Ellington

Today, Taste of Spring is from 6-9 p.m. at Metrocenter Mall (3645 Highway 80 W.) near Center Court. The wine tasting includes music, a live auction and live painting with Tony Davenport and Samuel McCain. Benefits the Cure Sickle Cell Foundation. $25; call 601-918-3987 or 601-473-4198; curesicklecell.org. The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Spring Social Dance is at 7 p.m. at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum (1150 Lakeland Drive), in Sparkman Auditorium. $20; call 601-573-6014 or 601-559-7251. The Fourth Friday Worship Experience Concert is at 7:15 p.m. at Relevant Empowerment Church (3900 W. Northside Drive). Performers include Benjamin Cone III and Worship, Jonathan Nelson and Carvena Jones. Free; call 601-487-6701. Need more options? See our Best Bets.

On Saturday, the Go Outdoors Event kicks off at 11 a.m. at Bass Pro Shops (100 Bass Pro Drive, Pearl) and continues May 26. Free; call 601-933-3700. Nissan Canton's 10th Anniversary Celebration is from 4-9 p.m. at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium (2531 N. State St.). Kool and the Gang performs at 7 p.m. Free; nissan-canton.com. The Laffgasm Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Show with Marcus Combs, Carmen Barton and Marion Kendrick is at 7:30 p.m. at the Alamo Theater (333 N. Farish St.). $15, $25 for two; laffgasm.com. The Gemini Affair is at 9 p.m. at ISH Grill and Bar. Ladies in free until 10:30 p.m., Geminis in free until 11:30 p.m., VIP booths available; call 601-624-7706; jacksonncrowd.com. The Power of the Mic Comedy Show with Rita B, Brittany Purvis and Whodi is at 10 p.m. at Mediterranean Grill. $10; call 646-801-1275. For more events, check out the JFP Events Calendar.

On Sunday, the Mississippi Community Symphonic Band performs at 6 p.m. at Belhaven Park (Poplar Boulevard). Free; call 601-352-8850. The Love Jones Edition Vol. 4: Love vs. Hate Poetry is at 7 p.m. at Soul Wired Cafe. For ages 18 and up. $5, $3 poets; call 601-863-6378. 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.

Monday at the Jackson Zoo (2918 W. Capitol St.), visitors with a military ID receive half off admission with a paying child for Memorial Day. $10, $9 seniors, $6.75 ages 12 and under; call 601-352-2580. The Jackson Metro Cyclists Memorial Day Ride is from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Canton Academy (1 Nancy Drive, Canton). $10, free for members; call 601-859-5231. The Memorial Day Program in downtown Vicksburg includes the Parade of Veterans on Washington Street at 10 a.m., a memorial service at the Vicksburg City Auditorium at 11 a.m. and a wreath-laying ceremony in the National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Free; call 601-634-0163.

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