JFP Events - Event Listings for Jackson, Mississippi

Arabian Dance Party: Jul 22 – Dec 15.; On Fridays at 7:30 p.m., watch a belly dancer perform, and enjoy Arabian dancing and Greek dancing with plate breaking.; Petra Cafe.; No cover, food prices vary.

Old Fannin Road Farmers Market: Mar 15 – Dec 24.; Open from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily until Christmas Eve.; Old Fannin Road Farmers Market.

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.

Jackson Roadmap to Health Farmers Market: Apr 14 – Nov 30.; Open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 30. WIC vouchers accepted.; Jackson Roadmap to Health Equity Project's Farmers Market.

High Note Jam Concert Series: Thu, May 17, 5:30 pm.; Enjoy music and refreshments in the Art Garden.; Mississippi Museum of Art.; Free, food for sale.

Girls' Night Out: In Rome: Thu, May 17, 6:00 pm.; Topics include making pasta, stuffing ravioli, roasting peppers and preparing veal scallopini.; Viking Cooking School.; $89.

Greek Fest 2012: May 18 – May 20.; The festival includes Greek food, music and dancing, children's activities, and arts and crafts for sale. Held May 18 from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (drive-thru lunch only), May 19 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and May 20 from noon-6 p.m.; Holy Trinity St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church.; Free admission, $10 lunch.

GreekFest 2012: May 18 – May 20.; Enjoy Greek food, music, dancing, a marketplace and children's activities. The drive-through lunch is May 18 from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and the festival is May 19 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and May 20 from noon-6 p.m.; Holy Trinity St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church.; Free admission.

Armed Forces Day Celebration: May 18 – May 20.; Events include a barbecue May 18 at 5:30 p.m., a veterans' picnic May 19 at 2 p.m., and a Red, White and Blueberry Brunch May 20 at 11 a.m. Live music May 18-19. RSVP.; Chateau Ridgeland.; Free.

Great Big Yam Potatoes Music Gathering and Fiddle Contest: Sat, May 19, 8:45 am.; Old-time musicians from throughout the state gather for a day of performances.; Historic Jefferson College.; Free.

Community Foundation of Greater Jackson Fundraiser: Sat, May 19, 3:00 pm.; In the Red Room. Enjoy food, a silent auction, a raffle and music from PFC, Buie, Hamman and Porter, the Extremez, the Sofa Kings, Barry Leach and Emma Wynters. Proceeds benefit the Ace McNeely Music Fund to provide music lessons and instruments to disadvantaged children.; Hal & Mal's.; $15.

Be Bold Beer Run: Sat, May 19, 4:00 pm.; Lucky Town Brewing Company and the Home Brewers Association of Middle Mississippi are the sponsors. Registration is at 4 p.m, and the run/walk is at 4:30 p.m. The race includes stops at designated restaurants for drinks.; Downtown Jackson.; Free, drink prices vary.

Soul Front Performs LIVE at Last Call: Sat, May 19, 9:00 pm.; Experience the sounds of Mississippi's newest band, Soul Front, Saturday, May 19 from 9 pm - 1 am at Last Call. The foursome will perform a timeless hits from Adele, Brandy, Beyonce, Toni Braxton, and Elle Varner. Follow the band on Twitter at Twitter.com/Soul_Front or like them on Facebook at Facebook.com/SoulFront.; Last Call.

Cajun Fest: Sun, May 20, 3:00 pm.; Enjoy Cajun cuisine, games, vendors and music from David Steele and Gena Rowlands, and the Sofa Kings.; St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.; Free admission.

"Wined and Blind" Wine Tasting: Sun, May 20, 4:00 pm.; Sample and try to identify six wine varieties. Norm Rush and Val Spellman of Beaumad and Associates are the guest speakers. RSVP.; BRAVO!.; $40.

Jackson Audubon Society Annual Meeting and Potluck Supper: Tue, May 22, 6:30 pm.; The meeting includes officer elections and presentations. Bring a dish to share. Visitors welcome.; Eudora Welty Library.; Free.

From Farm to Table: Wed, May 23, 9:00 am.; Learn recipes that incorporate seasonal, locally-grown food.; Viking Cooking School.; $69.

Live at Lunch: Wed, May 23, 11:30 am.; Charlie Townsend performs in the Art Garden. Bring lunch or purchase a meal from the Palette Cafe.; Mississippi Museum of Art.; Free.

Jackson Bike Advocates' Epic Bike Weekend: May 24 – May 27.; May 24, join the bike ride from Rainbow Grocery to the Mississippi Museum of Art’s Art Garden to attend Screen on the Green. May 25 is the annual Alleycat Bike Race and Scavenger Hunt; the after-party at Sneaky Beans features music from Overnight Lows and Bloodbird. May 26, participate in the bike polo match with bike polo enthusiasts from Mobile, Memphis, Little Rock and New Orleans. May 27, take a bike ride to Julep for brunch. Helmets encouraged.; *multiple locations.; Free.

