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SatMar 13
MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Intimate Masterworks Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Intimate Masterworks

Sat, Mar 13 ·

Immersive Media Performing Arts Center · Gulfport, MS

About 119 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

CLICK HERE FOR INTIMATE MASTERWORKS TICKETS MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Intimate Masterworks LIVE at the iMPAC Gulfport on Saturday, March 12, 2027. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Immersive Performing Arts Center Gulfport All Ages | Card only.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatApr 17
MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Beethoven & Blue Jeans Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Beethoven & Blue Jeans

Sat, Apr 17 ·

Immersive Media Performing Arts Center · Gulfport, MS

About 119 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

CLICK HERE FOR BEETHOVEN & BLUE JEANS TICKETS MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Beethoven & Blue Jeans LIVE at the iMPAC Gulfport on Saturday, April 27, 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Immersive Performing Arts Center Gulfport All Ages | Card only.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriApr 30
Strong match
TheatreFamily Family

Ocean Blue by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia

Fri, Apr 30 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

When & Where: School Day Matinees! April 30, 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at Manship Theatre Show length: One hour Genre: Live theatre and puppetry, educational Fans Also Like: Deep sea adventures, mermaids, and marine life! Appropriate for all ages. Suggested for pre-K through third grades.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
ThuSep 24
Tech Help Tonight Local pick
Adults

Tech Help

Thu, Sep 24 ·

Evelyn Taylor Majure Library

About 120 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
ThuSep 24
Book Club Tonight Local pick
Book ClubAdults

Book Club

Thu, Sep 24 ·

Evelyn Taylor Majure Library

About 120 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatOct 10
Parcels - Loved Tour 2026 Strong match
ConcertLive Music

Parcels - Loved Tour 2026

Sat, Oct 10 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 21
SatOct 10
Money In The Bank Strong match
Arena EventsMajor Concerts

Money In The Bank

Sat, Oct 10 ·

Smoothie King Center · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
MonOct 12
Tom Jones: Come Gather Round Tour Strong match
ConcertLive Music

Tom Jones: Come Gather Round Tour

Mon, Oct 12 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 21
WedOct 14
$uicideboy$ Strong match
Arena EventsMajor Concerts

$uicideboy$

Wed, Oct 14 ·

Smoothie King Center · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
FriOct 23
EMO NIGHT KARAOKE Strong match

EMO NIGHT KARAOKE

Fri, Oct 23 ·

Hal & Mal's · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Friday, October 23, 2026 9:00 PM | The Red Room

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 09
WedOct 28
Rakim Strong match

Rakim

Wed, Oct 28 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

With Special Guests

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
WedNov 04
Nick Shoulders Strong match

Nick Shoulders

Wed, Nov 04 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Apocalypse, Never! Tour

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriNov 06
Bowling For Soup Strong match

Bowling For Soup

Fri, Nov 06 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

+ Ballyhoo! + rosecoloredworld

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SunNov 08
Daniel In The Lions' Den Tour Strong match

Daniel In The Lions' Den Tour

Sun, Nov 08 ·

Saenger Theater Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg, MS

About 124 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

Get ready to roar with the lions, stand with the Queen and revel in the courage that echoes through the ages! Daniel in the Lions' Den brings an epic story to the stage in this exciting musical adventure. Inspiring audiences of all ages, the exciting and dynamic Daniel in the Lions? Den welcomes audiences to ancient Babylon - where one man's unwavering faith and bravery is put to the ultimate test. Also experience the story of Esther: The Bravest Queen - a young woman who finds herself in a palace full of secrets and must summon extraordinary courage to save her people. Filled with extraordinary characters, uplifting music and lots of laughs, it?s fun for the whole family! This two-story production is part of a brand-new theatrical series from The Originals Live.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Aug 06
ThuNov 12
Zach Williams with Cochren & Co and Christian Hohn: Revival Nights Strong match

