A&E Happenings 5/6/21
—Graduations—
University of West Florida
The UWF spring commencement will take place Saturday, May 8, at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Blue Wahoos Stadium, located at 351 W. Cedar St. For more information, visit uwf.edu/offices/commencement.
Pensacola State College
The Pensacola State College graduation will be held at the Pensacola Bay Center, 201 W. Gregory St., Sunday, May 9, at 3 p.m. For more information, visit pensacolabaycenter.com.
Escambia County High School Graduations
The Escambia County High School graduations will take place June 4 and 7 at the Pensacola Bay Center, 201 W. Gregory St. For more information, visit pensacolabaycenter.com.
Dates and times as follows:
Friday, June 4
9 a.m. – Booker T. Washington
12:30 p.m. – Pensacola
4 p.m. – Escambia
Monday, June 7
9 a.m. – Tate
12:30 p.m. – Northview
3:30 p.m. – West Florida
7 p.m. – Pine Forest
Santa Rosa County High School Graduation
The Santa Rosa County High School graduations will be Saturday, June 5, at the Pensacola Bay Center, 201 W. Gregory St. For more information, visit pensacolabaycenter.com.
11 a.m. – Gulf Breeze
2:30 p.m. – Pace High
6 p.m. – Navarre
—Mother’s Day Events—
Mother’s Day for Mother Earth Recycling Drive
Sustainable Pensacola, in partnership with the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, is hosting a one-day recycling drive open to all Escambia County residents at the John R. Jones Athletic Complex, located at 551 Nine Mile Road, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 8. Participants will be eligible for discounts at local businesses including Open Books, The Farm Produce Stand, East Hill Pizza and more.
Mother’s Day Porch Market
Head to Alyssa’s Antiques at 4586 Chumuckla Highway in Pace for a Mother’s Day Porch Market to find unique gifts for mom. The market is open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 8. Grab a passport and have vendors stamp it to be eligible for Alyssa’s gift cards. For more information, visit shopalyssas.com.
Mother’s Day Brunch at H20 Grill
H20 Grill will have a special Mother’s Day brunch buffet experience from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, May 8. Cost is $75 for adults and $22 for kids. H20 Grill is located at the Hilton Pensacola Beach at 12 Via De Luna Drive.
Mother’s Day Menu at Grand Marlin
The Grand Marlin has a special Mother’s Day brunch and dinner menu including strawberry-Nutella French toast for brunch and grouper Oscar for the dinner feature. Reservations are recommended. A limited regular menu is also available. The Grand Marlin is located at 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. Call (850) 677-9153 for reservations.
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Great Southern Restaurants
All Great Southern Restaurants will be open Sunday, May 9, for Mother’s Day. Each restaurant will offer their standard menus, as well as special features created by Chef de Cuisine John Huggins, Executive Chef Irv Miller, Executive Chef Billy Ballou and Executive Chef James Briscione. As we continue to maintain our strict standards of service, please note seating will be limited. Reservations are required at each restaurant.
The Fish House
The Fish House will be open and serving Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday, May 9, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with dinner service available beginning at 3 p.m. To reserve your table, call (850) 470-0003 or visit fishhousepensacola.com.
Jackson’s Steakhouse
Jackson’s will be serving Mother’s Day Brunch as well as Mother’s Day Dinner on Sunday, May 9. Brunch hours are from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. with dinner service at 5 p.m. To reserve your table, call (850) 469-9898. For more information, visit jacksonsrestaurant.com.
Five Sisters Blues Café
Five Sisters Blues Café will be open for our traditional Sunday Jazz Brunch on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 9, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. To reserve your table, call 850-469-9898 or visit fivesistersbluescafe.com.
Angelena’s Ristorante Italiano
Angelena’s will be open and serving Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 9, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. To reserve your table, call (850) 542-8398 or visit angelenaspensacola.com.
—Nonprofits + Fundraisers—
Clothing Drive with St. Vincent De Paul
Visit Perfect Plain Brewing Co., located at 50 E. Garden St., on Saturday, May 8, from 2-6 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Alfred-Washburn Resource Center. Donate three items to St. Vincent De Paul and receive a free beer as well as a coupon for the thrift shop and a Koozie or fridge magnet with the St. Vincent De Paul logo. Visit facebook.com/perfectplainbrewingco for more details.
Animal Allies Cat Adoption
Animal Allies will be at Pet Supermarket on N. Ninth Avenue on Saturdays, May 8 and 24, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and Everette Animal Welfare Group will be at PetSmart on N. Davis Highway on Saturdays, May 1, 8,15 and 22, from noon-4 p.m. If you can’t adopt, ask about opportunities to donate, foster or volunteer. All cats are up to date on shots and tested negative for leukemia, and adoption fee includes spay or neuter with microchip and flea pill. Visit aaflorida.org for more information.
The Arc Gateway Kicks Off Annual Membership Drive
The Arc Gateway has kicked off its annual Bobby Tronu Membership Drive for the month of April and invites the public to join. The nonprofit agency would like to expand its membership by 500 new members.
