Upcoming Events
The DEN Theatrics presents "It's All an Act"
Tickets are now on sale for the Mind-Bending Murder Mystery of “It’s All an Act!” Consider this your official invitation to attend a most mysterious birthday party and confront your own preconceptions of what constitutes knowledge, family, life, death, and maybe even reality itself. Join us July 17-19 at The Mary C. Cultural Arts Center for a night of mystery, suspense, and laughter!
*The Friday and Saturday performances will reveal a different series of events from the Sunday performance, and will be listed under the “It’s All An Act: Ever Thus” ending. The “It’s All an Act: The Circle Undone” ending will only be performed on Sunday.*
First Saturday Collective
Interested Vendors should contact Taylor Hunter at sunflowerfestivalevents@gmail.com The fee to participate as a vendor is $25.00.
Wow Book and Toy Store Presents….Find Love in a Book
$20..00 Pay at the event with event organizers. For more in formation about WoW Book and Toy Store click here: wowbookandtoy.com.
We all know that finding a match is a struggle these days. And who has the time, money, or energy for another DNF (Did Not Finish)?
Then let us be your wingman! Join us at our Book Speed Dating event on Saturday July 25, 2026 from 1p - 3p at the Mary C. in Ocean Springs.
This event is for ages 12+. Price of admission is $20 and includes going home with one of your matches.
How it works:
1. There will be various books set out on tables. Each table will have a different genre(s). You will pick a table to sit at.
2. You'll have 1 minute to select a book.
3. Spend 10 minutes with your match. There will be rating sheets provided so that you can keep track of your selections. That completes a round!
4. Take 2 minutes to find a new table to sit at and select a book.
We'll go for about 4 rounds. We want to make sure you go home with something that day!
Afterwards we'll play a couple rounds of book bingo and give away some prizes!
Elvis: Summer of 1956 Speaker Series
Experience rare local stories and connections with filmmaker Trey Miller from his YouTube show Globetrotting with Trey
Meet Pat Boyd, Elvis’s former personal secretary, with a book signing
Free to the Public!
First Saturday Collective
Interested Vendors should contact Taylor Hunter at sunflowerfestivalevents@gmail.com The fee to participate as a vendor is $25.00.
Coast Big Band
The Coast Big Band, celebrating more than 30 years of entertaining audiences throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast, is proud to present its annual summer concert, "Bringing the Classics to the Mary C," on Saturday, August 1, at 7:30 p.m.
This year's exciting performance will feature special guest vocalists Karen Abernathy, April Smith Parkman, and David Delk, joining the Coast Big Band for an evening of unforgettable music from the golden age of swing and big band.
Audiences will enjoy many new selections made famous by legendary artists such as Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, and many other iconic performers whose music defined an era. From swinging favorites to timeless ballads, the concert promises an evening filled with nostalgia, exceptional musicianship, and outstanding vocals.
Whether you're a longtime fan of big band music or discovering these classics for the first time, this is a performance you won't want to miss. The Coast Big Band continues its tradition of delivering high-energy entertainment that keeps audiences coming back year after year.
Join us for an evening of timeless melodies, toe-tapping rhythms, and unforgettable performances. You'll be singing these classic tunes long after you leave!
Alchemy of Cloth Fantasy Ball
✨Alchemy of Cloth: Create The Fantasy Ball Outfit You’ve Always Wanted ✨
Hands-on fantasy fashion workshop where you'll transform thrifted finds & reclaimed textiles into a one-of-a-kind outfit for fantasy balls, renaissance festivals, & magical adventures. Learn beginner-friendly techniques, build confidence, & debut your creation in a live interactive fashion showcase.
✨ Alchemy of Cloth: Fantasy Ball Fashion Workshop ✨
Create the fantasy ball outfit you've always dreamed of wearing. Have you admired the beautiful gowns, faery fashions, and fantasy costumes at events like the Faery Court Ball, Witch's Tea, ACOTAR celebrations, renaissance festivals, and fantasy gatherings, but thought: "I wish I could make and wear something like that." Now you can.
Alchemy of Cloth is a hands-on maker workshop where participants transform thrifted clothing, reclaimed textiles, and vintage treasures into one-of-a-kind fantasy ball attire. Whether you envision yourself as a Faery Queen, Elven Noble, Forest Witch, Dragon Rider, Pirate, Courtier, or a magical character of your own creation, you'll receive guidance and support to bring your vision to life. No advanced sewing experience is required. This workshop is designed for beginners and experienced makers alike.
