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Studio 54 Starring Anaïs St. John 7 p.m.
Studio 54 was a New York nightclub that opened in the 1970s and became a hotspot for celebrities, gossip and scandal. Anaïs St. John celebrates the fashion, glamor, and music in her show “Studio 54,” backed by a live band and singing the iconic songs of that era. Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door.
100 Men Hall 100menhall.com
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Boogie Night 2026: Thru the Decades 7-11 p.m.
This annual FUNdraiser for Lynn Meadows Discovery Center will take you on a trip through the decades, from sock hops to disco and mixtapes to Y2K hits. This fun-filled evening raises vital funds to support exhibits and programming for both the museum and the WINGS Performing Arts Program. Tickets are $100 per person and include food and drinks.
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center lmdc.org
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Shine Theater Presents Anastasia the Musical
Enjoy this 60-minute adaptation of
the Broadway hit! This dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past.
The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center themaryc.art
shinetheater.simpletix.com
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Barrier Island Cleanup Initiative: Ship Island
MSU is teaming up with the National Park Service for monthly cleanups on our Barrier Islands, and they need your help! Volunteers will spend 4-5 hours collecting trash along
a designated section of the shoreline. You can meet them at the cleanup site or hop on a chartered shuttle for a scenic ride to and from the location. Sign up online.
Shuttle Location: Point Cadet Marina msucoastal.com
Mississippi Gulf Coast Book Festival 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Come out and support literacy in the community at this festival! It will be a day filled with books, inspiration, and fun for the whole family. There will be authors, local vendors, live music, a kids zone, and more! Barksdale Pavilion at Jones Park Facebook @Mississippi Gulf Coast Book Festival
8 Birdstock 4 p.m.
Mockingbird Cafe turns 20! Celebrate Woodstock style with groovy vibes, throwback tunes, and a whole lot of love. Come dressed for the part, enjoy good eats and even better company!
Mockingbird Cafe mockingbirdcafe.com
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Bayou Exploration: WAMA Family Outing at Eat Drink Love
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Join Walter Anderson Museum of Art staff at Eat Drink Love in Ocean Springs for a morning of outdoor excitement— cast netting and dip netting adventures, birdwatching along the water’s edge, and nature-inspired arts and crafts for kids
of all ages. Kids get free refreshments while supplies last. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Eat Drink Love walterandersonmuseum.org
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Bruce Bruce 8 p.m.
Come out for some laughs! Bruce Bruce’s steady style of comedy has been showcased across the country—on stage, on TV, in film and on the written page. His wit, ability
to improv, and infectious personality set him apart from other standup comedians. Although known for his adult comedy, Bruce prides himself on not using vulgarity to win a laugh. Anyone under 21 years old must always be accompanied by a guardian over 21.
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino beaurivage.com
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