We strongly encourage you to follow COVID-19 guidelines set forth by the Mississippi State Department of Health and additional guidelines by the City of Jackson (facial coverings ARE still required in the city of Jackson, along with social distancing). Stay informed of additional public health guidance on the national level, too. 

“We know that success at controlling the spread of this virus depends upon all of us adhering to recommended social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines,” said Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba.

What are your plans for the next seven days? There’s TECH Jxn, Soul-Filled Weekend and more to occupy your calendar. Stay safe and enjoy! Additional events for this week are listed at fb.com/mycityjxnms.

WellsFest Art Auction 2021 – Duling Hall – begins Tuesday

See the art in person on Tuesday, Sept. 21 from noon to 7 pm at Duling Hall and register to bid during the online auction. Bidding opens at 5 pm. on Tuesday and closes at 5 pm on Saturday. For more information and to register to bid on art, visit wellchurch.org.

Tuesday Trivia – Cultivation Food Hall – Tuesday 6 pm

Get a group together and put your minds to the test in the Living Room at Cultivation. Playing as a team or single, this event is free and open to the public. Grab a drink from Gold Coast Bar & order food from vendors (tacos are 3 for $10 at Yo Mama’s).

Tech JXN 2021 – Jackson Convention Complex, Mississippi Museum of Art – Thursday – Friday – Saturday

TECH JXN is a three-day event spotlighting the four major sectors of Jackson’s economy: Technology, Education, Creativity and Healthcare. It will feature speakers covering topics related to each of the economic sectors, a virtual reality workshop, a film academy and separate film showing, a Jxn Indie Music festival pop-up, multiple town halls, a college Fair, professional development workshops, and two career fairs (municipal & corporate).

Saltine Flight Night – Saltine Restaurant – Thursday 4:30 pm – 8 pm

Serving up a cocktail flight for you & your football crew every Thursday night from 4:30 – 8 pm for a limited time. Cocktails this week inlaced the “Red Zone Rita,” “Pick 6 Punch,” “Tito’s Touchdown,” and “Boozy Blitz.”

WellsFest 2021 Benefit Concert – Virtual – Thursday 7 pm

Don’t miss performances by three of Jackson’s most popular music groups – Chris Gill, The Jackson Gypsies and Barry Leach with Patrick Harkins and Raphel Semmes. The benefit concert will be livestreamed on both WellsFest’s Facebook page and at wellschurch.org.

Soul-Filled Weekend – Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium – Thursday – Sunday

Visit Jackson and the City of Jackson present the Soul-Filled Weekend with two college football games at the core of multiple days of activities. Jackson State University will play Delta State University for the annual WC Gorden Classic and Mississippi Valley State University will challenge Southern University (Baton Rouge) for the Delta/Bayou Clash. Additional events, activities and tickets are available at soulfilledweekend.com.

The Flamingo presents the JXN Flea September Market – Ecoshed – Saturday 10 am

Bring friends and family, including the pet kids, and get ready to have a great time while supporting local small businesses and vendors. COVID-19 safety protocols will be enforced.

Whole Hog Roast Benefit BBQ – Urban Foxes – Saturday – 11 am

Raising money for St. Jude, Chef Hunter Evans (Elvie’s) will offer bbq plates from a Homeplace Pastures whole roasted hog. The event is being held at Urban Foxes on North Street. Full menu and order details to come. Check in with Evans on Instagram for developing details.