Good morning, Jackson.

Families gathered at Two Mississippi Museums Saturday for 'The Legacy on the Block' event to celebrate Black history and culture.

Partners including Color of Change, Jackson Public Schools and Fahrenheit Creative Group hosted panel discussions, a reading nook and free entry to offer an engaging day for all.

Local seniors celebrated a 1920s themed prom at a community center in Jackson where they danced to period music and enjoyed vintage decor.

UMMC clinics statewide remain closed on Feb.

23 and 24 due to a cyberattack last Thursday (elective procedures are canceled and appointments will be rescheduled) while emergency departments in Jackson and nearby counties continue taking patients.

East Rankin Academy, Jackson Prep and Leake Academy are set to face off today in high school matchups at their respective school venues — local fans are invited to support their teams.

Local high school teams are set to compete as Jackson Academy meets Madison St. Joseph and Simpson Academy faces Desoto School today.

Fans can look forward to watching these matchups at their local venues — a chance to cheer for hometown athletes.

Turkish Lamp Mosaic Workshop

10 AM – 12:30 PM — Hilton Jackson — Cost varies — Discover the art of Turkish mosaic lamp-making while enjoying tea and sweets.

Pat Metheny Live

8-10 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $56.75 - $128.90 — Experience the innovative jazz of Pat Metheny in concert.

The Wood Brothers Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $65.50 ($77.35 day of show) — Experience the soulful folk sounds of The Wood Brothers live in Jackson.

You Were Made for Me - The Stage Play

7-11:59 p.m. — Thalia Mara Hall — Ticketed event — Explore love and heartbreak in this heartfelt stage play about discovering your true connections.

Joybomb Concert by Smokies

8-11 p.m. — Hal & Mal's — Cost not specified — Experience the electrifying performance of Smokies as they bring their hit 'Paper on Fire' to life.

Mississippi Anime Fest

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Mississippi Trade Mart — Tickets start at $107 — Experience a day of anime festivities at the Mississippi Anime Fest.

St. Patrick's Day Traditional Irish Céilí Dance

6-12 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $10 early bird, $15 at the door — Experience the joy of traditional Irish music and dance with local performers and community spirit.

JXN Food & Wine Festival

7 p.m. - 6 p.m. — Mississippi Museum of Art — Ticket info coming soon — Celebrate food, drink, and culinary talent in a vibrant festival atmosphere.

Epic Funk Brass Band Performance

9 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. — Martin's Downtown — Ticket prices vary — Experience the high-energy sounds of Jackson's very own New Orleans style brass band.

Jackson Indie Music Week 2026

March 22-28 — 219 S President St, Jackson, MS — Tickets on sale now — Celebrate year 11 of independent music, community, and culture in Jackson, Mississippi.