Now through Jan. 31
■ Eudora Welty Traveling Exhibit: The Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum will host a traveling exhibit featuring a collection of photos and short stories by Eudora Welty throughout January. The exhibit is free and open to the public during regular museum hours, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays. Donations are appreciated.

Now through Feb. 20
■ Candace Spearman Exhibition: The W Galleries in Summer Hall present “Candace Spearman: Black White Photography.” The exhibition is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 24
■ Downtown Starkville Warehouse Sale: Downtown Starkville retailers will host a warehouse sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the former Western Auto building, 308 University Drive. Admission is free.
■ Coloring & Connection: The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library will host an all-ages coloring and puzzle event beginning at 10 a.m.
■ Mimosas & Mortgages: Renasant Mortgage Lending and Legacy Real Estate Group will host “Mimosas & Mortgages: The Homebuyer Brunch Experience” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 605 Second Ave. N. in Columbus. The event features mortgage banker Marnie Gayle, realtor Clauneisha Howard, and Peyton Mann of MS Home Corp discussing the homebuying process. To register, text (662) 299-0082.
■ This Is My Story Women’s Conference: First Baptist Starkville, 106 E. Lampkin St., will host the “This Is My Story Women’s Conference,” a one-day event where women share stories of tragedy, interruption and triumph. The event features worship and speakers from every generation. Registration is $30. To register, visit fbcstarkville.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3204124.
■ Baroque Splendor: The Starkville-MSU Symphony Orchestra will present “Baroque Splendor: An Evening with J.S. Bach” at 7:30 p.m. at the Music Building Recital Hall, 124 Hardy Road, Mississippi State University. The concert features an all-Bach program, including Orchestral Suite No. 1, Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 and the Wedding Cantata. General admission is $25 for ages 17 and older and $10 for ages under 17.

Sunday, Jan. 25
■ “Reel Love for Max” Benefit Fish Fry: Zachary’s, 205 Fifth St. N., will host a community fish fry and silent auction from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event includes plate lunches, with all proceeds supporting Max Osburn and his mother, Carmen. Tickets are $20.

Tuesday, Jan. 27
■ Ida B. Wells Presentation: A presentation titled “Ida B. Wells: The Mother of the American Human Rights Movement” will be held at noon at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library.

Thursday, Jan. 29
■ Business Over Breakfast: Columbus Young Professionals will host a networking breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Events Off 5th. The event is free and open to the public.

Friday, Jan. 30
■ Faculty Voice Recital: The W Department of Music presents a Faculty Voice Recital featuring tenor Zane Lynn and pianist William Reber at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, Jan. 31
■ Starkville Frostbite Race: The annual Starkville Frostbite Race features a half marathon, 10K and 5K, all beginning and ending on Main Street. The courses wind through the Cotton District, Mississippi State University campus and the Historic District. Register to run or donate at www.frostbitehalf.com
■ Blue Tie Gala and Youth of the Year celebration: The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Golden Triangle will host the 2nd Annual Blue Tie Gala and Youth of the Year Event at the Columbus Club, 1815 14th Ave. N. A social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the program at 6 p.m. The evening includes displays of enrichment initiatives, a curated auction and the Youth of the Year competition. Proceeds support local youth programs. For more information, contact the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Golden Triangle.

Tuesday, Feb. 3
■ Galentine’s Heart Needle Felting: The Columbus-Lowndes Public Library, 314 Seventh St. N., will host a needle felting workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room. Participants ages 10 and up are invited to create colorful felt hearts. Supplies and snacks are provided. The event is free and open to the public.

Thursday, Feb. 5
■ Black Excellence Exhibition Opening: The Columbus Arts Council, 501 Main St., will host the opening reception for the 2nd Annual Black Excellence Art Exhibition at 5:30 p.m.
■ An Evening of Piano Music: The Mississippi University for Women Gordy Honors Forum presents Dr. Julia Mortyakova and Dr. Valentin Bogdan performing piano selections at 6 p.m. in Kossen Auditorium in Poindexter Hall on the MUW campus.

