9/14- 9/16
LOCAL EVENTS:
USA JAGS FOOTBALL vs TEXAS STATE - Sat 6pm, Ladd Peebles Stadium, Mobile, ESPN+
It’s Parents Weekend. FanFest: Begins at 3 pm; live music and free food samples from vendors. CLICK HERE
Listen to Jags Football on 96.1 The Rocket, 99.5 The Jag, and iheartradio.com (keyword Jags) all season.
UWF ARGOS FOOTBALL vs SHORTER - Sat 6pm, Pensacola Blue Wahoos Stadium, CLICK HERE
ALABAMA @ OLE MISS - Sat 6pm, Oxford MS, ESPN, CLICK HERE
AUBURN vs LSU - Sat 2:30pm, Auburn, CBS, CLICK HERE
FLORIDA vs COLORADO STATE- Sat 3pm, Gainesville, SEC Network, CLICK HERE
FLORIDA STATE @ SYRACUSE - Sat 11am, Syracuse, NY, ESPN, CLICK HERE
THE WHARF UNCORKED FOOD & DRINKS FESTIVAL- Thurs-Sat, The Wharf, Orange Beach
The three day event combines tastings of delicious food and tantalizing wines, live entertainment, and more. The Wharf Uncorked features demos from renowned chefs, cuisine and wine tasting tents, plus live and silent auctions benefiting the Make A Wish foundation. It all leads up to the Grand Tasting Saturday from 4pm to 7:30pm. Main Street and Wharf Parkway will be lined with vendors offering samples of the finest food, wine, beer, and spirits. CLICK HERE
FLORIDA CHEF CHALLENGE- Thurs 6pm-9pm, Sanders Beach, Pensacola
It’s a night of culinary fun as local chefs compete-all in the name of ending hunger. Enjoy sampling of dishes, complimentary beer and wine, and the savory sounds of local jazz band, Roman Street. All proceeds benefit Feeding the Gulf Coast. CLICK HERE
GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN- Thurs 5:30pm-9pm, Mobile Government Plaza, downtown Mobile
This event is an evening for ladies 21 years of age and older, complete with heavy hors d’oevres from local area chefs and restaurants, McTini’s, and an unforgettable evening of manicures, makeovers, shopping and more! Proceeds directly benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile. CLICK HERE
POP-UP RIVERSIDE- Sun 2pm-5pm, Cooper Riverside Park
Bring towels and sunscreen, because Cooper Riverside Park will be a waterpark on Sunday! 5 inflatables (3 with water, 2 without); cornhole games, balloon artists, face painters, and live music. Free family friendly fun! CLICK HERE
BRET MICHAELS - Fri 8pm, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, CLICK HERE
WAYNE NEWTON- Fri 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE
CLINT BLACK- Sat 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE
GRAND FUNK RAILROAD- Sat 8pm, Hard Rock Live Biloxi, CLICK HERE
KEVIN GATES, with NBA Youngboy, Derez Deshon, and Yella Beezy- Fri 8pm, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, CLICK HERE
DEEP PURPLE & JUDAS PRIEST - Sun 7pm, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, CLICK HERE
BAD COLOR featuring LOADED GUNN, GUESSWHO- Fri 10pm, Soul Kitchen, downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
RODNEY CARRINGTON- Fri 7pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, downtown Pensacola, CLICK HERE
SOUNDS OF PURPLE: A CONCERT FOR PENELOPE HOUSE- Fri 7:30pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre
The concert will feature local artists Madison Grace of Spanish Fort, Ike Johnson of Mobile, Money of Prichard, and Tyler Emerson of Athens, GA. National recording artist Raheen DeVaughn will headline the event. Proceeds benefit Penelope House. CLICK HERE
THE BATTLE OF BO’S BURGERS- Sun 4pm-7pm, The Fort of Colonial Mobile, downtown Mobile
Join sports legend Bo Jackson as he hosts this epic Food Sport Challenge - as restaurant chefs compete to create a Hall of Fame worthy dish with Bo's Signature HamBurger Beef and amateur cook teams battle to produce their best version of Bo's Grand Slam Burger. The Grand Champion earns a spot on WFC Team Alabama to compete in the 2018 World Food Championships, November 7-11 in Orange Beach. CLICK HERE
TASTE OF THE BEACH 2018- Sat 11am-9pm, Casino Beach, Pensacola Beach
Taste of the Beach is fun for the whole family. The event will consist of chefs' challenges, cook-offs, live music, tastings, restaurants' signature dishes, a frozen zone, dining tent, hospitality tent, kids area, t-shirt sales and much more! Entry is FREE for Saturday’s day-long festival, with 20+ beach restaurants showcasing their signature dishes for $5 each. CLICK HERE
LODA ARTWALK- Fri 6pm-9pm, Lower Dauphin Arts District, downtown Mobile
