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3 - Brian McKnight, 8 p.m., at Hard Rock Casino (777 Beach Blvd., Biloxi). The R&B artist is known for “One Last Cry” and “Back at One.” $29.99-$64.99; call 800-745-3000.
3-5 - Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza, at Mississippi Trade Mart (1200 Mississippi St.). Come for hunting and fishing exhibits, lectures and animal demonstrations. Open Aug. 3 (Kids’ Day) from 3-9 p.m., Aug. 4 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and Aug. 5 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission TBA; call 601-605-1790.
9 - Storytellers Ball, 6:30 p.m., at Arts Center of Mississippi (201 E. Pascagoula St.). The theme is “Blame It on the Blues.” Proceeds benefit the Greater Jackson Arts Council. Details pending. Admission TBA; call 601-960-1557.
10-12 - Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival, at Delta Blues Museum (1 Blues Alley, Clarksdale). The 25th annual event includes an extensive lineup of performers such as Robert Plant, Charlie Musselwhite and Bobby Rush. Free; visit sunflowerfest.org.
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25 - Spiritual Pilgrimage to the Mississippi Delta, 7:30 a.m., at Jackson Medical Mall (350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave.). Stops includes da’ House of Khafre in Indianola, Fannie Lou Hamer Memorial Garden in Ruleville and the Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center in Glendora. Participants cover their own food, admission and transportation costs. Call 601-957-2969.
28 – Indigo Dye Day, 10 a.m.4 p.m., at Mississippi Crafts Center (950 Rice Road, Ridgeland). See fiber artisans dye natural materials to use in weaving projects. Free; call 601-856-7546.
31 - Community Bike Ride, 6 p.m., at Rainbow Whole Foods Co-operative Grocery (2807 Old Canton Road). Jackson Bike Advocates sponsors the monthly ride. Visit facebook. com/jackson bikeadvocates.
31 - Sidewalk Soiree, 6 p.m., at One University Place (1100 John R. Lynch St.). See Tony Davenport’s artwork at Gallery 1, and enjoy outdoor music, food from The Penguin and Envision Eye Care’s open house. More details to come. Call 769-233-8180 or 601-960-9250.
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3-4 - Mississippi Writers Guild Conference, at Arts Center of Mississippi (201 E. Pascagoula St.). Speakers include Evan Guilford-Blake, C. Hope Clark and Chuck Galey. Stay tuned for details. Admission TBA; visit mississippiwritersguild.com.
10-12 Southern Crossroads Music and Tamale Festival Festival, at Mississippi State Fairgrounds (1207 Mississippi St.). The event includes various genres of music, refreshments (featuring tamales!) and interactive art demonstrations; runs through Aug. 12. Performers include Stave Azar, Hope Waits and Eric Lindell. $25 per day, $48 weekend pass; call 601-353-0603