Friday, Feb. 6
■ Music in the Library: The W Department of Music presents a performance at 2 p.m. in Fant Memorial Library. The event is free and open to the public.

Friday, Feb. 6–Saturday, Feb. 7
■ Crappie Tournament: The Magnolia Crappie Club will host a tournament on Columbus Lake. The event is open to the public, and no club membership is required. Start times will be announced closer to the date. For rules and entry fee information, visit magnoliacrappieclub.com/.

Saturday, Feb. 7
■ Bluebird House Workshop: Friends of Noxubee Refuge will host a bluebird house building workshop for ages 4 to 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Noxubee Refuge Visitor Center. Supplies are furnished.
■ Diamonds & Dancing Gala: Trinity Place Retirement Community will present “The Diamonds & Dancing Gala” at the Trotter Convention Center, 402 Second Ave. N. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a concert by Blue Eyed Brass running from 6 to 9:30 p.m. The event features heavy hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and music. Tickets are a $50 donation, and proceeds benefit The Sunday Fund. For tickets, call (662) 370-1865.

Saturday, Feb. 7– Sunday, Feb. 8
■ Golden Triangle Invitational: Golden Triangle Ultimate will host the 4th annual “Golden Triangle Invitational” (part of The Golden Gauntlet) men’s collegiate tournament Columbus Soccer Complex. This sanctioned College Regular Season event features teams competing for a $1,000 prize. For schedule and spectator information, email [email protected].

Tuesday, Feb. 10
■ Black History Month Concert: The W Department of Music will host a Black History Month Celebration Concert at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall. Admission is free.

Thursday, Feb. 12
■ Book Talk: The Columbus Arts Council, 501 Main St., will host author W. Ralph Eubanks at 5:30 p.m. for a discussion of his book, “When It’s Darkness on the Delta: How America’s Richest Soil Became Its Poorest Land.”
■ “Levels to This” Interactive Game: The Mississippi University for Women Gordy Honors Forum presents Dr. Shonna Tillman of the Southern Poverty Law Center leading an interactive game on local government at 6 p.m. in the Gail P. Gunter Room at Fant Library on the MUW campus.
■ Williams Collection Public Program: Mississippi State University Libraries will present “Williams Collection: Treasures From the Vault” at 6 p.m. in the John Grisham Room at Mitchell Memorial Library. The event features a lecture by Dr. Susannah J. Ural on six newly donated artifacts from the Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, followed by a reception and gallery unveiling. Free public parking is available starting at 5 p.m.
■ Blues Concert: The Columbus Arts Council will host Edna Nicole & Rev. Slim as part of the Morgan Freeman Mississippi Blues Tour at 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 13
■ Valentine Hoedown: The Columbus Recreation Department will host a “Valentine Hoedown After School Party” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sim Scott Community Center, 909 20th St. N. The event features door prizes, food, and country western attire. Tickets are $5 and must be purchased in advance.

Friday, Feb. 13–Saturday, Feb. 14
■ Rotary Classic Rodeo: The Starkville Rotary Club will host the annual Rotary Classic Rodeo at the Mississippi Horse Park, 869 E. Poor House Road. On Friday, gates open at 6 p.m. and action begins at 7 p.m., with children 12 and under admitted free. On Saturday, gates open at 5 p.m. with pony rides and a petting zoo available until 6:30 p.m., followed by the rodeo at 7 p.m.; tickets for ages 4–12 are $5, and children 3 and under are admitted free. Adult tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.

Saturday, Feb. 14–Sunday, Feb. 15
■ Golden Triangle Women’s Open: Golden Triangle Ultimate will host the “Golden Triangle Women’s Open” Columbus Soccer Complex. This is the first-ever USA Ultimate sanctioned collegiate tournament in Mississippi. Teams will compete for a $500 prize and bid fee refund. For schedule and spectator information, email [email protected].

