Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: January 16-18

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (January 16-18) around Mississippi.

Central Mississippi

58th Annual MLK Birthday Convocation – Jackson – Friday

  • The 58th MLK Birthday Convocation will take place in the Rose E. McCoy Auditorium at Jackson State University.

31st Annual For My People Awards Luncheon – Jackson – Friday

  • Each year, the For My People Awards Luncheon celebrates honorees who are dedicated community members and changemakers.

Vision Board Party – Natchez – Friday

  • Enjoy an evening of fun, friends and dreaming. You can use old magazines, stickers, drawings and more to create visual representative of your hopes, dreams, and goals for 2026.

Storytelling Festival –…..

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