10/20 - 10/22
LOCAL EVENTS:
COLLEGE FOOTBALL:
SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS vs LOUISIANA MONROE (HOMECOMING) - Sat 4pm, Ladd Peebles Stadium, CLICK HERE
You can listen to the games all season on 96.1 The Rocket and 99.5 The Jag, and on the iHeart Radio app. Pre-game show starts 2 hours before kickoff.
Parking lot opens at 8am. FanFest: Begins at 1pm; live music and free food samples from vendors. Game Day info HERE.
Also, be aware of the new Clear Bag policy and Water policy at Ladd. CLICK HERE
USA HOMECOMING activities include Homecoming Comedy Show with Marlon Wayans & Jay Pharaoh Thurs 7:30pm, USA Mitchell Center; Greek TV Homecoming Step Show Fri 3:30pm-11:30pm, USA Mitchell Center; Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally Fri 6pm parade, 6:30pm pep rally, outside USA Mitchell Center. CLICK HERE
Also, This Friday night come watch Jags volleyball try to extend their undefeated conference mark at 6:30 PM and then stay for our Jaguar Basketball tipoff event! The Jaguar Basketball tipoff event will start at the conclusion of the volleyball match inside Jag Gym and is your chance to meet and greet with the 2017-2018 basketball Jags.
ALABAMA vs TENNESSEE - Sat 2:30 pm, Tuscaloosa, CBS, CLICK HERE
AUBURN @ ARKANSAS- Sat 2:30 pm, Fayetteville, AR, CLICK HERE
FLORIDA STATE vs LOUISVILLE- Sat 11am, Tallahassee, ESPN, CLICK HERE
UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA @ SHORTER - Sat 12 noon, Rome, GA, CLICK HERE
OTHER EVENTS:
THRILLER NIGHTS OF LIGHTS- Nightly through Halloween, dusk to 10pm, Hank Aaron Stadium
The family-friendly drive-thru Halloween light display at the Hank is back for a 2nd year! See friendly ghosts, spooky eyes, giant spiders and more, in light displays synchronized to music playing on your car radio. CLICK HERE
BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY presents FLEETWOOD MAC’S RUMOURS- Sat 8pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre
The first set is Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours, performed in its entirety by a group of handpicked musicians specifically selected for this album. The second set features the group’s greatest hits, accompanied by all the bells and whistles of a major rock and roll show. CLICK HERE
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL- CRYSTAL- Thurs/Fri 7:30pm; Sat 3:30pm and 7:30pm; Sun 1pm and 5pm, Pensacola Bay Center
Cirque du Soleil® presents Crystal, Its’ first ice experience. Watch world-class ice skaters and acrobats claim their new frozen playground with speed and fluidity as they challenge the laws of gravity with never-before-seen acrobatics. CLICK HERE
THE MAGIC OF BILL BLAGG LIVE! - Sun 7pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre
Hailed as “Mind-Blowing Magic!” by CBS, Blagg’s show is packed with jaw-dropping illusions, unbelievable magic and his trademark off-the-cuff personality that make this show a great family event! One show only. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA INTERSTATE FAIR- Thurs 4pm-11pm; Fri 4pm-1am; Sat 11am-12 midnite; Sun 11am-11pm, Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Highway
Along with amazing food, thrilling rides and great musical acts to entertain you, there are also many other things to see and do at the Fair! Best of all, they are all FREE with your admission! Entertainment includes Candlebox (Fri 7:30) and A Thousand Horses (Sat 7:30). The Pensacola Interstate Fair runs nightly through Oct 29th. CLICK HERE
MOBILE GREEK FESTIVAL- Thurs/Fri/Sat 11am-10pm, The Annunciation Greek Church
54 South Ann St
Enjoy Greek music, dance, heritage... and food, from lamb to baklava! Take a tour of the church, listen to the music and watch the dancers. There’s also a drive-thru, for Greek take-out. CLICK HERE
WOOFSTOCK - Sun 11am-6:30pm, Bienville Square
Humans and their canine companions are invited to spend the day listening to live local music, enjoying the great food and libations and don’t forget the ever popular Weiner Dog Race and all time favorite Doggie Costume Contest. This is a benefit for ARF, the Animal Rescue Foundation. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA BEACH ART & WINE FESTIVAL- Sun 11am-4pm, Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
Stroll the Boardwalk, sampling wines and perusing the works of some of the Gulf Coast’s most talented artists. Wine tastings are from 12 noon to 3 p.m. The festival is free to the public, however for wine tastings festivalgoers must purchase a ticket and receive a wristband. Art & Wine Festival is an annual fundraiser benefitting the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce. CLICK HERE
