11/3- 11/5
******DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS THIS WEEKEND*******
It’s time to FALL BACK. Set your clocks back 1 hour before going to bed Saturday night.
(Good time to change the batteries in your smoke detector while you’re changing clocks!)
LOCAL EVENTS:
COLLEGE FOOTBALL:
SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS vs LOUISIANA - Sat 3pm, Ladd Peebles Stadium, ESPN3, 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 12 noon; 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
ALABAMA vs LSU- Sat 7pm, Tuscaloosa, CBS, CLICK HERE
AUBURN @ TEXAS A&M- Sat 11am, College Station, TX, ESPN, CLICK HERE
FLORIDA @ MISSOURI - Sat 11am, Columbia, MO, ESPN2, CLICK HERE
FLORIDA STATE vs SYRACUSE- Sat 11:20 am, Tuscaloosa, ACC Network, CLICK HERE
UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA vs NORTH ALABAMA- Sat 4pm, Pensacola, CLICK HERE
OTHER EVENTS:
GREATER GULF STATE FAIR- Wed/Thurs 4pm-10pm; Fri 4pm-12 midnite; Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 12 noon-10pm, The Grounds, West Mobile
The theme is Calling All Heroes… from everyday heroes to superheroes. Entertainment includes Marvel’s Superheroes United Show (Sat/Sun- check entertainment schedule for times); the All Star Stunt Dogs Challenge, Belmont Magic Show, and the Greater Gulf State Fair Stampede and Rodeo (Fri and Sat 7:30pm). The Greater Gulf State Fair features Family Land with over 30 kid-friendly rides and games, and the Largest Midway on the Gulf Coast. CLICK HERE
BLAINE HOVEN FULL CIRCLE- Thurs 7:30pm, Mobile Civic Center Theatre
Blaine Hoven, soloist with American Ballet Theatre and Mobile Ballet Alum, is bringing an outstanding group of dancers from ABT, including Principal dancers Stella Abrera, Isabella Boylston, Christine Shevchenko, and James Whiteside. This fabulous program will feature excerpts from some of the world’s greatest and most beloved ballets, such as Swan Lake, Don Quixote, and Balanchine’s Rubies as well as contemporary works. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to see some of the most acclaimed dancers in the world today performing here in Mobile! CLICK HERE
HANGOUT OYSTER COOK-OFF -Sat 11am-6pm, The Hangout, Gulf Shores
It’s all things Oyster, delicious seafood, delectable drinks and great music! Sample oysters from dozens of chefs, and over 60 craft beers. And this year, 95 KSJ Presents CAM (Sat 1pm) and Rodney Atkins (3pm). CLICK HERE
4th Annual PENSACOLA FOO FOO FESTIVAL- Nov 2- Nov 12
The Foo Foo Festival offers 12 days of unique artistic shows and events. Including Naval air shows, ballets, operas, culinary events, songwriter showcases, concerts and many more unordinary and extraordinary cultural events in between. Several events this weekend are part of the Foo Foo Festival, including the Great GulfCoast Arts Festival, the Busker Festival, and The Wedding Singer. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA UMBRELLA SKY PROJECT AND BUSKER FESTIVAL- Fri-Sun, Intendencia Street from Palafox to Jefferson. Downtown Pensacola
Free. Spectators will be able to walk through the streets of Downtown Pensacola shaded by hundreds of colorful umbrellas suspended in the air — appearing to be floating. Plus, Foo Foo Festival attendees can visit the premier Busker Festival, a festival full of entertaining street performers known for their musical, unusual and comedic acts. CLICK HERE
THE GREAT GULFCOAST ARTS FESTIVAL- Fri/Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 9am-4pm, Seville Square, downtown Pensacola (Children’s Festival Sat/Sun 10am-4pm)
The three-day, juried art show draws more than 200 of the nation's best painters, potters, sculptors, jewelers, graphic artists, craftsmen and other artists. CLICK HERE
ALABAMA PECAN FESTIVAL- Fri 5pm-until; Sat/Sun 9am-until, W.C. Griggs Elementary School, Carol Plantation Road, Tillmans Corner
This family-oriented festival features a carnival atmosphere with rides, food, face painting, arts and crafts, and jewelry. Free grandstand events include a classic country and western show, a Sunday gospel show with topnotch entertainers, and more. Not to mention plenty of Alabama pecans and pecan pies! CLICK HERE
FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK- Fri 6pm-8pm, downtown Fairhope
Visit local merchants in Downtown Fairhope as they open late and highlight the art community. Start your ArtWalk at the Eastern Shore Art Center. Original artwork for Downtown’s 12 Days of FAIRHOPE Christmas banners will be revealed at First Friday Art Walk! CLICK HERE
THE VENARDOS CIRCUS- Nov 1- Nov 12, James Seal Park (540 Texas St), downtown Mobile
The American Circus with the heart of a Broadway Show. Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos, the show features a small cast of artists in a kind of Circus-Broadway Musical. Fun for the whole family. CLICK HERE
SPOOKY MOVIE ON THE LAWN (Rescheduled because of weather)- Saturday-- Kids Activities: 4pm; Hayrides: 5 - 7pm; Movie screening begins at 7:30pm, Marina Lawn at the Wharf, Orange Beach
See “Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone” at 7:30; free popcorn & hot chocolate! Admission is FREE; pony rides $5 and face painting $5 - $7. CLICK HERE
USA JAGUAR MEN’S BASKETBALL vs NORTH ALABAMA (Exhibition Game)- Fri 7:35pm, USA Mitchell Center, CLICK HERE
You can listen to the games all season on 99.5 The Jag and the iHeart Radio app.
CASTING CROWNS- Thurs 7pm, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, CLICK HERE
JOSH TURNER - Fri 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE
CHEECH & CHONG- Fri 8pm, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, CLICK HERE
APLUS/ACEYALONE/EQUIPTO/Z-MAN/TRUE JUSTICE- Fri 9pm, Soul Kitchen, downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA presents AWAKENINGS- Sat 7:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, downtown Pensacola
A stunning sensory experience as pictures from Pensacola’s celebrated past and present are projected just above the orchestra to create a visual concerto choreographed to the music of American Composer Joseph Curiale’s vivid piece, Awakening. CLICK HERE
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER- Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm, Joe Jefferson Playhouse
Peter and the Starcatcher is a family-friendly prequel to the story of Peter Pan. CLICK HERE
THE WEDDING SINGER- Thurs/Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 3pm, Pensacola Little Theatre
Based on the 1998 film of the same name, the story revolves around Robbie, who sings at weddings, his failed relationship with his former fiancee', and his romance with a new love, Julia. Full of ‘80’s pop and all your wedding favorites.. 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:
THOR: RAGNAROK (PG13)- Imprisoned, the mighty Thor finds himself in a lethal gladiatorial contest against the Hulk, his former ally. Thor must fight for survival and race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home and the Asgardian civilization. Stars Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett
A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS (R) - A Bad Moms Christmas follows our three under-appreciated and over-burdened women as they rebel against the challenges and expectations of the Super Bowl for moms: Christmas. Stars Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, Christine Baranski, Susan Sarandon
Don’t plan your weekend without your Best Bets- local events, movies, concerts and more!