Best Bets

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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, April 14- April 16

MOBILE AREA SPECIAL OLYMPICS TRACK & FIELD COMPETITION- Fri 8am-1pm, Blount High School, Mobile

Approximately 250 special needs athletes representing dozens of Mobile area schools will be competing in track events such as relays, runs, walks, wheelchair races, and many more. There will also be field events such as running and standing long jump, shotput, javelin, softball and tennis ball throw. Opening ceremonies will begin at 8:30am. You will not want to miss the arrival of the torch as the Mobile Police Department delivers the torch to Blount as a part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run. On the final leg of their run they will be joined by Special Olympics athletes to complete the torch run into the stadium and kick off the day’s festivities.Join us anytime during the day and help cheer on our amazing special athletes! CLICK HERE   

LODA ARTWALK- Fri 6pm-9pm, Lower Dauphin Arts District, downtown Mobile

LoDa ArtWalk celebrates The Art of Cookie Decoration on Friday! Come on out to LODA ArtWalk and support local bakers as they showcase their cookie decorating skills.Enjoy live music, art, photo ops, and of course some COOKIE MADNESS! CLICK HERE   

KITES OVER MOBILE- Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12 noon -5pm, Brookley By The Bay, 254 Old Bay Front Drive, Mobile

Mobile Parks and Recreation is hosting the 3rd Annual Kites Over Mobile Event- a Kite Festival full of high-flying FUN for the entire Community. Enjoy: Professional Kite Flying Demonstrations, Show Kite Displays, Kite Hospital, Live Music and Candy Drop. Have a picnic, bring your kites, chairs, and blankets. Kites will be for sale onsite OR you can bring your own. CLICK HERE   

SATURDAYS AT THE COOP- Sat 3pm-10pm, Cooper Riverside Park

Enjoy live musical entertainment by Kristy Lee for Pride Fest! Bring blankets, chairs, and your trusty cooler for a relaxing evening under the stars. Free event sponsored by Mobile Parks and Recreation.  CLICK HERE   

THRILLVILLE- April 13-23, open at 5PM Monday - Friday, 1PM Saturday & Sunday, Ladd-Peebles Stadium

This fair will feature world-class entertainment including Sea Lion Splash, Wheels of Agriculture, and the High Flying Pages, plus over 30 amusement rides, fair food, and your favorite carnival games! CLICK HERE    

PENSACOLA BAY MUSIC FEST- Sat 12 noon-10pm, Community Maritime Park, downtown Pensacola

Get ready for a full day of the classic rock you love! Enjoy tribute bands Goldmine, Rockshow NOLA, Facelift and Nightrain. Chairs and blankets are allowed for seating. CLICK HERE   

MOBILE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA presents BRAHMS SYMPHONY No. 4- Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre

Brahms’ fourth symphony is a stellar masterpiece. MSO also features Weber’s Euryanthe Overture and Caroline Shaw’s Music in Common Time featuring the University of South Alabama Concert Choir and Mobile Opera Chorus. CLICK HERE    

FOR KING & COUNTRY- Thurs 7pm, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, CLICK HERE    

KODAK BLACK & FRIENDS- Sat 8pm, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, CLICK HERE   

BILLY STRINGS- Fri/Sat 8pm, Mobile Civic Center, CLICK HERE

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

WHITE TIE ROCK ENSEMBLE: YACHT ROCK- Sat 8pm, Pensacola Bay Center

Come celebrate the smooth sounds of the late 70s and early 80s with the White Tie Rock Ensemble as they present a tribute to: Hall and Oates, Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers and TOTO along with hits from Christopher Cross, Ambrosia, ACE, Player, Rupert Holmes, Kenny Loggins, Pablo Cruise and more! CLICK HERE   

PURPLE MADNESS- A PRINCE TRIBUTE- Fri/Sat 7pm, OWA Theater, Foley, CLICK HERE    

   

ZOSO- THE ULTIMATE LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE- Sat 8:30pm, Soul Kitchen, downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE    