A RAMBLIN' NIGHT AT THE STEEPLE WITH PAUL THORN, THE MULLIGAN BROTHERS, ERIC ERDMAN, PHIL AND FOSTER -Thurs 7pm, The Steeple on St Francis, downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
MAREN MORRIS- Sat 8pm, Soul Kitchen, downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
JAKE OWEN- Fri 7pm, Harrah’s Gulf Coast Great Lawn, Biloxi, CLICK HERE
EASTON CORBIN- Fri 8pm, Hard Rock Live, Biloxi, CLICK HERE
STYX- Fri 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE
ANTHONY COOLS- Sat 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE
FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS- Fri/Sat 8pm, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, CLICK HERE
GALLERY NIGHT PENSACOLA- Fri 4pm-8pm (AFTER PARTY: 8:00PM - 12:00AM), downtown Pensacola
Taking the "Arts to the Streets" where visitors can connect with the unique Culture of Pensacola. October’s Gallery Night has a Halloween theme… and a costume contest! CLICK HERE
MOBILE OPERA presents COSI FAN TUTTE- Fri 8pm; Sun 2:30pm, The Temple, downtown Mobile
In opera, true love rarely runs smooth, and no more so than in this lighthearted comedy of the difference between men and women. Mozart’s tale of classic misunderstanding – "Cosi fan tutte." CLICK HERE
QUEST-CON- Fri 1pm-7pm; Sat/Sun 10am-6pm, Mobile Convention Center
Quest-Con is a multi-genre convention heavily influenced by gaming & cosplay, with special guests and vendors. CLICK HERE
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM- Fri 5pm-9pm, History Museum of Mobile
Join us for a tribute to comic books and historic looks at the History Museum of Mobile! Our annual event "Night at the Museum" is back and this time it is superhero-themed! Meet your favorite superheroes; enjoy kid-friendly arts and crafts, food trucks, costume contests, and much more! CLICK HERE
BOO AT THE ZOO- Sat/Sun 10am-4pm, Gulf Breeze Zoo
Designed for a younger audience, Boo at the Zoo offers scare-free fun! Join our safe zoo neighborhood of Halloween entertainment, with kid-friendly fun around every corner. TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL: Enjoy a trail of trick-or-treating stations with treats, toys and treasures for children of all ages! Kids and adults are encouraged to wear fun (not scary) costumes. CLICK HERE
BEST OF THE BAY GUMBO CHAMPIONSHIP- Sat 11am-2pm, Coastal Alabama Community College, Fairhope campus
Come for a day of fun and all the Gumbo you can eat! Plus Children's area and Music. Sponsored by Eastern Shore Kiwanis. CLICK HERE
BUDDY WALK - Sat 8:30 registration, 1 mile walk at 10:00, family fun events till 12:00, Bienville Square, downtown Mobile
The Buddy Walk® was developed by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995 to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. There will be food, hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream, a band, a petting zoo, games for kids, video game trailer, bouncy house, photo booth, Disney princess will be there, Azalea trail maids will be there, characters from comic con!!! CLICK HERE
HEART WALK- Sun 2pm, Moulton Tower, USA Campus, Mobile
The Heart Walk is American Heart Association's premiere event for raising funds to save lives from this country's #1 killer (heart disease) and #5 killer (stroke). Designed to promote physical activity and heart healthy living, the Heart Walk creates an environment that's fun and rewarding for the entire family. CLICK HERE
TUNA DOES VEGAS- Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm, Mobile Theatre Guild
Tuna Does Vegas re-unites the lovable and eccentric characters from the 'third smallest town in Texas' as they take a rambling romp in Sin City. CLICK HERE
TWELVE ANGRY JURORS- Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm, Chickasaw Civic Theatre
Everyone says he’s guilty — everyone but one juror in this classic tale of justice in the jury room. CLICK HERE
THE CONCLUSION OF EDGAR ALLAN POE- Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Playhouse in the Park, Langan Park, Mobile
A thrilling, dramatic production based on the life and stories of Edgar Allan Poe, including adaptations of four of his most famous tales: “The Tell-Tale Heart”, “The Casque of Amontillado”, “Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether”, and a story of the medieval plague, “King Pest”. Suitable for ages 12 and up. CLICK HERE
THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE- Fri/Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm, Theatre 98, Fairhope
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life-unaffirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Advisory: Adult content. May not be appropriate for all ages. CLICK HERE
DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD- Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 3pm, Pensacola Little Theatre
A Studio 400 Production. The unauthorized further adventures of the Peanuts gang as they go through puberty, and experience life beyond their traditional six year old selves. "Inventive and raunchy…hysterically funny." —NY Post. CLICK HERE
HAUNTED FORT -Fri/Sat 6pm-9pm (and some weeknights, through Halloween), The Fort of Colonial Mobile, downtown
Haunted Fort brings together an amazing cast of actors, special effects, stages, and scenes in a truly unique and exciting walkthrough experience that you see, hear, touch, smell and feel. It’s tremendous fun and it’s sometimes a bit scary. CLICK HERE
HAUNTED DUCKBOATS -Fri/Sat 6-9pm (and some weeknights, through Halloween), The Fort of Colonial Mobile, downtown
For centuries Mobile has been home to pirates, vagabonds, miscreants, soldiers, and ladies of the night. While their bodies may be gone their souls remain. Embark on a spine-tingling tour of Mobile and the Mobile River as we search along our haunted city streets for these forgotten souls who linger somewhere between today and the afterlife. CLICK HERE
OWA’S TOWN OF TERROR- Thurs 6pm-9pm, Fri/Sat 6pm-12 mid, Sun 6pm-9pm, OWA Amusement Park, Foley
If you love frights, OWA’s Town of Terror is just for you. Put your bravery to the test and see if you can handle the haunted house. From insane asylum escapees to a murderous butcher and everything in between, Town of Terror is not for the faint of heart. (Presented by Fairhope’s Nightmare Chambers.)
In addition to Friday and Saturday frights, Town of Terror will also feature special Flashlight Nights on Thursdays and Sundays. You can experience fear in a whole new light. Weave your way through the terrifying maze with only the light of a small flashlight to guide you! CLICK HERE
CURIOUS GEORGE: LET’S GET CURIOUS - Thru Jan 7, Gulf Coast Exploreum, downtown Mobile
The new exhibit, Curious George: Let’s Get Curious!, will introduce young children to Curious George’s world and lead visitors on a fun, meaningful interactive math, science and engineering-based adventure. CLICK HERE
MOVIES:
THE SNOWMAN (R) - Detective Harry Hole investigates the disappearance of a woman whose pink scarf is found wrapped around an ominous-looking snowman. Stars Michael Fassbender, Rebecca Ferguson, Chloë Sevigny, Val Kilmer
SAME KIND OF DIFERENT AS ME (PG13)- International art dealer Ron Hall must befriend a dangerous homeless man in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife, a woman whose dreams will lead all three of them on the journey of their lives. Stars Renée Zellweger, Jon Voight, Djimon Hounsou, Greg Kinnear
GEOSTORM (PG13) - When the network of satellites designed to control the global climate start to attack Earth, it's a race against the clock to uncover the real threat before a worldwide geostorm wipes out everything and everyone. Stars Gerard Butler, Jim Sturgess, Abbie Cornish
TYLER PERRY’S BOO 2! A MADEA HALLOWEEN (PG13)- Madea, Bam, and Hattie venture to a haunted campground and the group must run for their lives when monsters, goblins, and the boogeyman are unleashed. Stars Tyler Perry, Patrice Lovely, Brock O'Hurn
ONLY THE BRAVE (PG13) - Based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of elite firefighters risk everything to protect a town from a historic wildfire. Stars Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, Jeff Bridges
VICTORIA & ABDUL (PG13) - The extraordinary true story of an unexpected friendship in the later years of Queen Victoria’s (Academy Award winner Judi Dench) remarkable rule. When Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal), a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favor with the Queen herself. As the Queen questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with a loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle all attempt to destroy. Now showing at the Crescent Theater in downtown Mobile.
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