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FriApr 16
Larry Gatlin & The Nelons Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

Larry Gatlin & The Nelons

Fri, Apr 16 ·

The Ellis Theater · Philadelphia, MS

About 70 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR LARRY GATLIN & THE NELONS TICKETS Larry Gatlin & The Nelons LIVE at the Ellis Theater on Friday, April 16, 2027. Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | The Ellis Theater, Philadelphia, MS All ages

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 06
MonNov 09
Byram Adult Book Club Local pick
Book ClubAdults

Byram Adult Book Club

Mon, Nov 09 ·

Beverly J. Brown Library

About 16 mi Nearby

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
MonNov 09
Chair Exercise Local pick
Health & WellnessAdults

Chair Exercise

Mon, Nov 09 ·

Evelyn Taylor Majure Library

About 29 mi Road trip About 0 hr 30 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
MonNov 09
Adult Craft Local pick
Storytime/Arts & CraftsAdults

Adult Craft

Mon, Nov 09 ·

Evelyn Taylor Majure Library

About 29 mi Road trip About 0 hr 30 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
SatNov 21
Bluegrass Night with Tim Avalon Local pick

Bluegrass Night with Tim Avalon

Sat, Nov 21–Sat, Dec 05 2 days

Hal & Mal's · Jackson, MS

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 09
ThuDec 10
Homestead for the Holidays Strong match
Annual Event

Homestead for the Holidays

Thu, Dec 10 ·

Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum · Jackson, MS

About 3 mi Nearby

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 04
ThuNov 12
Strong match
Theatre

Beatles vs Stones - A musical Showdown

Thu, Nov 12 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

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 Nov 07
SunJan 31
MSO82: Chamber Series Package Local pick

MSO82: Chamber Series Package

Sun, Jan 31 ·

Thalia Mara Hall · Jackson, MS

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Aug 31
SatMar 13
Run the Rainbow For Children's Strong match
Annual EventFamily Family

Run the Rainbow For Children's

Sat, Mar 13 ·

Hal & Mal's · Jackson, MS

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 04
SunSep 26
Sean Kenny's Animal Super Powers Exhibition Strong match
Museums/Exhibitions

Sean Kenny's Animal Super Powers Exhibition

Sun, Sep 26 ·

MS Museum of Natural Science · Jackson, MS

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 04
SunNov 08
Tonight Strong match
Film

New Orleans Film SOciety Presents: Louisiana Shorts On Tour

Sun, Nov 08 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

In Partnership with the New Orleans Film Society Genre: Louisiana Short Films Rating: NR Year: 2026 ‍ Ticket Price: $20 Celebrate local filmmaking with a curated Louisiana shorts festival at Manship Theatre in partnership with New Orleans Film Society. Featuring the 2026 NOFS Louisiana Shorts selections, this special event includes screenings of outstanding short films, a panel discussion with participating filmmakers, and a lively reception in The Gallery at Manship featuring a New Orleans DJ.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
SatNov 14
Stephens Brothers Strong match

Stephens Brothers

Sat, Nov 14 ·

Rick's Cafe · Starkville, MS

About 113 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

Tickets from $16

Official listing · verified Aug 06
FriNov 13
National Folk Festival Local pick
Annual EventFestival

National Folk Festival

Fri, Nov 13 ·

Venue to be confirmed · Jackson, MS

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 04
SatNov 14
Mississippi State Bulldogs Football vs. Auburn Tigers Football Strong match
Sports

Mississippi State Bulldogs Football vs. Auburn Tigers Football

Sat, Nov 14 ·

Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field · Mississippi State, MS

About 114 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Aug 06
WedNov 18
Free Strong match
Free

Day Dreaming - Free Screening and Artist Talk

Wed, Nov 18 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Free Screening! Join us for a free screening of Day Dreaming , a film by Chase Henderson celebrating the life and work of artist, systems ecologist and coastal oceanographer, Dr. John Day. Stay after the screening for an Artist Talk with John Day, then explore his current exhibition, DOCTOR DAZED DOODLE DELTA , on view in the Jones Walker Foyer Gallery! Genre: Documentary Rated: PG

Free admission

Official listing · verified Nov 07
SunNov 29
MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Peppermint Pops Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Peppermint Pops

Sun, Nov 29 ·

Immersive Media Performing Arts Center · Gulfport, MS

About 148 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR PEPPERMINT POPS TICKETS MS Gulf Coast Symphony: Peppermint Pops LIVE at the iMPAC Gulfport on Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM. Doors: 3:30 PM, Show: 4:30 PM | Immersive Performing Arts Center Gulfport All Ages | Card only.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 06
WedMar 17
World Ballet Company: Swan Lake with a LIVE Orchestra Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

World Ballet Company: Swan Lake with a LIVE Orchestra

Wed, Mar 17 ·

Immersive Media Performing Arts Center · Gulfport, MS

About 148 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR SWAN LAKE TICKETS World Ballet Company: Swan Lake with a LIVE Orchestra at the iMPAC Gulfport on Wednesday, March 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Doors 6:00 PM, Show 7:00 PM | Immersive Performing Arts Center Gulfport For ages 5 & over | Card only.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 06
MonNov 16
Strong match
Film

ON THE LAST DAY OF CHRISTMAS (FILM)

