Upcoming Events
Spotlight Production Theatre Summer Showcase
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Elvis: Summer of 1956 Speaker Series
Hear from Louisiana Hayride historian Joey Kent, Rockabilly Hall of Fame director Jeff Cole and Mississippi music historian Dale Rushing
Free to the Public!
Poet's Cafe to be Held in Conjunction with the America 250 Block Party in Downtown OS
For the month of July, the Poet’s Cafe will be working with the America 250 Block Party Celebration in downtown Ocean Springs. You host, Laura Keriazakos will have a tent. The event will include readings from Great American Poets. If you plan to attend, feel free to bring patriotic poetry of your own or a favorite piece from a celebrated American poet. Remember, keep it family friendly for the kiddos.
Date & Time: Thursday, July 2, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Ocean Springs (centered around the Ocean Springs Municipal Library)
Ronnie McDowell's Red, White and Blue Tour
Special guests Jeff Bates and Paulette Carlson of Highway 101
The DEN Theatrics presents "It's All an Act"
Tickets are now on sale for the Mind-Bending Murder Mystery of “It’s All an Act!” Consider this your official invitation to attend a most mysterious birthday party and confront your own preconceptions of what constitutes knowledge, family, life, death, and maybe even reality itself. Join us July 17-19 at The Mary C. Cultural Arts Center for a night of mystery, suspense, and laughter!
*The Friday and Saturday performances will reveal a different series of events from the Sunday performance, and will be listed under the “It’s All An Act: Ever Thus” ending. The “It’s All an Act: The Circle Undone” ending will only be performed on Sunday.*
Elvis: Summer of 1956 Speaker Series
Experience rare local stories and connections with filmmaker Trey Miller from his YouTube show Globetrotting with Trey
Meet Pat Boyd, Elvis’s former personal secretary, with a book signing
Free to the Public!
First Saturday Collective
Interested Vendors should contact Taylor Hunter at sunflowerfestivalevents@gmail.com The fee to participate as a vendor is $25.00.
17th Annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival
Join the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance for the 17th Annual Songwriters Festival
Experience an unforgettable celebration of original music in the heart of Ocean Springs. Enjoy live performances by talented songwriters at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, along with intimate shows at local restaurants throughout the downtown Ocean Springs area. Come discover new voices, great music, and the vibrant creative spirit of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
An Evening with Deana Carter
An Evening with Deana Carter - Rescheduled to October 16, 2026
Sound Infused Crystal Bracelet Making Workshop
Join us for a beautiful and intentional Workshop, where creativity, mindfulness, and sacred energy weave together in a supportive, high-vibration space.
We will begin with an opening circle, grounding our energy and setting clear intentions through a guided meditation. From there, you’ll weave your intentions into form as you create your own crystal bracelets—infused with your personal goals, desires, and affirmations. These bracelets are more than jewelry; they are energetic anchors and daily reminders of the work you’ve done.
Finally, we’ll journey into a deeply restorative sound therapy, allowing the frequencies to anchor and seal our intentions into the body.
During this workshop, you will:
💫 Experience a deep grounding & intention setting meditation, connecting guided by Sagnite Castro
💫 Receive a sound healing journey, facilitated by Ernesto Castro.
💫 Learn the art of intentional bracelet making, guided step-by-step by Catherine Nandzik
💫 Gain clarity and focus through intention setting and manifestation practices
💫 Participate in a cleansing and blessing ceremony to energetically charge your materials
💫 Create one crystal bracelet, choosing from a curated selection of high-quality crystal beads
No experience is necessary—just bring an open heart and a willingness to create.
All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with handcrafted bracelets infused with meaning, purpose, and aligned energy.
✨ Meet Your Facilitators
Catherine Nandzik
Catherine is a multidimensional energy healer, spiritual mentor, and somatic alchemist devoted to helping souls remember their inner divinity. Her approach blends spiritual awareness with grounded wellness, creating space for transformation, alignment, and deep restoration.
Sagnite Castro
Sagnite is a visionary Holistic Practitioner, Reiki Master Teacher, and Grief Facilitator. Through Plentitude, she blends mindfulness and intuitive practices to guide participants into deep restoration, transformation, and empowered self-discovery.
Ernesto Castro.
Ernesto is a sound healing practitioner, educator, and researcher dedicated to one simple conviction: every person has an innate capacity to heal, and that sometimes, all the body needs are the right conditions to remember how.
Questions?
