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Things To Do This Month in Hattiesburg

From live music to festive favorites, there's something in Hattiesburg for any local or visitor every day or night of the week. Use this guide to help you plan your May fun, but remember to check Facebook pages and websites of individual businesses and organizations before attending an event for the latest information, ticket prices, parking details, and anything else you need to know. 

 

Have a great time in HBURG! 

 


Events in Hattiesburg - May 2024

 

May 1

Cello Studio Recital | Marsh Auditorium

Small Business Leadership Award Luncheon | William Carey University

 

May 2

Richard McCarthy Lecture | Gonzales Auditorium

Wind Ensemble Concert | Mannoni Performing Arts Center

Cinco De Mayo Fiesta | Town Square Park

 

May 3

Fried Chicken and Champagne | The Depot

An Evening with Dr. Doug Tallamy | Joe Paul Student Theater

Swing Dance Social | Hattiesburg Ballroom & Beyond

First Friday Fish Fry | VFW Post 3036

Live at Five | Town Square Park

 

May 4

Right Way to Throw Away Day | Chain Park

Indie Art Show | The Author Shoppe

Blossom and Bloom | The Social

Kentucky Derby Pub Stroll | Downtown Hattiesburg

JJ Grey & Mofro: Olustree Tour | Saenger Theater

Bulls, Bands & Barrels | Forrest County Multipurpose Center

Piano Institue Spring Recital | Marsh Auditorium

Student Dance Showcase | University of Southern Mississippi

Crawfish Boil on The Patio | Mahogany Bar

Cat Gala | Fat Cat

 

 

May 5

Cinco De Mayo Parklet Party | Nellie’s Chicken and Daiquiris

Cinco De Mayo on The Patio | Mahogany Bar

 

May 6

Ronnie McDowell & members of Coral Reefer Band Celebrate MS Legends | Saenger Theater

 

May 7

The Album Club | Hattiesburg Library

 

 

May 9

Artists @ The Author Shoppe | The Author Shoppe

 

May 10

Live at Five | Town Square Park

 

May 11

SoPro 11th Anniversary | Southern Prohibition

Saturday Farmers Market | Town Square Park

Spring Street Cigars Grand Opening | Spring Street Cigars

Elle Ann Fentress Book Signing | The Author Shoppe

Soilders Freedom Outdoors Golf Tournamament | Timberton Golf Club

Midtown Sounds | Behind Fuzzy's Tacos

 

May 12

Mother’s Day Lunch | Big Trouble

37th Anniversary Mothers Day Blues Festival | Forrest County Multipurpose Center

 

 

May 13

Kids Hub 4th Annual Golf Tournament | Canebrake Country Club

 

 

May 15

American Single Malt Whiskey Class | Bourbon on Front

 

May 16

Queer Night Out: Bingo | The Spectrum Center

 

May 17

Line Dance Night | Fat Cat

Kountry Wayne | Saenger Theater

 

May 18

Exotic Pet Expo | Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center

Vetfest 2024 | Town Square Park

Hattiesdrag | Fat Cat

 

May 19

Exotic Pet Expo | Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center

Studio 601 Dance Academy Presents Four Seasons | Saenger Theater

 

 

May 23

TSC 10 Year Anniversary | The Spectrum Center

 

May 25

Serengeti Springs Grand Opening | Serengeti Springs

South Mississippi Ballet Theater Presents Giselle | Saenger Theater

Hattiesburg Area Daylily Society Daylily Show and Sale | Historic Train Depot

 

 

May 26

South Mississippi Ballet Theater Presents Giselle | Saenger Theater

 

May 28

Jersey Boys | Mannoni Performing Arts Center

Queer Book Club | The Spectrum Center

 

May 29

Jersey Boys | Mannoni Performing Arts Center

 

May 30

Jersey Boys | Mannoni Performing Arts Center

 

May 31

Jersey Boys | Mannoni Performing Arts Center

Goth Dance Night | Fat Cat

 

 

WEEKLY EVENTS

Tuesdays

Low Impact Aerobics | Ben McNair Center 

Pub Trivia | The Porter

Role Playing Game Night | Top Tier Board Games

Tuesday Night Tunes | Trattoria Pizzeria

Hub City Crafters | Community Arts Center

 

Wednesdays

Senior Line Dancing | Ben McNair Center

Midweek Modern | Top Tier Board Game

Forrest County Farmers Market | 1200 Corinne St.

Trivia & Karaoke | Fat Cat

 

Thursdays

Low-Impact Aerobics | Ben McNair Center

Trivia & Open Mic Comedy | Southern Prohibition

Board Game Night | Top Tier Board Games

Portrait Drawing Class | Community Arts Center

Downtown Farmers Market | Town Square Park

  

Saturdays

Forrest County Farmers Market | 1200 Corinne St.

War-gaming Weekends | Top Tier Board Games

Walking Food Tours | Pinebelt Food Tours 

 

MORE RESOURCES

Live Music

Downtown Hattiesburg 

Parks & Recreation 

Southern Miss 

William Carey 

 

 

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