Tonight
Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Final, 7 p.m. at the Orpheum, with the top 10 tribute artists competing for the title. VIP tickets to the final are sold out, but some $49 tickets are still available. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster locations or by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787, at the Orpheum box office or by calling (901) 525-3000.
Saturday
Elvis Presley 5K Run, Walk, Rock & Roll, 8 a.m., starts at the gates of Graceland, a benefit for United Cerebral Palsy of the Mid-South. For more information, visit elvispresleyrunandwalk.com, or call (901) 761-4277.
"Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock 'n' Roll" documentary screening, hosted by author Peter Guralnick and Phillips' son Knox Philips, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Rose Theater, University of Memphis. Tells the story of the Sun Records founder. Tickets: $10 by calling (800) 238-2000 or (901) 332-3322 or online at elvis.com.
"Elvis Presley LIVE -- The King in Concert," 8 p.m., the Orpheum, with studio session band onstage before Elvis projected larger than life, hosted by Joe Guercio, Elvis' longtime musical director. Tickets, $45, available at Ticketmaster locations or by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787, at the Orpheum box office or by calling (901) 525-3000, or in person at Davis-Kidd Booksellers.
Sunday
Conversations on Elvis, the Orpheum, tickets $20, with special guests photographer Alfred Wertheimer, former Elvis guitarist John Wilkinson and Elvis' musical conductor, Joe Guercio. Tickets available at Ticketmaster locations or by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787, at the Orpheum box office or by calling (901) 525-3000, or in person at Davis-Kidd Booksellers.
George Klein's Elvis Mafia Reunion, 5 p.m., Alfred's on Beale with Klein hosting a reunion of Elvis friends and associates, tickets $40 including dinner with proceeds to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the EP Charity Dinner. For reservations, call 525-3711.
Monday
Candlelight Vigil, 8:30 p.m., gates of Graceland. Fans walk up the driveway to Elvis' gravesite and back to the streets with candles as quiet remembrances. Free admission. Gates remain open until all who wish to participate have completed the visit.
Tuesday
George Klein's Elvis Memorial Service, noon, Main Theatre Building, University of Memphis, free admission with speakers including friends and family of Elvis. For more information, call 678-2565.
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