Local art galleries, institutions, studios and unique shops open their doors for the public to come inside to view beautiful artwork, sample delicious foods, and hear the music of Mobile. This free family-friendly event is a staple of Mobile’s arts and culture. CLICK HERE
DEMARCUS COUSINS presents BOOGIE’S 3rd Annual BLOCK PARTY- Sat 2pm-6pm, Michael Figures Community Center, Donald St, Mobile
Golden State Warrior Star DeMarcus Cousins and Mayor Stimpson are hosting the 3rd Annual “Boogie’s Block Party” to unveil the new premier basketball court in Figures Park that will be mirrored after the famed Rucker Park in New York City. Immediately following, there will be a free party including a kids zone, a DJ and live music performances. CLICK HERE
MOVIES IN THE PARK: SHERLOCK GNOMES- Fri 7pm (movie begins at sunset), Pensacola Community Maritime Park
Bring your blankets and chairs then spread out on the lawn to watch a family-friendly movie underneath the stars. Free movie and FREE event parking. Concessions are available from local food trucks. Picnic baskets are welcome too, but no pets or glass containers. CLICK HERE
BLUES ON THE BAY: THE MULLIGANS- Sun 6pm-8pm, Pensacola Community Maritime Park
Enjoy a cool breeze off the bay while dancing and listening to some of the region's best musical talent. Concerts are free and open to the public. Pack your coolers and bring your lawn chairs. CLICK HERE
SOUTHERN GOTHIC - A PERFORMANCE OF TWO ONE-ACT PLAYS- Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm, Mobile Theatre Guild
"DESIRE, DESIRE, DESIRE"-Another Tennessee Williams parody, from the author of “For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls”. Blanche DuBois, her nerves shot, is stuck in a house with a slobby Stanley Kowalski, who keeps yelling "Stella!"
"PAPER THIN" - Lucrece and Gerald have had a good marriage, in Lucrece's opinion. Late in life, they had one son, as they'd planned, and now, after watching Gerald recover from heart surgery, Lucrece has reminded Gerald of another thing they'd planned on: Getting a divorce. CLICK HERE
WILL MR. MERRIWETHER RETURN FROM MEMPHIS?- Thurs/Fri 7:30pm, Pensacola Little Theatre
In Bethesda, Mississippi, as the 19th century turns into the 20th, the widowed landlady Louise McBride pines for her former flame and star boarder, Mr. Merriwether. The Three Fates make a ghoulish guest appearance. CLICK HERE
3rd Annual MASSACRE ISLAND ON DAUPHIN ISLAND- Sat/Sun 9am-5pm, Fort Gaines, Dauphin Island
In 1711 the Pirates stormed Mobile Bay and attacked the Island that was once called Massacre Island, because of a huge pile of human skeletons that was discovered by Pierre Le Moyne. Come and see the Pirates as they pilfer and pillage Isle Dauphine-- features Flintlock Pistol Duels, Pirate Tug-o-War, Swashbuckling Sword Play, Cannon Firing, and Treasure Hunt (for kids 12 and under). CLICK HERE
11th Annual GO RUN- Sat 8am, Moulton Tower, USA campus
USA Mitchell Cancer Institute is hosting the 11th Annual GO Run to benefit gynecologic cancer research, with a 5K at 8am and a Fun Run at 9. The event will include prizes, music, vendor booths, food, and children’s activities. CLICK HERE
THE PREDATOR (R)- When a young boy accidentally triggers the universe's most lethal hunters' return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled science teacher can prevent the end of the human race. Stars Boyd Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes, Jacob Tremblay, Olivia Munn, Sterling K. Brown
A SIMPLE FAVOR (R) - The story centers around Stephanie, a mommy blogger who seeks to uncover the truth behind her best friend Emily's sudden disappearance from their small town. Stars Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively
WHITE BOY RICK (R) - The story of teenager Richard Wershe Jr., who became an undercover informant for the FBI during the 1980s and was ultimately arrested for drug-trafficking and sentenced to life in prison. Stars Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Piper Laurie
UNBROKEN: PATH TO REDEMPTION (PG13)- When the war ended, his battle began. This story begins where Unbroken ends, sharing the next amazing chapter of Olympian and World War II hero Louis Zamperini's powerful true story of forgiveness, redemption, and amazing grace. Stars Samuel Hunt, Merritt Patterson, Will Graham
Don’t plan your weekend without your Best Bets- local events, movies, concerts and more!