NATCHEZ — Spring Pilgrimage is nearing the end of its season, but locals and visitors have one last weekend to take advantage of Pilgrimage and a variety of other events this weekend.

Showers and thunderstorms are forecast through Sunday, but partly sunny skies could peek through during the upcoming weekend.

Arts Natchez

Artist Susan E. Jones and Arts Natchez will host a paint along class from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the gallery located at 425 Main St.

Jones will lead a “follow the leader” style class, where she said students will paint along with her as they work to replicate a painting called “High Cotton.”

“We’ll paint together for a while, and then I’ll take a break and come around to work with each student individually,” Jones said. “I don’t want to impose my style on anyone, because everyone has their way of doing something, but sometimes you just need a little help getting back on track.”

Jones said the class is perfect for someone wanting to express their creativity through painting or even for an artist looking to pick up new techniques.

“I have been painting my entire life, and I still attend six workshops a year because you never stop learning,” Jones said. “I always say everyone is born an artist, but they start pushing it down or hiding it around 10 or 12 years old.

“What I’m trying to do is reintroduce people to their creative spirit and with a little direction it will come out a lot faster.”

The cost to register is $35, and preregistration is preferred as only 21 spots are open for the class.

For more information or to register, call 601-442-0043.

Friday forum

This week’s topic includes Natchez Festival of Music artistic director Jay Dean discussing the various upcoming events.

The weekly forum begins at 8 a.m. at Natchez Coffee Company.

Kitten adoption day

The Natchez-Adams County Humane Society will host a kitten adoption day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Natchez Mall near the theater entrance.

The price of adopting an animal — $35 for two kittens and $25 for one kitten — incudes spaying and neutering costs.

Spring Pilgrimage

The Natchez Spring Pilgrimage continues with 24 historic houses and properties open for tour.

Tickets and maps for the Pilgrimage tours are available at Natchez Pilgrimage Tours, located in the Natchez Visitor Reception Center at 640 S. Canal St. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tours feature three houses each with a tour in the morning, 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., and in the afternoon, 1:30 to 5 p.m.

Tickets for the three-house tours are $30 per adult and $18 for children ages 6 to 18.

Tickets for the six-house tours are $60 per adult and $36 for children ages 6 to 18.

Tickets for a three-house tour plus a tour of historic Longwood, Rosalie or Stanton Hall are $42 for adults and $26 for children.

Various entertainment options associated with Spring Pilgrimage will also continue this weekend including:

• The Historic Natchez Tableaux will entertain audiences for the last time of the season this week at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Tickets to the performances are $15 per person, with children admitted for $7. Advance tickets and reservations for the performance are available at Natchez Pilgrimage Tours, but can also be purchased at the door.

• The Natchez Little Theatre will present “Southern Exposure” for the last time this season at 7:30 today, Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday.

Tickets are $15 and should be reserved by calling NLT, located at 319 Linton Ave., at 601-442-2233 or online at natchezlittletheatre.org.

• Southern Road to Freedom will be presented for the last time this season at 8 p.m. today and Saturday.

Tickets are $15 per person and are available at Natchez Pilgrimage Tours, located in the Natchez Visitor Reception Center or at the door before performances.