Membership is a very important aspect of The Arc Gateway organization, increasing awareness which ultimately leads to a better-informed community. Membership is a critical step in creating society-wide acceptance of people with disabilities.
The Arc Gateway runs membership drives yearly with the availability to join year-round. The drive honors legendary supporter, Bobby Tronu, who for more than 50 years played a special part in The Arc Gateway’s efforts to improve the lifestyles of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The annual membership drive pays tribute to the years of support and service Bobby Tronu provided.
To learn more about membership options or to join, visit arc-gateway.org/giving/membership or call (850) 434-2638.
Paint Your Heart Out with Keep Pensacola Beautiful
Paint Your Heart Out (PYHO) is a community beautification program from Keep Pensacola Beautiful (KPB) that aims to assist our elderly, disabled, veteran and/or single-parent community members through a massive service project once a year. PYHO is open to all Escambia County residents and nominated by the public. During the month of May, a team of volunteers will go to the selected property and perform beautification projects such as pressure washing, exterior home painting, light landscaping and outdoor light bulb replacing. KPB needs a community of partners, sponsors and volunteers for this annual project. Email Lauren Doubek, Education & Outreach coordinator, at lauren@keeppensacolabeautiful.org for groups of five or more volunteers. For group sizes of four or less, visit volunteermatch.org to register individually.
—Call to Artists—
Keep Pensacola Beautiful Pieces Adrift Art Show
Pieces Adrift is a community art exhibition and auction that educates viewers about the harmful effects marine litter has on our coastal ecosystem. All pieces submitted to this show are made of at least 50% reclaimed waste material to inspire onlookers to rethink their trash in a creative way. Art that is donated will be open for public auction, and proceeds will benefit Keep Pensacola Beautiful’s programming initiatives in 2022.
To participate in Keep Pensacola Beautiful’s upcoming Pieces Adrift Art Show & Auction as an artist, visit facebook.com/keeppensacolabeautiful for a link to the signup form. Artists of any level are welcome to join.
Vendors and Craft Exhibitors for Jazz Pensacola 2021
Jazz Pensacola is calling arts and crafts exhibitors to submit applications for the 2021 Pensacola JazzFest planned for May 15-16 at Seville Square in historic downtown Pensacola.
Application forms can be downloaded at jazzpensacola.com. Only original art and handmade crafts will be accepted. No commercial/mass-produced products will be accepted.
All entries are $200 for a 10-by-10-foot canopy or smaller. All fees go to support Pensacola JazzFest, a free event for the community. For more information, call Jazz Pensacola administrator Alice Crann Good at (850) 433-8382, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., or visit jazzpensacola.com.
—Arts & Culture—
Opera After Dark
Opera After Dark is a unique, free outdoor concert like no other, featuring professional singers in an exciting performance under the stars. All guests will receive free glow sticks. Refreshments from local food trucks will be available to purchase. Located at the UWF Historic Trust Museum Plaza. Next date is 8 p.m. Thursday, May 6. For more information, visit facebook.com/pensacolaopera.
Visit Pensacola Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week
Visit Pensacola will be celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week May 2-8 with a host of virtual and in-person events. For registration links and more information, visit visitpensacola.com/industry/events/national-travel-tourism-week.
Thursday, May 6: Virtual Travel & Tourism Workshop
Visit Pensacola will host a virtual travel and tourism workshop from 10-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 6. Hear from both Visit Florida and Downs and St. Germain Research on the Power of Travel.
Thursday, May 6: Industry B.A.R.E Night
Industry workers, head to Perfect Plain Brewery, located at 50 E. Garden St., from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, May 6, to celebrate your hard work this past year. The first drink is on Visit Pensacola, on a first-come, first-served basis until tickets run out. Make sure to bring your business cards to enter to win the week’s grand prize.
Friday, May 7: Pensacola Beach Cleanup
Visit Pensacola has partnered with the Santa Rosa Island Authority to host a beach cleanup at the Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach, 20 Casino Beach Blvd., from 10 a.m.-noon on Friday, May 7. Volunteers will receive a T-shirt and lunch on the day of the event.
Friday, May 7: Visitor Information Center Open House
Join Visit Pensacola Friday, May 7, at the Visitor Information Centers for treats and an inside look at its day-to-day operations. New Insider Guides will be available to take home.
Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
The annual hot air balloon festival is May 7-9 and is located at 100 N. OWA Blvd. in Foley, Ala., with more than 40 hot air balloons lighting up the green space at OWA. Admission is free. A full schedule of events can be found at gulfcoastballoonfestival.com.
Coming Soon to Pensacola Cinema Art
“Our Friend” will be showing at Pensacola Cinema Art Friday and Saturday, May 7 and 8, at 1 p.m. “Minari” will come to PCA Friday and Saturday, June 11 and 12, at 1 p.m. All tickets are $8. PCA is located at 220 W. Garden St. For more information, visit pensacolacinemaart.com.
