Be in the Know About Jackson Events
February is Heart Health Month as well as Love Your Server Month here at Eat Jackson. Take a moment to cast your vote in our Love Your Server Awards, and be sure to check out the heart healthy recipe we posted from Chef Luis Bruno! Lastly, take some time to enjoy some of the great events we have going on in our beautiful city!
Just in case it’s your first time here… Each week we post a list of all the Jackson events that we’re aware of – particularly food and restaurant events, so you can be in the know (and keep your friends in the know) on all the local Jackson event food fun! Our local restaurants have great live entertainment, special meals, events, and much more. If you have an event you’d like to see listed on our Jackson Events calendar, please do not hesitate to contact us!
Sombra's Sangria Margarita
Here’s what’s going on around town in the next week…
Now through 2/29 When you purchase a Sangria Margarita at Sombra Mexican Kitchen, $1 goes back to the American Heart Association.
Thursday 2/16 Events
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Viking Cooking School’s Big Easy Hors D’oeuvres. Sign up now!
11:30 – 1:00 YP Luncheon at Saks Inc. Details here
4 p.m. Mad Hatter Tea Party at the Pearl Library. Call 601-932-2562 for details.
4 p.m. – 6 p.m. BRAND NEW Happy Hour at Sombra Mexican Kitchen! Sunday thru Thursday, 4 items are available at $4: House margarita, draft craft beer, guacamole and layered dip.
5 p.m. Networking in the Neighborhood at Papito’s off County Line. Details here.
8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Andy Hardwick Trio at Underground 119 (live music)
12 a.m. The Amazin’ Lazy Boi Band at F. Jones Corner. (live music)
Friday 2/17 Events
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Viking Cooking School’s Fish Cookery 3 Workshop. Sign up now!
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Viking Cooking School’s Date Night: Romantic Dinner. Sign up now!
7:30 Barry Leech at Olga’s Fine Dining (live music)
9 p.m. – 1 a.m Blue Mother Tupelo at Underground 119 (live music)
12 a.m. Sherman Lee Dillon and the Mississippi Sound at F. Jones Corner. (live music)
Want to try this? It's a special at Parker House this weekend and next week! Don't miss out! (Pretty picture, Tom Beck!)
Saturday 2/18 Events
Mardi Gras Brunch at Parlor Market! View the awesome sounding menu here!
9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Viking Cooking School’s Basic Knife Skills Workshop. Sign up now!
11 a.m. Lemuira Books Story Time. This week’s story is Anne Rockwell’s “President’s Day.”
4 p.m. Be Bold Beer Run presented by Lucky Town Brewing Company and Home Brewers Association of Middle Mississippi. Details here!
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Viking Cooking School’s Steakhouse Workshop. Sign up now!
5:30 p.m. Lucky Town Brewing pub run stop at CS’s
7 p.m. Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at Parker House. Cocktails start at 6 p.m. Call 601-856-0043 to reserve your spot!
7 p.m. Speed Dating and Sushi Tasting at Wasabi Sushi and Bar. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Contact them for more info!
8 p.m. Fingers Taylor and Friends at Olga’s Fine Dining (live music)
8 p.m. The Yardogs at CS’s (live music)
9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Lucky Hand Blues Band at Underground 119 (live music)
12 a.m. Sherman Lee Dillon and the Mississippi Sound at F. Jones Corner.(live music)
Sunday 2/19 Events
4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Happy Hour at Sombra Mexican Kitchen! Sunday thru Thursday, 4 items are available at $4: House margarita, draft craft beer, guacamole and layered dip.
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Viking Cooking School’s Date Night: A Dinner to Remember. Sign up now!
Monday 2/20 Events
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Viking Cooking School‘s Baby Cakes Workshop. Sign up now!
4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Happy Hour at Sombra Mexican Kitchen! Sunday thru Thursday, 4 items are available at $4: House margarita, draft craft beer, guacamole and layered dip.
6 p.m. Bayou Teche Mardi Gras Beer Dinner at Sal and Mookie’s. Reservations required! Details here.
Beer Wars Screening on 2/23
Tuesday 2/21 Events
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Viking Cooking School’s Mardi Gras Workshop. Sign up now!
4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Happy Hour at Sombra Mexican Kitchen! Sunday thru Thursday, 4 items are available at $4: House margarita, draft craft beer, guacamole and layered dip.
7 p.m. Jesse Robinson at Underground 119. (live music)
9 p.m. Fat Tuesday Party at Last Call Sports Grill.
The Andrew Jackson Council, Boy Scouts of America’s Second Annual Old Hickory Dinner at the Jackson Hilton. Details here.
Wednesday 2/22 Events
Happy National Margarita Day!
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Viking Cooking School’s Chicago Steak House. Sign up now!
4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Happy Hour at Sombra Mexican Kitchen! Sunday thru Thursday, 4 items are available at $4: House margarita, draft craft beer, guacamole and layered dip.
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Viking Cooking School’s Southern Specialties from the Hit Movie “The Help.” Sign up now!
8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Chalmers and Baby Jan at Underground 119. (live music)
Thursday 2/23 Events
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Viking Cooking School’s Tapas and Paella. Sign up now!
4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Happy Hour at Sombra Mexican Kitchen! Sunday thru Thursday, 4 items are available at $4: House margarita, draft craft beer, guacamole and layered dip.
6 p.m. Lucky Town Brewing screening of Beer Wars. Details here.
8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Adib Sabir and Pink Garland at Underground 119 (live music)
Friday 2/24 Events
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Viking Cooking School’s Girls Night Out: The Original. Sign up now!
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Viking Cooking School’s French Dinner Party. Sign up now!
9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Southern Komfort Brass Band at Underground 119 (live music)
12 a.m. Smoke Stack Lightning With Norman Clark at F. Jones Corner (live music)
Viking Cooking School's Girls' Night Out!
Saturday 2/25 Events
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Viking Cooking School’s Southern Specialties from the Hit Movie “The Help.” Sign up now!
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Viking Cooking School’s Southern Specialties from the Hit Movie “The Help.” Sign up now!
9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Sol Driven Train at Underground 119 (live music)
12 a.m. The “Legendary” House Rockers at F. Jones Corner. (live music)
Mark your calendars for these great Jackson events and special offers…
… 2/27 Wine Tasting with complimentary Bruschetta at Amerigo, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Call 601-942-4999 for details and to reserve your spot.
… 2/29 Wine Tasting Dinner at CHAR, 7 p.m. Call 601-942-4999 for details and to reserve your spot.
… 3/3 Wicked Gentlemen at CS’s (live music)
… 3/8 CEO Forum (organized by Madison County Chamber) at Butler Snow. Buy tickets here:
… 3/16 St. Paddy’s kickoff at CS’s at 4:30. Help celebrate the 30th anniversary of the parade! Pub crawl with O’Tuxers leading march.
… 3/22 Arts, Eat, and Beats in Fondren. 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
… 3/24 Zippity Doo Dah Parade in Fondren
… 3/24 The Church Keys at CS’s (live music and CD release)
