Tech Free Tuesdays
From 4/1/2025 - 12/30/2025
On Tech Free Tuesdays, attendees can rediscover undisturbed human interaction by engaging with people face-to-face, encouraging a break from the fast-paced digital world. With background slow jazz music, mini-workshops, and social mindfulness activities, attendees can enjoy a fun analog evening, surrounded by relaxed communicators in a tech-free zone.
Open Mic
From 3/19/2025 - 12/31/2025
Attend this open mic night for a night of fresh talent, amazing artistry, and an electric atmosphere. You'll hear inspiring stories, music, and poems that will leave you wanting more.
Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers, Photographs by Melody Golding Exhibit
From 4/29/2025 - 11/7/2025
Acquaint yourself with Mississippi's untold stories of strength in the poignant new exhibit, Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers - Photographs by Melody Golding. The showcase boasts stirring photographs from Golding and sneak peeks of Katrina-related artifacts from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History's collection.
Open Mic Night
From 3/18/2025 - 12/30/2025
Open Mic Night invites people of all ages to display their talent, be it live music, comedy, poetry, dance, or skits. This outdoor event promises to provide a vivacious atmosphere that welcomes not just performing enthusiasts but appreciative audiences too, and its friendly ambiance includes room for kids and dogs.
Union Market
On 8/23/2025
Union Market paves the way for local artists, entrepreneurs, and cultural highlighters, showing Mississippi's city with soul. It brims with life, serving not only as a bustling market for local commerce but also stepping up as a deserving space for various noteworthy celebrations and connections.
Hayden Hunter9
On 8/23/2025
Experience the electric atmosphere of a Hayden Hunter9 concert as the crowd gathers in excitement. Fans sway to catchy beats and powerful lyrics, feeling the energy build with each song.
The Call
On 8/30/2025
The Call is an extravagantly creative ballet performance from Ballet Magnificat, prompting attendees on a deep, narrative-driven dance spectacle illuminating heroism, sacrifice, and authenticity. On top of breathtaking choreography, the valuable takeaway of unconventionality and the essence of story-filled dance amplified the splendor of this powerful tour, relentlessly reaching hearts around the world.
HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands
On 8/31/2025
Prepare for an epic showdown as 10 leading HBCU marching bands from across the nation go head-to-head in an electrifying battle of rhythm, soul, and showmanship. This event is more than a competition - it serves as a cultural celebration that unifies music, tradition, and community, featuring booming drumlines, epic dance breaks, bold brass ensembles, and breathtaking formations.
First Tuesday Lecture
On 9/2/2025
Dr. Grover Brown's informative talk delves into the surprising biodiversity of Mississippi, spotlighting its 30-plus native varieties of freshwater turtles, tortoises, and marine turtles. Engaging and intriguing, the discourse not only examines these fascinating species - some of which are still being discovered - but also discusses the recreational opportunities they impart and the valuable knowledge gleaned from their study.
Slices, Scoops, and Superheroes
On 9/6/2025
Prepare to embark on an exhilarating day filled with your favorite superheroes and decadent diet delights. This will be the ultimate fan experience, not only feeding your fandom but also sating your hunger with tempting pizza slices and creamy ice cream scoops.
Bridge Builders Leadership Initiative 5K Walk and Run
On 9/6/2025
Join the exhilarating 5K Faith Walk and Run to enjoy getting active and witnessing the captivating natural beauty. This event radiates harmony, simultaneously aiding a cause that carries significant value to the community.
The Play That Goes Wrong
From 9/9/2025 - 9/21/2025
The Play That Goes Wrong is an international hit comedy that follows the antics of an amateur theatre company as they attempt to stage a 1920s murder mystery. The production quickly descends into chaos as the actors struggle to keep their show on track. Each performance is filled with absurd physical comedy, witty dialogue, and plenty of audience interaction.
HARDY
On 9/11/2025
Hardy is an up-and-coming musician with a unique sound. His blend of indie-rock and folk influences creates a mesmerizing atmosphere that draws in listeners from all walks of life.
Kings and Queens of Ink Tattoo Expo
From 9/12/2025 - 9/14/2025
Immerse yourself in a fascinating world of tattoo artistry at the 3rd Annual Kings and Queens of Ink Tattoo Expo. Showcase your personal style, gather fresh design ideas from professional artists, and add to your unique ink collection at this vibrant, creative event.
Gear Up and Unleash Car Show
On 9/13/2025
Motor lovers are all set to relish the 2nd Annual Gear Up and Unleash Car Show, a smorgasbord of majestic muscle classics to sleek imports, sure to make car enthusiasts drool. Family fun is guaranteed, with a beautiful spin--all proceeds from the event will be donated beautifully to the Children's Hospital.
Mississippi Book Festival
On 9/13/2025
The annual Mississippi Book Festival hosts a dynamic assembly of readers and authors to enthusiastically honor the magic of literature. With distinguished panelists, a marketplace for booksellers, lively dialogue, author-led discourses, book signings, family activities, an array of food options, and live music, this free event presents an immersive and festive experience for attendees.
Line Dancing And Pool Shootin Thursday
From 9/18/2025 - 9/19/2025
Calling all pool sharks and line dancers, there's a perfect Thursday night gathering just for you. It's all about adult sophisticated fun, and is sure to involve exciting games of pool combined with energetic line dancing sessions.
Holiday Market
From 9/19/2025 - 9/21/2025
Gather around for the Holiday Market of Jackson, a grand three-day shopping festivity with cherished merchants from all across the South. It's the perfect opportunity to kick-start your holiday shopping while bolstering the vibrant small businesses of the region.
Cousin Tiera
On 9/19/2025
Anticipate stomach-clutching laughs as Tiera, the incredible stand-up comic and internet sensation from Westside Chicago, shares her raw and intensely relatable comedy. Having commanded stages alongside well-renowned comedians and-to-be-a-finalist in Kenan Thompson's Road to New York comedy competition, her premiere in an upcoming film, and her trademark catchy phrases are primed to deliver a genuine, enduring amusement.