Zach Williams with Cochren & Co and Christian Hohn: Revival Nights

Thu, Nov 12 ·

Saenger Theater Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg, MS

About 124 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

Limited number of VIP packages available! The VIP Experience includes: Best seating. Early entry and early access to merch. Meet & Greet and photo opportunity with Zach Williams. Must arrive by 5:00pm. Late arrivals will forfeit the M&G opportunity. No refunds. VIP DOORS: 5:00PM REGULAR DOORS: 6:00PM SHOW: 7:00PM *Lineup subject to change. *Discounts cannot be combined. *Awakening Events / Awakening Foundation shows are required to follow local health and venue requirements. Changes in local health guidelines or venue policies are not grounds for a refund. *By attending this event, you agree to all uses of photo/video content collected.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Aug 06
FriNov 13
Keb’ Mo’ Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Keb’ Mo’

Fri, Nov 13 ·

The MSU Riley Center · Meridian, MS

About 195 mi Overnight trip About 3 hr 15 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR KEB’ MO’ TICKETS Keb’ Mo’ LIVE at the MSU Riley Center on Friday, November 13, 2026. Doors: 6:45 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | The MSU Riley Center, Meridian, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriNov 20
Little Feat: The Last Farewell Tour Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Little Feat: The Last Farewell Tour

Fri, Nov 20 ·

The MSU Riley Center · Meridian, MS

About 195 mi Overnight trip About 3 hr 15 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS TO LITTLE FEAT: THE LAST FAREWELL TOUR Keb’ Mo’ LIVE at the MSU Riley Center on Friday, November 13, 2026. Doors: 6:45 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | The MSU Riley Center, Meridian, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
FriNov 20
Fruit Bats Strong match

Fruit Bats

Fri, Nov 20 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

+ Sarah Klang

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
WedDec 02
Shakey Graves Strong match

Shakey Graves

Wed, Dec 02 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Fondness, Etc. Tour + Jobi Riccio

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
Sold out
TueDec 08
Buena Vista Social Club Strong match
MusicalsTheatre

Buena Vista Social Club

Tue, Dec 08 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 21
Sold out
TueDec 15
Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas Strong match
MusicalsTheatre

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Tue, Dec 15 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 21
ThuJan 28
Strong match
Live Music

Rhythm and Blues Revue

Thu, Jan 28 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

Genre: Rhythm and Blues Fans Also Like: Smokey Robinson, Sam Cooke, Alicia Keys Get ready to groove and move with R&B Revue - the ultimate celebration of rhythm and blues that'll have you dancing in your seat and singing along all night long!

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
FriFeb 19
Clue Strong match
Theatre

Clue

Fri, Feb 19 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 21
Sold out
FriMar 26
Death Cab for Cutie - I Built You A Tower Tour Strong match
ConcertLive Music

Death Cab for Cutie - I Built You A Tower Tour

Fri, Mar 26 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 21
WedApr 07
Strong match
Live Music

River City Jazz Masters 20th Anniversary: Delfeayo Marsalis and The Uptown Jazz Orchestra

Wed, Apr 07 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the River City Jazz Masters Series, presented by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge. Delfeayo Marsalis and The Uptown Jazz Orchestra Genre: New Orleans Jazz, Contemporary Jazz

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
SunApr 11
Strong match
Theatre

Lightwire Theater's Dino-Light

Sun, Apr 11 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

When: Sun., April 11, 2:00 p.m. - Matinee Performance Mon. April 12, 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. - School Day Matinee! Monday Tickets: At this time, we are only accepting large group and field trip reservations. Please fill out the large group request form or check back soon for individual ticket sales for the Monday shows. Genre: Larger-than-life theatrical puppet production and light show, kid-friendly For Fans Of: Live theater, STEM, larger-than-life puppetry Parent and Teacher Note: The theatre will be completely dark to best experience the electroluminescent light and laser show.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
ThuApr 22
Strong match
BroadwayTheatre

World on a String: Swinging Songs of Broadway

Thu, Apr 22 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

Genre: Jazz For Fans Of: Jazz and Broadway Showtunes: Hamilton, Wicked, West Side Story and more! Marking the 5th production in the Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS series, guest vocalists Kate Kortum and David Marino will debut arrangements of tunes from Broadway’s most beloved productions including Hamilton, Wicked, South Pacific, West Side Story, and more in a special concert event entitled World on a String: Swinging Songs of Broadway.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
SunSep 27
"ELVIS: in Person" Starring Matt Stone and the TEC Band Strong match

"ELVIS: in Person" Starring Matt Stone and the TEC Band

Sun, Sep 27 ·

Saenger Theater Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg, MS

About 124 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Aug 06

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