy LaVere. Good local food & drink is available for purchase, although many bring their own. We enjoyed a great seafood gumbo from a booth run by De-Javu, a great Memphis Cajan restaurant http://www.dejavurestaurant.org/ , washed down by locally brewed Ghost River beers http://www.ghostriverbrewing.com/ . Keep on enjoying Your Memphis!