25th Annual Putnam Country Spelling Bee
Pensacola Little Theatre presents this hilarious play that tells the story of six mid-pubescents through a spelling bee. Show dates are 7:30 p.m. Fridays, May 7 and 14; 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, May 7 and 15; 3 p.m. Sundays, May 9 and 16. Thursday performance is 7:30 p.m. on May 13. For tickets, visit pensacolalittletheatre.com.
Pensacola Children’s Chorus Presents: Showtime
Enjoy a Broadway-style show with music across nearly every genre. Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 7, and Saturday, May 8, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 9, at the Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox, with live-streaming tickets available Friday and Sunday. Tickets start at $15. For more information, visit pensacolasaenger.com.
Pensacola Arts Market
Check out goods from local artisans, music and food at the Pensacola Arts Market, located at New Market Antiques, 2725 W. Cervantes St. The market is Saturday, May 8, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free.
“I And You”
PenArts presents “I And You,” a play by Lauren Gunderson, at 4 p.m. May 12-14; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 15; and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 16, at the Gordon Community Center, located at 306 N. DeVilliers St. Tickets are $2 for those 21 and under and $5 for those over 21.
Art in Bloom
Enjoy floral installations from designers, local artists, and food and drinks from local vendors at Art in Bloom. An open flower market will also be outside so you can take home a bit of beauty for yourself. The event is Saturday, May 15, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fiore of Pensacola, 405 S. K St. A special Flowers after Hours event is set for Friday, May 14, from 8-10 p.m. with complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres with designers and artists. Tickets for Saturday’s event are $10, Flowers after Hours is $15, or you can purchase tickets for both events in advance for $20.
Pensacola Choral Society Presents Love Songs: The Liebeslieder Waltzes of Brahms
Join Pensacola Choral Society for a performance of love songs Saturday, May 15, at 2 p.m. at Pensacola State College, Bldg. 1 patio, located at 1000 College Blvd. Performance is free, but donations are welcome. Masks and distancing are required.
SynThesis at Pensacola Museum of Art
The Pensacola Museum of Art and The Art Gallery at the University of West Florida present SynThesis, a group BFA Exit Exhibition. This exhibition features work by graduating Bachelor of Fine Art students from the Department of Art and Design. The exhibit is on view through May 16. For more information, visit pensacolamuseum.org.
Citizens Speak at Pensacola Museum of Art
The “Citizens Speak” exhibition represents a collection of student work across disciplines based on their engagement with Claudia Rankine’s “Citizen.” The exhibit is on display through July 3 at Pensacola Museum of Art. For more information, visit pensacolamuseum.org.
Open Mic Night at Gordon Community Art Center
Every second Thursday, the stage is open to all artists of all art forms to share music, live paintings, dance, poetry and more. Open mic is from 7-10 p.m. Gordon Community Art Center is located at 306 N. DeVilliers St.
Stand-Up Comedy at The Rex Theatre
Visit The REX Theatre every Friday at 8 p.m. for national stand up acts. Tickets are $26-$35 at the door. For more information, visit rexpensacola.com.
Comedy Magic Show at The Rex Theatre
Comedy magician Tom Coverly, known as “The Illusionist,” performs Saturday nights at The Rex Theatre, located at 18 N. Palafox. Shows start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10-$35. For more information, visit rexpensacola.com.
Open Mic Comedy at Big Top Brewery
Try out some new jokes or enjoy some homegrown talent every Monday at 7 p.m. for Open Mic Comedy at Big Top Brewery, located at 21 W. Romano St. Everyone gets five minutes depending the number of sign-ups. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m.
Monthly Artist Mingle and Artist Q&A
Safely mingle with friends and neighbors and meet new artists with the monthly event at Gordon Community Art Center, located at 306 N. DeVilliers St. For more information, visit thegordon.org.
Drag Shows at Dolce and Gelato
Head to Dolce and Gelato, located at 2050 N. 12th Ave., for regular drag shows. For more information, visit facebook.com/dolcegelatopensacola
Pensacola Opera Al Fresco
Pensacola Opera’s outdoor live concerts are Saturdays at 2 p.m. in the UWF Historic Trust Museum Plaza. For more information, visit pensacolaopera.com.
OperaLIVE: Throwback Thursdays
Take a walk down memory lane with friends of the Pensacola Opera. Learn more about the craft and look back on past productions with live discussions on Facebook Live Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Viewers are encouraged to join in the conversation. Tune in at facebook.com/pensacolaopera.
New Classes at Mixon Magic Performing Arts
Mixon Magic Performing Arts (MMPA), a boutique performing arts studio located at 1010 N. 12th Ave., Ste. 238, will be offering a limited class schedule this fall. MMPA offers professional dance, fitness and “Mommy and Me” instruction for all ages and skill levels with weekly classes including, but not limited to, Creative Movement, Ballet/Jazz Combo, Broadway, Tap, Showstoppers, Acting and Voice. Classes will be provided for children as young as 2 years old (with a parent or guardian) through adult.
MMPA is dedicated to the safety and well-being of all students and families and has implemented protocols based on guidance from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Masks are required for entry into the building and studio. More information about Mixon Magic Performing Arts can be found at mixonmagic.com, by contacting hello@mixonmagic.com or emily@mixonmagic.com or by calling (850) 221-7438.
