Weekend entertainment features Fathers Day events and more. Plan your weekend

Kiara Fleming, Mississippi Clarion Ledger
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Happy Father's Day
Happy Father's Day

Father’s Day is Sunday, and plenty of options are available to help you celebrate with dear ol' dad and spend time with family.

Live music performances will kick off the weekend with a blues blowout at the Hank Aaron Sports Academy Smith-Willis Stadium featuring King James and other local blues artists.

Jimmy Wooten will also be performing this weekend at Martin's Downtown plus brunch, open mic, are also all part of this weekend's mix.

This month is also pride month and several pride events are on the schedule this weekend and in the coming weeks, including a Gay-rage sale to catch a good bargain and benefit Mississippi Capital City Pride.

Below is a rundown of some of the top events taking place this weekend in the Jackson area. Enjoy!

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Father's Day Weekend Blues Blow Out

King George will be performing live for the first time in Mississippi. Along with other artists, Ronnie Bell, Vick Allen, Tre Williams, Jeff Floyd, Rosalyn Candy, DJ Jubilee and Gold Gillis.

  • When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 17

  • Where: Hank Aaron Sports Academy Smith-Willis Stadium 1200 Lakeland Dr Jackson

  • Admission: $55

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Sunday Makebreak: Woodburned Father's Day Keychain

The public can come inside the Michael's store in The Forum at Grandview, 175 Grandview Blvd., Ste 800, Madison and make a woodburned tag keychain as a gift for dad or with dad for a special memory that will last forever.

  • When: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 18

  • Where: The Forum at Grandview 175 Grandview Blvd, Madison

  • Admission: Free.To register click here

Open Mic Mississippi 

Screenshot of Fenian's Pub logo from Facebook.
Screenshot of Fenian's Pub logo from Facebook.

Come showcase your talent at open mic night in Jackson at Fenians Pub. Anyone can perform poetry, music, art and more.

  • When: 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. every Tuesday during the month of June

  • Where: Fenians Pub 901 E. Fortification St. Jackson

  • Admission: Free. Sign up here to perform

Jimmy Wooten Live at Martin's Downtown

Martin's Downtown, Screenshot from Martin's Downtown Facebook page
Martin's Downtown, Screenshot from Martin's Downtown Facebook page

Jimmy Wooten will be performing live this weekend at Martin's Downtown.

  • When: 10 a.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday, June 18

  • Where: Martin's Downtown, 214 State Street, Jackson

  • Admission: General admission $10

Gay-rage Sale

The LGBTQ+ pride flag flies beneath the American flag at the Stonewall National Monument, Oct. 11, 2017, in New York. Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough has authorized flying of the LGBTQ+ pride flag at all VA facilities throughout Pride Month, VA Press Secretary Terrence Hayes said in a statement on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
The LGBTQ+ pride flag flies beneath the American flag at the Stonewall National Monument, Oct. 11, 2017, in New York. Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough has authorized flying of the LGBTQ+ pride flag at all VA facilities throughout Pride Month, VA Press Secretary Terrence Hayes said in a statement on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

Come catch an indoor bargain to raise money benefitting Mississippi Capital City Pride while celebrating pride all month long.

  • When: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 16, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 17

  • Where: Duling Hall, 622 Duling Avenue, Jackson

  • Admission: $5 donation Friday, Free Saturday

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