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Downstairs is always 21+ With the *exception of performers.* Upstairs is all ages unless otherwise specified.

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282-284 N Cleveland St
Memphis, TN 38104

Character Assassination Presents: The Roast of Elvis (early show) [Big Room-Upstairs]

From the Laugh Factory in Chicago, Character Assassination returns to the Hi Tone for ONE NIGHT ONLY with The Roast of Elvis! This one-of-a-kind show will feature a Comedy Central-style roasting dais of pop stars who have… left the building. Catch some of the best stand-up comedians in the country in character as Jerry Lee Lewis, Notorious B.I.G., Amy Winehouse, and more. Somebody’s gonna get their blue suede shoes stomped on. Get your tickets now.Character Assassination roasts have been recommended by the Chicago RedEye, the Chicago Reader, and discerning comedy fans all over the country. Don’t miss another great roast from Character Assassination.Character Assassination is a roast show at Chicago’s Laugh Factory that puts historical figures and beloved pop culture personalities in the hotseat. Stacked against a ruthless panel of their peers, these roasts turn into a battle of the wits limited only by the imagination. Every show features top comedians, writing and performing in character and in costume as a wild roasting dais of popular icons with one goal in mind: to tear each other to shreds. Character Assassination is produced by Andy Fleming and is a sister show of Character Assassination Louisville.

WiMM FEST [Both Rooms]

Join us for Women in Memphis Music’s first annual festival, WiMM Fest, on June 24 at Hi-Tone in Memphis, TN. Doors open at 5 PM and performances are from 6 PM til 12 AM. WiMM Fest will feature a diverse lineup of music performances and comedic acts and is open to all ages (the event is non-smoking). WiMM Fest offers more than entertainment, it provides an opportunity to come together and advocate for better representation of women in the music industry. To extend the impact of the event, a portion of the proceeds will go directly towards scholarships for women students at the STAX Music Academy’s Soulsville Foundation.   Check out www.wimmfest.com for info @womeninmemphismusic on Facebook and Instagram Artists include: The KLiTZ Sisters Hope Clayburn’s Soul Scrimmage Raneem Imam Glockianna Mystic Light Casino Rosey Mama Honey. Little Baby Tendencies …and more to come!   Get tickets: March 8 – March15 ~ $15 early bird March 16 – April 15 ~ $20  April 16 – May 15 ~ $25  May 16 to festival date ~ $30 AND $30 at the door

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