OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK- Sat 9am (Registration), 10am (Program and Walk), Community Maritime Park, Pensacola
Walk with us to fight suicide! Now, more than ever, it’s important to be there for one another and take steps to safeguard our mental health and prevent suicide. Register today and be part of the movement to walk Out Of the Darkness. CLICK HERE
SON OF A SAILOR FEST - Sat 11:15am (Second Line parade at the Riverview to Cathedral Square): 12 noon-until, Cathedral Square, Downtown Mobile
Son Of A Sailor Fest – or S.O.S. Fest – is a FREE celebration of Jimmy Buffett and Gulf Coast culture in his waterfront hometown of Mobile. This family-friendly street festival features a rollicking second line parade through downtown, parrot-head costume contests, and musical acts inspired by Jimmy Buffett – including A1A – The Official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band. CLICK HERE
BALDWIN COUNTY FAIR - Tues/Wed/Thurs 5pm-11pm; Fri 5pm-1am; Sat 2pm-11pm, Baldwin County Fairgrounds, Robertsdale
Enjoy rides, Circus Incredible, petting zoo, livestock exhibits, antique tractor show and more! CLICK HERE
GALLERY NIGHT PENSACOLA: VIVA PENSACOLA- Fri 5pm-9pm, Downtown Pensacola
It’s a celebration of the rich and diverse cultures across Latin America! Gallery Night will be working along with Latino Festival to line the streets of Palafox with delicious food, beautiful handmade crafts, and the energetic sounds of live music. CLICK HERE
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S VINTAGE AFFAIR GALA- Thurs 6pm-9pm, Mobile Cruise Terminal, Downtown Mobile
The Vintage Affair Gala is one of the Gulf Coast’s premier charity events. With 30 years of rich philanthropic history, amazing auctions, live entertainment, and a focus on mission… we continue to take a stand against cancer, together. CLICK HERE
15th Annual FOOD & FOLLY- Thurs 6:30pm-9:30pm, Fort Whiting Auditorium, Mobile
Food & Folly brings the spirit of Mobile's carnival season to the fall. Attendees enjoy cuisine samples from local restaurants, live music by the legendary Excelsior Band, wine, craft beer and spirits tastings, a silent auction, wine pull, and much more! CLICK HERE
17th Annual GO RUN- Sat 8am, Hancock Whitney Stadium, USA Campus, Mobile
This 5K and 1-mile fun run for gynecologic oncology, presented by the Catranis Family Charitable Foundation, benefits GYN cancer research at the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA LIONFISH FESTIVAL- Sat/Sun 10am-5pm, Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
Enjoy the two-day festival and learn about all things lionfish. Featuring Lionfish Samples, Games & Activities, Educational Booths, Art & Vendors, Celebrity Chefs, Mermaids and Live Music. CLICK HERE
37th Annual ALABAMA COASTAL CLEANUP- Sat 8am-12noon, coastal locations from Pensacola to Bayou la Batre
Team up to get the Trash out of the Splash! Host sites will provide all the necessary supplies, including gloves, bags, and water. Just bring your passion for the beach and a willingness to make a difference! CLICK HERE
SOUTH ALABAMA COMIC CON- Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm, Mobile Convention Center
For their first event in Mobile, South Alabama Comic Con is pleased to bring a star-studded lineup of guests including Steve Burns and Donovan Patton of Blues Clues, and WWE Hall of Famers Kurt Angle, Ron Simmons, and Lex Luger. Events include Q&As with celebrities, a costume contest, board gaming, and photo ops. CLICK HERE
OWA ISLAND MOVIE NIGHTS: IF - Sat 6pm, OWA Island, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley
Plan to arrive early to enjoy free activities starting at 6pm! From craft station to adopting your own IF, there is fun for everyone! Bring a chair, blanket or towel and enjoy an evening outdoors on the lawn. CLICK HERE
CINEMAS IN THE SAND: Inside Out - Fri 7pm, Gulfside Pavilion, Pensacola Beach
All movies are free to the public and will start at sunset on a giant movie screen in front of the Gulfside Pavilion stage, weather permitting. CLICK HERE
MOBILE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SEASON OPENER: RANDALL GOOSBY IS BACK!- Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre
Randall Goosby was the hero soloist of our socially distanced season during Covid. Following that triumphant performance, he has become one of classical music’s hottest young stars. Randall returns to perform Barber’s Violin Concerto in a concert featuring Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances. CLICK HERE
GIRL NAMED TOM- Sat 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE
LOGAN CROSBY- Fri 8pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
SHENANDOAH- Thurs 7:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE
GULF SHORES SUNSET SERIES CONCERTS: The Andrew Weaver Band - Thurs 6pm-8pm, Town Green at Gulf Place, Gulf Shores
Enjoy free concerts overlooking the beautiful white-sand beaches at sunset! Bring your family, friends, and lawn chair for these family friendly concerts. CLICK HERE
BANDS ON THE BLACKWATER: Doc Johnson 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
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL-
SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS @ APP STATE- Thursday 6:30pm, Boone, NC; ESPN, CLICK HERE
Follow the Jags all season on Sports Talk 99.5, 96.1 The Rocket and on iHeartRadio. Pre-Game Show: 2 hours prior to kickoff.
AUBURN vs ARKANSAS - Sat 2:30pm, Auburn, ESPN, CLICK HERE
FLORIDA @ MISSISSIPPI STATE - Sat 11am, Starkville, ESPN, CLICK HERE
FLORIDA STATE vs CALIFORNIA- Sat 6pm, Tallahassee, ESPN2, CLICK HERE
UWF vs WEST ALABAMA - Sat 6pm, PenAir Field, Pensacola, CLICK HERE
GULF SHORES, AL - JULY 11: Musician Jimmy Buffett performs onstage at Jimmy Buffett & Friends: Live from the Gulf Coast, a concert presented by CMT at on the beach on July 11, 2010 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT)Photo: Rick Diamond / Getty Images Entertainment / Getty Images