Saturday
■ Black Men’s Mental Health Conference: A conference on mental health for Black men will be coming to Mississippi University for Women from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information or to register, go to www.bmmhc.com or call (404) 941-0748.
■ Juneteenth Celebration: The Education Association of East Oktibbeha County School is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration at the Oktibbeha Safe Room at 985 Lynn Lane. There will be performances, motivational speakers, African American cuisine and more. For more information, contact (662) 769-1547.
■ Gabe Lee and Holley Rumbarger: The Barn Concert Series continues with a performance by Gabe Lee and Holley Rumbarger. Doors open at 6 p.m., with music starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online at barnconcertseries.com.

Wednesday, June 26
■ Books and Bulldogs: MSU athletes will be coming to the Starkville Public Library for a story time for children ages birth to 12 years old from 2-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Thursday, June 27
■ Sounds of the Summer: Main Street Columbus and the Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce are hosting a concert series at the Roger Short Soccer Complex featuring The Silver Eagle Band from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The concert is free, though cold beverages and food will be available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, but no pets or coolers.

Friday, July 5-Saturday, July 6
■ Southside Blues Festival ‘24: The Southside Festival Committee presents its annual festival starting at 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday, including a softball tournament, youth events, live entertainment and performances and more at Southside/Townsend Park. Admission is free.

Wednesday, July 10
■ Books and Bulldogs: MSU athletes will be coming to the Starkville Public Library for a story time for children ages birth to 12 years old from 2-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Thursday, July 11
■ Sounds of Summer: Main Street Columbus and the Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce are hosting a concert series at the Roger Short Soccer Complex featuring The Shane Tubbs Band from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The concert is free, though cold beverages and food will be available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, but no pets or coolers.

Friday, July 12
■ Del Rendon Foundation Summer Bazaar: The Del Rendon Foundation is hosting a bazaar featuring live music and an artist village from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the DRF Gallery, 100 GT Thames.
■ John Mohead Concert: The Columbus Arts Council is hosting a concert as part of its blues series featuring artist John Mohead at the Rosenzweig Arts Center at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25. For more information, go to columbusartscouncil.com.

Wednesday, July 17
■ Books and Bulldogs: MSU athletes will be coming to the Starkville Public Library for a story time for children ages birth to 12 years old from 2-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Friday, July 19
■ Let’s Flamingle Downtown: Embark on a scavenger hunt in downtown Columbus for hidden flamingos. Hosted by Main Street Columbus. More info: columbusmainstreet.com

Saturday, July 20
■ Dancing in the Park: KMG Creations is hosting its 15th annual Dancing in the Park, where everyone is invited to come out and dance at Fire Station Park in Starkville from 9 to 11 a.m.
■ Party with a Purpose Gala: The Community Benefit Committee’s Party with a Purpose Gala will be coming to the Trotter Convention Center at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $40, while tickets at the door are $50. For tickets and more information, contact Rhonda Sanders at (662) 549-5909.

Wednesday, July 24
■ Books and Bulldogs: MSU athletes will be coming to the Starkville Public Library for a story time for children ages birth to 12 years old from 2-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Wednesday, July 31
■ Books and Bulldogs: MSU athletes will be coming to the Starkville Public Library for a story time for children ages birth to 12 years old from 2-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Saturday, Aug. 3
■ Dancing Through the Decades: Starkville Strong will be hosting an adult prom “Dancing through the Decades” fundraiser from 6-10 p.m. at The Gathering. For more information, visit starkvillestrong.org/prom or contact Executive Director Brandi Herrington at (662) 314-4648.

Thursday, Sept. 12
■ Tim Easton and Erin Erinder: The Barn Concert Series continues with a performance by Gabe Lee and Holley Rumbarger. Doors open at 6 p.m., with music starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online at barnconcertseries.com.

Thursday, Oct. 10
■ Katie Boeck and J.M. Stevens: The Barn Concert series continues with a performance by Katie Boeck and J.M. Stevens. Doors open at 6 p.m., with music starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online at barnconcertseries.com.