White Water Tavern has Mississippi favorite Jimbo Mathus and his ace band, The Tri-State Coalition. They'll be serving up piping hot Catfish Music for the Masses long about 10 p.m., $10.

The Mockingbird Hillbilly Band's hillbilly psychedelia will no doubt get the crowd rowdy at Thirst n' Howl, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

As part of its 2012 Wine Festival, the Walton Arts Center has several vino-focused events, including Wine Tasting 101, 5:30 p.m., $30 and Uncorked!, 7 p.m., $75.