Contact Sagnite Castro at plentitude1@gmail.com
Contact Catherine Nandzik at mountain.energy111@gmail.com
✨ Includes:
Guided meditation
Group sound healing
Bracelet-making instruction
All crystal materials and supplies
Sacred space for intention setting
✨ What to bring:
Yoga mat, meditation cushion, blanket, eye pillow, water
Walter Anderson Museum of Art - Fish Eye Film Festival
To view schedule of events click here.
First Saturday Collective
Interested Vendors should contact Taylor Hunter at sunflowerfestivalevents@gmail.com The fee to participate as a vendor is $25.00.
True Vintage Market CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER!
True Vintage Market Cancelled Due to Weather Concerns!
Vendors can sign up at True Vintage Market
DISCUSSIONS FOR THE COLLOQUIUM SERIES “The Greatest Civilization of the Americas, and Its Collapse; Erasing Its Importance Through Colonial Times”
Memory and Memories; Exploration of the Memory Process; What Do We Remember?
A combined presentation and discussion with Participants and Interested Parsons on; “Why” and “What” do we Remember…!
The Hiding Place
Shine Theater Presents The Hiding Place
Step into a powerful true story of courage, faith, and quiet resistance. The Hiding Place brings to life the incredible journey of Corrie ten Boom and her family as they risk everything to shelter Jews during World War ll and the horrors of the Holocaust. Through moments of fear, sacrifice, and unwavering hope, this moving production reminds us that even in the darkest times, God is still there. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will stir your heart and rekindle your faith.
Mississippi Songwriter’s Alliance Songs & Stories
In the Trent Lott Theater… Free to the Public!
Taco Fest in OS - NEW DATE
Join us for the annual taco fest down at Fort Maurepas! Enjoy a Taco Creation Competition hosted by Chef D. Family fun for all ages. Music, children’s games and so many more festivities!
True Vintage Market Presents - Reel Men’s Market
Vendors can sign up at True Vintage Market
Beyond The Rainbow
Rock U 2 Dance Presents
Two Performance Times: 5:30pm and 7:30 pm. Purchase Tickets at the door on the night of the event. $12.50
Mississippi School of the Arts Master Dance Class
Free Pop-Up Master Dance Class
Grades 7th - 10th
Sensory Storytime
The Ocean Springs Municipal Library brings to you Sensory Storytime at the Mary C. Intended for ages one to nine. Sign up is required do to limited space.
Mother’s Day Sound Bath
Step into a world of serenity with a sound bath—a deeply immersive and therapeutic sonic experience that rejuvenates the mind, body, and soul. Participants are enveloped in a symphony of soothing sounds created by instruments such as crystal singing bowls, Native American flutes, and drums.
These calming vibrations wash over you to create a sense of tranquility, dissolving stress and promoting deep relaxation.
Beyond the immediate calming effects, a sound bath can help reduce anxiety, enhance mindfulness, and promote better sleep.
This session is beginner-friendly and open to all levels; no prior experience is necessary.
Event Details:
Items to bring: A yoga mat, water, and additional props for comfort (cushion, blanket, or eye cover).
Note: Please arrive 5-10 minutes early. To avoid disruptions during the meditation, doors will be locked at 2:05 PM.
First Saturday Collective
Interested Vendors should contact Taylor Hunter at sunflowerfestivalevents@gmail.com The fee to participate as a vendor is $25.00.
The Lighting Thief The Percy Jackson Musical
Tickets are now on sale for “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” presented by The DEN Theatrics! This “killer quest” is enjoyable for half-bloods of any age! Bring your quest-mates or follow your prophecy from the oracle on your own…we promise by the gods that you’ll enjoy this epic musical adventure!⚡️🌊🔱
Adult tickets: $20
Child/Senior/Military/Teacher tickets: $15*
A gift from Hermes: If you are purchasing group tickets, apply the code “lightningthief10” for $10 off any ticket purchase of $90 or more!
Tickets: https://www.thedenms.com/event-list *Applicable ID may be requested upon check-in.
The Populating of the Americas; The Architectural Legacy.
Lecturer: Dr. Donald del Cid – Conference Room
How the American Continent became populated; new findings; A survey of the architectural legacy left behind by skillful North, Central and South American Pre-Columbian builders.
MS Poetry Society 2026 Spring Festival
MS Poetry Springs Art Festival 2026
Join us for a two-day celebration of poetry featuring talented poets from across the state of Mississippi. Experience powerful performances, creative expression, and community through spoken word and verse.
More details coming soon.