Queering Spaces: Celebrating Pensacola’s LGBTQ+ Community
Queering Spaces is a new exhibit exploring the history of the Pensacola Queer Community, going beyond Memorial Day Weekend and Pride to uncover the long-lasting impacts of Pensacola’s vibrant past. The exhibit is on view at T.T. Wentworth Jr. Museum, located at 330 S. Jefferson St.
Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow
On view at Voices of Pensacola is “Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow,” a traveling exhibition from the New York Historical Society Museum & Library with additions from the African American Heritage Society of Pensacola. To learn more about it, visit africanamericanheritagesociety.org. Voices of Pensacola is located at 117 E. Government St. and open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Craft Classes at Studio South on Nine Mile
Learn a new craft or meet up with other makers at Studio South. Tuesday is Knit Night 4-7 p.m., and Sit & Stitch is Saturdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Both classes are free. For a full calendar of events, visit studiosouthon9mileroad.com. Studio South is located at 955 E. Nine Mile Road.
Classes and Workshops at First City Art
First City Art Center offers a wide range of classes and workshops for artists of all levels. Classes include glass blowing, ceramics, painting and drawing, kiln-forming, stained glass and more. For a complete list of classes and times, visit firstcityart.org.
Sundays on the Mezzanine
Enjoy a full-length concert series on select Sundays at 3 p.m. on Facebook. Tickets are $9.99 and can be purchased online at facebook.com/pensacolaopera.
—Live Music—
Bands on the Beach
Bands on the Beach is back. The free concert series features shows each Tuesday night, from 7-9 p.m., from April to October at the Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach.
Upcoming dates:
May 11: On the Rox
May 18: The Astronauts
PSO in the Park
Pack a lawn chair or blanket and join Pensacola Symphony Orchestra for a free performance at the Museum Plaza, located at 120 Church St. All shows are Sundays at 3 p.m.
Upcoming dates: May 9
Bands on the Blackwater
Following the cancellation of the complete 2020 schedule due to COVID-19, the City of Milton is bringing back the popular concert series starting Friday, April 2. All concerts will be held from 7-9 p.m. at Jernigan’s Landing, 5158 S. Willing St.
Upcoming dates:
May 7: Karli Ryan
May 14: Modern Eldorados
Boat Up Float Up Concert: Ben Loftin Band
The Ben Loftin Band will be performing at a swim-only area at Sneaky Tiki Bar, located at 17 Via De Luna Drive, from 2-7 p.m. Saturday, May 8. VIP Tickets are available at boatupfloatupvip.eventbrite.com.
Pensacola Early Music Consort
The Pensacola Early Music Consort will perform an outdoor concert open to all at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 9, at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church at 3200 N. 12th Ave.
Jason Treuman
Musician Jason Treuman will be at Gary’s Brewery & Biergarten, located at 208 Newman Ave., from 6-9 p.m. Friday, May 14. For more information, visit facebook.com/garysbrew.
Rock Bottom
Musical duo Rock Bottom will be at Gary’s Brewery & Biergarten, located at 208 Newman Ave., from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, May 15. For more information, visit facebook.com/garysbrew.
2021 Pensacola JazzFest
The 37th Annual JazzFest is Saturday, May 15, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Sunday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., in Seville Square. Admission is free. A special meet and greet with musicians is planned for 7 p.m. Friday, May 14, at The District, located at 123 E. Government St. The meet and greet is free. For more information on JazzFest, visit jazzpensacola.com.
Live Music at Red Fish Blue Fish Pensacola Beach
Head to Red Fish Blue Fish for live performances from local bands Fridays and Saturdays all day. For musician lineups, visit facebook.com/redfishbluefishpensacolabeach.
Curt Bol Jazz Quartet
Visit Five Sisters Blues Café, located at 421 W. Belmont St., Sundays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and listen to Curt Bol Jazz Quartet. Visit curtbolband.com for more information.
Open Jam at Artel Gallery
Artel Gallery is open from 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays for open jam with Pensacola Folk Music Society. Feel free to visit and listen to music. Artel Gallery is located at 223 S. Palafox.
Karaoke at Mugs and Jugs
Sing your heart out Sunday at Mugs & Jugs, 12080 Scenic Highway, or just enjoy drinks friends with $4 Smirnoff and $6.50 domestic pitcher drink deals from 7 p.m.-3 a.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/mugsjugs.
Live Music at Hub Stacey’s
Sit back with good food and live music at Hub Stacey’s, located at 312 E. Government St. For a full calendar of bands, check hubstaceys.com.
Monday Night Blues at Seville Quarter
Seville Quarter and the Blues Society of Northwest Florida bring the “Blues” back to the Seville Quarter Entertainment District, located at 130 E. Government St. every Monday night in End O’ the Alley starting at 7 p.m. For more information, visit sevillequarter.com.
