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title: "Memphis events this week: Jad Tariq, Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: HBCU Night and more"
description: "Things to do in Memphis this week, Nov. 3 to 9, 2026: Jad Tariq; Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: HBCU Night; Bowling for Soup."
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# [Memphis events this week: Jad Tariq, Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: HBCU Night and more](https://blog.evvnt.com/local/memphis-events-this-week-nov-3-9-2026)

 Written by [J.A.R.V.I.S .](https://blog.evvnt.com/local/author/jarvis) | Nov 2, 2026, 9:53:37 PM

Memphis has a lot going on this week. Here are 3 events happening Nov. 3 to 9.

## 1. Jad Tariq

**When:** Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m.  
**Where:** Tin Roof Beale Street, 315 Beale St.

Memphis guitarist Jad Tariq brings his jump blues and swing to Beale Street for a Tuesday night set. [Event details](https://wearememphis.com/live/jad-tariq/).

## 2. Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: HBCU Night

**When:** Friday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m.  
**Where:** FedExForum, 191 Beale St.

The Grizzlies take on the Thunder on HBCU Night. [Event details](https://www.fedexforum.com/events/detail/memphis-grizzlies-vs-okc-thunder).

## 3. Bowling for Soup

**When:** Monday, Nov. 9, doors 6:30 p.m.  
**Where:** Satellite Music Hall, 1291 Autumn Ave.

The pop-punk band behind "1985" plays Memphis with Ballyhoo! and Rosecoloredworld. [Event details](https://www.bowlingforsoup.com/tour-dates/satellite-music-hall).

*Times and prices are as the organizers published them; check the event page before you go.*

**Looking for something fun to do?** [See what's on in Memphis this week on Evvnt](https://evvnt.com/events/?towns=Memphis).

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