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It's the Weekend!

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On Sunday, the All 4 Children Consignment Jackson Fall/Winter Sale is from 8 a.m.-noon at Mississippi Trade Mart.

Today, the Greater Jackson Quilt Celebration is from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Mississippi Craft Center (950 Rice Road, Ridgeland). Lectures are $5 Sept. 6 and are free Sept. 7-8. $5; call 601-856-7546; email [email protected]; gjqc2013.com. CelticFest Mississippi is at 7 p.m. at Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum (1150 Lakeland Drive). The annual celebration of Celtic culture includes concerts, dance workshops, games, vendors, a whisky tasting Sept. 6 (additional admission applies), children's activities and food. $12 weekend pass, $8 seniors, $5 ages 5-17, $1 ages four and under. Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly and Tank perform at 8 p.m. at Mississippi Coliseum (1207 Mississippi St.). $26.50-$56.50; call 800-745-3000. Need more options? See our Best Bets.

On Saturday, the Mississippi Chorus Harmony Kickoff is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Wesley Biblical Seminary (787 E. Northside Drive). The membership drive for adult singers includes registration, orientation and refreshments. Weekly rehearsals begin Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. Free; call 601-278-3351; mschorus.org. Magnolia Roller Vixens takes on the Crescent Wenches of New Orleans in Roller Derby at 7 p.m. at Jackson Convention Complex (105 E. Pascagoula St.). $12 in advance, $15 at the door, $5 children; call 960-2321; email [email protected]; magnoliarollervixens.com. Bass Invasion 2: Yo-Glow Edition is from 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. at Martini Room (Regency Hotel, 400 Greymont Ave.). DJ Rozz of Chicago, DVDJ Reign, Warde, Malignate, Rob Roy, DJ RPM and Unkl Ryan deejay. 18 to enter; 21 to drink. Includes free glow sticks and mixed CDs. $10-$12; call 969-2141; find "Bass Invasion 2 #Yo-Glow Edition" on Facebook. For more events, check out the JFP Events Calendar.

On Sunday, the All 4 Children Consignment Jackson Fall/Winter Sale is from 8 a.m.-noon at Mississippi Trade Mart (1200 Mississippi St.). Purchase clothing, furniture and more at the seasonal sale. Many items will be 50 percent off. Free admission; call 601-566-7046; email [email protected]; all4childrenconsignment.com. ... LatinFest is from 1-7 p.m. at Mississippi Farmers Market (929 High St.). Cucho and Sus Amigos, and Jesse Robinson perform. A portion of proceeds benefits the American Red Cross. $7 through Sept. 6, $10, children under 12 free; call 354-6573; email [email protected]; latinfest.org. ... Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance Advocacy Meeting is at 6 p.m. at Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance (612 N. State St.). Light dinner included. Free; call 601-968-5182; yourmira.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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