What's Happening JXN

What's Happening JXN Welcome to What’s Happening JXN! We are your go-to hub for all the exciting events, happenings, and community vibes in Jackson, MS!

From festivals to concerts, food pop-ups to family-friendly activities, we spotlight everything that makes our city vibe!

✨🎨 What’s Happening JXN invites you to experience Inheritance—a powerful new exhibition opening at The Lorenz! 🖼️💫Curate...
09/07/2026

✨🎨 What’s Happening JXN invites you to experience Inheritance—a powerful new exhibition opening at The Lorenz! 🖼️💫

Curated by April Fitzpatrick, this showcase brings together six incredible Black female artists 👩‍🎨✨ to explore the stories, habits and unspoken truths carried across generations—what we keep, what we pass on and what we finally choose to release. 🌱🤲🕊️

The featured artists span generations, from local artist and rapper Vitamin Cea 🎤🎨 to fourth-grade student Kynslie Allen 📚🖍️. This is a beautiful celebration of creativity, culture, community and legacy! 🖤✨

📅 Friday, September 18
📍 The Lorenz | 233 W. Lorenz Blvd.
🎟️ FREE and open to the public 🙌

Art belongs to everyone! 🎨❤️ Come experience the work, support these talented artists and discover how our community is redefining legacy. ✨🏛️🌟

📣 All media inquiries or interview requests can be sent to Limelight PR Studio or 📧 [email protected].

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❤️🤍 HAPPY LABOR DAY FROM WHAT’S HAPPENING JXN! 🤍❤️Today, we celebrate the hardworking men and women whose dedication, ta...
09/07/2026

❤️🤍 HAPPY LABOR DAY FROM WHAT’S HAPPENING JXN! 🤍❤️

Today, we celebrate the hardworking men and women whose dedication, talent, and determination help keep Jackson and our surrounding communities moving forward. 💪✨

Whether you’re spending the day relaxing, enjoying time with family and friends, or supporting one of our amazing local businesses, we hope you have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day! 🎉

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09/07/2026

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🥂 JACKSON, get ready for PART II — THE FINAL TOAST!Experience the final chapter of the Dirty Napkins Supper Club—a celeb...
09/07/2026

🥂 JACKSON, get ready for PART II — THE FINAL TOAST!

Experience the final chapter of the Dirty Napkins Supper Club—a celebration of incredible food, meaningful connections, shared stories, and unforgettable moments around the table. ✨🍽️

After bringing people together from Mississippi to New York, Dirty Napkins is coming home during Homecoming Week with several special gatherings:

📅 October 14
📍 Dirty Napkins Supper Club
🏛️ Kenningtons Mansion | Jackson, MS

📅 October 15
🍽️ Chef’s Dinner
🏡 The Kendall House | Jackson, MS

📅 October 18
🥂 Brunch
🏡 The Kendall House | Jackson, MS

📅 November 16
📍 Loft 3400 | New Orleans, LA

Event times have not yet been announced, so follow Dirty Napkins for updates and additional details.

There are still a few more tables to set, bottles to pour, stories to tell, and reasons to gather. Where will we see you? 🥂

For information, contact 📧 [email protected].

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09/06/2026

Happy Sunday from What’s Happening JXN! ☀️🎶

Sit back, relax, and enjoy this beautiful cover of Robin Thicke’s “The Sweetest Love” by Patrick (Petu) Eteuati. Let these smooth sounds set the tone for a peaceful Sunday as we head into the holiday Monday. 🎤✨

Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and wonderful Labor Day weekend!

🎥: Patrick (Petu) Eteuati
🎵: “The Sweetest Love” by Robin Thicke

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📚🎤 JACKSON, GET READY — LATE NIGHT IS TAKING OVER MISSISSIPPI BOOK FESTIVAL WEEKEND! 🔥✨What’s Happening JXN family, Late...
09/05/2026

📚🎤 JACKSON, GET READY — LATE NIGHT IS TAKING OVER MISSISSIPPI BOOK FESTIVAL WEEKEND! 🔥✨

What’s Happening JXN family, Late Night with Rita Brent is BACK with another star-studded night in Jackson! 🙌✨

🏆 The Emmy Award-winning Late Night with Rita Brent returns Friday, September 25th during Mississippi Book Festival Weekend at the Jackson Convention Complex Theater!

And this lineup is SPECIAL — every guest has a story! 📚🎙️

⭐ Tisha Campbell — TV & comedy icon and author
🎶 Calvin Richardson — Grammy-nominated soul singer and author
💼 Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon — entrepreneur, founder of The Village Market and author
📖 Kiese Laymon — Mississippi’s own award-winning author
📰 Jerry Mitchell — Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and author

🎭 Hosted by the one and only Rita Brent!

Get ready for an epic night combining COMEDY, LIVE MUSIC, CULTURE and unforgettable conversations! 🎤🎶📚✨

📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
⏰ 8:00 PM
📍 Jackson Convention Complex Theater | Jackson, MS

🎟️ EARLY BIRD VIP & GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

🚨 DON’T WAIT TO GET YOUR TICKETS! Grab yours now, tag your crew and make plans to be in the building! 🎟️🔥

📚 Where the authors come off the page and onto the couch!

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🚨 JACKSON, THIS IS HAPPENING TONIGHT! 🚨Pull out your freshest all-white attire and head to Phoenix Bar & Grill for the A...
09/04/2026

🚨 JACKSON, THIS IS HAPPENING TONIGHT! 🚨

Pull out your freshest all-white attire and head to Phoenix Bar & Grill for the All White Harlem Nights Birthday Celebration honoring MasterMind DaBoss! 🤍🎉🥂

🎧 Guest DJ set by Odie Djbigo Bridges
🎤 Special performance by Mike Starintheghetto Robinson
📅 Tonight—Friday, September 4
📍 Phoenix Bar & Grill
5105 I-55 North, Jackson, MS

Come dressed to impress and get ready for a night filled with great music, grown-folks vibes and birthday celebrations! ✨🎶

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🎉🏆 What’s Happening JXN would like to extend a HUGE congratulations to General Manager William Peyton, owner and Cannon ...
09/04/2026

🎉🏆 What’s Happening JXN would like to extend a HUGE congratulations to General Manager William Peyton, owner and Cannon President Michael Joe Cannon, and the entire Cannon Nissan of Jackson team! 🚘👏

Cannon Nissan of Jackson Cannon Nissan of Jackson has been named the #1 Nissan dealership in Mississippi and is a proud 2026 Nissan Award of Excellence winner! Their team delivered an incredible 83 sales in August, finished the fiscal year with 354 sales, and continues to achieve record-breaking growth! 📈🔥

This historic accomplishment reflects the leadership, dedication, and hard work of the entire Cannon Nissan family. Congratulations to Mr. Peyton, Mr. Cannon, and the staff on this well-deserved recognition! 🥇🎊

Stop by shop and congratulate the team at Cannon Nissan of Jackson on the Hill:

📍 905 I-20 Frontage Road
Jackson, MS 39204

Keep raising the standard and representing Jackson and Mississippi with excellence! Tell them What’s Happening JXN sent you! 🚗💨

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