Father’s Day Weekend Events

by Dustin Cardon
June 17, 2011

Today, EnVision Eye Care (1316 N. State St.) celebrates its fifth anniversary at 4 p.m. with giveaways and an eyeglass trunk show. It's a free event, so come by and see what's happening. If you're looking for live entertainment this evening, Zumba in the Dark Zumbathon at YMCA Fortification (800 E. River Place) kicks off at 6 p.m. $10. Restless Heart, Grupo LaMafia and Crossin' Dixon perform at the Mississippi Coliseum at 8 p.m. Shucker's has music by Hunter Gibson and the Gators. Martini Room hosts Martini Friday at 9 p.m. Sound Wagon is at Fenian's, and Lord T and Eloise perform at Martin's at 10 p.m. For more live entertainment options, check out the JFP Music Listings.

Start your Saturday with a trip to The Market in Fondren at Duling Green (Duling Ave. and Old Canton Road), from 8 a.m.-noon. Later, the Bentonia Blues Festival at Blue Front Cafe (214 E. Railroad Ave., Bentonia) kicks off at 9 a.m. and includes music by T.K. Soul, Terry "Harmonica" Bean and Dexter Allen featuring Tonya Youngblood. The Jackson Zoo (2918 W. Capitol St.) hosts Reptile Day at the Zoo at 10 a.m. The Juneteenth Celebration at Tougaloo Community Center (318 Vine St.) is at 10 a.m. The Swing 4 Knowledge Golf Classic at Jackson Municipal Golf Course (3200 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave.) starts at 10 a.m. Gospoetry is at Cultural Expressions. King Edward performs at Underground 119. Also, check out Soularium at Suite 106 at 9 p.m. includes music by Kerry Thomas, Artistic Approach and Tonya Dyson. See the JFP's Best Bets and JFP Events Calendar for more weekend fun.

Sunday is Father's Day, and fathers get in free with a paying child's admission to the Car and Bike Show at the Jackson Zoo (2918 W. Capitol St.) at 10 a.m. Call 601-352-2580. Knight Bruce performs during the 11 a.m. brunch at Sophia's, Fairview Inn (734 Fairview St.). Art House Cinema Downtown at Russell C. Davis Planetarium (201 E. Pascagoula St.) includes the films "I Am" at 5 p.m. and "3 Backyards" at 6:40 p.m. GenerationNXT at Dreamz JXN at 6 p.m. features music by Rob Gold, Lil' T and Treasure Tee. For a complete list of dining options, check out JFP Restaurant Listings and the Menu Guide

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