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Zumba Fitness Classes
Aug 1 – Dec 31.
The Latin-inspired aerobics classes are held weekly. Visit peurefun.com for class schedule information and directions.
Dance Unlimited Studio, Byram.
$5.

filed under: Health and Wellness, Sports, Community.

Poker Run
Apr 11 – Oct 10.
On second Wednesdays at 6 p.m. through Oct. 10. Participants receive five playing cards during the three-mile run/walk, and the people with the best hand and worst hand win prizes. After-party at Cazadores (500 Highway 51, Suite R, Ridgeland).
Fleet Feet Sports.
Free.

filed under: Health and Wellness, Sports, Outdoors, Community.

Ultimate Frisbee Pickup Game
Apr 29 – Dec 31.
At 800 Garvin St. Sundays at 3 p.m. The sport is played with teams of seven who score by catching and throwing a disc toward an end zone.
*N/A.

filed under: Community, Sports.

TNA Impact Wrestling World Tour
Fri, May 18, 7:30 pm.
Competitors include Jeff Hardy, Bobby Roode and James Storm. $50 ticket holders enjoy a wrestler meet-and-greet at 5:30 p.m.
Jackson Convention Complex.
$20-$50.

filed under: Sports, Community.

Dragon Boat Regatta
Sat, May 19, 9:00 am.
The Madison County Chamber of Commerce is the host. The event includes boat races and a festival on shore with live music, a children’s village and food. Contact the chamber to register a team for the boat race (fee applies).
Ross Barnett Reservoir.
Free admission.

filed under: Sports, Outdoors, Community.

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.

Upcoming
Downtown Jackson Saturday Jun 16 4:00 pm
Downtown Jackson Saturday Jul 21 4:00 pm
Downtown Jackson Saturday Aug 18 4:00 pm
Downtown Jackson Saturday Sep 15 4:00 pm
Downtown Jackson Saturday Oct 20 4:00 pm
Downtown Jackson Saturday Nov 17 4:00 pm
Downtown Jackson Saturday Dec 15 4:00 pm

filed under: Community, Outdoors, Sports, Health and Wellness, Food and Drink.

Magnolia Roller Vixens Roller Derby
Sat, May 19, 7:00 pm.
The team takes on the Crescent Wenches. Doors open at 6 p.m. $70 season passes available.
Jackson Convention Complex.
$12 in advance, $15 at the door, $5 children.

Upcoming
Jackson Convention Complex Saturday Jun 2 8:00 pm
Jackson Convention Complex Saturday Jul 21 8:00 pm
Jackson Convention Complex Saturday Aug 4 8:00 pm
Jackson Convention Complex Saturday Sep 8 8:00 pm

filed under: Sports, Community.

Conference USA Baseball Tournament
May 23 – May 27.
College teams compete May 23-26 at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. The championship game is May 27 at 1 p.m. Day passes and all-tournament passes available.
Trustmark Park.
$8-$14 per game.

filed under: Community, Sports.

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.

filed under: Concerts, Community, Outdoors, Sports, Food and Drink.

Magnolia Meltdown on the Parkway
Sat, May 26, 7:00 am.
The race includes a 5K and 10K run/walk, and a one-mile fun run. Proceeds benefit St. Dominic Community Clinic, a free clinic for the homeless and the working poor.
The Township at Colony Park.
$25 through May 24, $35 after, $15 fun run.

filed under: Community, Outdoors, Be the Change, Sports.

T.B. Ellis and “Wavee” Dave Chambers Golf Klassic
Sat, May 26, 8:00 am.
Registration is at 7 a.m., and lunch is at 12:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity's community service programs.
Eagle Ridge Golf Course.
$100 individual, $100 tee box sign, $800 and up for teams.

filed under: Sports, Be the Change, Outdoors, Community.

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.

filed under: Youth, Family, Sports, Outdoors, Community.

Heatwave Classic Triathlon
Sat, Jun 2, 7:00 am.
Participants swim half a mile at the Ross Barnett Reservoir, bike 24.5 miles along the Natchez Trace Parkway and complete a 10K run on the Ridgeland Multi-purpose Trail. Register by May 30; can register at heatwavetri.racesonline.com.
*multiple locations.
$75, $135 by May 6, $85, $145 after.

filed under: Community, Outdoors, Sports.

Magnolia Speech Sprint
Sat, Jun 2, 8:00 am.
At Raider Park near Sheffield Drive. Check-in is at 6:30 a.m., the 5K run/walk is at 8 a.m., and the fun run is at 9 a.m. Register by May 14 for a $5 discount. Proceeds benefit Magnolia Speech School.
Jackson Academy.
$25 5K, $15 fun run.

filed under: Outdoors, Be the Change, Sports.

Five K For the Fatherless Run/Walk
Sat, Jun 2, 8:15 am.
Registration is at 7 a.m. The race also include a one-mile fun run at 9:15 a.m. Awards given. Proceeds benefit 200 Million Flowers, a nonprofit that supports social services for children.
First United Methodist Church of Ridgeland.
$25 in advance (T-shirt included), $30 day of race.

filed under: Sports, Be the Change, Outdoors, Community.

Blondes v. Brunettes Flag Football Game
Sat, Jun 2, 10:00 am.
At 10 a.m., women compete in a powder-puff football game to raise funds for the Mississippi chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. At 8 p.m., the Southern Komfort Brass Band performs at the after-party at Hal & Mal's Red Room (200 S. Commerce St.).
Jackson Academy.
Admission TBA.

filed under: Sports, Be the Change.

Watermelon Classic
Wed, Jul 4, 7:30 am.
The annual race includes a 5K run/walk, a one-mile wellness run and a Tot Trot for children ages 3 and under. Watermelon served after the race. Proceeds benefit the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Register by July 3.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.
Registration fees vary.

filed under: Sports, Be the Change, Outdoors, Community.

True South Classic
Jul 16 – Jul 22.
Part of the PGA Tour, golfers compete for the FedEx Cup. Details pending.
Annandale Golf Club.
Admission TBA.

filed under: Community, Outdoors, Sports.

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Induction Weekend
Jul 27 – Jul 28.
July 27, meet the inductees at 9:30 a.m., and attend the induction ceremony at 5:30 p.m. at Jackson Marriott (200 E. Amite St). July 28, the Drawdown of Champions is at 6:30 p.m. and includes a sports memorabilia auction and a chance to win $5000.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.
Admission TBA.

filed under: Community, Sports.

Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza
Aug 3 – Aug 5.
Come for hunting and fishing exhibits, lectures and animal demonstrations. Open Aug. 3 (Kids' Day) from 3-9 p.m., Aug. 4 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and Aug. 5 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Mississippi Trade Mart.
Admission TBA.

filed under: Exhibits and Openings, Community, Outdoors, Sports.


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