Upcoming Events - Bay St. Louis & Waveland

Upcoming Events
Bay St. Louis & Waveland, Mississippi Gulf Coast

You'll find info for all the local Carnival happenings below, including the Krewe of the Mystic Seahorse golf cart parade on Lundi Gras day! photo by Ellis Anderson

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 Ana Balka

For a complete list of Bay-Waveland events, see our Community Calendar!

Carroll House B&B

2/19 - Wednesday

Hancock County Sheriff's Department Community Sounding Board
Lakeshore Community Center
6400 Lower Bay Road
6pm - 7pm

Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam and staff want to hear from you! Come to this sounding board to ask questions, express concerns, and stay connected with your local law enforcement professionals. For more information, contact the department at 228-466-6966.

2/22 - Saturday

Hancock County
Farmers’ Market
3068 Longfellow Road
Bay Saint Louis
8am - Noon (or until vendors sell out)

Farmers’ markets are a winning endeavor for all. Shoppers find nutritious and locally grown produce, meats, breads, honey, and specialties, as well as locally made products like jewelry and skincare items. Small local businesses and customers build relationships. Money stays in the local economy. And it's fun! Meet friends, score terrific finds, and shop locally each Saturday! Keep in touch here.

2/21 - Friday

Holy Trinity Krewe of Knights Parade
Holy Trinity Catholic School
301 S. 2nd Street
1:30pm

Students, teachers, and supporters of Holy Trinity Catholic School in BSL make up the Krewe of Knights participating in this 41st annual parade. Following the parade, which starts and ends at the school, Royal Court will be presented in the gym!

2/24 - Monday, Lundi Gras

Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse
Lundi Gras Parade
Blaize & Bookter intersection start
5pm
Info and entry form here

This evening parade is super fun: it's a golf-cart parade, and it's all about the pirates. This year's theme is "Mutiny in the Bay," so expect some plank-walking and get your float or your golf cart and your extra swash-buckling outfit togetherrrrrr and register here or write the date down and send it to yourself in a bottle. Yarrrrrr.

2/25 - Tuesday, Mardi Gras Day

Krewe of Real People
Next Generation
Mardi Gras Parade
Start: The Depot, BSL
1pm

Krewe of Real People Next Generation (KORP) is the only predominantly African American parade on the Gulf Coast on Mardi Gras, and this Krewe puts on a spectacular parade. Situate yourself in the downtown BSL area (see map below) and get ready for some fun!

2/27 - Thursday

Open Mic Night at 100 Men Hall
303 Union Street
Bay St. Louis
Starts 6pm
Free
Cash Bar

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!

2/29 - Saturday

Wynonna & Cactus: Party of Two
Hollywood Casino
711 Hollywood Boulevard
8pm
Tickets start at $25 from here

Wynonna Judd has a lot going on these days. She tours with her band The Big Noise with her husband – drummer, songwriter, and producer Cactus Moser – collaborates with people like Bob Weir and Cass McCombs, and has been releasing new music via independent label Anti-. Wynonna somehow still finds time to do stripped-down sets with Moser in a touring show they call Party of Two. The fact that you can purchase affordable tickets to see a LEGEND perform an intimate set right here in the Bay is such a mind-blowing gift from the gods of awesome that we're certain you will not pass up this incredibly rare opportunity.

3/13 - Friday

Sculptural Perspectives: Six Sculptors
Studio Waveland
228 Coleman Ave
5pm - 9pm

A sculpture exhibition of diverse works by six sculptors: Wayne Amedee,
Abbey Caruso, Mark Grote, Kyra Hodes, Rontherin Ratliff, and Carlie Trosclair.
Inspired by poetry, the natural world, color and shape, geographic surroundings, the parallels between the body and architecture, and ideas of balance and the human condition. Curated by Wayne Amedee.

Exhibition closes Saturday, April 25, which happens to be International Sculpture Day.

3/14 - Saturday

“Follow the Angels, Follow the Doves”
Sidney Thompson
Book Signing
Pass Christian Books
300 E. Scenic Drive, Pass Christian
1pm - 2pm

Bass Reeves was the first black deputy U.S. marshal west of the Mississippi River, and is credited with arresting by some accounts more felons than any other lawman of the era in his 32-year career in Arkansas and Oklahoma Territory. Some also say he provided inspiration for the Lone Ranger. Reeves was born a slave. Come get a copy and meet the author of this important historical work. Dr. Sidney Thompson teaches composition and creative writing at Texas Christian University.

3/14 - Saturday

Second Saturday Artwalk
Old Town BSL
4pm - 8pm

For over 20 years, the monthly Artwalk has become one of the most popular events in the region. Old Town stays lively all day, with many merchants and restaurants offering specials. The pace picks up from 4 - 8pm, when gallery openings and live music keep the streets humming with activity. You'll find cool deals, fresh meals, and lots of art and live music.

3/14 - Saturday

The Electric Sheep
Mockingbird Cafe
110 S. 2nd Street
6pm - 9pm
free

Yes, we do dream of these Bay St. Louis rockers, a multi-talented quartet who play originals and covers that range from “Creep” to “I Put a Spell On You.” With three pocket players and a soaring female vocal, the Electric Sheep won't steer you wrong. Pop in for a beverage, a burger, and some tunes at the 'Bird after an afternoon strolling historic downtown's shops for Second Saturday.

Now through 4/14 - Tuesday

AARP Individual
Tax Assistance
Hancock County Library - Waveland
345 Coleman Avenue
9am - 1pm each Tues. and Sat. to 4/14
(except 2/25 & 3/14)
Hancock County Library - Kiln
17065 Hwy. 603
9am - 1pm every Thursday (except 2/13)

You don't have to be retired to take advantage of one-on-one tax help courtesy of the AARP at the Waveland and Kiln branches of the Hancock County Library. See above for days and times, and remember to bring tax info, social security cards for dependents, your driver's license, and any other pertinent documents. This is a first-come, first-serve, very special perk courtesy of the Hancock County Library system and the AARP. All hail the library! Thank you, AARP! For they are jolly good people!

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Second Saturday Artwalk in Old Town. Photo by Ellis Anderson

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