Jackson Free Press

EVENT CORRECTION: The next Tabatas on the Green is Wed, Aug 7, not Sunday, Aug. 4. The JFP apologizes for the error. The story below has been corrected.

Today, the Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza is from 3 p.m.-9 p.m. at Mississippi Trade Mart (1200 Mississippi St.). Includes hunting and fishing exhibits, lectures and animal demonstrations. $10, children 12 and under free; call 601-605-1790; mswildlife.org. The BancorpSouth Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet is at 5:30 p.m. at Hilton Jackson (1001 E. County Line Road). The reception is at 5:30 p.m., and the induction ceremony is at 7 p.m. Sponsorships available. $100; call 601-982-8264; email [email protected]; msfame.com. Yo! 90′s Party is from 9-11 p.m. at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.). Enjoy 1990s music from DJ Jonasty and DJ Young Venom. For ages 18 and up. $8 in advance, $10 at the door; call 601-292-7121; ardenland.net. Need more options? See our Best Bets.

On Saturday, the Mississippi Chorus Summer Showcase is from 6-9 p.m. at Union Station (300 W. Capitol St.). The annual fundraiser includes a silent auction, live music, a table decorating contest and drinks. Performers include David Womack and members of the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra. Bring a picnic dinner or order from Uncorked Catering. $40, $225 table of six, $300 table of eight; call 601-278-3351 (tickets) or 601-940-4241 (food orders); mschorus.org. Naughty Neverland Burlesque Show is from 8-11:45 p.m. at Hal & Mal's (200 Commerce St.). Performers include the Reverend Spooky Le Strange, Billion Dollar Baby Doll, Remy Dee, Czarina Tatiana Heire and Shay Ariiel Blaze. For ages 18 and up. $10 in advance, $15 at the door; tickets sold on Black Hat Burlesque's Facebook page. Rock bands Fling Hammer and Spacewolf perform at 10 p.m. at Martin's Restaurant and Lounge (214 S. State St.). Cocktails at 9 p.m. For ages 18 and up. $8 in advance, $10 at the door; call 601-292-7121; ardenland.net. For more events, check out the JFP Events Calendar.

On Sunday, the Summer Chef Series with Kelly English is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Parlor Market (115 W. Capitol St.). English is the executive chef at Restaurant Iris in Memphis. Enjoy a five-course tasting menu with an optional wine flight Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. or 8 p.m., or brunch Aug. 4 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. RSVP with credit card required. $60 tasting menu, $30 wine flight, a la carte pricing for brunch; call 601-360-0090; parlormarket.com. Back to School Celebration and Supply Giveaway is from 3-5 p.m. at Metrocenter Mall (1395 Metrocenter Drive) Jackson students receive free school supplies while they last. Includes giveaways and activities for youth and parents. Free; call 601-960-1084; jacksonms.gov. Argentine Wine Tasting is at 4 p.m. at BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 244). Sommelier Norm Rush present six Argentine wines such as the 2011 Alvito Torrontes and the 2012 Bodini Malbec. Reservations required. $35 per person; call 601-982-8111; email [email protected]; bravobuzz.com. 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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