Mississippi Symphony Orchestra concert, Ag Museum birthday celebration, among weekend events

Kiara Fleming, Mississippi Clarion-Ledger
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This weekend kicks off with the 40th Birthday celebration at the Ag Museum on Saturday. The museum has partnered with several organizations who will assist in providing 40 unique experiences across the museum grounds for visitors to enjoy.

Also on Saturday, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra will perform live at St. Andrew's Cathedral.

Rock band 3 Doors Down is scheduled for a two-night live performance run at the Brandon Amphitheater on Saturday and Sunday. The concert is part of the band’s "Away From the Sun Anniversary Tour."

Below are details on those events and other events to enjoy this weekend.

40th Birthday Celebration at the Ag Museum

Festivities for this event will feature the Dixieland Old Engine and Agricultural Club’s display of antique engines and other agricultural tools.

  • When: Saturday, Sept. 9

  • Where: Ag and Forestry Museum, 1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson

  • Admission: $4

  • Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Concert

Mississippi Symphony Orchestra
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra

St. Andrew's Cathedral will host the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra in concert and brass highlights, featuring Mimi Linehan and Richard Hudson.

  • When: Saturday, Sept. 9

  • Where: St. Andrew's Cathedral, 305 E., Capitol St., Jackson

  • Admission: $25

  • Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Briarwood Arts Center Birthday Bash

Briarwood Arts Center is celebrating its first birthday with food trucks, live painting, music, guided tours and more.

  • When: Sunday, Sept. 10

  • Where: Briarwood Arts Center, 614 Briarwood Dr., Jackson

  • Admission: Free

Monday Meet-Up Trivia

"Monday Meetup" will be at Hal & Mal’s in the Brew Pub to celebrate trivia night.

  • When: Monday, Sept. 11

  • Where: Hal & Mal's 200 South Commerce Street, Jackson

  • Admission: Free

  • Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

3 Doors Down — 'Away From the Sun Anniversary Tour'

3 doors down are embarking on the Away from the sun Anniversary tour to celebrate their sophomore album performing live at the Brandon Amphitheater.

  • When: Saturday, Sept. 9, through Saturday, Sept. 10

  • Where: Brandon Amphitheater, 8190 Rock Way-Off, Boyce Thompson Dr., Brandon

  • Admission: $30-$300 Purchase tickets at Ticketmaster.com

  • Time: 8 p.m.

More: What performers are coming to the Mississippi State Fair in October? We have the details

Know of an event? Email reporter Kiara Fleming at KDFleming@jackson.gannett.com

This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Weekend events to consider for fun in Jackson MS