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Today, Liporello Book Workshop is at 11 a.m. at Purple Word Center for Book and Paper Arts (140 Wesley Ave.). Artist Lindsey Landfried facilitates the book-making class. Free; email [email protected]; lindseylandfried.com. Katt Williams performs stand-up comedy at 8 p.m. at Mississippi Coliseum (1207 Mississippi St.). The stand-up comedian and actor performs on his "Katt Is Back Tour." $32-$99; call 800-745-3000. The Dirty Dozen Brass Band performs at 9 p.m. at Hal & Mal's (200 Commerce St.). Also enjoy music from DJ Young Venom. $10 in advance, $15 at the door; call 601-292-7121; email [email protected]; ardenland.net. Need more options? See our Best Bets.

On Reservoir E-waste Day is from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Reservoir Fire Department (2232 Spillway Road, Brandon). Bring any unwanted electronics for environmentally friendly and secure disposal. $2 charge per monitor & $12 charge per television, no charge for other items; call 601-919-0062 or 601-421-6160; email [email protected] or [email protected]; keeptherezbeautiful.wordpress.com. "Mississippi I Am" Film Screening is at 7 p.m. at Northside Baptist Church (2300 Newport St.). Free; email [email protected]; mississippiiam.com. E. Willander Wells Fashion Show is at 7 p.m. at Jackson Convention Complex (105 E. Pascagoula St.). Jazz Beautiful featuring Pam Confer performs. $35; find "E Willander Wells" on Facebook. Power of the Mic Comedy Show is at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. at Mediterranean Fish and Grill (6550 Old Canton Road). Comedians include Stevie Stacks, Shaffer Carter, Salmeilia Je', Silk, Jo Jo and Whodi. Enjoy music from No Script featuring Keyone' and DJ Venom. $10; call 646-801-1275; find Power of the Mic on Facebook. For more events, check out the JFP Events Calendar.

On Sunday, Thanksgiving in the Park is at 2 p.m. at Poindexter Park (200 Poindexter St.). Free; call 769-257-0815 or 601-927-8692; email [email protected]. "Annie: The Musical" is at 2 p.m. at Actor's Playhouse (121 Paul Truitt Lane, Pearl). $15, $10 seniors, students and military; call 601-664-0930; annie.brownpapertickets.com. Willie Nelson performs at 7:30 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall (255 E. Pascagoula St.). $35-$85; call 800-745-3000. Also, be sure to take some time to support a local restaurant such as Bon Ami, Two Sisters Kitchen, Julep, Cool Al's, or Cerami's. If you want more dining options, see JFP Restaurant Listings and the Menu Guide.

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