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Teacher Appreciation Night 5-7 p.m.
Come out for an evening designed just for educators to unwind, connect, and feel the love. Whether you’re swapping classroom stories, making new connections, or simply soaking in the art and atmosphere, this is your chance to relax and be appreciated for all the incredible work you’ve done this school year. Event is free, but please reserve your spot!
Walter Anderson Museum of Art walterandersonmuseum.org
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Screening: Roots to Rockets Doors open at 6 p.m. Screening at 7 p.m.
Enjoy a screening of this documentary that honors the communities displaced during the creation of the Stennis Space Center. The event is free but please RSVP as seating is limited. There will be food for purchase by Big Bertha and a cash/credit bar.
100 Men Hall 100menhall.com
9LMDC STEM-tastic Birthday Party 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
It may be Lynn Meadow Discovery Center’s birthday, but the organization
is planning a celebration for children on the Coast! Get ready for a morning full of hands-on activities, exciting experiments, and interactive experiences. From science to engineering and everything in between, there’s something to spark curiosity for everyone! All activities included with admission.
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center lmdc.org
9Taco Fest in Ocean Springs 3-7 p.m.
Enjoy a taco creation competition! There will also be other festivities to enjoy. Tickets are $20.
Fort Maurepas Park
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The Lighting Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Come see the musical version of the first book of the bestselling book series and hit television show! Presented by The DEN Theatrics. Adult tickets are $20, child/ senior/military/teacher tickets are $15.
The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center themaryc.art
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Matilda the Musical JR.
This story celebrates the power of young people to change their own stories. Presented by WINGS Performing Arts. Adult tickets are $20, senior/military/ student/member tickets are $18.
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center lmdc.org
2Under the Flower Moon 5-9 p.m.
Step into a magical place where art meets nature! The Arts’ signature spring event and one of its most meaningful fundraisers of the year. Follow a winding trail beneath the glow of the full moon, where 25 artist- created sites appear along the way.
22591 Rue La Terre, Kiln hancockarts.org
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Kathleen Madigan: The Day Drinking Tour
8-10 p.m.
Looking for a laugh? Enjoy this comedian’s stop on tour! Tickets start at $35 (plus tax & service charge). Anyone under 21 years old must always be accompanied by a guardian over 21.
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino beaurivage.com
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Celebrate May the 4th
Enjoy an out-of-this-world day! Meet galactic friends, see special underwater “battles” too cool to miss, and so much more! Find out if you’re on the dark side or the light side of the ocean. Festivities included in price of general admission. Mississippi Aquarium msaquarium.org
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