GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN- Thurs 5:30pm-8:30pm, Mobile Cruise Terminal
This event is an evening for ladies 21 years of age and older, complete with heavy hors d'oeuvres from local area chefs and restaurants, specialty drinks, and an unforgettable evening of manicures, makeovers, shopping and more! Proceeds directly benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile. CLICK HERE
VINTAGE AFFAIR GALA- Thurs 6pm-10pm, Country Club of Mobile
The Vintage Affair Gala is an upscale wine tasting and auction benefiting the American Cancer Society. While listening to live music, you will delight in fine wines and catering from the Country Club. CLICK HERE
GONG SHOW - Thurs 6pm, The Grand Hall, Mobile
Gulf Coast Dementia Services, in parody style, is bringing back The Gong Show to MOBILE! It’s a fundraiser that will display unconventional local talent to raise money for the Dementia Resource Guide and awareness for Dementia Care and Prevention. CLICK HERE
CITY OF GULF SHORES SUNSET SERIES: THE POWELL BROTHERS- Thurs 6pm-8pm, Gulf Place, Gulf Shores
These free concerts consist of live music overlooking our beautiful white-sand beaches at sunset. Bring your blanket and lawn chair! CLICK HERE
MOVIES IN THE PARK: ENCANTO - Thurs 6pm, Langan Park (4901 Ziegler Boulevard), Mobile
Movies In The Park is a free event that will happen every Thursday in Fall! 8 Movies in 8 Parks! Bring your blankets, chairs, and coolers for a Movie Night with Us! All Events Start at 6PM. Movies Play at Dark. CLICK HERE
CINEMAS IN THE SAND: WALL-E - Fri 6:45pm, Gulfside Pavilion, Pensacola Beach
The Santa Rosa Island Authority invites families and friends, young and old, to unpack their beach chairs and blankets, dig their toes in the sand, and spend a Friday evening cozied up on Pensacola Beach while enjoying a FREE classic family film. CLICK HERE
BANDS ON THE BLACKWATER: WHITESANDS PANHANDLE BAND- Fri 7pm-9pm, Jernigan’s Landing, Downtown Milton
Bands on the Blackwater is a free outdoor concert series held Friday nights in downtown Milton. Pull up your boat or bring a lawn chair and relax while listening to great live music! CLICK HERE
BANDS ON THE BAYOU: BEN LOFTIN & THE FAMILY - Fri 6:30pm, 1101 E Lloyd Street, Pensacola
A community-centric concert series that gives back local. Brought to you by the East Hill Neighborhood Association, Bands on the Bayou is bringing East Hill residents together and support local non-profit organizations in our community. CLICK HERE
HEROES & VILLAINS- Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre
Everyone loves The Mobile Symphony Orchestra’s annual movie music concerts, and this year they’re opening the season with one of the best collections of movie scores ever. Heroes & Villains features music from Star Wars, Lawrence of Arabia, Rocky, Dances with Wolves, Wonder Woman, The Good, the Bad & the Ugly, The Incredibles, and much more. CLICK HERE
GIRL NAMED TOM- Fri 7:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre
Season 21 winner of NBC’s The Voice, Girl Named Tom is comprised of three siblings who unlock one harmony to unite the world. CLICK HERE
THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND- Sat 8pm, Hard Rock Live Biloxi, CLICK HERE
STEVE-O, THE BUCKET LIST TOUR- ***ADULTS ONLY *** Sat 7pm,Pensacola Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE
GALLERY NIGHT PENSACOLA: ART OF FASHION - Fri 5pm-9pm, Downtown Pensacola
Gallery Night’s "Art of Fashion" event will feature a "Pensacola Project Runway" fashion design contest. Competing designers will be creating two original clothing designs based on the theme "From Sand to Sassy. Watch the designs strut down the runway to be judged by a celebrity panel, with a final winning designer being chosen! CLICK HERE
3rd Annual DIAPERS ON THE RUNWAY & KIDS FEST - Sun 1pm-4pm, The Grounds, West Mobile
Get ready for a day filled with fun, laughter, and fashion! Enjoy FREE admission into the Kids' Fest where there will be games, food , door prizes and more while supplies last! Tickets are required for the Runway Show, which starts at 3pm. Show off your child's runway skills while raising awareness about the need for diapers within our communities. CLICK HERE
RIDEYELLOW CHARITY BICYCLE RIDE- Sat 7am, Halliday Park, Bay Minette
RIDEYELLOW is an annual Infirmary Health charity bike ride. The ride begins at Halliday Park in Bay Minette, Alabama, with a 6-mile tribute ride. You can choose to participate in only the tribute ride or continue by pedaling the 20, 37 or 62 mile route at your leisure. Rest stops are available along the way and food, beverages and vendor booths are available when riders return to the park. CLICK HERE
36th Annual ALABAMA COASTAL CLEANUP- Sat 8am-12noon, various locations
This Saturday, thousands of volunteers will head to the beaches, lakes, and streams of Alabama to remove trash and debris from land and water. Volunteers of all ages will form the largest one-day volunteer event in the state on behalf of clean oceans and waterways. CLICK HERE
MOBILE MUSEUM OF ART VINTAGE FAMILY DAY- Sat 1pm-5pm, Museum Dr, Mobile
It’s a blast to the past at Vintage Family Day. Inspired by collection exhibition DECADES: Looking Back/Moving Forward (1900 – 1919), you can explore popular activities from the turn of the century, including postcard making, marbles, dancing from Starlite Ballroom, and more! Plus fashion shows highlighting the trends of the time and live jazz music. Admission to the Museum will be free all day in addition to the afternoon activities. CLICK HERE
EXPLOREUM AFTER HOURS: CLUELESS - Sat 5pm-9pm, Exploreum Science Center, Downtown Mobile
Show off your best pink fashion for this iconic film! Pink dresses, suits, morph suits, whatever you can find! Attendees are welcome to tour the exhibits until the movie starts. CLICK HERE
THE HIDING PLACE: THE MUSICAL- Thurs 7pm, Rex Theatre, Downtown Pensacola
Based on the classic book by Corrie ten Boom, this musical tells the true story of a simple family who hid Jews in their watch shop in Holland during the Nazi occupation. CLICK HERE
USA JAGS FOOTBALL @ OKLAHOMA STATE - Sat 6pm Kickoff, ESPN+, Stillwater OK, CLICK HERE
Listen to the Jags all season on 96.1 The Rocket, Sports Talk 99.5 and the free iHeartradio app. Pre-game show starts 2 hours before kickoff. CLICK HERE
ALABAMA @ SOUTH FLORIDA - Sat 2:30pm, Tampa, ABC, CLICK HERE
AUBURN vs SAMFORD- Sat 6pm, Auburn, ESPN+, CLICK HERE
FLORIDA STATE @ BOSTON COLLEGE - Sat 11am, Chestnut Hill, Mass, ABC, CLICK HERE
FLORIDA vs TENNESSEE- Sat 6pm, Gainesville, ESPN, CLICK HERE
UWF @ FLORIDA A&M - Sat 5pm, Tallahassee, CLICK HERE
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