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Check your Best Bets before you make your weekend plans, so you don't miss out! We've got local events, concerts and more all along the Gulf Coast.Full Bio

 

Best Bets, Gulf Coast Weekend Events 7/11-7/14

7/12-7/14

LOCAL EVENTS:

RED, WHITE & BLUES WEEK: BLUE ANGELS PENSACOLA BEACH AIR SHOW- 

UPDATE: Blue Angels will try to fly limited shows at 2pm both Friday and Saturday; civilian acts will not be flying.  

 For schedule, click HEREFor pro tips on going to the Air Show, click HERE.

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BLUE MARLIN GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP- The Wharf, Orange Beach

****Canceled due to tropical weather forecast *****

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ROY MARTIN YOUNG ANGLERS TOURNAMENT- ****MOVED TO JULY 27th due to weather (weekend after ADSFR), Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo site, Dauphin Island 

For children 15 years and younger. All participants receive a Zeigler hot dog, a Coca Cola, a Blue Bell ice cream, and a certificate. Proceeds benefit the Mobile Jaycees Children's Christmas Shopping Tour.CLICK HERE

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LODA ARTWALK -****MOB MUSIC FEST POSTPONED AND OUTDOOR EVENTS CANCELED, BUT INDOOR EVENTS STILL HAPPENING*****

Fri 6pm-9pm, Lower Dauphin Arts District, downtown Mobile

Visit downtown's galleries and venues for art exhibitions and live performances, and stroll through Bienville Square to support LoDa Night Market Vendors.CLICK HERE

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2nd Annual MOB Music Fest ***POSTPONED TO AUG 9-11*****- Fri/Sat 5pm-10pm; Sun 3pm-8pm, Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile

This festival’s motto is “celebrating performing arts.” Artists from various genres (including indie, country, bluegrass, rock, alternative, gospel, soul, funk, jazz, brass band, blues, R&B and hip-hop), will be highlighted. Free.CLICK HERE    

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**Canceled for this Saturday due to weather***MARKET IN THE PARK- Saturdays through July 27th, 7:30am-12:00noon, Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile

Each year, the Mobile Arts Council and the City of Mobile Special Events Department work together to produce Market in the Park. Each week, the market features live musical performances, one-of-a-kind arts and crafts produced by local artisans, and locally grown produce, seafood, cheese and eggs, honeys, flowers and plants, baked goods, pasta, and more. CLICK HERE

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SUMMER CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES: A STAR IS BORN -Thurs 7pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre, downtown Mobile

This is the 1976 version, starring Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson.

Get a free popcorn when you donate school supplies to Lifelines Counseling. CLICK HERE   

SUMMER CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND- Sun 3pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre

This is the 1977 Steven Spielberg movie that was filmed in the Mobile/Baldwin area, starring Richard Dreyfus. 

Get a free popcorn when you donate school supplies to Lifelines Counseling. CLICK HERE

CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES: SGT PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND- Sat 7pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre

Small town band hits it big, but they must battle a nefarious plot in the music industry. Stars Peter Frampton, Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb. CLICK HERE    

THE COMMODORES- Fri 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE

THE ISLEY BROTHERS- Fri 8pm, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, CLICK HERE

BILLY CURRINGTON- Sat 7pm (Everette- opener), 8pm (Show), Hard Rock Live Biloxi, CLICK HERE   

MICHAEL JACKSON: A THRILLING TRIBUTE- Fri 7pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre

A fast-paced, exciting tribute show! This high-energy thriller features Falynne Lewing and her team of highly skilled, professional dancers. CLICK HERE

JURASSIC QUEST- Fri 3pm-8pm; Sat/Sun 9am-8pm, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi

Go back in time 60 million years and see more than 80 living, walking, breathing animatronic dinosaurs.  CLICK HERE   

MARKET AT THE PILLARS- Sun 12 noon-4pm, The Pillars, Government St, Mobile

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of shopping local farmers, makers, bakers, crafters, and artists. The Market is a community event with over 50 local vendors. The event is pet friendly and kid approved. Rain or Shine Event. CLICK HERE

DEAD ACCOUNTS- Fri/Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm, Theatre 98, Fairhope

Jack’s unexpected return from Manhattan to his parents’ Cincinnati home throws his family into a frenzy, and his sister Lorna needs answers. Is he coming home or running away? Where is his wife everyone hates? And how did he get all that money? CLICK HERE

PENSACOLA BLUE WAHOOS BASEBALL vs MONTGOMERY BISCUITS- Thurs/Fri 6:35pm; Sat 6:05pm; Sun 5:05pm, Blue Wahoos Stadium, Pensacola

Promotions include Thirsty Thursday, Giveaway Fridays, Fireworks Saturdays, Family SundaysCLICK HERE

ASBA SOFTBALL - Thurs/Fri 5pm and 7pm; Sat 7pm (2nd Annual ASBA All-Star Game), Pat Hicks Field, Satsuma High School

This is the 2nd season of the American Softball Association, a professional softball league made up of 4 teams, with players from around the country (as well as local players from South Alabama and UWF!). CLICK HERE

SCIENCE FICTION, SCIENCE FUTURE- Sat May 25 - September 2, Gulf Coast Exploreum, downtown Mobile

Engaging exhibits enable visitors to develop a deeper understanding of how science fiction ideas and concepts might become the science reality of tomorrow. Science Fiction, Science Future engages visitors with exciting hands-on and full-body experiences incorporating robots, invisibility, mind control, holograms, and augmented reality. CLICK HERE

MOVIES:

CRAWL (R) - A young woman, while attempting to save her father during a Category 5 hurricane, finds herself trapped in a flooding house and must fight for her life against alligators. Stars Kaya Scodelario, Barry Pepper, Ross Anderson 

STUBER (R) - A detective recruits his Uber driver into an unexpected night of adventure. Stars Karen Gillan, Dave Bautista, Betty Gilpin

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