Tonight, the Mississippi Greek Weekend Block Jam at Dreamz JXN includes happy hour at 5 p.m., the main event at 7 p.m. ($5) and the after-party at 10 p.m. ($5). For information visit msgreekweekend.com. Mississippi Murder Mysteries presents “Red Rum” at 7 p.m. at Cool Water Catering & Events (1011 Lake Harbor Drive, Ridgeland). BYOB. Tickets are $40; call 601-668-2214 or 601-331-4045 to RSVP. Ruben Studdard and Sir Charles Jones perform at 7:30 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall. Tickets are $29-$54; call 800-745-3000. John Maxwell presents the dinner theater “Flower Child,” a JFP-sponsored event, at 7 p.m. at Broadmeadow United Methodist Church (4419 Broadmeadow Drive). The event benefits CONTACT the Crisis Line. Tickets are $35; call 601-713-4099. Caroline Herring performs at 8 p.m. at Duling Hall. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door; call 601-292-7121 or 800-745-3000.
On Saturday, Music in the City featuring harpsichordist John Paul is at 5:45 p.m. at the Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.) in Trustmark Grand Hall. The event is free, donations welcome; call 601-960-1515. The JSU Tigers take on Southern University at the Battle of the Big Cats at 4 p.m. at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium (2531 N. State St.). Tickets are $25-$45; call 601-979-2420 or 800-745-3000. The Farish Street Heritage Festival is at 4 p.m. on Farish Street. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate; call 601-948-5667. Grady Champion is at Underground 119. John Maxwell presents the dinner theater “Fish Tale” at 7 p.m. at Broadmeadow United Methodist Church (4419 Broadmeadow Drive). The event benefits CONTACT the Crisis Line. Admission is $35; call 601-713-4099. The fundraiser is a JFP-sponsored event. Cruzin’ the Boulevard is from 5-7:30 p.m. at Clinton Plaza Shopping Center (200 Clinton Blvd., Clinton). The event is free; call 601-924-5472. Runaway Sun is at Ole Tavern. The event is for ages 21 and up. Tickets are $5-$6.
On Sunday, the Voter Registration Family Cookout is at 3 p.m. at Lake Hico Park (4801 Watkins Drive). For information call 601-321-1966. The Cathead Tasting at Bravo! (4500 Interstate 55 N.) is from 4-6 p.m. RSVP. Tickets are $25; call 601-982-8111. The Chris Robinson Brotherhood performs at 8 p.m. at Duling Hall. Tickets are $20 advance and $25 at door; call 800-745-3000. Soul Wired Cafe hosts Sugar Water Purple Sunday Open-mic.
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