What to Do in Jackson This Week: St. Paddy's, Indie Music, and More
Jackson doesn't slow down in late March — it shifts into a higher gear.
From independent artists taking stages across Midtown and Fondren to the sequins, brass bands, and green beads that define Hal's St. Paddy's Parade & Festival, this week is one of the city's biggest.
Monday, March 23
Jackson Indie Music Week
Now in its eleventh year, JIMWeek gathers independent artists from Mississippi and the region for a week of performances, panels, and artist conversations spread across some of the city's best venues. The festival runs March 23–28 with nightly shows at spots including Midtown Depot, Rami's, the Patton House, Duling Hall, Martin's Downtown, and Green Ghost Tacos. Cost: Varies by event
Hal & Mal's Trivia Night
Every Monday night in the Hal & Mal's Dining Room, trivia players get a chance to test their knowledge and walk away with prizes. It's a low-key, high-fun way to start the week. Cost: Free
Blue Monday
The Central Mississippi Blues Society brings the house band and an ever-changing lineup of special guests to Hal & Mal's each Monday night. You never know who might sit in — that's half the fun. Cost: $5
Karaoke Night in The Walk-In
Host Rett Robinson takes the mic — and then hands it over to you — every Monday night starting at 9pm in The Walk-In. No cover, no pressure, just good times in one of Jackson's most distinctive cocktail spots. Cost: Free
Tuesday, March 24
Jazz Night at Hal & Mal's
The Raphael Semmes Quartet holds down Tuesday nights in the Hal & Mal's Dining Room with an hour and a half of live jazz. It's the kind of evening that makes a Tuesday feel entirely worthwhile. Cost: Free
Wednesday, March 25
Chef Collab Dinner Celebrating Women's History Month
Amerigo Fondren's Senior Kitchen Manager Stephanie Bell joins forces with her counterpart from the Flowood location, Bridget Williams, for a four-course collaborative dinner paired with wines from women-led California wineries. The ticket covers the full dinner, pairings, tax, and gratuity. Cost: $100 per person
Thursday, March 26
Spring on the Green
The District at Eastover welcomes spring with live music, drinks and snacks from its restaurants, local artists and jewelry vendors, and outdoor games and activities. It's a neighborhood celebration open to everyone. Cost: Free
Friday, March 27
Mal's Marching MALfunction and Second Line STOMP
A long-standing St. Paddy's tradition, the Stomp kicks off at Cathead Distillery with food, drinks, and music before the whole crowd stomps its way to Hal & Mal's. It's the unofficial kickoff to parade weekend. Cost: Free
Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience
At Thalia Mara Hall, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra presents a groundbreaking concert experience pairing the deep roots of Mississippi Delta Blues with the scope of a full orchestra. Guided by the vision of Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman, the performance is described as an immersive journey through sound, culture, and storytelling — with his live appearance subject to change. Cost: $56 and up
Bruiser Wolf
A Detroit rapper who came up from arena football and landscaping before finding his voice in the Bruiser Brigade alongside Danny Brown, Bruiser Wolf brings hard-earned storytelling and a style all his own to The Red Room at Hal & Mal's. Presented by Hal & Mal's, Offbeat, and Conkrete — doors at 7pm, show at 8pm, all ages. Cost: $35 advance / $40 day of show
Saturday, March 28
Hal's St. Paddy's Parade & Festival
Born on the streets of Downtown Jackson in 1983, Central Mississippi's annual "green Mardi Gras" has grown into one of the South's most beloved community celebrations. Starting at Cathead Distillery and ending at Hal & Mal's, the parade honors founder Hal White and benefits Children's of Mississippi, complete with the Sweet Potato Queens, the O'Tux Society's tuxedo-clad marchers, and the mysterious Buckethead judges. Cost: Parade is free; festival is ticketed
Saint Paddy's Crawfish Boil
The Ice House hosts an all-you-can-eat Louisiana-style crawfish boil with live entertainment and St. Patrick's Day energy to match. It runs from 1pm to 7pm — plenty of time to make it part of your parade day plans. Cost: $40
Hal's St. Paddy's Parade & Festival's Official Afterparty
The parade rolls on at Hal & Mal's with doors at noon and the show starting at 2pm, featuring DJ 13lackbeard, The Chee-Weez, AJC & The Envelope Pushers, and Honey Island Swamp Band. It's an all-ages celebration that runs well into the evening. Cost: $15 early bird / $20 advance / $25 day of show
Martin's Downtown St. Paddy's After Show with DJ Swiftie
When the parade winds down, the night keeps going at Martin's Downtown with The DJ Swiftie, billed as the world's #1 Taylor Swift Tribute DJ, bringing electrifying mixes and a crowd-ready celebration to cap off the day. Cost: $12.51
That's just a slice of what's happening in Jackson this week. Browse the full events calendar for everything going on March 23–28. Whether you're here for the parade, the music, or all of the above, JXN has a full week waiting for you.
