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It's the Weekend!

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On Saturday, the Mississippi Corvette Classic is from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Jackson Convention Complex.

Today, Lunch and Learn Series: BP Settlement Information Session is from noon-1 p.m. at Horne CPA (1020 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 400, Ridgeland). Lunch included; registration required. Free; call 601-968-0061; msnonprofits.org. Grady Champion, Eddie Cotton and JJ Thames perform at 8 p.m. at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.). Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. For ages 18 and up. $15 in advance, $20 at the door; call 601-292-7121; ardenland.net. Midnight Blues Ride is at Smith-Wills Stadium (1200 Lakeland Drive). Check-in is at 10 p.m., and the ride is at midnight. Proceeds benefit Mississippi Families for Kids. Registration required. $40; call 601-957-7670; midnightbluesride.racesonline.com. Need more options? See our Best Bets.

On Saturday, the Mississippi Corvette Classic is from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Jackson Convention Complex (105 E. Pascagoula St.). Magician and mentalist Joe M. Turner performs. Proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Mississippi. $5, children free, car registration: $35; call 601-668-8733 or 601-668-0533; mscorvetteclub.com. Miss Calendar Girl Cotillion Brunch is from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Anderson United Methodist Church (6205 Hanging Moss Road). Girls in grades 9-12 are welcome to learn about the fundraising project that helps fund community projects. Free; call 601-668-4011. Comedian Killer Beaz performs at 9 p.m. at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.). Joe Hoppy also performs. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. For ages 18 and up. $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $125 VIP table of four; call 601-292-7121; ardenland.net. MGT Entertainment's Open-mic Competition is from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at Classics Sports Bar and Lounge (5571 Robinson Road Ext.). For ages 21 and up. Cash prizes and trophies given. $5 cover; call 601-291-6493; msgottalentproductions.com. For more events, check out the JFP Events Calendar.

On Sunday, Mostly Monthly Ceili is from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. at Fenian's Pub (901 E. Fortification Street). Jackson Irish Dancers teaches traditional dances; beginners welcome. Free, donations welcome; call 601-592-9914; email [email protected]; jacksonirishdancers.org. Jackson Adult Kickball League Championship Game is from 3-7 p.m., at Legion Field (400 South Drive). Concessions sold. Free; email [email protected]. Dead in the Dirt, Rapturous Grief and Headcase perform from 8-10 p.m. at Rampage Extreme Park (931 Highway 80 W.). $10; call 601-653-7267; ranpageextremepark.com. 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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