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TueDec 01
Futurebirds - Far Our Country Tour Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Futurebirds - Far Our Country Tour

Tue, Dec 01 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR FUTUREBIRDS TICKETS Futurebirds - Far Our Country Tour is LIVE at Duling Hall on Tuesday, December 1, 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriDec 04
Cowboy Mouth Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Cowboy Mouth

Fri, Dec 04 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR COWBOY MOUTH TICKETS Cowboy Mouth LIVE at Duling Hall on Friday, December 4, 2026. Doors: 7:00 PM, Show: 8:00 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
WedDec 09
The Sunkicks: Home for the Holidays Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

The Sunkicks: Home for the Holidays

Wed, Dec 09 ·

Thalia Mara Hall · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR THE SUNKICKS: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS TICKETS The Sunkicks: Home for the Holidays LIVE at Thalia Mara Hall on Wednesday, December 9, 2026. Doors: 7:00 PM, Show 7:30 PM All Ages | Cash or card accepted at door.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriDec 18
Mustache the Band Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Mustache the Band

Fri, Dec 18 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR MUSTACHE THE BAND TICKETS Cowboy Mouth LIVE at Duling Hall on Friday, December 18, 2026. Doors 7:00 PM, Show 8:00 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
ThuSep 24
Chair Yoga Tonight Strong match
Health & WellnessAdults

Chair Yoga

Thu, Sep 24 ·

Medgar Evers Library

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Ella Rose Yoga Presents: Library Lounge — Chair Yoga at Medgar Evers Library

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
ThuSep 24
Hispanic Heritage Week Tonight Strong match
Storytime/Arts & CraftsEveryone Family

Hispanic Heritage Week

Thu, Sep 24 ·

Willie Morris Library

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Learn about Hispanic culture through books, fun activities, and fun crafts!

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
ThuSep 24
Tonight Strong match

Jason Carter Band

Thu, Sep 24 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

Genre: Bluegrass, Americana Fans Also Like: Del McCoury Band, Asleep at the Wheel, Steve Earle, Ricky Skaggs Get ready for a high-energy night of modern bluegrass and Americana with the GRAMMY-winning Jason Carter Band at Manship Theatre. Led by award-winning fiddler Jason Carter, a longtime member of the iconic Del McCoury Band, the Jason Carter Band brings a fresh, hard-driving sound rooted in traditional bluegrass but powered by world-class musicianship and improvisation.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
FriSep 25
Late Night with Rita Brent (LIVE RECORDING) Strong match
Comedy

Late Night with Rita Brent (LIVE RECORDING)

Fri, Sep 25 ·

Jackson Convention Complex Theatre · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriSep 25
Strong match

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Fri, Sep 25 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

In Partnership with the East Baton Rouge Parish Library PAGES TO POPCORN: Bring your library card for free popcorn! Genre: Adventure / Comedy Rating: PG; Common Sense Media 13+ Year: 1975 A comedic send-up of the grim circumstances of the Middle Ages as told through the story of King Arthur and framed by a modern-day murder investigation. When the mythical king of the Britons leads his knights on a quest for the Holy Grail, they face a wide array of horrors, including a persistent Black Knight, a three-headed giant, a cadre of shrubbery-challenged knights, the perilous Castle Anthrax, a killer rabbit, a house of virgins, and a handful of rude Frenchmen.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
SatSep 26
National Public Lands Day at Myrlie's Garden Strong match
Free Events

National Public Lands Day at Myrlie's Garden

Sat, Sep 26 ·

Myrlie's Garden at Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatSep 26
Close Looking Tour with Charles A. Smith Strong match
Visual Arts

Close Looking Tour with Charles A. Smith

Sat, Sep 26 ·

Mississippi Museum of Art · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatSep 26
THE PRIOR 55 Strong match
Performing Arts

THE PRIOR 55

Sat, Sep 26 ·

Patton House & Gallery · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
TueSep 29
Monsieur Periné - Instrucciones Para Ser Feliz Tour Strong match

Monsieur Periné - Instrucciones Para Ser Feliz Tour

Tue, Sep 29 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

+ Los Güiros

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
ThuOct 01
Grits & Greens Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Grits & Greens

Thu, Oct 01 ·

Smith Park · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Grits & Greens LIVE at Smith Park on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Show: 5:00 PM | Smith Park, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
ThuOct 08
The Ocho Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

The Ocho

Thu, Oct 08 ·

Smith Park · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

The Ocho LIVE at Smith Park on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Show: 5:00 PM | Smith Park, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
ThuOct 08
Strong match

Intelligent Worlds

Thu, Oct 08 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

Free art reception in the Gallery at Manship.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
SatOct 10
Strong match

Ancient Beacons Long for Notice

Sat, Oct 10 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

A new film by Dario Robleto, unites art and astronomy to jaw-dropping effect. Two screenings in one day - 12pm and 1:40pm

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
SunOct 11
Ward Davis with JT McCaffrey Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Ward Davis with JT McCaffrey

Sun, Oct 11 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 143 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR WARD DAVIS TICKETS Ward Davis LIVE at Duling Hall on Sunday, October 11 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
ThuOct 15
Mavis Staples Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Mavis Staples

Thu, Oct 15 ·

The Ellis Theater · Philadelphia, MS

About 200 mi Overnight trip About 3 hr 15 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR MAVIS STAPLES TICKETS Mavis Staples LIVE at the Ellis Theater on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | The Ellis Theater, Philadelphia, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriOct 16
Strong match
Film

Corpse Bride - $5 Movie

Fri, Oct 16 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

Victor (Johnny Depp) and Victoria's (Emily Watson) families have arranged their marriage. Though they like each other, Victor is nervous about the ceremony. While he's in a forest practicing his lines for the wedding, a tree branch becomes a hand that drags him to the land of the dead. It belongs to Emily, who was murdered after eloping with her love and wants to marry Victor. Victor must get back aboveground before Victoria marries the villainous Barkis Bittern (Richard E. Grant).

