Things To Do This Month in Hattiesburg

Spring into this amazing lineup of events!

From live music to festive favorites, there's something in Hattiesburg for any local or visitor every day or night of the week. Use this guide to help you plan your May fun, but remember to check Facebook pages and websites of individual businesses and organizations before attending an event for the latest information, ticket prices, parking details, and anything else you need to know.

Have a great time in HBURG!

May 1

Downtown Getdown | Nellie’s Chicken and Daiquiris

Kristina Finch | Bourbon on Front

USM Senior Showcase | Fat Cat

Wind Ensemble in Concert | Mannoni Performing Arts Center

May 2

Coffee With Kittens | Equinox Coffee

Live at Five | Town Square Park

Live from the Litterbox | Fat Cat

Monsters of Yacht | Brewsky’s

Senior Show in Drawing and Painting, Ceramics and Sculpture | University of Southern Mississippi

Shrek the Musical Jr. | Saenger Theater

USM Baseball vs Arkansas State | Pete Taylor Park

May 3

Allen Mann | The Porter

Bourbon and Cocktail Brunch | Bourbon on Front

Candle-Making Workshop | Champagne Taste Consignment Shop

First Saturday | Downtown Hattiesburg

Hub City Mojo | Mahogany Bar

Kentucky Derby Pub Stroll | Downtown Hattiesburg

Mom’s Night Out | Time Will Tell Escape Games

Right Way to Throw Away Day | Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport

Shrek the Musical Jr. | Saenger Theater

Southern Prohibition 12 Year Anniversary | Southern Prohibition

USM Baseball vs Arkansas State | Pete Taylor Park

Zach Rushing | Brewsky’s

May 4

A 2 Z | J’s Tavern

Half Dollar Rodeo | Keg and Barrel

Jellyfish: LGBTQIA+ Youth Group | The Spectrum Center

Lightsaber Meetup | Hattiesburg Pocket Museum

Shrek the Musical Jr. | Saenger Theater

Southern Miss Piano Institute Spring Recital | Marsh Auditorium

USM Baseball vs Arkansas State | Pete Taylor Park

West Coast Swing Workshop | Connections Dance Club & Studio

May 5

Album Club | Hattiesburg Public Library

Cinco De Mayo | Keg and Barrel

Parade of Champions | Downtown Hattiesburg

Teen Open Studio | Community Arts Center

May 6

After School Art Class | Community Arts Center

Community Baby Shower | Jackie Dole Community Center

Crafts and Connect | Community Arts Center

May 7

Open Mic Night | The Porter

May 8

Innova Prep Adult Spelling Bee | Saenger Theater

Vinyl Workshop | Sigler Center

May 9

Live at Five | Town Square Park

Mother’s Day English Afternoon Tea Experience | Ross Mansion

Run for Roses Barrel Race | Forrest County Multipurpose Center

USM Baseball vs Louisiana | Pete Taylor Park

May 10

Brunch with Bertie | Hattiesburg Zoo

Clay Barker | Brewsky’s

Fairley’s Wings & More 7 Year Anniversary | Fairley’s Wings and More

“Fur-Ever Inked” Spring Art Market | Kaffehaus Fabelhaft

Mother’s Day English Afternoon Tea Experience | Ross Mansion

Pretty Pittie Putt Pawty | Shadow Ridge Gold Club

Sweet Home Studio 601 | Saenger Theater

USM Baseball vs Louisiana | Pete Taylor Park

Youth Track Meet | Hattiesburg High School

May 11

Brunch with Bertie | Hattiesburg Zoo

John Crist: Jokes for Humans | Saenger Theater

Mother’s Day Blues Festival | Forrest County Multipurpose Center

Mother’s Day Dinner | Bourbon on Front

Tea Time | The Spectrum Center

USM Baseball vs Louisiana | Pete Taylor Park

May 13

Inclusive Craft Night | Community Arts Center

Holly Rumbarger | Trattoria Pizzeria

Randomly Funny and Somewhat Sarcastic | Hattiesburg Cultural Center

May 14

Mini Makers | Community Arts Center

May 15

Healthy Hobbies | Sigler Center

4th Annual Wine Tasting and Auction | Crescent City Grill

May 16

Live at Five | Town Square Park

May 17

Hattiesburg Craft Beer Fest | Community Arts Center

Axe Throwing State Championship | Alley Cats Axe Throwing

Brunch with Bertie | Hattiesburg Zoo

HCHS Crawfish Competition | Waterloo Farms

Hub City Beers 9 Year Anniversary | Hub City Beers

Thomas Jackson | The Porter

VETFEST | Town Square Park

May 18

Brunch with Bertie | Hattiesburg Zoo

May 19

Checker, Chess, & Coffee | Ben McNair

May 20

Paint Along | Community Arts Center

Tequila Class | Bourbon on Front

May 21

Open Mic Night | The Porter

Senior Prom | Jackie Dole Community Center

May 22

Craft and Connect | Community Arts Center

May 23

Fifty Shades of Men | Brewsky’s

May 24

Hub City Humane Society | Book Fair

May 29

BINGO | Sigler Center

Cooking Class | C.E. Roy Center

Girls Night Out Show | J’s Tavern

May 30

Dinner Mixes | Oak Grove Library

Home School Art Class | Community Arts Center

Ryann & Jesse | Keg and Barrel

May 31

Art Market | Community Arts Center

Crafter’s Coffee House | Community Arts Center

Elvis – A King Sized Celebration | Mannoni Performing Arts Center

Summer of Movies – School of Rock | Town Square Park

Weekly & Recurring Events

Sundays

Mondays

  • Monday Blues | Hattiesburgers & Blues
  • Monday Night Book Club | Hattiesburg Library
  • Run Club | Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Fridays

Saturdays

  • Pokemon League | Top Tier Board Games
  • Run Club | Southbound Bagels & Coffee

More Resources

Live Music

Downtown Hattiesburg

Parks & Recreation

Southern Miss

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