Jackson Free Press

Today, "Amahl and the Night Visitors" is at 7:30 p.m. at Madison Square Center for the Arts (2103 Main St., Madison). The Mississippi Opera presents Gian Carlo Menotti's about a disabled shepherd boy's Christmas miracle. $20, $5 students with ID and children, $10 per person in group of 10 or more (must purchase group tickets in one transaction); call 601-960-2300; msopera.org. Remedy Krewe performs at 8-11:45 p.m. at Iron Horse Grill (320 W. Pearl St.). The funk band from New Orleans performs. Free; call 398-0151; email [email protected]; remedykreweband.com. Victoria's Best Kept Secret Concert is at 9 p.m. at Mediterranean Fish and Grill (6550 Old Canton Road). Performers include Victoria Cross, Kerry Thomas, Cheryl Ms. Songbird, K.J. Love, Larry Johnson and Nikki. DJ Young Venom on soundtrack duties. Doors open at 8 p.m. $10 cover; call 601-624-7706; jacksonncrowd.com. Need more options? See our Best Bets.

On Saturday, Christmas Grab is from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Church of Philadelphia Ministries Baptist Church (257 Maddox Road). The church gives away donated clothing, shoes, toys and household items. Open to the public. Free; call 601-922-4090. "Brushing Branches" Painting Class is from 2-4 p.m. at Easely Amused (7048 Old Canton Road, Suite 1002, Ridgeland). Make a painting of a Christmas tree with a paisley pattern. Registration required. $28; call 601-707-5854; email [email protected]; easelyamused.com. Toys for Tots Drive and Spa Party is from 5-8 p.m. at Village Apartments Community Center (386 Raymond Road). Little Miss Prissy Spa hosts the event for girls that includes manicures, facials, making beauty products, a portrait and more. Refreshments served. Bring new, unwrapped toys to donate to the Good Samaritan Center. $13 in advance, $15 day of event; call 769-216-0227; email [email protected]. Festively Fabulous and Free Christmas Concert is from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church (6000 Old Canton Road). The Mississippi Community Symphonic Band, the Mississippi Swing and the Mississippi Boychoir perform. Also enjoy an old-fashioned holiday sing-a-long and some special surprises. Free, donations welcome; call 769-218-0828; mcsb.us. For more events, check out the JFP Events Calendar.

On Sunday, Winter Solstice Yoga Practice is at 2 p.m. at Tara Yoga Studio (Energy in Motion, 200 Park Circle, Suite 4, Flowood). Enjoy a free yoga class and bring donations for the Animal Rescue Fund (ARF). Free classes, donations welcome; call 601-720-2337; email [email protected]; tara-yoga.net. The Music of Christmas is at 6 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church (1390 N. State St.). The 100-voice First Presbyterian Choir and 50 members of the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra perform. Free; call 601-353-8316; email [email protected]; fpcjackson.org. 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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