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5 & 12.
5 & 12
Pinch Pot Clay Class – Birds & Votive Candle Holder with Peggy Inabinet 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
In this two-session clay class, students will create two charming and functional ceramic pieces using traditional hand- building techniques. Perfect for beginners and returning clay students—come make something thoughtful, functional, and uniquely yours.
The Arts Hancock County www.hancockarts.org
6-8 CoastCon
This is Mississippi’s longest running and largest science fiction, fantasy, and gaming convention. With an array of special guests and vendors, this event is sure to speak to the fiction lover in all of us!
Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center www.coastcon.org
6-8, 13-15
WINGS Performing Arts presents Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach
Packed with magic, music, and mayhem, James and the Giant Peach JR. takes you on a wildly imaginative journey across the ocean—inside a giant peach! This Roald Dahl classic bursts to life on stage in a tuneful, high-energy musical that’s perfect for the whole family.
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center www.lmdc.org
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William Lee Martin: Seemed Smart at the Time Tour
7:30-8:30 p.m.
For nearly 30 years, William Lee Martin has been making America laugh with
his fast-paced brand of comedy. Martin refreshes his material every year, so no
two tours are ever the same. The show
kicks off the moment you enter, with a full audio-visual experience featuring music he’s written himself. Tickets start at $35.
The Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center www.themaryc.art
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Battle of the Bay: The Art of the Cocktail
6-8 p.m.
Attend the inaugural Battle of the Bay event! Your $45 ticket gets you three wine or beer tickets, appetizers, and the chance to taste and vote on the People’s Choice award for best cocktail in the Bay.
200 North Beach www.old-town-merchants-association. square.site
13-14
Gulf Coast Beer, Bacon, and Beyond Festival
7-10 p.m.
A two-night festival featuring bacon- inspired dishes, craft beer, live music, chef competitions, and People’s Choice awards. The event also includes a World Food Championships Golden Ticket competition. Long Beach Town Green www.gcbeerbaconfest.com
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Souper Mudfest 10 a.m.
Purchase your soup bowl ($25) from the United Methodist Church. Arrive early for the best selection of bowls crafted by local artists. Participating merchants will serve delicious soups starting at 2:00 p.m. Downtown Bay St. Louis www.business.hancockchamber.org
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Family Crafternoon: Egg Carton Cameo
3:30-5:00 p.m.
In this creative, hands-on workshop, participants will turn humble egg cartons and other found objects into charming Easter rabbit cameo artworks. Using simple shaping, layering, and decorating techniques, you’ll learn how everyday recycled materials can be transformed into whimsical keepsakes. Class is suitable for all skill levels. Great for ages 3+ (with adult help), $15 per project.
Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art www.georgeohr.org
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