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WedOct 07
Strong match
Live Music

River City Jazz Masters 20th Anniversary: Alfredo Rodriguez Band feat. Pedrito Martinez

Wed, Oct 07 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 150 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the River City Jazz Masters Series, presented by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge. Alfredo Rodriguez Band feat. Pedrito Martinez Genre: Afro-Cuban Jazz, Latin Jazz Season Passes available until October 7th: buy all four performances and save!

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
ThuOct 08
D'Lo Trio Local pick

D'Lo Trio

Thu, Oct 08 ·

Hal & Mal's · Jackson, MS

About 74 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 09
FriOct 09
Chris Derrick & The Cat Daddies Local pick

Chris Derrick & The Cat Daddies

Fri, Oct 09 ·

Hal & Mal's · Jackson, MS

About 74 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 09
SatOct 10
Elevation Nights Tour 2026 Strong match
Arena EventsMajor Concerts

Elevation Nights Tour 2026

Sat, Oct 10 ·

FedExForum · Memphis, TN

About 243 mi Overnight trip About 4 hr drive

Elevation Worship & Steven Furtick coming to FedExForum on Saturday, October 10. Don’t miss a powerful night with Pastor Steven Furtick bringing a timely message and Elevation Worship leading favorites like “Praise,” “Trust In God,” and “RATTLE!” alongside new music including “Jesus Be The Name.” The night begins with ELEVATION RHYTHM performing hits like “At The Altar”, "GOODBYE YESTERDAY", and their latest release, “WASHED.”

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
FriOct 16
Strong match
Film

Corpse Bride - $5 Movie

Fri, Oct 16 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 150 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

Victor (Johnny Depp) and Victoria's (Emily Watson) families have arranged their marriage. Though they like each other, Victor is nervous about the ceremony. While he's in a forest practicing his lines for the wedding, a tree branch becomes a hand that drags him to the land of the dead. It belongs to Emily, who was murdered after eloping with her love and wants to marry Victor. Victor must get back aboveground before Victoria marries the villainous Barkis Bittern (Richard E. Grant).

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
SatOct 17
Ole Miss Rebels Football vs. Missouri Tigers Football Strong match
Sports

Ole Miss Rebels Football vs. Missouri Tigers Football

Sat, Oct 17 ·

Vaught-Hemingway Stadium · University, MS

About 186 mi Overnight trip About 3 hr drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Aug 06
SatOct 17
Bluegrass Night with Tim Avalon Local pick

Bluegrass Night with Tim Avalon

Sat, Oct 17 ·

Hal & Mal's · Jackson, MS

About 74 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 09
SatOct 17
DJ Soul Sister's 80's Party - No Parking On The Dance Floor Local pick

DJ Soul Sister's 80's Party - No Parking On The Dance Floor

Sat, Oct 17 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 136 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatOct 24
Cash Money & No Limit Tour Strong match
Arena EventsMajor Concerts

Cash Money & No Limit Tour

Sat, Oct 24 ·

FedExForum · Memphis, TN

About 243 mi Overnight trip About 4 hr drive

Two of the biggest independent empires in hip-hop announced the first-ever Cash Money Records & No Limit Records Tour is coming to FedExForum on Saturday , Oct. 24. The historic tour will include a star-studded lineup, featuring Master P, Birdman, Juvenile, Silkk the Shocker, Mannie Fresh, B.G., Mia X, Choppa Style, Mac, Mercedes, Fiend and Mr. Serv-On , along with special guest, Boosie . Tickets on sale now!

