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It's the Weekend!

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Tonight, enjoy craft beer samples and music during Zoo Brew from 6-9 p.m. at the Jackson Zoo.

Today, Arts on the Square is from 4-8 p.m. at Historic Canton Square (Courthouse Square, Canton). Continues April 20 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free, art for sale; call 601-859-5816. Enjoy craft beer samples and music during Zoo Brew from 6-9 p.m. at the Jackson Zoo (2918 W. Capitol St.). For ages 21 and up. $25 in advance, $30 at the door, $60 VIP, $15 designated driver; call 601-352-2580. Truly Truly, They Will Fall, Charlie Does Surf, Daggers and Descent of Deceased perform from 7-10 p.m. at Rampage Extreme Park. $7. The play "Gold in the Hills" is at 7:30 p.m. at Parkside Playhouse (101 Iowa Blvd., Vicksburg). Runs through April 27. $12, $10 seniors 55 and older, $7 students, $5 children ages 12 and under; call 601-636-0471. Upscale Friday with Melanie Fiona, Jarekus Singleton and DJ Phil is at 8 p.m. at Union Station (300 W. Capitol St.). Wear stylish attire. Limited tickets. $15, $250 VIP; call 601-502-6864 or 228-324-2946. Sister Hazel performs at 8:30 p.m. at Duling Hall. Cocktails at 7 p.m. For ages 18 and up. $20 advance, $25 at door; call 601-292-7121. Need more options? See our Best Bets.

On Saturday, Walk MS: Jackson is from 8-11:30 a.m. at Winners Circle Park (100 Winners Circle Drive, Flowood). Proceeds benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Fundraising encouraged; call 601-856-5831. KidFest! Ridgeland is from 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. at Freedom Ridge Park (235 W. School St., Ridgeland). Continues April 21 from noon-6:30 p.m. $10, children under 2 free; call 601-853-2011. Arts on the Green is from 11 a.m.-
4 p.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal School, North Campus (370 Old Agency Road, Ridgeland). $10 armband, $25 workshops, $10 fashion show; call 601-316-1660 or 601-624-9033. The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra presents "Bravo V: Stravinsky's Rite" at 7:30 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall. Pre-concert lecture at 6:45 p.m. at the Mississippi Museum of Art (free with cash bar). $20 and up, $5 students; call 601-960-1565. Nameless Open Mic is at 9 p.m. at Suite 106. $5 admission, $3 to perform; call 601-720-4640. For more events, check out the JFP Events Calendar.

On Sunday, a memorial fundraiser for the family of JPD Det. Eric Smith is from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Rooster's (Fondren Corner, 2906 N. State St.). $10 plates (advance tickets available); call 601-982-2001. The Jackson Adult Kickball League Games are from 3-7 p.m. at Legion Field (400 South Drive). New game each hour. Concessions sold. Free; email [email protected]. New Stage Theatre present "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" at 6 p.m. at Belhaven Park (Poplar Blvd.). Free; call 601-352-8850. Also, be sure to take some time to support a local restaurant such as Bon Ami, Two Sisters Kitchen, Julep, Cool Al's, or Cerami's. If you want more dining options, see JFP Restaurant Listings and the Menu Guide.

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