Events of Thursday, May 14, 2026

Charcuterie Board Walk. 4 PM to 8 PM.  Sip, snack, and stroll through Downtown Jackson at this one-night-only Charcuterie Board Walk on Thursday, May 14 from 4–8 PM. Tickets are limited! Grab them here: https://tinyurl.com/3mtt8nne.  Start your evening at Bella Notte Ristorante for check-in, where you’ll enjoy charcuterie-inspired small plates, a cash bar, and live music. Then explore downtown with a curated map guiding you to participating businesses. Enjoy charcuterie bites, 1–2 oz wine tastings from Sandhill Crane Winery, Cherry Creek Winery, and Sleeping Bear Winery, plus non-alcoholic options from Zero Bar & Lounge. Along the way, discover pop-up vendors, shopping, and interactive experiences designed to elevate your night. Visit every stop to be entered to win a Downtown Jackson Night for Two, and grab 4+ tickets to receive a charcuterie gift set.  Limited tickets available—don’t miss one of downtown’s most memorable nights of the year.

American 1 Spring Sale.  Join us for the American 1 Spring Sale at the American 1 Event Center at Keeley Park!  Shop local car dealers, 300 vehicles on-site, AND power equipment dealers! Get pre-approved today!  american1cu.org/pre-approval.  Sale Hours: Thursday, May 14, 11 AM – 8 PM.  Friday, May 15, 11 AM – 8 PM.  Saturday, May 16, 10 AM – 3 PM.  Learn more:  american1cu.org/car-sale

JATA Celebrates National Transit Week 2026. 10 AM to 4 PM.  Visit the Jackson Area Transportation Authority’s Transit Center all this week as JATA celebrates National Transit Week.  Meet vendors, partners and services displaying during Transit Week.  Free popcorn, giveaways, prizes and more.  All week, enjoy a hot dog and drink for $1.  See what JATA offers our community!  127  West Cortland Street, Downtown Jackson.

Film Screening:  Sweet Home Alabama (2002). 7 PM.  Step into a delightful evening at the Sweet Home Alabama (2002), where the charm of southern warmth and a tale of love and discovery await you. Join us for a singular experience that brings together film enthusiasts for a dose of nostalgia wrapped in romance and humor. This presentation invites you to breathe life back into the early 2000s, rediscovering the allure of Reese Witherspoon’s character as she navigates complex relationships and heartfelt choices.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.