This weekend in Hattiesburg, MS

Cool off at the fourth annual Rodney Richardson Water Run at Town Square Park. This family friendly event features a 5k and a 1 Mile Fun Run that wind through the historic neighborhood in Downtown Hattiesburg, with super soakers along the route and a refreshing spray from the Hattiesburg Fire Department at the finish. The course concludes at Town Square Park. All proceeds support Ddembe Ministries, an orphan, widow, and family care ministry in Jinja, Uganda. Registration is available for runners and volunteers.

Taking place at the Lake Terrace Convention Center, this event is one to plan for in advance. A reminder option is available on the event page so it does not slip your mind.

Hattiesburg Saenger Theater hosts comedian and social media standout Steven Ho on his Not Your Hero Tour, presented by Icon Live. A former ER technician who shifted to stand-up and digital comedy, Ho turns the chaos of hospital life into punchy stories that blend real-world encounters with crowd-sourced medical tales. His following of more than 14 million fans grew from a viral series sharing emergency room tips, and his live show dives into astonishing patient moments and head-scratching situations familiar to anyone who has worked in healthcare. Beyond the stage, he releases weekly sketches that feature recurring favorites like Betty, a supremely self-assured Gen Z nurse, and Nurse Austin, an ever-positive caregiver. The set mixes sharp storytelling, absurdity, and heart. A limited number of meet and greet add-ons are available.

Jellyfish is a support group for LGBTQIA+ youth in grades 6 through 12. It is led by an LGBTQIA+-identified youth educator and advocate and provides opportunities to receive support and connect with peers who share similar identities. A Remind list is available for meeting reminders, updates, and other news.

At the Hattiesburg Saenger Theater, Matt Stone leads a concert tribute promoted as America’s ultimate Elvis experience. Recognized by Graceland and the Elvis Presley Estate, he has been featured on SiriusXM’s Elvis Radio and praised by people from Elvis Presley’s family, friends, and inner circle. The show recreates a classic Elvis concert with authentic wardrobe, signature-style jewelry, period instruments, and carefully produced staging, supported by a top-tier band. The performance aims to capture the sound and spirit of Elvis in a way that has deeply resonated with those who knew him.