FAIRHOPE ROTARY STEAK COOKOFF- Fri 7pm-10pm, on the streets of Bancroft & Johnson, downtown Fairhope
Come join us for this long awaited event for a night of STEAK, drinks, & music. Easily the best event on the Gulf Coast! Located on the streets of Bancroft & Johnson downtown Fairhope. Held from 7:00 P.M. until the cows come home! CLICK HERE
HANK WILLIAMS JR with special guests OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW & PILLBOX PATTI- Sat 7pm, The Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach, CLICK HERE
ROLL MOBILE SKATE NIGHT- Fri 6pm-9pm, Bienville Square, downtown Mobile
Once again, Mobile Parks & Recreation is closing off the streets and turning Bienville Square into a giant roller rink from 6-9pm! We’ll have lights, a live DJ, and even more Roll Mobile merch for sale! Dust off those old skates or grab a new pair and join us! CLICK HERE
LODA ART WALK Celebrates Cartoons & Comics - Fri 6pm-9pm, Lower Dauphin Arts District, downtown Mobile
Do you love Cartoons & Comics? Dress up as your favorite cartoon or comic book character and enjoy art, vendors, live music, cartoon & comic book-themed fun! LODA Artwalk highlights creatives within our community, including visual artists, musical performers, local restaurants, art galleries, small businesses, and more. And it’s free family-friendly fun! CLICK HERE
MARKET IN THE PARK (SPRING 2023)- 7:30am-12 noon Saturdays (May 6- July 8), Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile
Shop locally grown, locally produced and handmade items all while listening to live entertainment. CLICK HERE
SATURDAYS AT THE COOP- Sat 7pm-10pm, Cooper Riverside Park, downtown Mobile
Put down your kickstand - it's Bike Night with Surfwax (Punk Indie Rock)!! Guests are invited to ride their motorcycles to the park and enjoy an evening of live music and more! CLICK HERE
MOVIES IN THE PARK: TURNING RED- Fri 6pm, Community Maritime Park, Pensacola
Bring your blankets and chairs then spread out on the lawn to watch a family-friendly movie underneath the stars. Pre-show activities begin at 6 p.m. Movies begin at sunset. CLICK HERE
BLUES ON THE BAY- Sun 6pm, Community Maritime Park, Pensacola
Pack your coolers, bring your lawn chairs and join us at the Hunter Amphitheater for the Blues Angel Music Blues on the Bay Concert Series, featuring Nobius (blending Soul, Funk, Jazz, Pop, and R&B). Enjoy a cool breeze off the bay while dancing and listening to some of the region's best musical talent. Concerts are free and open to the public. CLICK HERE
COMMUNITY BAND DAY- Sat 11am, The Fort, Spanish Fort
Join the Mobile Pops as they host the 1st Community Band Day. Bands from Mobile, Fairhope, Gulfport, Montgomery, and Pensacola come and provide free entertainment for families across the Gulf Coast. CLICK HERE
MOBILE SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA- Sat 2:30pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre
The Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra is the premier training orchestra for young, accomplished musicians along the Gulf Coast of Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. The MSYO is comprised of middle school, high school, and early collegiate students through the age of 21. CLICK HERE
BANDS ON THE BLACKWATER: Bay Bridge 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
MY MORNING JACKET- Sun 7pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE
BEYONCE FORMATION EXPERIENCE (Tribute Show)- Fri/Sat 7pm, OWA Theater, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley, CLICK HERE
MUDBUG SHOWDOWN- Sat 11am-3pm, Shadow Barons Barn, Milton Jones Rd, Daphne
A full day of family friendly fun featuring a 4 & 6 person team crawfish cook-off competition, with live music and plenty of entertainment for children! Benefitting Jamie’s Joy and The 50 Foundation. CLICK HERE
‘MURDER AT THE ART GALA’ MOTHERS DAY MURDER MYSTERY BRUNCH- Sun 11am, Seville Quarter
Improbable Cause Mystery Theatre and Seville Quarter presents a special Mother's Day Murder Mystery Brunch! When someone at the gala turns up dead, it’ll be up to YOU to solve the case with Detective Gunn! CLICK HERE
GEORGE M!- Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm (MAY 12–28), Chickasaw Civic Theatre
George M. Cohan owned the Broadway stage for decades with tunes like “Give My Regards to Broadway,” “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” and “You’re a Grand Old Flag.” Cohan grew up in vaudeville, with its endless travel to two-bit theatres, but he worked his way to the top. Even when theatre changed around him, he found a way back to his beloved Broadway for one last show. CLICK HERE
DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR- Thurs-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm, May 4 – 14, The PACT Theatre Company, Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile
This is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music. Finding Nemo JR. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure. CLICK HERE
THE BIG SCOOP- Sat 2pm-4pm, Seville Square, downtown Pensacola
You are invited to the "sweetest" event in town! This family-friendly event will run from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and will include all you can eat ice cream, popsicles, games, activities and more! All proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida. CLICK HERE
TASTE OF THE TOWNS- Thurs 6pm-8pm, Daphne Civic Center
Come join the Daphne/Spanish Fort Kiwanis Club for our annual Taste of the Towns. Several local restaurants participate to provide their food talents. This cause goes to raise funds for our children locally. CLICK HERE
CHILDREN’S CUP REGATTA- Sat 12:30pm, Fairhope Yacht Club
Sailing enthusiasts and friends in Mobile and Baldwin counties are invited to enjoy a fun and safe day of sailboat racing at the Fairhope Yacht Club. A family-friendly event, guests are invited to watch the races free of charge beginning at 12:30 p.m. Throughout the afternoon, guests can bid on silent auction items, enjoy the kids’ activity area, a cash bar and live music from Doc Rodgers and the Rock Dodgers band. CLICK HERE
9th Annual GREAT FIRKIN FEST- Sat 2:30pm-6pm, Moe’s Original BBQ, downtown Mobile
Benefitting the Fuse Project, this craft beer event features local and regional breweries showcasing their creativity by adding unique flavors or spins on distinctive cask brewed ales.Additionally, there will be live music from Fillmore's Revival and cornhole competition. CLICK HERE
MONSTER JAM- Sat 1pm and 7pm; Sun 1pm, Pensacola Bay Center
The most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world today returns to Pensacola for a high-octane weekend. Featuring the ultimate mix of high-flying action and four-wheel excitement. CLICK HERE
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