Tuesday Night Jazz at Seville Quarter
Enjoy smooth jazz with Melodious Allen and The Funk Heads every Tuesday night at Lili Marlene’s in Seville Quarter, located at 130 E. Government St. Show starts at 6:30 p.m. Visit sevillequarter.com for more information.
—Fitness + Recreation—
Blue Angels Practice
For those who have access to Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, the National Naval Aviation Museum will open the flight line behind the museum to view Blue Angels practice flight demonstrations. Gates open at 9:30 a.m., and the Blues are scheduled to take to the skies at 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit navalaviationmuseum.org/blueangels.
The practice dates for April and May, which are subject to change, are as follows: May: 11, 12, 18, 19
Health & Wellness Expo
Take advantage of free health screenings, food samples, community resources and door prizes at the health and wellness expo from Community Action Program Committee Inc. The expo is Saturday, May 8, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 401 Brigadier St.
Bootcamp and Brews
Join Pensacola Athletic Center for beer and bootcamp let by PAC-certified personal trainers on Saturday, May 15, at 11 am. Take in an energetic hour-long total body workout. After you’ve completed the workout, kick back and enjoy a nice, cold beer from Gary’s Brewery. Tickets are $20. For tickets, find the Eventbrite link at facebook.com/garysbrew.
Goddess Rising Camping Retreat
Join Marni Alisha of Asher & Bee Apothecary for a camping retreat alongside the Blackwater River in Holt from Friday, May 14-Sunday, May 16. The total cost is $365. For more information, visit facebook.com/asherandbee.
Breathe and Read at Bodacious Bookstore and Café
Recenter yourself at this monthly event at Bodacious Bookstore and Café, with an instructor-led beginner yoga class and a group book discussion at 9 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month. Bodacious Bookstore and Café is located at 110 Intendencia St. For more information, visit bodaciousbookstore.com.
WFPL Molino Track Challenge
Put on your walking shoes and join the walking challenge at the Molino library. Just visit Molino’s track, turn on your favorite fitness tracker app to log your progress, dial up your tunes or an audiobook and start walking. When you finish, come into the library and log your progress with staff on our track challenge board. The top walker in this program will win The Coldest Water Bottle. The Molino Branch Library is located at 6450-A Highway 95A. For more information, visit mywfpl.com.
Blue Wahoos Announce 2021 Schedule
The 2021 season schedule for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos begins in May.
Under the new Professional Development License system through Major League Baseball, the Blue Wahoos will play as part of the Double-A South league.
The league will adopt a six-game series format in 2021 with teams playing Tuesday-Sunday each week. Mondays will serve as a league-wide off day to facilitate team travel.
Stadium capacity limits are expected to be implemented to ensure fan safety during the 2021 season and will be announced leading up to the season. Game times and the team’s promotional schedule will be released at a later date. For tickets, visit bluewahoos.com.
Upcoming home games:
May 11-16 vs. Birmingham Barons
May 18-23 vs. Rocket City Trash Pandas
June 1-6 vs. Mississippi Braves
June 15-20 vs. Montgomery Biscuits
June 29-July 4 vs. Biloxi Shuckers
Mullets Thursdays at Blue Wahoos Stadium
The Pensacola Mullets will take over Blue Wahoos Stadium every Thursday during the 2021 season, offering an exciting twist to the team’s popular Thirsty Thursday game nights.
Brand-new On-Field New Era Pensacola Mullets hats will be available again soon in the Blue Wahoos team store. An initial pre-order for the hats in November quickly sold out. T-shirts and additional Mullets apparel are also available in the Bait & Tackle Shop.
The team also announced a new Mullets Mini Plan for the 2021 season, which features a ticket to all 10 Mullets Thursday games at Blue Wahoos Stadium in 2021 plus a ticket to Opening Day and the Fourth of July as well as an exclusive Mullets tank top. Mullets Mini Plans are available now and can be ordered by calling the team at (850) 934-8444.
The first Mullets Thursday of the season will be on May 13 as the Mullets take on the Birmingham Barons at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
Release & Renew at Fitness Impact Training
At 8:15 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, release into a yin yoga flow centered around low-stress training for high-stress individuals. The focus will be on the basics of breath and openness in the shoulders, hips and spine. For more info, go to mindandmetta.online. Cost is $12 per class, and the location is 375 N. Ninth Ave., Ste. B. Limited space available. Ask about membership pricing.
Gulf Coast Brewery Run
Thursdays at 6 p.m., join Pensacola Runners Association for a 5K fun run. Enjoy a free beer after the run and complimentary games such as cornhole, ping pong and more. Gulf Coast Brewery is located at 500 E. Heinberg St. For more information, visit facebook.com/gulfcoastbrewery.
Beer Garden Yoga
Join Coastal County Brewing Company Saturdays at 9 a.m. for the new Yoga in the Garden Series. Classes will be led by Tara Taylor, a highly experienced instructor from Breathe Pensacola. All skill levels are welcome. Cost is $10 and includes a pint of beer after the class. Coastal County Brewing Company is located at 3041 E. Olive Road. For more information, visit facebook.com/coastalcounty.
