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11: Arts Under the Dome: Charlie Halloran and the Tropicales
7-9 p.m.
Halloran’s band, the Tropicales, brings the tropics to life. The Tropicales prove that they have the goods to deliver a rollicking time via their New Orleans- based sound, directly influenced by 1950s-era Trinidad and the French Caribbean offerings.
First United Methodist Church in Downtown Gulfport artsunderthedome.org
18: Annual Unity Festival
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
With food, crafts, a children’s carnival,
a parade, music, and a good time, this festival is not to be missed! The parade
will begin at 1 p.m.
Corner of 19th St. and 31st Ave. in Gulfport unityfestivalinc.org
18: Sit, Stay, READ! Children’s Reading Program, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Come read with the dogs! Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi provides a
fun way for children to improve their communication and reading skills while visiting with four-legged friends. Reading sessions typically last 30 minutes. No need to register, and the event is free! Pass Christian Public Library Facebook @Pass Christian Library
23: Taste of South Mississippi 5:30-8 p.m.
Join The Salvation Army Kroc Center
for its largest fundraiser of the year! There will be over 20 types of cuisine, so this culinary adventure will introduce you to lots of new and exciting treats, and some good old fashioned Southern favorites. There will also be a silent auction. Tickets are $30 a person and you can purchase them online at krocmscoast.com. Salvation Army Kroc Center
25: Annual Gulf Coast
Oyster Cook-Off
Come eat some of the best oysters on the coast! There will also be arts and crafts, live entertainment, and a Corvette car show! Children 12 and under are free. Tickets purchased at the gate are $10.
If you want to eat your way through the festival, admission and 12 Oyster Cook-Off sampling tickets are $20.
Point Cadet Plaza
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25: Arts Under the Dome:
NOLA String Kings, 7-9 p.m.
The NOLA String Kings are John Rankin, Don Vappie, and Matt Rhody, three string musicians playing originals and New Orleans jazz mixed with Latin, Creole, and Americana influences. The band is dedicated to the idea of collective improvisation in New Orleans jazz, with multiple simultaneous melodic lines. First United Methodist Church in Downtown Gulfport artsunderthedome.org
25: Adult Prom, 7 p.m.-12 a.m.
No matter how long it’s been since your own prom, you’re cordially invited to this reinvested version of the high school classic! And while you’re having a blast, you’ll
be helping to raise money for Whisper of Hope. This year’s theme is “Totally '80s” and the event is 21+ only. Early bird tickets start at $47. At the door it will be $67. D’Iberville Civic Center
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25-26: Annual Spring Arts Festival
Set amongst the live oaks of downtown, more than 100 artists, crafters and plant vendors will celebrate spring offering paintings, pottery, jewelry, plants, and much more. Live music, artist demonstrations, and educational sessions will be provided by regional artists and gardeners.
Downtown Ocean Springs oceanspringschamber.com/spring-arts- festival
25-26: Monster Jam
A well-known action-packed motorsport, this event is for the Monster Truck lover. This family-friendly event is full of impressive stunts. Tickets start at $20. Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center mscoastcoliseum.com
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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UPCOMING EVENTS APRIL 1-2 | ART IN THE PASS
Memorial Park in Pass Christian | passmainstreet.com
APRIL 29 | ARTS UNDER THE DOME: ONE FOR THE FOXES
First United Methodist Church in Downtown Gulfport artsunderthedome.org
APRIL 29 | WIGGIN’ OUT FOR CANCER RIBBON WALK
Long Beach Town Green | pinkheartfunds.org