Saturday and Sunday
■ Murder on the Orient Express: Starkville Community Theatre presents this adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic detective novel in “Murder on the Orient Express.” The performance will start at 7 p.m. Saturday with a 2 p.m. matinee performance Sunday, at SCT’s Playhouse on Main. More info: sct-online.org/

Today-Sunday, April 13
■ Spring Pilgrimage: Visit Columbus is hosting its annual Spring Pilgrimage, featuring tours of 16 pre-Civil War homes. Other special events will also be going on throughout the Pilgrimage season. More info: visitcolumbusms.org/event/2025-pilgrimage/

Saturday
■ American Kennel Club Diving Dogs Premier Cup: Mississippi State University will be hosting the American Kennel Club’s Diving Dogs Premier Cup from 12-4 p.m. at The Junction. There will be food trucks, games and swag available while viewers watch top dogs compete.

Monday, April 7
■ Book Sale: Friends of the Starkville Library will be hosting their monthly book sale from 11:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. at the Starkville Public Library. More info: starkville.lib.ms.us/

Tuesday, April 8-Saturday, April 12
■ Murder on the Orient Express: Starkville Community Theatre presents this adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic detective novel in “Murder on the Orient Express.” Performances start at 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, with a 2 p.m. matinee performance Saturday, at SCT’s Playhouse on Main. More info: sct-online.org/

Tuesday, April 8
■ MUW Chamber Singers Spring Concert: The Mississippi University for Women Chamber Singers, conducted by Dr. William Reber, will perform their spring concert at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. More info: muw.edu/event/muw-chamber-singers-spring-concert-2/

Wednesday, April 9
■ Tales From the Crypt: Graveyard tour reenacts notable personalities from Columbus’ past. Performances by MSMS students. Additional performance April 11. Tours start at 7 p.m. and the last one begins at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5. More info and tickets: visitcolumbusms.org

Friday, April 11-Saturday, April 12
■ Catfish in the Alley: Catfish in the Alley returns this year with a celebration of the city’s African American heritage. Friday’s festivities include a lunchtime event from noon to 2 p.m. on the lawn of the Tennessee Williams House Museum where attendees can purchase $15 catfish plates while listening to local artists Keith Johnson and the Big Muddy Band. Saturday’s events take place in Catfish Alley, where food vendors, artisans and live music will fill the street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More info: visitcolumbusms.org/catfish-in-the-alley/

Friday, April 11
■ Piano Students’ Recital: Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Music will showcase students’ performances at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. More info: muw.edu/event/piano-students-recital-8/
■ Tales From the Crypt: Final graveyard tour reenacting notable personalities from Columbus’ past. Performances by MSMS students. Tours start at 7 p.m. and the last one begins at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5. More info and tickets: visitcolumbusms.org

Saturday, April 12
■ International Fiesta: The 33rd annual International Festival will be held at the Mississippi State University Drill Field from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a parade of 125 international flags to kick off the event, with a chance to watch entertainment and explore international food and culture to follow. Admission is free. The date was changed due to expected inclement weather Saturday (April 5).
■ DelFest: The Del Rendon Foundation will be hosting its annual art and music festival starting at 2 p.m. at Dave’s Dark Horse Tavern in Starkville. More info: starkville.org/places/delfest/

Tuesday, April 15
■ W Music Student Showcase: Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Music will host an evening of performances from the university’s music majors. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall. The showcase is free and open to the public. More info: muw.edu/music/event/w-music-student-showcase-3/

Thursday, April 17
■ Books and Authors: Friends of the Starkville Library will host their Books and Authors program at noon at the Starkville Public Library. Ron Polk will share Burke Masters’ memoir, “Grand Slam for God.” Refreshments will be served at 11:30 a.m. More info: starkville.lib.ms.us/

Friday, April 18
■ Sports Hall of Fame: The inaugural class of the Lowndes County Sports Hall of Fame will be inducted during this banquet and ceremony, taking place from 6-9 p.m. at the Trotter Convention Center in Columbus. Tickets are $30 per person and include dinner. Tickets and info: lowndescountysportshalloffame.com.

Saturday, April 19
■ Cotton District Arts Festival: The annual Cotton District Arts Festival will be filling the streets of Starkville with live music, local and regional artists and Taste of Starkville food vendors. The event, taking place in the historic Cotton District from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., is free and open to the public. More info: cdafestival.com

Friday, April 25-Saturday, April 26
■ Opera Scenes: Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Music presents a night of dramatic and musical performance. These engaging scenes will be selected from classic musicals and operas and fully staged with costumes and piano accompaniment. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. both nights in Poindexter Hall and are free and open to the public. More info: muw.edu/as/

Saturday, April 26-Sunday, April 27
■ Plant Sale: The Lowndes County Master Gardeners are hosting their annual plant sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Lowndes County Agri Center Pavilion at 485 Tom Rose Road in Columbus. There will be an “After Sale” Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Plants for sale will include passalongs, butterfly plants, natives, heirlooms, herbs and much more. The sale supports scholarships, educational programs and community projects.

Monday, April 28
■ The W Wind Ensemble Spring Concert: The Mississippi University for Women’s Wind Ensemble will be performing their spring concert at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. More info: muw.edu/as/

Tuesday, April 29
■ The W Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert: The Mississippi University for Women’s Jazz Ensemble will be performing their spring concert at 7:30 p.m. in Poindexter Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. More info: muw.edu/as/

Saturday, May 3
■ Market Street Festival: The 29th annual Market Street Festival will be taking over the streets of downtown Columbus from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 200 art and food vendors will be set up throughout the day along with live music, children’s activities and a car show. More info: columbusmainstreet.com/
■ Starkville Dachshund Derby: This year’s Dachshund Dash, designated the world’s largest weenie dog race, will take place in Starkville’s Cotton District. The event, lasting from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., will include live music, food vendors, an arts fest and a kids’ zone in addition to the race. The Starkville Derby benefits the Oktibbeha County Humane Society. More info: starkville.org/events/2025-05/
■ Home of the Brave: In this salute to military and civilian service, the Starkville Symphony Orchestra will be performing music of America. Selections will include The Star Spangled Banner and Stars and Stripes Forever as well as Brubaker’s Rocky Mountain Majesty and John Williams’ Hymn to the Fallen. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Bettersworth Auditorium on the campus of Mississippi State University. More info: starkvillesymphony.org/

Saturday, May 10
■ Kites and Rainbows: Friends of the Children’s Hospital of Mississippi will be hosting a new community run benefiting the families at Children’s of Mississippi. This First Annual 10K, 5K and Fun Run will start at The Junction in Starkville at 8 a.m. and wind through Mississippi State’s campus and the city. More information and registration: friendsofch.org/run/

Tuesday, May 13-Saturday, May 17
■ The Revolutionists: Starkville Community Theatre will be performing “The Revolutionists” by Lauren Gunderson, a dark comedy about four women stamping out extremism during France’s Reign of Terror. More info: sct-online.org/