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
ThuOct 22
Sonic Live In Concert Strong match
Live Music

Sonic Live In Concert

Thu, Oct 22 ·

City Hall Live · Brandon, MS

About 144 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

Sonic Live In Concert Celebrate 35 years of one of the most iconic video game franchises of all time: Sonic the Hedgehog. This new in concert experience brings together, live on stage, the most iconic music and incredible moments of the beloved Sonic video games. A live ensemble, rock musicians, electronics, and vocalists will perform an array of the incredible and defining songs from throughout the games as well as instrumental renditions of fan favourites from the Genesis era to now as they accompany the most exciting moments from across the games. From Green Hill Zone to "Undefeatable," there's no better way to celebrate Sonic's rich history. Audiences can expect musical Easter eggs woven into the arrangements and an electrifying production, adding an extra layer of discovery that brings Sonic?s world vividly to life on stage. The concert also highlights the creative legacy behind Sonic's music from legendary composers Jun Senoue and Tomoya Ohtani, whose work has helped define S

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Aug 06
SatOct 24
Tre Floyd’s Black Girl Therapy - A Stage Play Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Tre Floyd’s Black Girl Therapy - A Stage Play

Sat, Oct 24 ·

Thalia Mara Hall · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR BLACK GIRL THERAPY TICKETS Black Girl Therapy LIVE at Thalia Mara Hall on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Doors: 6:00 PM, Show 7:00 PM All Ages | Cash or card accepted at door.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriOct 30
Strong match
Film

Clue (1985 Film)

Fri, Oct 30 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

Celebrate the life and legacy of Tim Curry with a double feature of Clue (1985) and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Buy tickets to Clue and Rocky Horror and save! Use Code “Tim Curry” at checkout for 25% off! Dress in costume for FREE popcorn! Genre: Comedy/ Mystery Rated: PG Six blackmail victims are invited to an isolated mansion by a man who knows a dark secret from each of their pasts. On arrival, each is given a pseudonym drawn from Cluedo before being introduced to the blackmailer. Each is handed a weapon, at which point the lights are switched off and the blackmailer is killed. Can the guests uncover the murderer before they all become victims?

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
SatNov 07
Lipstick & Lightning: Fleetwood Mac Tribute + Hell on Heels Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Lipstick & Lightning: Fleetwood Mac Tribute + Hell on Heels

Sat, Nov 07 ·

Immersive Media Performing Arts Center · Gulfport, MS

About 124 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

CLICK HERE FOR LIPSTICK & LIGHTNING TICKETS Lipstick & Lightning: Fleetwood Mac Tribute + Hell on Heels LIVE at the iMPAC Gulfport on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Show: 7:00 PM | Immersive Performing Arts Center Gulfport All Ages | Cash or card accepted at door.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatNov 07
Larry Fleet Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Larry Fleet

Sat, Nov 07 ·

Hattiesburg Saenger Theater · Hattiesburg, MS

About 124 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

CLICK HERE FOR LARRY FLEET TICKETS Larry Fleet LIVE at the Hattiesburg Saenger Theater on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Doors: 6:00 PM, Show: 7:00 PM | Hattiesburg Saenger Theater, Hattiesburg, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatNov 07
Hayes Carll Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Hayes Carll

Sat, Nov 07 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 144 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR HAYES CARLL TICKETS Hayes Carll LIVE at Duling Hall on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Doors: 7:00 PM, Show: 8:00 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
TueNov 10
Grateful Shred Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Grateful Shred

Tue, Nov 10 ·

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 144 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR GRATEFUL SHRED TICKETS Grateful Shred LIVE at Duling Hall on Tuesday, November 10 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
ThuNov 12
Strong match
Theatre

Beatles vs Stones - A musical Showdown

Thu, Nov 12 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

Two of the greatest bands of all time face off in a high-energy, adrenaline-pumping musical showdown. The Fab Four, represented by tribute band Abbey Road will engage in a barrage of hits against premier Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction . It’s a face-off you won’t want to miss!

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
SunNov 15
Ashley McBryde Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Ashley McBryde

Sun, Nov 15 ·

Thalia Mara Hall · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR ASHELY MCBRYDE TICKETS Ashley McBryde LIVE at Thalia Mara Hall on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show 7:30 PM All Ages | Cash or card accepted at door.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
TueJan 19
Shen Yun 2027 Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Shen Yun 2027

Tue, Jan 19 ·

Thalia Mara Hall · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR SHEN YUN 2027 TICKETS Shen Yun 2027 LIVE at Thalia Mara Hall on Tuesday, January 19, 2027. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show 7:30 PM All Ages | Cash or card accepted at door.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23

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