Tuesday, Feb. 17
■ MAC Grant Presentation: The Mississippi Arts Commission will host a presentation for grant applicants at noon at the Columbus Arts Council. MAC Representative Leslie will discuss available grants, programs and the application process. The event is free and open to artists, arts organizations and nonprofits. For more information, call (601) 359-6030.
■ J.L. King Center Mardi Gras Ball: The J.L. King Community Center will host its 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Ball from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Gathering, 1437 Fire Station Road in Starkville. The fundraising event features authentic Creole-inspired cuisine and live music, with proceeds benefiting the center’s youth and adult programs. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at jlkingcenter.org/mardigrasball.
■ MUW Voice Students’ Recital: The W Department of Music presents a Voice Students’ Recital at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall. Admission is free.

Wednesday, Feb. 18
■ Art History in the Making: The MUW Women’s College Colloquium Speaker Series presents independent scholar Sheryl Jefferies discussing three southern women artists, including Columbus native Elayne Goodman, at 4 p.m. in the Gail P. Gunter Room at Fant Library.

Friday, Feb. 20
■ Historic Markers Dedication: Visit Columbus will hold a ceremony for the dedication of Historic Markers for Henry Baker, Jr. (Main Street & 9th Street) and the original site of Union Academy (9th Avenue South) at 11 a.m.
■ Legacy & Leadership Gala: Visit Columbus Mississippi will present “The Legacy & Leadership Gala: Celebrating Black Excellence” at the Trotter Convention Center, 402 Second Ave. N. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the event begins at 7 p.m. The evening features guest speaker Dr. Jamal Bryant, host Comedian Rita Brent, and Red Carpet MC Rick “Don’t Go” Mason. For tickets and more information, call (662) 400-0873.

Saturday, Feb. 21
■ Museum Miles 5K: The Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum, 206 Fellowship St., will host the annual “Museum Miles: Race Through History 5K.” The race starts and finishes at the museum, and proceeds support the modernization of exhibits. All ages are welcome. To register, visit.oktibbehaheritagemuseum.com/5k.
■ Boxing Classic: The Trotter Convention Center will host the Henry Armstrong Boxing Classic at 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 24
■ MUW New Music Concert: The Mississippi University for Women Department of Music presents “New Music at the W” at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on MUW Campus. Admission is free.

Wednesday, Feb. 25
■ Feminist Book Club: 1884 Fellow Lessa Harvey’s Feminist Book Club will meet at 4 p.m. at Friendly City Books in downtown Columbus to discuss Caitlin Moran’s “What About Men?”
■ Forever Legends Concert: The Columbus Arts Council, 501 Main St., will present “Forever Legends: Melodies that Shaped Us,” a tribute concert celebrating African American music legends, at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 28
■ A Mardi Gras Celebration: The Starkville-MSU Symphony Association will host a fundraising gala at The Gathering Place on Fire Station Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with music by the HepKats. The evening includes a silent auction and dinner by Brian Michael Catering featuring shrimp and chicken gumbo. Tickets are $75 and must be purchased by calling Elizabeth Hawkins at (662) 312-4882 or Rex Buffington at (662) 612-1060 (online tickets are not accepted). Valet parking is available, and attendees are encouraged to wear Mardi Gras attire.

Wednesday, March 4
■ Music by Women Festival Performance: Julia Mortyakova, Professor and Chair of the Department of Music at Mississippi University for Women, will discuss founding the International Music by Women Festival and perform a piece by a female composer at 4 p.m. in Fant Memorial Library on MUW campus.

Thursday, March 5–Saturday, March 7
■ Music by Women Festival: The Mississippi University for Women Department of Music hosts the “Music by Women Festival Concerts” with performances at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and 8 p.m. daily in Poindexter Hall on MUW campus. For more info, visit www.muw.edu/musicbywomen.

