Canines, Cats, and Corks

Brookhaven

Proceeds from this fun event will benefit the Brookhaven Animal Rescue League.  Celebrate Valentine’s a day early and help homeless animals. Tickets are $45 per person and may be purchased by calling 601.757.3211 or 601.757.5977 or visit barl.net for more information.

Repticon

Southhaven

The Repticon team brings a fun two-day reptile show and sale. The show features everything from live animals from around the world, pets and pet products for purchase, and seminars on reptiles and exotic animals. Visit repticon.com.

Celebrated Strings

Gulfport

The Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra presents its second classical concert of the 58th season! Principal clarinetist, J. C. Barker, takes the stage for a beautiful Copland Clarinet Concerto. Other works include Gershwin's Lullaby, Mahler's Adagietto, and Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. Visit gulfcoastsymphony.net.  

100th birthday of the National League of Women Voters

Oxford

The North Mississippi League of Women Voters is celebrating the 100th birthday of the founding of the National League of Women Voters at The Lyric from 5-8 p.m. Everyone is invited. Email carolyn.Lott@mso.umt.edu for more information.

Fun & Food: An Evening with Elizabeth Heiskell

Fun and food go hand-in-hand as Grenada Garden Club serves hors d’oeuvres while Elizabeth Heiskell delights with farm-to-table tips. Tickets are $25. Email grenadagardenclub@gmail.com or call 662.809.0753 for more information.  

9th annual Carnaval de Mardi Gras Gumbo Cook-Off

Vicksburg

Mardi Gras revelers enjoy this annual event that boasts a fun parade followed by some of the best gumbo north of New Orleans. For more information, visit downtownvicksburg.org.  

Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration

Natchez

Come for “Visits, Vittles, & Vines” at this annual event and enjoy presentations by some of Mississippi’s best, including Robert St. John, Wyatt Waters, Regina Charboneau, land more. On the 29th, there will be dinner with "Hamilton" and other Broadway hits. Call 601.446.1104.

Mississippi College Shakespeare Festival

Clinton

Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” is a tale of the sea, told with romance, revenge, and fantasy—with original music composed and performed by Claire Holley, and original choreography by Sarah Thames. Call 601.925.3453 or email seawrigh@mc.edu.

Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration

Natchez

Come for “Visits, Vittles, & Vines” at this annual event and enjoy presentations by some of Mississippi’s best, including Robert St. John, Wyatt Waters, Regina Charboneau, land more. On the 29th, there will be dinner with "Hamilton" and other Broadway hits. Call 601.446.1104.

Mississippi Blues Marathon

Jackson

Don't sing the blues this leap year! Run the 26.2 miles course around the Capitol City and celebrate with blues music and friends. Visit msbluesmarathon.com.