5 Things to Know in Gulfport: Hurricane Season, First Friday Art Walk, Teen Dance

Hurricane Season: The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins today and runs through November 30. Be sure to stick with Gulfport Patch for the lastest information about weather, hurricane kits, seminars and more. Be sure to sign up for our e-newsletter for breaking news alerts!

First Friday Art Walk: Everyone is invited to the Art Walk on Beach Boulevard from 6 - 10 p.m. There will be vendors featuring art, home decor, plants, food and more! Don't forget, there's always live performers at the Art Village Courtyard.

Industrial Arts Center Closed: Due to several equipment failures the Industrial Arts Center will be closed for the first time, since they've opened, during an Art Walk. Officials are hoping to sell tickets for an opportunity drawing at tonight's Art Walk in order to fundraise and open their doors open again. For more information on how you can help go to their website or stop by the Art Walk tonight.

Teen Swing Dance: Swing Time invites teens ages 13 and older to enjoy a night of swing dancing, complete with a Dance Jam and Contest with prizes and giveaways at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom. No partner needed. Admission is $7 per person. Enjoy a swing lesson at 7:15pm. The dance begins at 8pm. Snacks and soft drinks will be available for purchase.

Friday Forecast: We have a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 8 a.m. Otherwise, it'll be mostly cloudy with a high near 83 and a south southwest wind between 11 and 14 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tonight, a 30% chane of rain, mainly before 2 a.m. Otherwise, mostly cloudy with a low around 76.