Upcoming Events
Things Left Behind: Tea Talk
Join us on February 5th at 5:30 PM for Tea Talk with local artist Paulette Dove.
Paulette will share insights into her painting The Things Left Behind and discuss the inspiration behind the work. This event is free and open to the public and includes an opening reception.
WCU THOMAS HALL CONCERT
Thomas Hall is a commercial music ensemble from Williams Carey University that has been putting on electric performances for the past few years across the South! Playing rock hits from the 60s to present, it’s a show for everyone! Hear songs by: the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Kansas, Heart, the Allman Bros, Led Zeppelin, Pat Benatar, Fleetwood Mac, Paramore, We the Kingdom, and more!
First Saturday Collective
Interested Vendors should contact Taylor Hunter at sunflowerfestivalevents@gmail.com The fee to participate as a vendor is $25.00.
What the Bluebirds Told Me, Lecture by John Lipscomb
Ocean Springs Environmental Alliance to Present Free Lecture
The Ocean Springs Environmental Alliance (OSEA) invites you to become better informed by attending a lecture featuring John Lipscomb, a Master Naturalist and an active “birder” from an early age. The lecture entitled, “What the Bluebirds Told Me,” will be held at the Mary C Cultural Center in Ocean Springs on Tuesday, February 10 at 6 p.m. for wine & cheese, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. for the lecture and discussion.
John has been involved with outdoor activities and birding most of his life. His mother was a birder, so John learned by watching and listening to her. He has collected data on bluebirds for 18 years and shares info with the NestWatch program at Cornell University. He has been watching and feeding hummingbirds since he was a child. He wants you to know that he has no special credentials in this field nor no academic letters associated with his name. He is just like most of his fellow birders. He has a committed interest in the preservation of natural areas, providing information and helping others enjoy nature.
OSEA is “a group of citizens committed to the stewardship of our natural resources for the benefit of current and future generations. Our goal is to work toward a sustainable community in harmony with our coastal environment.“ For more information, please visit the Ocean Springs Environmental Alliance Facebook page.
DISCUSSIONS FOR THE COLLOQUIUM SERIES
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…!
MSA Songs and Stories
Join the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance every third Thursday for songs and stories from local to national artists. Free and open to the public.
Sensory Storytime
The Ocean Springs Municipal Library and The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center have teamed up to provide a biweekly sensory storytime at the Mary C (1600 Government St., Ocean Springs). Intended for ages 1-9.
The storytime will take place in the sensory room on the second floor of the building. Sign-up is required do to limited space. Call or visit the library to register.
Shine Theater: Seussical Jr
"Oh, the thinks you can think" when Dr. Seuss' best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.
Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!
This family-friendly production features TWO cast of talented young performers
Ticket Prices:
Adults - $20
Students - $15
Military / Senior Citizens (over 65) - $18
(this will be for military and spouse, active duty and retired)
First Saturday Collection
Interested Vendors should contact Taylor Hunter at sunflowerfestivalevents@gmail.com The fee to participate as a vendor is $25.00.
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.
Red Dirt Comedy Presents: William Lee Martin - Seemed Smart at the Time Tour
Red Dirt Comedy Presents: William Lee Martin - Seemed Smart at the Time Tour
Meet William Lee Martin
For nearly 30 years, William Lee Martin has been making America laugh with his fast-paced, “PG…in 1985” brand of comedy—fun, a little edgy, but never filthy. His new tour, Red Dirt Comedy Presents: William Lee Martin – Seemed Smart at the Time, delivers another round of original, heartfelt storytelling that turns everyday life into side-splitting laughter.
A prolific writer, Martin refreshes his material every year, so no two tours are ever the same. The show kicks off the moment you enter, with a full audio-visual experience featuring music he’s written himself.
Seen in his hit specials, popular tours like The Funny Life and Nuttier Cracker, and his podcast The Red Dirt Comedy Show, Martin’s comedy is real, relatable, and full of heart. A proud family man and Texas cowboy at heart, he reminds us to laugh at life’s absurdities and enjoy the ride.
If you want a comedy show that’s as smart as it is hilarious—this is it!
Friday, March 13th - Doors: 6:30pm - Show: 7:30pm
$45 - VIP Seat - Includes best seats in the house and a take home souvenir.
$35 - General Reserved Seat
$35 - Balcony Seat
DISCUSSIONS FOR THE COLLOQUIUM SERIES
Klatsch and Conversation at 6PM, Lecture begins at 6:30PM
The History of Ocean Springs Through Art; A Review of the Local Artist's Interpretations.
Ocean Springs is a community where a large number of people dedicate their life, or good portions of their life, producing art: painting, murals, glass, ceramics, architecture, etc. A presentation of how these artists perceive the history of the town.
