Best Bets for the Weekend, Feb 21- Feb 23

MARDI GRAS PARADES:

THURSDAY:

6:30 PM Order of Polka Dots, Downtown Mobile

FRIDAY:

6:30 PM Order of Inca, Downtown Mobile

6:45 PM Apollo's Mystic Ladies, Daphne

SATURDAY:

10:30 PM Krewe of Little Rascals Parade, Pascagoula

1:00 PM Navarre Krewe of Jesters Mardi Gras Parade, Navarre

1:00 PM Mobile Mystics, Downtown Mobile

1:30 PM Mobile Mystical Revelers, Downtown Mobile 

2:00 PM Mobile Mystical Friends, Downtown Mobile  

3:00 PM The Mystic Mutts of Revelry, Fairhope

6:00 PM Carnival Association of Long Beach Parade, Long Beach

6:30 PM Maids of Mirth, Downtown Mobile (Route G) 

6:45 PM Knights of Ecor Rouge, Fairhope

7:00 PM Gautier Men’s Club Mardi Gras Parade, Gautier

7:00 PM Butterfly Maidens, Downtown Mobile (Route A) 

7:30 PM Krewe of Marry Mates, Downtown Mobile (Route A)

SUNDAY:

12 Noon Krewe of Nereids Parade, Waveland

12:30 PM (11 a.m. check-in) