Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals, and activities in escambia and santa rosa counties.
Monday
monday night blues
Monday, April 22 at 7 p.m. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Seville Quarter and the Blues Association of Northwest Florida are bringing “the blues” back to the Seville Quarter Entertainment District. The event will feature live blues music and “BBQ and Bud” food and drink specials. For more information, contact 850-434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
new jazz underground
Monday, April 22 at 7 p.m. Live concerts will be held at The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. New Jazz Underground. $10 upfront. $15 at the door. For more information, visit thehandlebar850.com.
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Tuesday
band on the beach
Tuesday, April 23 at 7 p.m. Gulfside Pavilion on Casino Beach in Pensacola Beach. Bands on the Beach is Pensacola Beach's popular summer outdoor concert series featuring performers of all musical tastes. Featuring a lineup of regional artists, the series will deliver an eclectic musical experience all summer long. This week we are featuring Mass Cunfusion. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. free. For more information, call 850-932-2257 or visit pensacolabeach.com.
Harlem Globetrotters World Tour
Tuesday, April 23, 7 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. The Harlem Globetrotters World Tour will be played like never before. Your favorite Globetrotter stars show off their amazing basketball skills, amazing athleticism, and non-stop fun. Join the Globetrotters in a head-to-head showdown with the Washington Generals, who will stop at nothing to defeat the winningest team in the world. Tickets start at $18. For more information, please contact us at 850-432-0800.
Jazz ensemble & combo concert
Tuesday, April 23, 7:30 p.m., UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 11000 University Parkway. Join UWF Combo and his UWF Jazz Ensemble for an evening of instrumental and vocal jazz with large and small ensembles. The combo will feature works by Billy Taylor, Rodgers & Hart, Herbie Hancock, Hirozo Ando, George Shearing, and more. The jazz ensemble will perform music by Maynard Ferguson, Eubie Blake, Duke Ellington, Radiohead, Benny Carter and more. The combo and jazz ensembles are under the direction of Dr. Joseph T. Spaniola. The event is free, but tickets are required. More information: uwf.edu/cfpa.
Britt Floyd PULSE Tour
Tuesday, April 23, 8 p.m. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Brit Floyd PULSE is more than just a tour. It's a journey through time and a tribute to the timeless artistry of Pink Floyd. Known for their unwavering dedication to recreating the magic of Pink Floyd's music, Britt Floyd is the perfect ensemble to celebrate The Division Bell. Audiences can expect a breathtaking audiovisual experience that pays homage to the original His Band's unique blend of music and visual effects. Tickets start at $63. For more information, contact 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.
Wednesday
Florabama Bora Swing Golf Tournament
Wednesday, April 24th at 11am. Florabama Lounge & Packages, 17401 Perdido Key Drive. 26th The annual Mallet Swing Golf Classic is a four-way contest. Maximum handicap per player is 30. A package of two mulligans and two red tea busters costs $25. Cannot be used for hole-in-one prizes. There is a limit of one package per player. Mullet Swing serves as a fundraiser for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. $875 per team. For more information, contact 850-492-0611 or florabama.com.
Thursday
st christopher concert
Thursday, April 25th at 6pm. St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 3200 N. 12th Ave. Christopher's Concerts is a free live music showcase featuring some of the area's best local bands. Food can be purchased on the spot. This week we feature John Hurt. free. Details: scpen.org/christophers-concerts.html.
Damers
Thursday, April 25th at 7pm. Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. The Dahmers perform live in concert with American Suicide and the Bankhead Boys. 10 dollars. For more information, visit thehandlebar850.com.
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Friday
Friends Spring Book Sale
April 26-28, Fridays at 3pm and Saturdays and Sundays at 9am. West Florida Public Library Main Branch, 239 N. Spring St. It's time to stock up on books, DVDs, audiobooks, and CDs for our West Florida friends. Library Big Spring Book Sale. Sort books by genre to make it easier to find your favorite books. Admission on Friday is $5 and free for members. Admission is free on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, visit facebook.com/FriendsOfWFPL.
selfless lovers
Friday, April 26, 7 p.m. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Selfless Lovers performs live in concert with Love Brynnevere and Brandon Watson. 10 dollars. More information: thehandlebar850.com.
Gasolina: Reggaeton Party
Friday, April 26, 9 p.m. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Gasolina: Reggaeton Party is a national pereo featuring classic and modern reggaeton sounds for everyone to enjoy. Gasolina is dedicated to building community in the reggaeton and Latin music scenes across the United States through exciting and innovative events. From shows in Los Angeles to large-scale events across the United States, Gasolina brings together the reggaeton community from all over. Tickets start at $20. For ages 18 and over. For more information and to purchase tickets: vinylmusichall.com.
Interstate mullet toss and the biggest beach party
10 a.m. Friday through Sunday, April 26-28. Flora-Bama Lounge & Package, 17401 Perdido Key Drive. Interstate Mallet Toss and the Gulf Coast's Biggest Beach Party started out as just a party thing and has become one of the biggest beach parties on the coast. Mullet throwers compete to throw dead mullets across the Florida-Alabama state line to see who can throw them the furthest. People come from all over the world to see what's happening here at Florabama. For those over 21 years old, he pays $10 per day. From 16 years old until he is 20 years old it is $15. Free for children under 15. The event is open to all ages until 6 p.m., and after 6 p.m., he is 21 and older. For more information, contact 850-492-0611 or florabama.com.
pensacola crawfish festival
April 26-28, 11 a.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. Sunday. Downtown Pensacola, Seville Plaza and Fountain Park. The Pensacola Crawfish Festival features thousands of pounds of fresh boiled crawfish from Louisiana, brought to attendees by Pensacola local resident Cordova His Crawfish Company. Cajun dishes include boudin, jambalaya, etouffee, fresh and fried seafood, and gumbo. Traditional festive options and desserts are also available. Live entertainment begins Friday at 2pm and Saturday and Sunday at noon. Adults: $5 per day. Children from 6 to her 12 years: $2 per day. Children 5 and under: Free. More information: fiestapensacola.org/crawfish-festival.
Saturday
Gulf Coast Whale Festival
Saturday, April 27th at 9am. Gulfside Pavilion, 20 Casino Beach Boardwalk, Pensacola Beach. The Gulf Coast Whale Festival brings environmental education and fun to Pensacola Beach. A life-size model of a Gulf whale will be on display, courtesy of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute. Among them is a model of his rice whale, one of the world's rarest and most endangered animals. Educational exhibits and activities will tell stories about the Gulf Coast's whales and local marine life, and a puppet parade led by Birds of a Feather will showcase the Gulf's ecosystem. Live entertainment and sweet sounds emanate from the Casino Beach Pavilion. More information: healthgulf.org/get-involved/gulf-coast-whale-festival.
Mozart's epic voyage
Saturday, April 27th, 10am. Saenger Theater, 118 S. Palafox St. Join the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra for a family-friendly event featuring a theatrical concert followed by hands-on musical activities for all ages. Mozart's The Epic Voyage tells the story of the composer's young son Karl. Karl is eager to be picked up from boarding school to spend more time with his famous father. An old traveling trunk acts as a magical box that transports you back in time to Mozart's childhood and reveals a journey into the fantastical world of Mozart's opera The Magic Flute. Tickets start at $10. For more information, contact 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.
Norm Crowder Memorial Kids Fest
Saturday, April 27th at 11am. Navarre Park, 8513 Navarre Parkway. Families can join in on a fun-filled day of activities, music, food, and prizes. For more information, visit getrelaxing.com.
jazz night
Saturday, April 27, 6 p.m. Historic St. Joseph Catholic Church, 140 W. Government St. Enjoy an evening of jazz featuring live local jazz artists, including DJ Stefon, the Groove Family Jazz Band, and 11 other jazz entertainers and enthusiasts. The fundraiser will include dancing, food, drinks, a silent auction, door prizes and raffles. For more information, visit stjoseph.ptdiocese.org.
wailers
Doors open at 7pm. 8pm, show. Saturday, April 27th. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Get ready for an extraordinary musical journey with The Wailers on tour in 2024. This year, this iconic reggae band celebrates two important milestones: the anniversary of Bob Marley's legendary album 'Legend' and the release of his long-awaited biopic 'Bob Marley: One His Love.' Masu. Under Aston Barrett Jr.'s skilled leadership, The Wailers not only preserve their timeless sound, but enrich it with new dimensions. With his soulful voice and dynamic stage presence, the addition of Mitchell Brunings injected fresh energy and charisma into the band, enhancing an already impressive performance. $30. For all ages. For more information and to purchase tickets: vinylmusichall.com.
Sunday
13th Marble Tournament
Noon, registration. 1:30 p.m. Tournament. Sunday, April 28th. Bayview Park, 2001 E. Lloyd St. Marbles is an outdoor game the whole family can play and enjoy. Come out, bring a chair, and cheer on your family and friends to victory in this year's annual tournament. Registered players will receive a free pulled pork barbecue sandwich, coleslaw, chips and Pepsi beverage. More information: marblegame.com.
tombstoner
Sunday, April 28 at 6 p.m. Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Tombstoner will be performing live in concert with Accursed Creator, Skulldozer and Sanguin. $10 upfront. $12 at the door. For more information, visit thehandlebar850.com.
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