Wednesday, March 18
■ Women and the Arts: Quilter and storyteller Dr. J. Janice Coleman will speak at 4 p.m. in the Gail P. Gunter Room at Fant Library at the Mississippi University for Women. Her work, including a quilt inspired by “Beloved” and a tribute to Fannie Lou Hamer, has been exhibited at the Mississippi Museum of Art.

Friday, March 20
■ Guest Artist Recital: Pianist Ellen Elder will perform a Guest Artist Recital at 7:30 p.m. at The Mississippi University for Women in Poindexter Hall. Admission is free.

Saturday, March 21
■ NACUSA Concert: The W Department of Music presents the NACUSA New Music Concert at 2 p.m. in Poindexter Hall at the Mississippi University for Women. Admission is free.

Tuesday, March 24
■ Spring Recital: The Mississippi University for Women Department of Music presents its Spring Recital at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the MUW campus. Admission is free.

Wednesday, March 25
■ Feminist Book Club: The Feminist Book Club will meet at 4 p.m. at Friendly City Books in downtown Columbus to discuss Octavia Butler’s “Parable of the Sower.”

Friday, March 27
■ Music in the Library: The Mississippi University for Women Department of Music presents a performance at 2 p.m. in Fant Memorial Library on the MUW campus.

Thursday, March 26–Sunday, March 29
■ Bassmaster Elite Series: The 2026 Bassmaster Elite at Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway will take place at the Columbus Marina, 259 Marina Drive. Daily takeoffs begin at 7 a.m., and weigh-ins will be held at 3 p.m.

Wednesday, April 1
■ Making Money Moves: Cecilia Brooks and Andrew Luccasen will discuss investment strategies and financial goals at 4 p.m. in the Gail P. Gunter Room at the Mississippi University for Women’s Fant Library.

Tuesday, April 7
■ Chamber Singers Concert: The Mississippi University for Women Chamber Singers will perform their Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the MUW campus. Admission is free.

Thursday, April 9
■ Nell Peel Wolfe Lecture: The Mississippi University for Women Gordy Honors Forum presents Dr. Doris Taylor, a pioneer in regenerative medicine and CEO of RegenMedix Consulting, at 6 p.m. in Kossen Auditorium in Poindexter Hall on the MUW campus.

Friday, April 10
■ Music in the Library: The Mississippi University for Women Department of Music presents a performance at 2 p.m. in Fant Memorial Library on the MUW campus.

Tuesday, April 14
■ Student Showcase: The Mississippi University for Women Music Student Showcase will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the MUW campus. Admission is free.

Friday, April 17
■ Piano Students’ Recital: The Mississippi University for Women Department of Music presents a Piano Students’ Recital at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the MUW campus. Admission is free.

Saturday, April 18
■ Blue Bonnet Trailblazer Run: The race begins at 9 a.m. at the Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center, 2200 Old West Point Road. The course features gentle hills and riverside paths high above the Tombigbee River. Registration is $30 before April 6 and $35 after; t-shirts are guaranteed for those registered by April 6. Participants are encouraged to decorate a Spring Bonnet for special recognition. For cabin rentals, visit https://www.muw.edu/plymouthbluff/.

Wednesday, April 22
■ Feminist Book Club: The Feminist Book Club will meet at 4 p.m. at Friendly City Books in downtown Columbus to discuss Florence Given’s “Women Don’t Owe You Pretty.”

Friday, April 24–Saturday, April, 25
■ Musical – “She Loves Me”: The Mississippi University for Women Department of Music presents the musical She Loves Me at 7:30 p.m. nightly in Poindexter Hall on the MUW campus.

Monday, April 27
■ Wind Ensemble & Brass Concert: The Mississippi University for Women Wind Ensemble and The Ody Brass Collective will perform their Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the MUW campus. Admission is free.

Tuesday, April 28
■ Jazz Ensemble Concert: The Mississippi University for Women Jazz Ensemble will perform its Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall on the MUW campus. Admission is free.