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SunOct 04

12:30 PM

Family Oct 04 Sun2026 Free Strong match

FamilyFilm Free Family

Mystery Kids Movie : Free Screening!

Sun, Oct 04 · 12:30 PM

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

Mystery Movie! Join us at Manship Theatre for a FREE sensory-friendly screening of a surprise kids movie on Free First Sunday! Screening Times: 12:30 p.m. + 1:20 p.m. Enjoy crafts and activities with LSU MOA in the lobby! Genre: Family, Adventure Rating: PG; Common Sense Media Age Rating 6+ Length: 48 mins Screening Times : 12:30 p.m. and 1:20 p.m. This screening is sensory-friendly : lights are brighter, sound is quieter, and you are free to be you! Come and go, laugh and chat, and have an easy Sunday afternoon where no one is shushed, and everyone is welcome at Manship Theatre. Visit our ticket desk for free sensory bags courtesy of Capital Area Autism Network and Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, and take a break in our quiet room, located near the bathrooms.

Free admission

SatOct 03

10:00 AM

Local event Oct 03 Sat2026 Standout

Know to Grow

Sat, Sep 26–Sat, Oct 03 2 days 10:00 AM

MCM · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Know to Grow Join us in the Enchanted Land of Story every Saturday at 10:00am for Know to Grow! This program incorporates our STEAM, literacy, and health initiatives to create a multi-disciplinary program

Tickets available

ThuSep 24

7:30 PM

Music & Concerts Sep 24 Thu2026 Tonight Standout

Music & Concerts

Cyril Neville Plays The Dead

Thu, Sep 24 · 7:30 PM

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 144 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

CLICK HERE CYRIL NEVILLE PLAYS THE DEAD TICKETS Cyril Neville Plays the Dead LIVE at Duling Hall on Thursday, September 24 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

ThuSep 24

8:00 PM

Local event Sep 24 Thu2026 Tonight Strong match

The Rumble Plays P-Funk

Thu, Sep 24 · 8:00 PM

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

w/ Jamison Ross, Ian Neville, & More! + DJ Soul Sister

Tickets available

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SunSep 27

2:00 PM

Festival Sep 27 Sun2026 Strong match

Festival

Cat Video Fest with Cat Haven

Sun, Sep 27 · 2:00 PM

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

Genre: Cat Videos; Shorts Rated: PG Ticket Price: $12.50, including fees, call for discounts. Meet your new best friend! Enjoy on-site cat adoptions with Cat Haven, and know that a portion of every ticket sold supports their mission of finding loving homes for cats in need. Cat Video Fest is a compilation of the latest and best cat videos pulled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses.

Tickets available

SunSep 27

2:00 PM

Local event Sep 27 Sun2026 Standout

Art Smart

Sun, Sep 27 · 2:00 PM

MCM · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Art Smart Bring your little artist to the museum every Sunday at 2:00pm for Art Smart! This program suctions as a mini art class, where we will spend each week

Tickets available

ThuOct 01

11:00 AM

Local event Oct 01 Thu2026 Standout

Mindful Mornings

Thu, Oct 01 · 11:00 AM

MCM · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Mindful Mornings Mindfulness (noun): the practice of being completely present and in the moment. To slow down and be aware of your surroundings while embracing your senses and feelings. Mindful

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SunOct 04

7:30 PM

Live Music Oct 04 Sun2026 Standout

Live Music

"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour

Sun, Oct 04 · 7:30 PM

Brandon Amphitheater · Brandon, MS

About 145 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour with Puddles Pity Party Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 7:30 PM "WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC THE…

Tickets available

WedOct 14

8:00 PM

Live Music Oct 14 Wed2026 Standout

Live Music

The Doobie Brothers: Walk This Road Tour

Wed, Oct 14 · 8:00 PM

Brandon Amphitheater · Brandon, MS

About 145 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

The Doobie Brothers: Walk This Road Tour Doors: 6:30 PM | Show: 8:00 PM

Tickets available

SatSep 26

7:30 PM

Local event Sep 26 Sat2026 Standout

Koe Wetzel

Sat, Sep 26 · 7:30 PM

Brandon Amphitheater · Brandon, MS

About 144 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

Koe Wetzel with Wyatt Flores, Bayker Blankenship & Logan Jahnke Doors: 5:15 PM | Show: 6:45 PM

Tickets available

SunSep 27

11:00 AM

Local event Sep 27 Sun2026 Standout

Sensory Friendly Hours

Sun, Sep 27 · 11:00 AM

Mississippi Children’s Museum · Jackson, Mississippi

About 144 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

Sensory Friendly Hours Join the Mississippi Children’s Museum for Sensory Friendly Hours on the 4th Sunday of every month from 11am - 1pm! This is an exclusive time designed for children

Tickets available

SunSep 27

7:30 PM

Local event Sep 27 Sun2026 Standout

TLC & Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue - IT'S ICONIC

Sun, Sep 27 · 7:30 PM

Brandon Amphitheater · Brandon, MS

About 145 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

TLC & Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 7:30 PM

Tickets available

FriOct 16

9:30 PM

Film Oct 16 Fri2026 Strong match

Film

Get out (Film)

Fri, Oct 16 · 9:30 PM

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

GET OUT of the House and Come to the Movies! Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the film. Genre: Psychological Horror Rated: R Chris and his girlfriend Rose go upstate to visit her parents for the weekend. At first, Chris reads the family's overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter's interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he never could have imagined.

