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, Nov 15- Nov 17

CITY OF MOBILE’S LIGHTING OF THE TREE- Fri 5:30pm-9pm, Mardi Gras Park, Downtown Mobile

Get ready for a night of local vendors, delicious food trucks, holiday crafts, games, and a special visit from Santa Claus himself! It’s the perfect event for the whole family to kick off the holiday season in style. Look for Santa to arrive at 6pm; the lights go on at 6:30pm.  CLICK HERE   

SARALAND CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING- Sat 5pm, Saraland Town Center Park

Join the Saraland Civic Forum for the 5th annual Christmas Tree Lighting event! Bring the whole family to enjoy festive fun, including face painting, caroling, hot cocoa, and of course, the big moment when the tree lights up the night! CLICK HERE   

40th Anniversary CHRISTMAS JUBILEE - Fri 11am-7pm; Sat 11am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm, Mobile Convention Center, Downtown Mobile

Kick off your holiday shopping and support your community at Junior League of Mobile’s annual Christmas Jubilee. The Gulf Coast’s greatest holiday market features a variety of merchants from around the country under one roof for three exciting days of shopping!  CLICK HERE   

PENSACOLA WINTERFEST- Fri 5pm-8pm, Sat/Sun 4:30pm-8pm, November 15, 22–24, 29–30; December 1, 6–8, 13, 15, 20–24, Downtown Pensacola

Winterfest tours and performances light up beautiful Downtown Pensacola from Historic Seville to the Palafox Business District. Enjoy the free preshows and have visits with Santa and the Grinch each night of the event. Take a trolley ride on the Polar Express or celebrate with the Whos on the Grinch's Merry Match and Christmas Tree Heist. CLICK HERE   

TINA- THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL - Sat/Sun 7:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring.  CLICK HERE 

QUEENSRYCHE, THE ORIGINS TOUR- Fri 8pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE      

POP EVIL/ BAD WOLVES, THE ANIMAL INSTINCT TOUR- Sat 8pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE    

JOE GATTO- Thurs 7pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE  

THE FRONTMEN: Larry Stewart (of Restless Heart), Richie McDonald (formerly of Lonestar) & Tim Rushlow (Little Texas) - Sat 8pm, Hard Rock Live Biloxi, CLICK HERE   

AARON LEWIS- Sat/Sun 7:30pm, Beau Rivage Biloxi, CLICK HERE  

40th Annual FRANK BROWN INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL- Nov 7- Nov 17, various venues along the

Florida / Alabama Gulf Coast

This festival celebrates the unsung heroes of the music business and highlights the stories behind the songs we all know and love, telling the songwriter's version of how it came to be. Frank Brown Songwriters' Festival creates intimate moments with one of a kind experiences. CLICK HERE   

GALLERY NIGHT PENSACOLA: FESTIVAL OF LIVING ART- Fri 5pm-9pm, Downtown Pensacola

This unique event will bring stunning works of art to life right before your eyes. Experience a vibrant evening filled with live performances, interactive art displays, and creative showcases from talented local artists.  CLICK HERE   

CHILDREN’S OF ALABAMA BOOTS & BBQ BARN BASH- Sun 6:30pm-8:30pm, Moe's Orignal BBQ, Downtown Mobile

BBQ, auction, line dancing, and a night full of boot scootin' fun to benefit the Children’s of Alabama Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic in Mobile. CLICK HERE   

  

PENSACOLA FALL FOOD TRUCK FEST- Sat 11am-7pm, Community Maritime Park, Pensacola

There will be food trucks, vendors, live entertainment, and a food truck tasting competition.  CLICK HERE   

THE GLASS MENAGERIE- Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm (Nov 17-Nov 24), Joe Jefferson Playhouse, Mobile

The Glass Menagerie is a memory play by Tennessee Williams that premiered in 1944 and catapulted Williams from obscurity to fame. The play has strong autobiographical elements, featuring characters based on its author, his histrionic mother, and his mentally fragile sister.  CLICK HERE   

ICE SKATING RINK- November 15 - January 20, Main Street at the Wharf, Orange Beach

Grab a pair of skates and glide, spin or fall into the season on real ice! CLICK HERE  

PENSACOLA MAKER FAIRE - Sat 10am-4pm, Museum Plaza Park, Pensacola

Pensacola Maker Faire® is a one-day, family-friendly event celebrating arts, crafts, engineering, science projects, and the do-it-yourself (DIY) mindset. It is a catalyst for promoting innovation and entrepreneurialism to a large, broad-based, and grassroots audience. CLICK HERE  

** Last one of the season!! *** 

FALL MARKET IN THE PARK- Sat 7:30am-12noon (Oct 12- Nov 16), Cathedral Square

Explore a wide variety of fresh, locally-grown produce, artisanal goods, and handcrafted items from local vendors while enjoying live entertainment in Cathedral Square.  CLICK HERE   

PENSACOLA ICE FLYERS STAR WARS NIGHT - Sat 7pm, Pensacola Bay Center

Stars Wars Night features special character appearances, jerseys and themed activities that any Star Wars fan will enjoy!  CLICK HERE   

 

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL-

ALABAMA vs MERCER- Sat 1pm, Tuscaloosa, ESPN+, CLICK HERE   

AUBURN vs ULM - Sat 11:45am, Auburn, SEC Network, CLICK HERE   

FLORIDA vs LSU- Sat 2:30pm, Gainesville, ABC, CLICK HERE  

UWF @ VALDOSTA STATE - Sat 6pm, Valdosta, GA, CLICK HERE   

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2019 Lighting of the Tree, Downtown MobilePhoto: Mary Booth iHeartMedia


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