Soul Flow Yoga at Beautiful You Studio
Every Tuesday at 7 a.m., flow and vibe with some soulful music to start the day. This hour-long class will center around engaging the core through smooth yet strong yoga sequences. Cost is $10 per class or $99 for an unlimited 30-day pass. Located at 513 W. Intendencia St. For more info, go to mindandmetta.online.
Yoga Classes at Ever’man
Beginner Yoga with John is 10 a.m. Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Funky Yoga Flow is 6 p.m. Tuesdays. And Vinyasa Yoga Flow is 6 p.m. Thursdays. All classes at Ever’man, 327 W. Garden St. For a full calendar of events, visit everman.org.
Ocean Hour Beach Clean-Ups
Ocean Hour has picked up its weekly beach clean-ups in the Pensacola area Saturdays at 8:45 a.m. On Saturday, Jan. 30, volunteers will be at Philip A. Payne Bridge. Supplies will be provided, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own. For locations, visit oceanhourfl.com.
—Food + Drinks—
Atlas Beverage Class: Fairhope Brewing Co.
Enjoy beverages and paired appetizers at the ABC Beverage Class on Thursday, May 6. Classes are at 5 and 7 p.m. at Atlas Oyster House, located at 600 S. Barracks St. Cost is $25 per person. Reservations required. Call (850) 287-0200 or email taylor@goodgrits.com to reserve your seat.
1920s Murder Prohibited Dinner Show
Seville Quarter and Improbable Cause Mystery Theatre are bringing back the 1920s-themed murder mystery dinner show on Saturday, May 8, from 6-9:30 p.m. in Heritage Hall at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Cost is $59. Tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite.
Eleanor Yetter Memorial Top Dog Arm Wrestling Tournament
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 8, and head to Gary’s Brewery & Biergarten for an arm-wrestling tournament. All proceeds will benefit Amazing Grace Bully Rescue. For more information, visit facebook.com/garysbrew.
Vino Magnifico
Head to V. Paul’s Italian Ristorante, 29 S. Palafox, for Vino Magnifico starting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 11. Tickets are $15 per person and allows you to sample five wines. There is limited seating and event is RSVP only. Reserve your spot at vpauls.com.
Cooking with Chef Irv Miller: Fire Up the Grill
The monthly cooking series with Chef Irv Miller will be held Wednesday, May 19, at 5 and 7:30 p.m. Classes are $55 per person and include a tasting of prepared food, wine pairings and a take-home recipe booklet. Classes are held at Jackson’s Steakhouse, 400 S. Palafox. Reservations are required. Call Jessica Edwards to reserve your spot at (850) 686-3149, or email jessica@goodgrits.com.
Henny Penny Soul Live Cooking Sessions
Tune into the Henny Penny Facebook page to meet local chefs to learn more about cooking skills while also discussing food and culture. Dates are TBA. For more information, visit facebook.com/hennypennyspatisserie.
Jackson’s Steakhouse Open for Lunch
Jackson’s will be offering its standard lunch menu Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. As always, during lunch service Wednesday-Friday, the first martini is free.
Enjoy lunch menu favorites, including Chef Irv’s jumbo lump crab cakes with red sweet pepper and charred sweet corn-off-the cob relish. Chef Miller has also created some new additions to add to the lunch lineup, including the Ole Hickory’s fried chicken sandwich with double-dusted crispy chicken breast. Jackson’s Steakhouse is located at 400 S. Palafox. For more information, visit greatsouthernrestaurants.com.
Tabletop Tuesdays at The 5 Barrel
Join The 5 Barrel for a special Tabletop Tuesday event at 6 p.m. every Tuesday in March. A wide variety of games ranging from the classic chess to the crowd-favorite Catan will be available. Players are welcome to bring their own games.
Wine Down Wednesdays at The 5 Barrel
Celebrate hump day by treating yourself to BOGO wine by the glass at The 5 Barrel, 121 S. Palafox, starting at 6 p.m. every Wednesday. You earned it. Find out more at facebook.com/the5barrel.
Aragon Wine Tastings
Wine tastings at Aragon Wine Market are back every Thursday from 5-7 p.m. in store at 27 S. Ninth Ave. For more information, visit aragonwinemarket.com.
Thursday Trivia Night at The 5 Barrel
Gather a group for a weekly Thursday Trivia Night Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. at The 5 Barrel. There will be prizes for every round and select drafts for $3. Find out more at facebook.com/the5barrel.
Thursday Biergarten Trivia Night
Gary’s Brewery Trivia Night is back by popular demand. Thursdays from 7-9 p.m., test your trivia skills with a glass of beer or wine. Arrive early to grab a spot. Gary’s Brewery is located at 208 Newman Ave. For more information, visit facebook.com/garysbrew.
Palafox Market
Palafox Market is back at its regular location in MLK Jr. Plaza. In a carefully planned, phased reopening, Palafox Market has launched with about half its regular vendors, showcasing food, farm produce and products geared toward safety and sanitation such as handmade soaps and face masks. For more information, visit facebook.com/downtownpensacola.
