Upcoming Events
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St. Clare's Seafood Fest, this weekend! . See complete details below!
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The Shoofly Magazine staff's pick of events in the Bay-Waveland area - with all the juicy details. We update this list each week, so mark your own calendars and share with friends!
- by Denise Jacobs For a complete list of Bay-Waveland events, see our Community Calendar!
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Upcoming Events
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5/23 - Thursday
Take a turn on the historic stage of the 100 Men Hall as an artist - or come as an audience member for a night of music, words, and movement every fourth Thursday of the month at the Hall. Local musician, Scott MacDonald will MC the event. Free admission, cash bar!
5/24 - 5/26: Friday - Sunday
Seafood, bands, classic car show, a military tribute, 5k Run, seafood, vendors, fair rides, more seafood, a cornhole tournament, and a big ol’ fireworks display at the end! It’s a gigantic weekend of HELLO SUMMER at the annual staging of this festival. Proceeds benefit the church. Live entertainment including Elvis impersonator Nick Perkins on Friday followed by the Dave Mayley Band; Pat Murphy's Sippiana Soul and Category 6 on Saturday; and Foret Tradition on Sunday.
5/25 - Saturday
5/25 - Saturday
Alice Moseley Museum presents an “Evening Under The Oaks” reminiscing with Vocalist and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Dickey Lee. Sit, listen, and enjoy the early days of rock n roll, country music, and tales of yesteryears greatest stars and legends. Plus enjoy the wonderful songs sung by Dickey and many he wrote. Dickey’s Special Guest vocalist is our own Jodi Compretta.
5/25 - Saturday
For over 25 years, the Coast Chorale has entertained audiences - not only around the state but in several countries, as well as Carnegie Hall. You can see the Chorale here in the Bay during their annual Spring Concert. The program is a tribute to military, first-responders, and veterans.
5/26 - Sunday
These 4th Sunday programs at Christ Episcopal Church bring some renown performers and fabulous fine artists to the Bay on a regular basis, and this month’s offering will be no exception!
5/28 - Tuesday
Of course, since this is a theatre event, you'll be treated to live entertainment, as well as complimentary refreshments. They are are also offering optional raffles, and PCTP T-shirts will be on sale.
5/29 - Wed.
5/31 - Friday
The last Friday of each month brings special happenings at the Mockingbird with Mr. Atticus' Night Market featuring craft and art vendors’ booths with everything from cool jewelry to henna tattoos and intricate headbands. And there’s always great live music! Check out special menu items in the Bird, plus great beers or lemonade.
6/7 - Friday
Five courses and five types of beer from five craft breweries! Make your reservations now for seasonal, regional beers and produce and as always, great food! Menu: lemongrass chicken; pork belly bread pudding; crab stuffed tomatoes; Beef Wellington, bacon wrapped green beans, turnip mash; strawberry ice cream float. Each course will be paired with a beer from a Mississippi brewery and a beer from a Louisiana or Alabama brewery. Which beers? Sign up to find out!
6/7 - Friday
First Fridays are always a great time at Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company—Mississippi’s oldest brewing company. Sip your samples while enjoying local live music. Try some beer pairings with locally produced chow available for purchase from this month’s featured food vendor.
6/8 - Saturday
Past drag shows at 100 Men Hall have been sell-outs. Don't miss this one with Catastrophe and Company featuring Ms. Catastrophe, Misty B. Knight, and Zamareyah Dawn.
Brunch will be for purchase by Food Network’s Chef Chris Hayes of The Smoking Oysterwhose food and recipes have been winning awards in New Orleans and around the country. Chef Chris was named the winning contestant on Food Network's Cooks vs Cons.
6/8 - Saturday
Be sure to check out "Hot Spots" Bay Books (131 Main Street) and Creole Creamery (209 Main Street). Read more about these featured businesses on our Second Saturday page!
6/21 - Friday
6/22 - Saturday
WWII Higgins PT Boat Tour
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Friends Ice Cream Social
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6/29 - Saturday
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St. Rose de Lima Festival - BBQ & Blues with a Twist
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7/4 - 7/6: Thursday - Saturday
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Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Fest
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Crab! Carnival rides! Vendors! Crab! More seafood! Live music and entertainment! CRAB!! Over 100 crafters, various raffles and tons of fun. Thousands of people attend this popular festival overlooking the beautiful waters of the Gulf each year. -Times TBD.
Fest organizers prohibit golf carts, skateboards/hover boards, ice chests/coolers, outside food or drink (including alcohol), dogs, snakes, birds or animals of any kind EXCEPT service animals, firearms, knives or weapons of any kind, drugs of any kind.
Fest organizers prohibit golf carts, skateboards/hover boards, ice chests/coolers, outside food or drink (including alcohol), dogs, snakes, birds or animals of any kind EXCEPT service animals, firearms, knives or weapons of any kind, drugs of any kind.
7/6 - Saturday
If you don't perform, you'll have a grand time watching. Great food, good beer and a family-friendly environment in the coolest city on the coast. Did we mention there's no admission charge?
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Open Mic Night
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7/13 - Saturday
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CASA 6th Annual Poker Run
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Use your boat, your car, or even a bike! Just get to the 6th annual poker run for the sake of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), the Hancock County organization that helps countless kids when they need support the most. Poker run stops will be announced by June 1. Poker hands and and t-shirts will be sold on Friday, July 12th at Dan B’s.
All funds support the recruitment, training and support of CASA volunteers who advocate for the abused and neglected children of Hancock County.
All funds support the recruitment, training and support of CASA volunteers who advocate for the abused and neglected children of Hancock County.
7/13 - Saturday
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5th Annual Frida Fest
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This Fiesta of Feel-good has quickly become one of the do-not-miss annual celebrations on the coast. Start working on your costume now. You got this thing. If you're not costuming, come prepared for a photo/Instagram extravaganza of fun!
As always, there's plenty of free parking at the BSL parking garage, 122 Court Street. Event portable potties in the back parking lot of Century Hall (112 S. Second Street)
As always, there's plenty of free parking at the BSL parking garage, 122 Court Street. Event portable potties in the back parking lot of Century Hall (112 S. Second Street)
7/19 - 7/20: Friday & Saturday
Hemingway Festival Patron Party - Friday
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No Bulls Fun Run & Family Day - Saturday
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