Workshop ScheduleVirtual Intro SessionTuesday, August 11 | 6:00-7:00 PMLive WorkshopsTuesday, August 18 | 6:00-8:00 PMTuesday, August 25 | 6:00-8:00 PMTuesday, September 1 | 6:00-8:00 PM$75 for the complete series (1 virtual session, 3 live workshops, and participation in Fashion at the Faire)
✨ Supplies not included. Participants will source thrifted garments, fabrics, and other materials to upcycle into their project.
What You'll Learn
✨ How to find and evaluate thrifted garments and textiles
✨ Upcycling techniques that transform existing clothing into fantasy fashion
✨ Basic garment alteration and embellishment methods
✨ Design concepts for faery, fantasy, renaissance, gothic, and cosplay-inspired attire
✨ Styling techniques to create a complete fantasy ball look
Perfect For
✨ The 7th Annual Faery Court Ball: Court of Anubis and the Undead Sept. 26 in Biloxi
✨ ACOTAR and fantasy book release celebrations
✨ Witch's Walks, Witch's Rides, and Witch's Teas
✨ Forest of Fae and other renaissance festivals
✨ Fantasy conventions and cosplay events
✨ Costume parties and themed galas
✨ Anyone who has always dreamed of creating their own magical wardrobe
Fashion at the Faire
As a bonus, your finished creation will debut in Fashion at the Faire, an interactive fashion showcase during the 3rd Annual Forest of Fae Renaissance Festival on November 14–15.
Participants receive free admission to the festival on the day they participate in the showcase.
Instead of a traditional runway, participants move throughout the festival as living fashion exhibits, interacting with guests while showcasing their designs. Festival attendees vote for their favorite looks, and prizes are awarded to the winning creations.
This is your opportunity to wear your work, inspire others, and celebrate your creativity with the community.
Workshop Details
August 11 Virtual Intro Session:
Fantasy fashion inspiration, upcycling discussion, and beginner-friendly project ideas.
August 18 Live Workshop at the Mary C:
Bring your gathered materials and begin planning your project.
(Bring notebook paper, fabric scissors, pins, a tape measure, and gathered materials.)
August 25 Live Workshop:
Work-in-progress support session.
(Optional: bring your own sewing machine.)
September 1 Live Workshop at the Mary C:
Final support session to help complete and refine your design.
(Optional: bring your own sewing machine.)
November 14 or 15 Fashion at the Faire:
Wear your completed garment during one day of the Forest of Fae Renaissance Festival and participate in the interactive fashion showcase.
Led by Suzanne Stafford, The Faery Queen's Modiste, with more than 30 years of experience in couture, fantasy costuming, event design, and wearable art.
First Saturday Collective
Interested Vendors should contact Taylor Hunter at sunflowerfestivalevents@gmail.com The fee to participate as a vendor is $25.00.
17th Annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival
Join the Mississippi Songwriters Alliance for the 17th Annual Songwriters Festival
Experience an unforgettable celebration of original music in the heart of Ocean Springs. Enjoy live performances by talented songwriters at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, along with intimate shows at local restaurants throughout the downtown Ocean Springs area. Come discover new voices, great music, and the vibrant creative spirit of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
An Evening with Deana Carter
An Evening with Deana Carter - Rescheduled to October 16, 2026
Ronnie McDowell's Red, White and Blue Tour
Special guests Jeff Bates and Paulette Carlson of Highway 101
Poet's Cafe to be Held in Conjunction with the America 250 Block Party in Downtown OS
For the month of July, the Poet’s Cafe will be working with the America 250 Block Party Celebration in downtown Ocean Springs. You host, Laura Keriazakos will have a tent. The event will include readings from Great American Poets. If you plan to attend, feel free to bring patriotic poetry of your own or a favorite piece from a celebrated American poet. Remember, keep it family friendly for the kiddos.
Date & Time: Thursday, July 2, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Ocean Springs (centered around the Ocean Springs Municipal Library)
Elvis: Summer of 1956 Speaker Series
Hear from Louisiana Hayride historian Joey Kent, Rockabilly Hall of Fame director Jeff Cole and Mississippi music historian Dale Rushing
Free to the Public!
Spotlight Production Theatre Summer Showcase
SAVE $5 By Purchasing your tickets online. Click the Link Below!
Sound Infused Crystal Bracelet Making Workshop
Join us for a beautiful and intentional Workshop, where creativity, mindfulness, and sacred energy weave together in a supportive, high-vibration space.
We will begin with an opening circle, grounding our energy and setting clear intentions through a guided meditation. From there, you’ll weave your intentions into form as you create your own crystal bracelets—infused with your personal goals, desires, and affirmations. These bracelets are more than jewelry; they are energetic anchors and daily reminders of the work you’ve done.
Finally, we’ll journey into a deeply restorative sound therapy, allowing the frequencies to anchor and seal our intentions into the body.