Pensacola Positivity’s Sunday Markets
Sunday Markets on Palafox Street happen each Sunday from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. in MLK Plaza on Palafox. Local makers, growers and creators gather each under the oak trees to sell their goods to the community. Interested vendors can request an application by emailing requeaskmikellah@gmail.com. For more information, visit facebook.com/palafoxmarkets.
Saturdays at the Market Outdoor Vendor Event
Located at 5300 Berryhill Road, the outdoor market features artisans and crafters alike from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays. Social distancing guidelines will be in effect. For more information, email saturdaysatthemarket@gmail.com.
Pensacola Pop-Up Farmers Market
Check out fresh and organic produce, milk, eggs, meat, fresh-baked bread, mushrooms, lumber, grits, cornmeal, pies and plants Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at East Hill Market, located at 1216 N. Ninth Ave. For a list of vendors, visit facebook.com/easthillmarket.
Uptown Pensacola Market
Check out local vendors of art, produce and other local treasures every Saturday at 7201 N. Ninth Ave. from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/uptownmarketpensacola.
Sunday Vibes in The Garden
Sunday Funday is back at Garden & Grain with DJ Hdycvt and drink specials. Safety guidelines will be in place. Visit facebook.com/perfectplainbrewingco for more information. Garden and Grain is located behind Perfect Plain Brewing Co. at 50 E. Garden St.
Twilight Three-Course Special
The District’s Twilight Three-Course special is back Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:30-6 p.m. Guests enjoy three courses for $35 per person. Diners must be seated by 6 p.m. for offer to be vailed. To make a reservation, call 332-5224 or online at districtstreaks.com. The District is located at 123 E. Government St.
—Kid-Friendly—
Pet Partners and Read with a Dog
While you miss being able to read to the library’s favorite Pet Partner therapy dogs, West Florida Public Libraries is presenting virtual story time with several of our local Pet Partner teams through May. For more information, visit mywfpl.com.
Children’s Theatre Summer Camp
Registration is now open for Neighborhood Children’s Theatre’s “Jungle Jam,” a week-long performing arts camp for children ages 5-11. Each day begins with a jungle-themed yoga warm-up. Then children will learn scenes, songs and choreography from shows like “The Lion King,” “The Jungle Book” and more. This camp culminates in a final presentation for friends and family. Things are sure to get wild. Sibling discounts and tuition assistance programs are available. More information can be found at myneighborhoodtheatre.com, by contacting hello@myneighborhoodtheatre.com or by calling (850) 866-9807.
Pensacola MESS Hall launches Citizen Science Initiative
The Pensacola MESS Hall is recruiting members of the general public to become citizen scientists. Armed with phones and computers, these citizen scientists will gather observations about extreme precipitation. This information will be shared with local officials to help plan for a more resilient community that can withstand the increased precipitation and flooding expected from our changing climate.
The U.S. is experiencing more heavy rainfalls than ever before. Each year, Pensacola has a 1% chance of receiving more than 16 inches of rain in a day. These 100-year rain events have occurred more frequently, resulting in flooding and significant infrastructure damage. By recording observations during extreme precipitation events, citizen scientists can highlight the areas most at risk.
Interested individuals can participate by visiting scistarter.org/noaa-messhall to create an account and sign up for ISeeChange. Through this platform, individuals can document impacts they experience and see the observations of others.
This summer, the Pensacola MESS Hall will compile the local observations to share with resiliency planners. Additionally, we invite concerned citizens across our community to join a nationwide virtual Extreme Precipitation Forum. Explore the social, economic and environmental impacts of extreme precipitation, work with others to recommend resilience strategies and learn how you can help inform scientists. The date of this forum will be finalized in the near future.
This program is presented in collaboration with Arizona State University’s Consortium for Science, Policy & Outcomes, Museum of Science – Boston, National Informal STEM Education Network, Northeastern University and SciStarter, with funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Pensacola MESS Hall to open new location June 1 The Pensacola MESS Hall will open June 1 in its new location at 418 E. Wright St. Hours of operation for the summer will be Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., and Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Admission is $12 per person for ages 3 and up.
Visitors will again explore many favorite attractions, including the marble run, wind tube and harmonograph. In addition, the special summer exhibit will highlight our changing Earth with special activities highlighting the powerful forces that shape our air, land, water and weather and how scientists study our Earth. To help ensure public safety, timed admission reservations are recommended. Reservations can be made by visiting pensacolamesshall.org.
In addition to welcoming families, the MESS Hall is holding summer camps. Camps are for students entering grades first-sixth, and families can choose either half-day or full-day options. Information and registration are available at pensacolamesshall.org/summer-camp-2021.
Summer Camps at Pensacola Little Theatre
Pensacola Little Theatre offers summer camps for kids and teens to learn how to create, produce and perform. Footlights is for kids ages 7-11, and Summer Stars is for tweens and teens ages 12-15. Registration for both week-long camps is open now. For more information, visit pensacolalittletheatre.com.