Tickets available

FriOct 23

8:00 PM

Live Music Oct 23 Fri2026 Strong match

Live Music

Night of the Living Ladyrat

Fri, Oct 23 · 8:00 PM

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

Live Music Shows at the Studio! Genre: Garage Rock, Punk An all ages new release show at the studio featuring local bands! New Music Release Party featuring Bozo Red with support from Scab Labor and Snowmiser Presented by Ladyrat Records

Tickets available

SunOct 25

7:30 PM

Comedy Oct 25 Sun2026 Standout

Comedy

Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour

Sun, Oct 25 · 7:30 PM

Brandon Amphitheater · Brandon, MS

About 145 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 7:30 PM *PLEASE NOTE: This show is 18+ / Mature Audience Only

Tickets available

SunSep 27

8:00 PM

Live Music Sep 27 Sun2026 Strong match

Live Music

Built To Spill

Sun, Sep 27 · 8:00 PM

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

+ Paul Schalda

Tickets available

TueSep 29

7:30 PM

Live Music Sep 29 Tue2026 Standout

Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Damien Jurado w/ St. Yuma

Tue, Sep 29 · 7:30 PM

Duling Hall · Jackson, MS

About 144 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR DAMIEN JURADO TICKETS Damien Jurado LIVE at Duling Hall on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Duling Hall, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

WedSep 30

2:00 PM

Festival Sep 30 Wed2026 Strong match

FestivalFilm

Manhattan Short Film Fest: You Be the Judge!

Wed, Sep 30 · 2:00 PM

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

Showtimes: 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the 29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival screening. You'll join film lovers simultaneously in over 500 venues across the globe gathering to see the Ten Finalist in this year's event. With past finalists garnering Oscar nominations and short films continuing to move into the Hollywood mainstream, come see this entertaining program featuring the best short films in the world today! Ballots supplied upon entry.

Tickets available

Sold out

WedOct 07

8:00 PM

Live Music Oct 07 Wed2026 Standout

Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Akeem Ali - The Texture Tour

Wed, Oct 07 · 8:00 PM

Hal and Mal's, BIG ROOM · Jackson, MS

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR AKEEM ALI TICKETS Akeem Ali - The Texture Tour LIVE at Hal and Mal’s BIG ROOM on Wednesday, October 7, 2025. Doors: 7:00 PM, Show: 8:00 PM | Hal and Mal’s, Jackson, MS All ages

Tickets available

ThuOct 15

7:00 PM

Local event Oct 15 Thu2026 Standout

MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Tim Timmons, Sam Wesley

Thu, Oct 15 · 7:00 PM

Brandon Amphitheater · Brandon, MS

About 145 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

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

FriOct 16

7:30 PM

Comedy Oct 16 Fri2026 Strong match

ComedyFamily Family

Family Dinner Improv Comedy Troupe • Shows at the Studio

Fri, Oct 16 · 7:30 PM

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 7 mi Nearby

From the folks who brought you Spoof Night! with Films at Manship comes a locally made, monthly Improv Comedy Show.

Tickets available

SatOct 17

8:00 PM

Local event Oct 17 Sat2026 Standout

Kevin Gates

Sat, Oct 17 · 8:00 PM

Brandon Amphitheater · Brandon, MS

About 145 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

Kevin Gates Doors: 6:30 PM | Show: 8:00 PM

Tickets available

ThuSep 24

7:30 PM

Local event Sep 24 Thu2026 Tonight Strong match

Jason Carter Band

Thu, Sep 24 · 7:30 PM

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

FriSep 25

7:30 PM

Local event Sep 25 Fri2026 Strong match

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Fri, Sep 25 · 7:30 PM

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

FriSep 25

9:00 PM

Local event Sep 25 Fri2026 Strong match

Honey Island Swamp Band

Fri, Sep 25 · 9:00 PM

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

20th Anniversary Show

Tickets available

SatSep 26

8:00 PM

Local event Sep 26 Sat2026 Standout

Micro Wrestling

Sat, Sep 26 · 8:00 PM

Brewsky's · Hattiesburg, MS

About 121 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

The Micro Wrestling Federation is a full-scale, WWE type event supported by an entire cast under five feet tall. Its going to be pandemonium as the Micro Wrestlers body slam, bear hug, and headlock throughout an evening of nonstop action. Become a Micro Mayhemer, sign up for our newsletter, and hit us with a Like on www.MicroWrestling.com

Tickets from $31

SatSep 26

8:30 PM

Local event Sep 26 Sat2026 Strong match

All Hail The Big Chief! A Tribute to Big Chief Monk Boudreaux

Sat, Sep 26 · 8:30 PM

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 68 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

+ Brass Tyrannosaurus

Tickets available