Ellington

Today, MINDgasm Erotic Poetry Night is at 8 p.m. at Soul Wired Cafe. Includes live music and break dancing. $5, $3 poets; call 601-863-6378. Need more options? See our Best Bets.

On Saturday, the JFP sponsors the Jackson 2000 Friendship Ball at 7 p.m. at Hal & Mal's (200 Commerce St.). The organization honors physician Dr. Helen Barnes, businessman Hibbett Neal and the Mississippi Learning Institute. These Days with Jewel Bass performs. Attire is casual. $20, $10 students with ID; jackson2000.org. The Wild Feathers perform at 7 p.m. at Ole Tavern. For ages 18 and up. $10 at the door; call 601-292-7121; ardenland.net. For more events, check out the JFP Events Calendar.

On Sunday, the Stop the Violence Gospel Concert is at 4 p.m. at Relevant Empowerment Church (3900 W. Northside Drive). Free; call 281-780-9997. 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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