Mon, Nov 16 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Made in Baton Rouge! 3:00 P.M. Screening Screening at 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Genre : Horror / Comedy Rated: NR Christmas Eve becomes a night of terror when demonic beings invade an apartment building and begin hunting everyone inside. Trapped with her teenage son Curtis, Sadie must battle alongside a group of survivors as their home is transformed into a nightmare. But as the night grows bloodier, they discover these creatures haven’t come by chance. They’re searching for something in particular and they’ll slaughter everyone in the building to find it.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 03
SunNov 22
Strong match
Film

Steel magnolias - $5 Movie + A Short Film

Sun, Nov 22 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

$5 Movie! In Partnership with Mother’s Lounge - Head to Mother’s after the screening for Karaoke! Enjoy a Louisiana-made short film “Batter Up, Queen!” before the feature film. Genre: Romance / Comedy Rated : PG M'Lynn (Sally Field) is the mother of bride-to-be Shelby Eatenton (Julia Roberts), and as friend Truvy Jones (Dolly Parton) fixes the women's hair for the ceremony, they welcome a helping hand from aspiring beautician Annelle Dupuy DeSoto (Daryl Hannah). Diabetic Shelby has a health scare, which is averted but doesn't bode well for her hopes of having children. Time passes, and the women and their friends encounter tragedy and good fortune, growing stronger and closer in the process.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
FriNov 27
Strong match
Film

You Can See Everything (Film)

Fri, Nov 27 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

New Release Genre: Documentary Rated: R Length: 2h 54m A documentary directed by Nathan Fielder (in his feature directorial debut) and Lance Oppenheim. It follows Elizabeth Holmes, and her partner Billy Evans, who invited a film crew to document them beginning in the weeks before Holmes began serving a United States federal prison sentence for defrauding investors.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
TueDec 01
Strong match
Film

If I Go Will They Miss Me (Film)

Tue, Dec 01 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

New Release Genre: Drama Rated: R Length: 1 hr 35 min In Watts, California, a 12-year-old boy attempts to connect with his distant father following his incarceration while sensing mysterious visions, from airplanes and Greek gods, that seem to follow him through his everyday world.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
WedDec 02
Strong match
Film

a streetcar named desire - $5 Movie

Wed, Dec 02 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

$5 Movie! In Partnership with the LSU Museum of Art Genre : Drama Rated: PG Based on the play by Tennessee Williams, this renowned drama follows troubled former schoolteacher Blanche DuBois (Vivien Leigh) as she leaves small-town Mississippi and moves in with her sister, Stella Kowalski (Kim Hunter), and her husband, Stanley (Marlon Brando), in New Orleans. Blanche's flirtatious Southern-belle presence causes problems for Stella and Stanley, who already have a volatile relationship, leading to even greater conflict in the Kowalski household.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
FriDec 04
Strong match
Live Music

George Bell and Friends 14th Annual Holiday Jazz Concert Series

Fri, Dec 04 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

One Venue. Two Nights. Friday, December 4, 2026, 7:30 p.m. An Evening of Holiday Jazz with Next Generation All Stars Saturday, December 5, 2026, 7:30 p.m. An Evening of Holiday Jazz with George Bell and Friends

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
SunApr 04
STOMP Strong match
BroadwayTheatre

STOMP

Sun, Apr 04 ·

Thalia Mara Hall · Jackson, MS

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Aug 22
TueMay 18
Beetlejuice Strong match
BroadwayTheatre

Beetlejuice

Tue, May 18 ·

Thalia Mara Hall · Jackson, MS

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Aug 12
WedNov 11
Strong match
Live Music

River City Jazz Masters 20th Anniversary: Wendell Brunious and The New Orleans Legends

Wed, Nov 11 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the River City Jazz Masters Series, presented by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge. Wendell Brunious and The New Orleans Legends Genre: Traditional New Orleans Jazz

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
SatDec 12
A Celtic Christmas Strong match
Live MusicConcerts & Performances

A Celtic Christmas

Sat, Dec 12 ·

Immersive Media Performing Arts Center · Gulfport, MS

About 148 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

CLICK HERE FOR A CELTIC CHRISTMAS TICKETS A Celtic Christmas LIVE at the iMPAC Gulfport on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM. Show: 7:30 PM | Immersive Performing Arts Center Gulfport All Ages | Cash or card accepted at door.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 06
FriJan 22
Strong match
Live Music

Amanda Pascali

Fri, Jan 22 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 141 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Live Music Shows at the Studio! Genre: Singer-Songriter, Folk The internationally acclaimed, bilingual singer/songwriter and 2021 Houston Chronicle "Musician of the Year," was born in New York City, and is based in Texas. Amanda has performed internationally, from the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. to the European Union Parliament in Brussels, and her song Over the Sea was featured as the soundtrack to the opening scene of the new Italian film Indelebile (English title: Family First) (2024). Endorsed by the US State Department and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a Fulbright Fellow, she pioneered the first comprehensive project to translate and revitalize Sicilian folk songs.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 07
ThuApr 01
The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight Strong match
Live Music

The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight

Thu, Apr 01 ·

Thalia Mara Hall · Jackson, MS

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Aug 26
SatDec 05
Capital City Lights Local pick
Annual Event

Capital City Lights

Sat, Dec 05 ·

Venue to be confirmed · Jackson, MS

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Nov 04

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