During this workshop, you will:
💫 Experience a deep grounding & intention setting meditation, connecting guided by Sagnite Castro
💫 Receive a sound healing journey, facilitated by Ernesto Castro.
💫 Learn the art of intentional bracelet making, guided step-by-step by Catherine Nandzik
💫 Gain clarity and focus through intention setting and manifestation practices
💫 Participate in a cleansing and blessing ceremony to energetically charge your materials
💫 Create one crystal bracelet, choosing from a curated selection of high-quality crystal beads
No experience is necessary—just bring an open heart and a willingness to create.
All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with handcrafted bracelets infused with meaning, purpose, and aligned energy.
✨ Meet Your Facilitators
Catherine Nandzik
Catherine is a multidimensional energy healer, spiritual mentor, and somatic alchemist devoted to helping souls remember their inner divinity. Her approach blends spiritual awareness with grounded wellness, creating space for transformation, alignment, and deep restoration.
Sagnite Castro
Sagnite is a visionary Holistic Practitioner, Reiki Master Teacher, and Grief Facilitator. Through Plentitude, she blends mindfulness and intuitive practices to guide participants into deep restoration, transformation, and empowered self-discovery.
Ernesto Castro.
Ernesto is a sound healing practitioner, educator, and researcher dedicated to one simple conviction: every person has an innate capacity to heal, and that sometimes, all the body needs are the right conditions to remember how.
Questions?
Contact Sagnite Castro at plentitude1@gmail.com
Contact Catherine Nandzik at mountain.energy111@gmail.com
✨ Includes:
Guided meditation
Group sound healing
Bracelet-making instruction
All crystal materials and supplies
Sacred space for intention setting
✨ What to bring:
Yoga mat, meditation cushion, blanket, eye pillow, water
Walter Anderson Museum of Art - Fish Eye Film Festival
To view schedule of events click here.
First Saturday Collective
Interested Vendors should contact Taylor Hunter at sunflowerfestivalevents@gmail.com The fee to participate as a vendor is $25.00.
True Vintage Market CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER!
True Vintage Market Cancelled Due to Weather Concerns!
Vendors can sign up at True Vintage Market
DISCUSSIONS FOR THE COLLOQUIUM SERIES “The Greatest Civilization of the Americas, and Its Collapse; Erasing Its Importance Through Colonial Times”
Memory and Memories; Exploration of the Memory Process; What Do We Remember?
A combined presentation and discussion with Participants and Interested Parsons on; “Why” and “What” do we Remember…!
The Hiding Place
Shine Theater Presents The Hiding Place
Step into a powerful true story of courage, faith, and quiet resistance. The Hiding Place brings to life the incredible journey of Corrie ten Boom and her family as they risk everything to shelter Jews during World War ll and the horrors of the Holocaust. Through moments of fear, sacrifice, and unwavering hope, this moving production reminds us that even in the darkest times, God is still there. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will stir your heart and rekindle your faith.
Mississippi Songwriter’s Alliance Songs & Stories
In the Trent Lott Theater… Free to the Public!
Taco Fest in OS - NEW DATE
Join us for the annual taco fest down at Fort Maurepas! Enjoy a Taco Creation Competition hosted by Chef D. Family fun for all ages. Music, children’s games and so many more festivities!
True Vintage Market Presents - Reel Men’s Market
Vendors can sign up at True Vintage Market
Beyond The Rainbow
Rock U 2 Dance Presents
Two Performance Times: 5:30pm and 7:30 pm. Purchase Tickets at the door on the night of the event. $12.50
Mississippi School of the Arts Master Dance Class
Free Pop-Up Master Dance Class
Grades 7th - 10th
Sensory Storytime
The Ocean Springs Municipal Library brings to you Sensory Storytime at the Mary C. Intended for ages one to nine. Sign up is required do to limited space.
Mother’s Day Sound Bath
Step into a world of serenity with a sound bath—a deeply immersive and therapeutic sonic experience that rejuvenates the mind, body, and soul. Participants are enveloped in a symphony of soothing sounds created by instruments such as crystal singing bowls, Native American flutes, and drums.
These calming vibrations wash over you to create a sense of tranquility, dissolving stress and promoting deep relaxation.
Beyond the immediate calming effects, a sound bath can help reduce anxiety, enhance mindfulness, and promote better sleep.
This session is beginner-friendly and open to all levels; no prior experience is necessary.
Event Details:
Items to bring: A yoga mat, water, and additional props for comfort (cushion, blanket, or eye cover).
Note: Please arrive 5-10 minutes early. To avoid disruptions during the meditation, doors will be locked at 2:05 PM.
