Elvis would have been 75 on Jan. 8. Here is a list of public events for the 2010 Elvis Presley birthday celebration. For more information and a full list, go to elvis.com.

Today

D&N's and Elvis Meetup's Gospel Tribute to Elvis: 12:01 a.m., in front of the Graceland gates. D&N's Elvis Presley Fan Club and the Elvis Meetup Fan Club invite you to join their annual tradition. Meet at the gates of Graceland at midnight on Elvis' birthday as they join fans from across the globe singing familiar gospel songs, and, of course, Happy Birthday to Elvis.

Terry Mike Jeffrey will join in the salute to Elvis with a performance today at the Graceland Ticket Pavilion.

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Elvis Presley Day Ceremony: 9:30 a.m. at Graceland Plaza near the main ticketing area. Enjoy a ceremony with special guests Lisa Marie and Priscilla Presley along with Graceland/EPE officials, a birthday cake cutting and a proclamation of Elvis Presley Day by Memphis and Shelby County officials. Free admission.

Live Entertainment in Ticket Pavilion by Terry Mike Jeffrey: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Graceland Ticket Pavilion. Elvis music performed by Terry Mike Jeffrey. Free.

"Elvis: My Best Man" Autograph Signing with George Klein: 1-3 p.m. Elvis Lives Exhibit, Graceland Plaza. Meet George Klein, Elvis' friend and author of the new book, "Elvis: My Best Man." Copies of the book will be available at the book signing for purchase.

"Elvis: A Tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll" Autograph Signing with Author Frank Hyland: 2-4 p.m. Good Rockin' Gift Shop, Graceland Plaza. Meet Frank Hyland, author of "Elvis: A Tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll." Books will be for sale at the signing.

Fourth annual Rock-a-Hula Girls Charity Benefit: 3-5 p.m. Marlowe's Restaurant, 4381 Elvis Presley Blvd. Cost is $20 and tickets are available at the door.

2010 Grizzlies Elvis Birthday Night: 7 p.m The Memphis Grizzlies will be playing the Utah Jazz in an arena filled with Elvis-themed music, movie clips, and live entertainment. Tickets to the game available at Grizzlies.com.

Saturday

Conversations on Elvis: Elvis in Tupelo: 2-4 p.m., Memphis Marriott East, 2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd. The event will focus on Elvis growing up in Tupelo and his return to Tupelo in 1956. Conversations on Elvis will be hosted by Tupelo historian Roy Turner, and will also feature rarely seen photos and video of Elvis. Tickets are $20; on sale through Graceland reservations by calling (800) 238-2000 or (901) 332-3322.

Memphis Symphony Orchestra presents Elvis Birthday Pops: 8 p.m., Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 North Main St. in Downtown Memphis. Elvis returns to the Cannon Center to celebrate his landmark 75th birthday in style with Terry Mike Jeffrey, his band and special guests James Burton, Ronnie Tutt and Glen D Hardin of the TCB Band. Tickets range from $150 (VIP) to $28. To order, call the box office at 537-2525 or go to 585 S. Mendenhall Road.

Elvis 75th Birthday Bash on Beale: 9 p.m. Beale Street, Downtown Memphis. Join Elvis fans from around the world as they celebrate Elvis' birthday on Beale Street. All the clubs will include Elvis-themed entertainment, drink specials and more. Must be 21 or older. Tickets are available for purchase through Graceland and can be presented at the door of any club on Beale Street for a wristband. Wristbands will give you access to all the clubs on Beale Street. Cost is $15.