Jackson Free Press

Today, Elizabeth Johnson and Susie Ranager's art exhibit opens at Brown's Fine Art (630 Fondren Place) and hangs through June 30. Free; call 601-982-4844. Civil-rights leader and U.S. Congressman John Lewis speaks at the Jefferson-Jackson-Hamer Dinner at 7 p.m. at Regency Hotel (400 Greymont Ave.). Admission is $120, $60 for members and $1,000 for tables; call 601-969-2913. Submerged 5.0: The Burner Brothers Bayou Tour is at 9 p.m. at Club Friction at the Joint. Admission is $10 for ages 21 and up, $15 under 21; for information email [e-mail missing]. Big Earl from Pearl and Cool Papa Bell play at Martin's. Need more options? See our Best Bets.

On Saturday, the Blondes v. Brunettes Football Game is at 10 a.m. at Jackson Academy (4908 Ridgewood Road). Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer's Association. Time to Move performs at the after-party at 8 p.m. at Hal & Mal's Red Room. Admission is $5 for the game (includes after-party), $10 for after-party only; for information visit http://www.bvbms.com. The "4 the Record" Swap Meet is at noon at North Midtown Arts Center. Sellers must register early. Admission is $2, children under 12 get in free, $25 for a table; call 601-376-9404. Ole Tavern hosts the Miller Lite Harley-Davidson Summer Kickstart at 6 p.m. The Mississippi Boychoir performs at 6 p.m. at Fondren Presbyterian Church (3220 Old Canton Road). The event is free, donations welcome; call 601-906-3329. The roller derby bout between the Magnolia Roller Vixens and the Southern Misfits is at 7 p.m. at the Jackson Convention Complex. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door and $5 for children; email [e-mail missing]. "The Still Able Experience" gospel concert is at 7 p.m. at New Horizon Church International (1770 Ellis Ave.). Tickets are $20; call 601-927-7625 or 800-745-3000. The deejay showcase WeDubWhatWeWomp2 is at 9 p.m. at the Martini Room. For ages 18 and up. $10 cover; email [e-mail missing]. Luckenbach plays at Cherokee Inn at 9 p.m. Admission is $5. Irish Frog has karaoke. The Larry Brock Band plays at McB's. For more events, check out the JFP Events Calendar.

On Sunday, Art House Cinema Downtown at Davis Planetarium (201 E. Pascagoula St.) features the films "Small, Beautifully Moving Parts" at 2 p.m. and "Chico and Rita" at 5 p.m. Tickets are $7 per film; for information visit msfilm.org. The "It's a Natural U Affair II" natural hair meetup is at 3 p.m. at Jackson Medical Mall (350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave.) at Center Stage. The event is free; call 601-364-2869. Eddie Cotton is at The Med Grill.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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