Best Bets

Best Bets

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 for the Weekend, June 28- June 30

DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN- Community Night Wed 7pm; Preliminaries Thurs/Fri 7pm; Finals Sat 7pm; Mobile Civic Center Theater

Distinguished Young Women is the oldest and largest national scholarship program for high school girls. 

Community Night on Wednesday, June 26 is a FREE event open to the general public, no ticket required. Fun event for the entire family! CLICK HERE   

DIERKS BENTLEY with special guests Chase Rice + Tyler Braden - Fri 7pm, Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach, CLICK HERE    

BERT KREISCHER’S FULLY LOADED COMEDY FESTIVAL Featuring Big Jay Oakerson, Cipha Sounds, Dan Soder, Matt McCusker, Whitney Cummings + Musical Guest Marcus King - Sun 7pm, Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach, CLICK HERE   

OZANAM’S JAZZ EXTRAVAGANZA: AN RX FOR A CAUSE- Fri 6pm-9pm, The Grand Hall, Mobile

Join us for an extravagant evening of live jazz, delicious food & drinks, and so much more at Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy's annual signature fundraiser! Our entertainment for the evening will include performances by Harvey Antone's Smooth Jazz Experience, John Milham & Friends, and a second line with The Excelsior Band!  CLICK HERE   

RONALD McDONALD HOUSE FIRECRACKER 5K- Sat 7am, Seville Quarter, Downtown Pensacola

Kick off your Fourth of July by running in your best red, white, & blue attire and support families every step of the way. This event benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida. It’s fun for the whole family and even features a FREE Kids Fun Run.  CLICK HERE   

SUMMER DRIVE-IN MOVIES: MAMMA MIA! - Fri 7:15pm, Medal of Honor Park, 

Beat the heat and bring your friends for a FREE, family-friendly movie from the comfort of your car! Or, bring a blanket, some chairs, and enjoy the show under the stars! Movie begins at sunset.  CLICK HERE

PENSACOLA SPLASH FEST- Sat 10am-7pm, Community Maritime Park, Downtown Pensacola

Cool off at the 2nd Annual Pensacola Splash Fest! Numerous water slide bounce houses, water obstacle courses, slip n slides, dunk tank, corn hole, triple play sports games, misting tents, watermelon eating competition and more!  CLICK HERE 

BUSCH LITE NIGHT AT THE RACES- Fri 8pm, Five Flags Speedway, Pensacola

The racing nation will be watching as NASCAR star Kevin Harvick returns to the driver’s seat of the number 62 Chevrolet at Five Flags Speedway in race number three of the Deep South Cranes Blizzard Series: the Busch Lite One Hundred! Catch all the action as Harvick battles the “best of the best” in short track racing. CLICK HERE   

BLUES ON THE BAY: The Blenders- Sun 6pm, Hunter Amphitheater in Community Maritime Park, Downtown Pensacola

The community is invited to bring your coolers and lawn chairs for the 2024 Blues Angel Music's Blues on the Bay Free Concert Series. Guests of all ages are encouraged to enjoy the cool breeze of the bay while listening to some of the region's best musical talent. CLICK HERE

QUEENSRYCHE- Sat 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE   

ON THE BORDER - THE ULTIMATE EAGLES TRIBUTE- Thurs 8pm, Hard Rock Live- Biloxi, CLICK HERE   

THE MOLLY RINGWALDS- Fri 9pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE   

THE M-80’S DANCE BAND- Sat 7:30pm, OWA Theater, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley, CLICK HERE   

SUMMER 80’S MOVIES AT OWA: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off- Fri 2pm, OWA Theater, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley

Follow Ferris, Cameron, and Sloane as they ditch school for an unforgettable day in Chicago. Gather your friends, don your best ’80s outfit, and enjoy a perfect summer afternoon at OWA Theater! CLICK HERE   

FOOTLOOSE: THE MUSICAL- Fri 7pm, Sat/Sun 3pm & 7pm, June 21 - July 7, Beau Rivage Theater, Biloxi

Fueled by the world-renowned title song, “Footloose”, as well as “Let’s Hear It For The Boy” and “Holding Out For A Hero”, this Broadway smash hit will have audiences dancing & singing in their seats! CLICK HERE   

SEUSSICAL, JR - Fri 2pm, Sat 10am & 2pm, Sun 2pm, Pensacola Little Theatre

Seussical Jr. is a lively musical journey into the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss, following Horton the Elephant as he discovers the tiny planet of Who-ville. Facing ridicule, Horton vows to protect its inhabitants, including the spirited Jojo. Along the way, he encounters beloved Seussian characters and learns valuable lessons about friendship and self-belief.  CLICK HERE  

  

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE MUSICAL JR- Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm, June 21-30, Arlene Mitchell Theater, Spring Hill College

Based on the DreamWorks Animation film, How To Train Your Dragon JR. brings the adventures of Hiccup and Toothless to life on stage. CLICK HERE  

MARKET IN THE PARK- Sat 7:30am-12noon, May 4th-July 6th, Cathedral Square, Downtown Mobile

Shop local for fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked goods, jams/jellies, original art, decor, and more! Plus enjoy local entertainment.  CLICK HERE  

Photo: Distinguished Young Women


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