Blackwater Literary Journal Available Now
Santa Rosa County poets along with Milton High School and Milton Community Center teenagers can now see their work in paperback with the release of Blackwater Literary Journal Issue V. All five issues are available on Amazon and local libraries.
Milton’s Poet Laureate Marc Livanos, in conjunction with the Santa Rosa County Writers’ Guild, held a book launch at the Milton High School and Milton Community Center in December. This year’s issue was dedicated to Milton English teacher Rhonda Waters. It offers the county’s best student and adult poets with submissions from Gulf Breeze, Navarre, Jay, Pace, East Milton and Milton. The submissions were reviewed by Guild members Glenda Frazier, Alice Canny and Jane Hutto.
The Guild’s plaque for best poem on “Bullying and Bias” was presented to Milton High School football phenom Marquis Robinson. The plaque for Best Book went to Milton resident Kery Jones for his book “God’s Words of Wisdom” that was published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Mystery Book Bundles Available at West Florida Libraries
Mystery Book Bundles are available for preschool, middle grade and young adult readers. Preschool bags contain three new picture books. Middle grade and young adult bags contain two themed chapter books. All books can be checked out for three weeks. Mystery bundles are available at the Pensacola Library, located at 239 N. Spring St.; Tryon Branch Library, located at 1200 Langley Ave. and Southwest Branch Library, located at 12248 Gulf Beach Highway. Visit mywfpl.com for more information.
Children’s Story Time at Bodacious Bookstore and Café
Visit Bodacious Bookstore and Café Saturdays at 11 a.m. for children’s story time. Bodacious Bookstore is located at 110 E. Intendencia St. For more information, visit facebook.com/bodaciousbookstore.
Beanstack: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Enjoy reading 1,000 books with your little ones with West Florida Public Libraries. Log reading and earn badges all along the way. Bond with your child and inspire literacy along the way. A book a day is 365 books in a year, 730 in two years and 1,095 in three years. For every 100 books, you can claim at prize at the library to claim a prize.
How to participate: Register for the challenge on the West Florida Public Libraries’ Beanstack, either on the mobile app or at mywfpl.beanstack.org.
—Virtual Events—
Indie Art Council Pensacola launches Pensacola Artists Live Webcast Series
Indie Art Council Pensacola, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting independent artists in the Pensacola area, is launching a new live streaming audiovisual series to place the work of independent artists in front of as many people as possible.
Pensacola Artists Live, or P.A.L., features a monthly series of webcasts on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube on pages managed by Indie Art Council Pensacola.
During each webcast, the community will have the option to tip the artists, the Indie Art Council and the audio and video artists making the stream happen. Donations received will be split, with 45% of the tally from each webcast going to the performing artists, 30% to the audio-visual producers and 25% going to support further efforts of Indie Art Council Pensacola in its mission to support and bring recognition to local independent artists.
Additional sponsorship opportunities for the series and for Indie Art Council Pensacola are available. For more information, contact indieartspensacola@gmail.com.
Artists interested in presenting their work on future P.A.L. webcasts should email Chris Jadallah at chris@filmsbycalliope.com.
Zoom into Archaeology
Zoom into Archaeology is a free online series that features a short presentation by an archaeologist with the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) via Zoom and an opportunity for participants to ask questions at the end of the presentation. Register for the free Zoom lectures online at flpublicarchaeology.org/nwrc.
UWF Spectrum Meetings Now Online
Spectrum, UWF’s LGBTQ+ support organization, will continue its typical schedule of meeting every Friday at 6 p.m.
Bi-weekly Spectrum meetings will be online using Zoom.
In their Discord, you can meet other members, ask questions about the club or UWF, share your interests and just have a general good time. It is a very casual place for all to have a sense of community, so don’t be scared to join and start socializing.
View the invite link to Discord at discord.gg/Qm4hhvE.
Tea Thyme with Dr. Tonie E. Anderson-Steele
This weekly broadcast on YouTube supports the mission and goals of Change Tomorrow Today 365 by educating the public and providing a forum for meaningful discussions regarding the following areas of restoration—education, healing, awareness, networking, self-sufficiency and leadership. Tune in 11 a.m. on Sundays. For more information, visit facebook.com/changetomorrowtoday365.
Scripteasers with Pensacola Little Theatre
Scripteasers, Studio 400’s and Pensacola Little Theatre’s Script Reading Club, invites you for monthly Zoom readings.
Want to bring your scripts for the group to read and discuss? Contact Pensacola Little Theatre to get in queue. The group reads prospective scripts for future seasons as well as new scripts that need a table read before the next edit.
Not a playwright but love to read out loud? This is your easy, fun theatre night! Fascinated by the play selection process? Sit in for a listen and usually a lot of laughs. Visit facebook.com/pensacolalittletheatre for more information and the latest dates.
Pensacola Cinema Art Virtual Showings
Pensacola Cinema Art (PCA) is still making sure you can stream select independent films and support a local nonprofit from the comfort of your own home. Any fees collected through virtual showings help support Pensacola Cinema Art.
For more information on movies and links, visit pensacolacinemaart.com.