Today, Zumba Fitness Class is from 6-7 p.m. at Optimum 1 Dance Studios (Jackson Square Promenade, 2460 Terry Road, Suite 2000). $5 per class; call 601-918-5107. Ladies Night is at Ole Tavern on George Street (416 George St.). $5; call 601-960-2700. Need more options? See our Best Bets.
On Saturday, Modace Boutique’s Sip and Shop Grand Opening is from 2-8 p.m., at Modace Boutique (5846 Ridgewood Road, Suite 201A). Celebrate the grand opening of the new eBay boutique. Free; call 601-345-1704; email owner@modaceboutique.com. Jason Daniels performs at 10 p.m. at Martin’s Restaurant and Bar (214 S. State St.). Free; call 354-9712. Tightstep Concept featuring Squake, 360 Degrees, Monoxide, DJ Repercussion, Jeffy D and MC Mr. Fluid is at The Corner (303 N. Farish St.). Must be 21 or older. $10; find Tightstep Concept presents//SUBMERGED on Facebook. For more events, check out the JFP Events Calendar.
On Sunday, the BankPlus Racing Vehicle Extravaganza is from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Mississippi Trade Mart (1200 Mississippi St.). See more than 150 racing, custom and performance vehicles, and meet IHRA World Stock Class Champion Wes Neely, Dora the Explorer and Scooby-Doo. $12 ($4 discount at O’Reilly’s locations), $5 ages 6-12 (free kids’ tickets available at BankPlus locations), free for children under 6; call 601-832-3020; email wsbissell@aol.com; mrve.webs.com. Shine Bright Like a Diamond Bridal Show is from noon-5 p.m. at Ice House Alley Warehouses (251 W. South St.). Tour the historic building turned into a wedding and event venue, and get information on invitations, makeup, catering, photography and more. No strollers allowed. Limousine service available from selected locations. $15; call 953-3114; email icehousealleywarehouses@gmail.com; icehousealleywarehouses.com. Christmas on Ice ends today at Baptist Health Systems, Madison Campus (401 Baptist Drive, Madison). Enjoy an ice-skating rink and ice slide, a Christmas Story Trail, decorations, concessions and concerts. $15 skating and ice slide (rental skates included), concerts and Christmas Story Trail free; call 601-500-5970; christmasonice.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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