BANDS ON THE BAYOU: John Hart & The Prince Brothers - Sat 6:30pm-8:30pm, Bayview Community Center, Pensacola

Brought to you by the East Hill Neighborhood Association, Bands on the Bayou is bringing East Hill residents together and support local non-profit organizations in our community. Come with your chairs, blanket & family by land or water, and join us on the lawn at the beautiful new Bayview Community Center. Boat access is available. CLICK HERE    

SPRING MUSIC AT MEYER PARK: Dominick Michael Band- Thurs 6pm (thru April 13), Meyer Park, Gulf Shores

The City of Gulf Shores is sponsoring FREE springtime concerts on Thursdays at Meyer Park. Grab your friends, family members, and a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the music. Food trucks will be onsite at each event for those who want to purchase food, and the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber will be set up selling beverages for all ages to enjoy. In the event of rain, the back-up location will be Big Beach Brewery. CLICK HERE   

BANDS ON THE BLACKWATER: Honey Island Swamp Band- Fri 7pm-9pm, Jernigan’s Landing, Milton

The City of Milton is proud to announce the 2023 Bands on the Blackwater Concert Series. The Spring Series offers a variety of music from local favorites to national touring bands. Bluegrass, country, blues and rock and roll will be performed on the stage in Downtown Milton.  CLICK HERE   

FRED LEVIN WAY FEST CELEBRATION OF GIVING- Sun 11am-3pm, Museum Plaza, downtown Pensacola

Food, Games, Music, Performances, Art, Exotic Cars, Prizes, and most important, 50 nonprofit organizations distributing information on their services along with gifting essential items, such as backpacks, blankets and more. CLICK HERE    

LIVING HISTORY CREW DRILL AT THE BATTLESHIP- Sat 8am-3pm, USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

Interact with historical WWII reenactors aboard the USS ALABAMA and the USS DRUM. These crewmen, dressed in WWII period Navy uniforms, hold demonstrations throughout the day, conduct weapons briefings, and share stories told to them by our original crewmen. The big event of the day happens at 1:00 p.m. when “Call to Battle Stations” is sounded. Grab a spot on the deck of the USS ALABAMA and watch as vintage enemy aircraft fly over and attack the ship. The USS ALABAMA crewmen will defend her with their guns blazing! CLICK HERE    

DIXIE DIVISION MILITARY VEHICLE SHOW- Fri 12noon-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm, USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

The military vehicles will be displayed in the recreational area of the grounds. The event is free and open to the public. Spectators are invited to see vintage military jeeps, trucks, bikes and more. There is a $5 parking fee to enter the park. CLICK HERE   

DAUPHIN ISLAND ART TRAIL- Sat 10am-5pm, various venues, Dauphin Island

Dauphin Island hosts over 40 local artists from all over the Gulf Coast for a full day of arts and crafts on the Island. CLICK HERE   

MOVIES IN THE PARK: ONWARD- Thurs 6pm, Mardi Gras Park (109 Government Street), Mobile

Join us for Free Movies in the Park this spring! #DiscoverYourParks, hang out, play games, snack, and watch movies with us! 8 Different Movies in 8 Different Parks! All Events will start at 6PM. The movie will begin at sunset. CLICK HERE  

PENSACOLA ICE FLYERS HOCKEY vs PEORIA: PLAYOFFS, ROUND 1, GAME 1- Thurs 7:05pm, Pensacola Bay Center, CLICK HERE   

TOYTOPIA- Open Tuesday through Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Feb 3-May 20, Exploreum Science Center, downtown Mobile

Play all day and rekindle the wonder and delight of your favorite childhood moments in a world of big toys. Filling the entire traveling exhibit gallery at the Exploreum, Toytopia will showcase specialty exhibits from toymakers including: Hasbro®, Duncan Yo-Yo®, Schleich®, Breyer®, Crayola®, KNEX® (Lincoln Logs®) and many more. CLICK HERE 

Low Angle View Of Kites Flying In Sky

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