Fish and Shellfish: The Vital Choice: Fri, May 25, 6:00 pm.; Learn about the health benefits of fish and learn cooking techniques such as making a glaze, broiling fish and preparing clams.; Viking Cooking School.; $99.

Teens Cupcake Workshop: Thu, May 31, 9:00 am.; Topics include making chocolate ganache and buttercream icing, working with marzipan and decorating with fondant. For ages 12-15.; Viking Cooking School.; $69.

Canton Farmers Market: Jun 1 – Oct 31.; At the courthouse green. Open Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon until the end of harvest.; Historic Canton Square.

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.

Cooking For Our Kids Fundraiser: Tue, Jun 5, 5:30 pm.; At Children' Advocacy Center (961 Madison Ave., Madison) on the lawn. Enjoy dishes from local restaurants including Kristos, Strawberry Cafe and Local 463. Proceeds benefit the Children's Advocacy Center of Madison and Rankin Counties.; *N/A.; $45, $60 couples.

Blues Bash: Fri, Jun 7, 6:30 pm.; Enjoy a barbecue dinner and music from Eden Brent. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.; Lauren Rogers Museum of Art.; $20.

Art Remix: Fri, Jun 8, 7:00 pm.; Enjoy food from chef Luis Bruno, a cash bar, art and live music.; Mississippi Museum of Art.; Free admission, food $5 and up.

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.

Jackson 2000 Spring Social: Thu, Jun 14, 5:00 pm.; Enjoy food from Koinonia and music from Jazz Beautiful with Pam Confer. Meet the board members and learn more about the organization's work in Jackson.; Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center.; Free.

Gluten-Free Gourmet: Sat, Jun 16, 9:00 am.; Topics include working with gluten-free ingredients, preparing homemade pasta, baking bread, making compound butter and baking cupcakes.; Viking Cooking School.; $89.

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.

Teens Camp: Summer Lovin' From the Oven: Jun 18 – Jun 22.; Teens learn to prepare classic dishes and basic kitchen skills. Sessions are from 1:30-3 p.m. through June 22.; Viking Cooking School.; $350.

Farmers Market Finds Workshop: Tue, Jun 19, 5:30 pm.; William Furlong is the instructor. Learn to make dishes with local produce.; Southern Cultural Heritage Center.; $35, $30 members.

Still Curious? Lecture Series: Tue, Jun 19, 6:00 pm.; In Trustmark Grand Hall. Cash bar at 5:30 p.m. Ellen Ruffin and Dee Jones explain how the Curious George drawings and the Reys’ archives became part of the University of Southern Mississippi's de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection.; Mississippi Museum of Art.; Free.

"The Bachelor Prince" Dinner Theater: Tue, Jun 19, 7:00 pm.; Mississippi Murder Mysteries presents the medieval "whodunnit" about a prince's reluctant search for a bride. Cash bar at 6 p.m.; seating at 6:30 p.m. RSVP.; Rossini Cucina Italiana.; $42.50 plus tax and tip.

Mississippi Main Street Association Awards Luncheon: Thu, Jun 21, 10:00 am.; The silent auction is at 10 a.m., and the awards luncheon is at 11:30 a.m. RSVP.; Old Capitol Inn.; $40.

Breakfast with the Beavers and Otters: Sat, Jun 23, 7:00 am.; The breakfast buffet is in the Wilderness and Aquatics Building. Enjoy keeper chats and related activities. Pre-registration required.; Jackson Zoo.; Admission TBA.

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.

New Hope Christian School 30th Year Anniversary/Alumni Weekend Banquet: Fri, Jul 20, 7:00 pm.; The guest speaker is Ken Carter, the basketball coach depicted in the movie "Coach Carter."; Jackson Marriott.; Admission TBA.

Eighth Annual JFP Chick Ball: Sat, Jul 28, 6:00 pm.; The fundraising event benefits the Center for Violence Prevention, and this year's goal is to start a rape crisis center. For ages 18 and up. Seeking sponsors, auction donations and volunteers now. More details: jfpchickball.com and follow on Twitter @jfpchickball. Get involved, volunteer, donate art, money and gifts at chickball@jacksonfreepress.com.; Hal & Mal's.; $5 cover.

Southern Crossroads Music and Tamale Festival: Aug 10 – Aug 12.; The event includes various genres of music, refreshments featuring tamales and interactive art demonstrations; runs through Aug. 12. Performers include Stave Azar, Hope Waits and Eric Lindell.; Mississippi State Fairgrounds.; $25 per day, $48 weekend pass.

Sidewalk Soiree: Fri, Aug 31, 6:00 pm.; See Tony Davenport's artwork at Gallery 1, and enjoy outdoor music, food from The Penguin and Envision Eye Care's open house. More details to come.; One University Place.

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.

Mississippi International Film Festival: Oct 26 – Oct 28.; The Mississippi hosts the annual event. See dozens of independent films in various genres. Detains pending.; Russell C. Davis Planetarium.; Admission TBA.

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