Things To Do This Month in Hattiesburg
This line up of events is packed!
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
DJ Milkstache | Brewsky’s
First Date | University of Southern Mississippi
Frank Foster | Brewsky’s
Homeschool Art Class | Community Arts Center
Paws & Poses | Heart Stone Wellness & MovementSnake Mirror | Wax Fantastic Records
Sugar and Spice Book Club | Oak Grove Library
Symphonic Winds Concert | University of Southern Mississippi
The Lion King Jr | Saenger Theater
Southern Miss vs. ULM Baseball | Pete Taylor Park
May 2
Art Market | The Mockingbird
Brunch with Bertie | Hattiesburg Zoo
Cinco De Mayo Boxing Night | The Center at Forrest County
Crafting with Books | The Author Shoppe
DJ Dragon | Brewsky’s
First Date | University of Southern Mississippi
First Saturday | Downtown Hattiesburg
Kentucky Derby Watch Party | Hub City Beers
Pilates in the Park | Midtown Green
RPG Open Table | The Author Shoppe
Southern Miss Cello Festival | University of Southern Mississippi
Spring Concert featuring Concert Choir and University Singers | Parkway Methodist Church
The Lion King Jr | Saenger Theater
13th Anniversary | Southern Prohibition
Southern Miss vs. ULM Baseball | Pete Taylor Park
May 3
Brunch with Bertie | Hattiesburg Zoo
First Date | University of Southern Mississippi
Violin Studio Recital | University of Southern Mississippi
Sensory Day | Hattiesburg Zoo
The Lion King Jr | Saenger Theater
Southern Miss vs. ULM Baseball | Pete Taylor Park
May 4
Interactive Drum Talk | Community Arts Center
May the Fourth in the Alley | Pocket Museum
Parade of Champions | Downtown Hattiesburg
Interactive Drum Talk | The Jook
May 5
Grits & Greens | Keg and Barrel
Home School Days | Hattiesburg Zoo
May 6
Jack Marshall | Hub City Beers
Small Business Award Luncheon | William Carey University
Trumpet Ensembles in Recital | University of Southern Mississippi
May 7
Ground of White | University of Southern Mississippi
Kindred Crafting | The Bay Bed & Breakfast Line Dance Lessons | J’s Tavern
Open Mic | The Author Shoppe
Spirit of Women’s Floral Fiesta | The Walnut Room
May 8
Book Friend Speed Dating | Cattiesburg Cafe
Michael Vincent | Murky Waters BBQ
Plant Swap | Oak Grove Public Library
May 9
Art Marker | Community Arts Center
Board Game Social | The Author Shoppe
Crochet Program | The Spectrum Center
Dance Social | Jackie Dole Community Center
Dean & Tate End of Watch Memorial Ride | Hattiesburg Cycles
Pine Needle Basket Workshop | Community Arts Center
Piano Institute Spring Recital | University of Southern Mississippi
Puppy Pals Live | Saenger Theater
May 10
Art of the Jam | Community Arts Center
Mother’s Day Blues Festival | The Center at Forrest County
Rickey Smiley: Mother’s Day Celebration | Saenger Theater
May 11
Album Club | Hattiesburg Library
Interactive Drum Talk | The Jook
May 12
Banned Book Club | Hattiesburg Library
May 13
Artist Showcase | The Author Shoppe
Books and Brunch | Oak Grove Public Library
Jackson Bounds | Hub City Beers
May 14
Allen Mann | Grill & Grocery
Southern Miss vs. Georgia Southern Baseball | Pete Taylor Park
D.K. Harrell | Brewsky’s
May 15
moe. | Saenger Theater
The moe. After Party | Grill & Grocery
Southern Miss vs. Georgia Southern Baseball | Pete Taylor Park
Allen Mann | Brass Hat
May 16
VetFest 2026 | Town Square Park
10th Anniversary Party | Hub City Beers
Southern Miss vs. Georgia Southern Baseball | Pete Taylor Park
SwitchYard Farmers Market | The Switchyard
10th Anniversary Party with Mark Mann & Soundwagon | Hub City Beers
May 18
Hattiesburg Civic Orchestra Spring Concert | University of Southern Mississippi
Interactive Drum Talk | The Jook
May 20
Andrew Sullivan Trio | Hub City Beers
Jam Session | The Author Shoppe
May 21
Open Mic | The Author Shoppe
May 22
Bunco! | Oak Grove Library
Yarn & Yarns | The Author Shoppe
May 23
Hub City Classic | The Center at Forrest County
May 26
Cookbook Club | Oak Grove Public Library
May 27
Hemmingbear Book Club | The Author Shoppe
May 28
Alabama Big Earl | Brewsky’s
May 29
That Arena Rock Show | Saenger Theater
Jeff Dye | Brewsky’s
May 30
Artie’s Celebration | Oak Grove Public Library
BINGO for Bongos | Southern Prohibition
Dancing for Dogs | Hattiesburg YMCA
Farmers Market | Thomley’s Tree Farm
Weekly & Recurring Events
Monday
- Anybody Can Dance | Community Arts Center
- Monday Night Commander | Top Tier Board Games
- Watercolor with Tom | Studio 522
- Ballroom Dance | Studio 522
Tuesday
- Roleplay Game Night | Top Tier Board Games
- Strength and Movement | Ben McNair Center
- Trivia Night | The Porter
- West Coast Swing | Studio 522
Wednesday
- Ballet & Creative Movement | Studio 522
- Forrest County Farmers Market | 1200 Corrine St.
- Run Club | Southern Prohibition
- Stroll Patrol | Town Square Park
- Trivia Night | Midtown Mercury Pizza Co.
Thursday
- Acting & Improv for Kids | Studio 522
- Board Game Night | Top Tier Board Games
- Strength and Movement | Ben McNair Center
- Weekday Watercolor | Community Arts Center
- Weekly Premier | Top Tier Board Games
- Run Club | Glory Bound
Fridays
- Friday Night Magic | Top Tier Board Games
Saturday
- Farmers Market | Switchyard
- Forrest County Farmers Market | 1200 Corrine St.
- Pokemon League | Top Tier Board Games
- Wargaming Weekends | Top Tier Board Games
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