JFP Events - Event Listings for Jackson, Mississippi

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Community Bike Ride: Fri, May 25, 6:00 pm.; Jackson Bike Advocates is the sponsor. The destination will be announced later.; Rainbow Whole Foods Co-operative Grocery.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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