Jackson Free Press

Today, the Jefferson Jackson Hamer Dinner is from 5:30-9 p.m. at Jackson Marriott (200 E. Amite St.). The annual dinner is a fundraiser for the Mississippi Democratic Party. The guest speaker is Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak. $120, $60 members, $1,000 tables; call 601-969-2913; email [email protected]. "CATS" opens tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Vicksburg Theatre Guild/Parkside Playhouse (101 Iowa Blvd., Vicksburg). The musical about an annual gathering of cats is based on T.S. Eliot's poetry book "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats." $12, $10 seniors, $7 students, $5 ages 12 and under; call 601-636-0471; vicksburgtheatreguild.com. Need more options? See our Best Bets.

On Saturday, Poetry and Soul is from 6-9:30 p.m. at Jackson Medical Mall (350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave.) in Suite 3415. Arts Klassical is the host. Express yourself through poetry or song at the open-mic event. Free; call 769-257-6413 or 662-380-2811; email [email protected]. Magnolia Roller Vixens Roller Derby: "Cirque du Derbe" is at 7 p.m. at Jackson Convention Complex (105 E. Pascagoula St.).The team takes on the Mississippi Rollergirls from Gulfport during the circus-themed game. Beer sold. Face painting for children available. Doors open at 6 p.m. $12 in advance, $15 at the door, $5 children; call 960-2321; email [email protected]; magnoliarollervixens.com. For more events, check out the JFP Events Calendar.

On Sunday, Dog Day Afternoons is from noon-5 p.m. at Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.). Bring your dog to the Art Garden for an afternoon of play. Free; call 601-960-1515; msmuseumart.org. Jackson Adult Kickball League Playoffs are from 3-7 p.m. at Legion Field (400 South Drive). Teams consist of adults ages 25-60, and a game begins each hour. Concessions sold. The league is part of the World Adult Kickball Association. Free; email [email protected]. Bryan Adams performs at 8 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall (255 E. Pascagoula St.). The Canadian singer-songwriter has been on the rock scene for four decades. Doors open at 7 p.m. $29.5-$75; call 800-745-3000. 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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