Family
RSS for Family- National Alliance on Mental Illness Family Support Group
- Apr 14 – Dec 31.
- In the St. Catherine Room. NAMI Mississippi offers a support group for family members who have an adult relative with a mental illness on second Thursdays at 7 p.m.
- St. Dominic Hospital.
- Free.
filed under: Family, Health and Wellness, Community.
- Soul Wired Cafe Weekly Music
- Apr 13 – Dec 28.
- Blue Soul Blues Thursday is at 8:30 p.m., Fridays feature special events and neo-soul music at 9 p.m., Neo-soul Saturday is at 9 p.m., and Sugar Water Purple Sunday with spoken word and live music is at 8:30 p.m.
- Soul Wired Cafe.
filed under: Food and Drink, Business & Networking, Artistic Opportunities, Family, Be the Change, Galleries, Community, Concerts, Dance, Creative Classes, Exhibits and Openings.
- Aldersgate United Methodist Church 47th Anniversary
- May 18 – May 20.
- Enjoy singing, praise dancing, and fellowship during Friday evening’s “Youth Blast” at 7 p.m. Get your blood pressure, vision, dental, and hearing checked during the Health Fair on Saturday starting at 10 a.m., which will also include seminars on heart disease and stroke prevention, diabetes, women’s health, and an aerobics workout. The anniversary celebration will culminate on Sunday with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. followed by worship service at 11 a.m.
- Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
- Free.
filed under: Youth, Family, Health and Wellness, Community.
- Mostly Monthly Ceili
- Sun, May 20, 2:00 pm.
- Enjoy a family-friendly gathering of folks interested in Irish music and dance. Jackson Irish Dancers is the sponsor.
- Fenian's Pub.
- Free.
- C Spire Summer Soaker
- Sat, May 26, 09:00 am.
- Participate in a one-mile fun run, cool off at the museum's fountain, eat popsicles and learn about sun protection. Pre-registration required.
- Mississippi Children's Museum.
- $10.
- Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital Tea Party
- Sun, Jun 3, 3:00 pm.
- At Friendship Baptist Church)2496 Craig Spring Road, Sturgis), in the Family Life Center. Women and children are welcome to enjoy an afternoon tea, a silent auction and music from Souled Out. Proceeds benefit Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital.
- *N/A.
- $5 per person.
filed under: Be the Change, Family, Food and Drink.
- Fondren After 5
- Thu, Jun 7, 5:00 pm.
- This monthly event showcases the local shops, galleries and restaurants of the Fondren neighborhood.
- Fondren.
- Free.
Upcoming
Fondren Thursday Jul 5 5:59 pm
Fondren Thursday Aug 2 5:59 pm
Fondren Thursday Sep 6 5:59 pm
Fondren Thursday Oct 4 5:59 pm
Fondren Thursday Nov 1 5:59 pm
Fondren Thursday Dec 6 5:59 pm
filed under: Community, Shopping and Sales, Family.
- "Not As I Do"
- Jun 8 – Jun 9.
- Joyce Hayden Smith's stage play is about siblings who struggle to cope after growing up in an abusive environment. Shows are June 8 at 7 p.m. and June 9 at 6 p.m.
- Belhaven University Center for the Arts Concert Hall.
- $15, $12 children under 12 in advance; $20, $15 at the door.
filed under: Youth, Family, Be the Change, Community, Stage and Screen.
- FestivalSouth
- Jun 9 – Jun 23.
- The two-week, multi-genre arts festival includes music, dance, exhibits and theater, and takes place at several venues. The Beatles tribute group Classical Mystery Tour, Don Giovanni and Sandi Patty perform. Visit festivalsouth.com for details. Refreshments sold.
- Downtown Hattiesburg.
- Admission varies, some events free; Circle Pass: $180, $50 youth.
filed under: Food and Drink, Family, Regional Music, Concerts, Exhibits and Openings.
- 40th Annual Bentonia Blues Festival
- Sat, Jun 16, 9:00 am.
- At Holmes Farm (313 Wilson-Holmes Road). The event features gospel and blues music, food, and arts and crafts vendors. Enjoy Open--mic Nights June 14-15 at the Blue Front Cafe (107 E. Railroad Ave.); must pre-register to perform.
- *multiple locations.
- TBA.
filed under: Food and Drink, Family, Shopping and Sales, Outdoors, Community, Regional Music, Concerts.
- "Parent’s Night Out with the Happiest Baby and Happiest Toddler"
- Thu, Jun 21, 7:30 pm.
- Actress Ali Landry and pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp host the simulcast to provide parenting tips. The program include an interactive Q&A session.
- Malco Grandview Theatre.
- $12.50.
Upcoming
Malco Grandview Theatre Thursday Jun 21 7:29 pm
filed under: Stage and Screen, Family.
- Mississippi Championship Hot Air Balloon Fest
- Jun 28 – Jul 1.
- Events held at Historic Canton Square June 28, Northpark Mall (E. County Line Road, Ridgeland) June 29 and Canton Multipurpose Complex June 30-July 1. The event includes balloon races, a special shape fiesta, balloon glows, fireworks displays, children's activities, food and entertainment. Proceeds benefit the Good Samaritan Center. Visit ballooncanton.com for a schedule of events.
- Canton Multipurpose Complex.
- Free admission.
filed under: Community, Outdoors, Be the Change, Family.
- Ice Cream Safari
- Sat, Jul 14, 10:00 am.
- Sample more than a dozen ice cream flavors scooped by local television, radio and print media celebrities, and vote for your favorite flavor as well as favorite celebrity scooper.
- Jackson Zoo.
- Admission TBA.
filed under: Community, Family, Food and Drink.
- Fire and Feast
- Sep 7 – Sep 8.
- The barbecue competition and festival includes arts and crafts vendors, children's activities and music. Stay tuned for updates.
- Yazoo County Fairgrounds.
- Admission TBA.
filed under: Exhibits and Openings, Concerts, Community, Family, Food and Drink.
- Once Upon a Fall Festival
- Sat, Sep 29, time TBA.
- The fundraising event includes book readings, age-specific activities, food and dancing. RSVP; advance tickets only. Space limited.
- Mississippi Children's Museum.
- Admission TBA.
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