FREE TO THE PUBLIC
MSA Songs and Stories
Join the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance every third Thursday for songs and stories from local to national artists. Free and open to the public.
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.
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.
The Where's Home Tour Sean Dietrich, also known as Sean of the South
Sean Dietrich, also known as Sean of the South, is a beloved columnist, novelist, musician, and storyteller whose heartfelt humor and Southern charm have made him a favorite voice across the American South. Join him for an evening of music, laughter, and stories that celebrate everyday life, faith, and the human spirit.
MSA Songs and Stories
Join the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance every third Thursday for songs and stories from local to national artists. Free and open to the public.
OSEA Earth Day
Join the Ocean Springs Environmental Alliance for an Earth Day celebration and enjoy family fun, informational booths, live music, and food trucks!
Date: 4/18/26
Time: 10 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: 1600 Government Street Lawn
FREE TO THE PUBLIC
For more information about this event, please contact Nancy Wilson of OSEA at wilsonnl2000@yahoo.com
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.
DISCUSSIONS FOR THE COLLOQUIUM SERIES “The Populating of the Americas; The Architectural Legacy”
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 Lighting Thief The Percy Jackson Musical
Presenting the cast of “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical”
These half-bloods, monsters, gods, and assorted mythical creatures are ready to take you on a killer quest to find Zeus’s stolen master bolt!
Tickets for performances, May 1-3, will go on sale soon!
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…!
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.
Jazz Night
Let’s keep JAZZ alive! The Mary C has partnered up with local jazz band “Caution Swing Bridge” to host a FREE concert January 30th @ 7pm! Come enjoy live music with this dynamic group in the beautiful Trent Lott Theater!
Let's Talk Aquaculture: A Community Conversation
A community conversation:
Join us for an engaging Aquaculture Panel Discussion focused on the future of seafood, food security and the growing blue economy. This conversation will bring together experts and leaders to explore innovation, sustainability and opportunities shaping aquaculture today and into the future
Free and Open to the Public
Louisiana's LeRoux
Louisiana’s LeRoux, who gave the world one of the most celebrated southern songs ever with “New Orleans Ladies”, is returning to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. New Orleans Ladies quickly climbed the Billboard charts in July 1978 and ultimately became the band’s signature anthem. Along with that anthem to women that sashay by "from Bourbon Street to Esplanade", LeRoux produced major hits such as "Take a Ride on a Riverboat", and "Nobody said it was Easy", the latter of which garnering much video play time on MTV back in the early 1980's, as well as "Addicted" and "Carrie's Gone". LeRoux was considered one of the foremost members of the "Southern Rock" music scene at one point touring with The Allman Brothers Band, The Amazing Rhythm Aces, the Marshall Tucker Band, Charlie Daniels, Jerry Jeff Walker and Wet Willie as well as the Doobie Brothers, Foreigner, Heart, Journey, Kansas, the Little River Band, Kenny Loggins and Willie Nelson among many others.
Nataliya Molsbee Christmas Concert
Ticket available at the door the day of the concert.
Krmpus Night Market
Free and Family Friendly
Local Vendors, Food, Live Music, Fire Dance Performances, Readers, and much more.
Christmas Concert
Salt Marsh Reeds & Knee Deep Free Concert
Clarinet Choir and Ventage Rock & Roll
Sourdough Class
Sourdough Baking for Beginners
$100.00
Join us for a fun and informative class where you will discover how to create delicious sourdough bread from scratch. Perfect for beginners who want to master the basics and start baking at home. Leave with a sourdough starter to make your own bread at home.
Instructor: Meranda Hudson of Sucre Dolot Bakery
Ages: 18+
Dates: December 6th
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Shine Theater is proud to present, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”, the Musical
Sourdough Class
Sourdough Baking for Beginners
$100.00
Join us for a fun and informative class where you will discover how to create delicious sourdough bread from scratch. Perfect for beginners who want to master the basics and start baking at home. Leave with a sourdough starter to make your own bread at home.
Instructor: Meranda Hudson of Sucre Dolot Bakery
Ages: 18+
Dates: October 25th, November 22nd, December 6th
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Artist Talk: Michael Richardson
Michael’s art talk will discuss the adventures, methods and motives he has used to create this body of work, and how this art affected his career.
True Time Chronicles
Tickets are $50.00.
Q&A Style telling of the Sam Little Case files told by Police Lt. Darren Versiga of the Pascagoula Police Department.
Book Launch: AGATHA ANXIOUS and THE DEER ISLAND GHOST by RJ McDowell
Free to the public.