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
SunOct 25
The Robert Cray Band Strong match

The Robert Cray Band

Sun, Oct 25 ·

Saenger Theater Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg, MS

About 28 mi Road trip About 0 hr 30 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Aug 06
TueNov 03
Midgets With Attitude Strong match

Midgets With Attitude

Tue, Nov 03 ·

Rick's Cafe · Starkville, MS

About 123 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

Tickets from $21

Official listing · verified Aug 06
WedNov 04
Tyler Nance: Midwest Memoir Tour Free Strong match
Free

Tyler Nance: Midwest Memoir Tour

Wed, Nov 04 ·

Rick's Cafe · Starkville, MS

About 123 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

Free admission

Official listing · verified Aug 06
FriNov 06
Fox N' Vead, KG & The Bad Habits Strong match

Fox N' Vead, KG & The Bad Habits

Fri, Nov 06 ·

Rick's Cafe · Starkville, MS

About 123 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

Tickets from $22

Official listing · verified Aug 06
TueNov 10
Harvest Fest Strong match
Annual EventFestival

Harvest Fest

Tue, Nov 10 ·

Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum · Jackson, MS

About 74 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatNov 14
Stephens Brothers Strong match

Stephens Brothers

Sat, Nov 14 ·

Rick's Cafe · Starkville, MS

About 123 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr drive

Tickets from $16

Official listing · verified Aug 06
Sold out
SatDec 05
Lauren Daigle : Behold Christmas Tour Strong match
ConcertLive Music

Lauren Daigle : Behold Christmas Tour

Sat, Dec 05 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

About 133 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 21
ThuDec 17
Marc Broussard Strong match

Marc Broussard

Thu, Dec 17 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 136 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

+ Joe Stark

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
Sold out
ThuDec 31
Mojo Brookzz & Desi Banks Strong match
Comedy

Mojo Brookzz & Desi Banks

Thu, Dec 31 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

About 133 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 21
TueSep 29
Wade Forster Strong match

Wade Forster

Tue, Sep 29 ·

Proud Larry's · Oxford, MS

About 183 mi Overnight trip About 3 hr drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Aug 06
WedOct 07
Local pick
Food & DrinkCommunity

Drink & Draw

Wed, Oct 07 ·

Hal & Mal's · Jackson, MS

About 74 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 09
FriOct 09
Local pick
Annual Event

Oktoberfest

Fri, Oct 09 ·

Fertile Ground Beer Co. · Jackson, MS

About 74 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23
SatOct 10
Parcels - Loved Tour 2026 Strong match
ConcertLive Music

Parcels - Loved Tour 2026

Sat, Oct 10 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

About 133 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 21
SatOct 10
Money In The Bank Strong match
Arena EventsMajor Concerts

Money In The Bank

Sat, Oct 10 ·

Smoothie King Center · New Orleans, LA

About 134 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
SatOct 10
Elevate Memphis: Tina Turner Tribute Strong match

Elevate Memphis: Tina Turner Tribute

Sat, Oct 10 ·

Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg · Vicksburg, MS

About 112 mi Overnight trip About 1 hr 45 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Aug 06
MonOct 12
Tom Jones: Come Gather Round Tour Strong match
ConcertLive Music

Tom Jones: Come Gather Round Tour

Mon, Oct 12 ·

Saenger Theatre · New Orleans, LA

About 133 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 21
WedOct 14
$uicideboy$ Strong match
Arena EventsMajor Concerts

$uicideboy$

Wed, Oct 14 ·

Smoothie King Center · New Orleans, LA

About 134 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
WedOct 28
Strong match

the 19th annual Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence

Wed, Oct 28 ·

Manship Theatre · Baton Rouge, LA

About 150 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 30 min drive

Presented by Baton Rouge Area Foundation Join us at Manship Theatre for the 19th annual Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence! Rob Franklin has been named the recipient of the 19th annual Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence for his debut novel Great Black Hope . Franklin will be honored during the ceremony. The evening will celebrate his remarkable debut and pay tribute to the legacy of Ernest J. Gaines, whose body of work helped shape the landscape of American literature.

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 22
WedOct 28
Rakim Strong match

Rakim

Wed, Oct 28 ·

Tipitina's · New Orleans, LA

About 136 mi Overnight trip About 2 hr 15 min drive

With Special Guests

Tickets available

Official listing · verified Sep 23

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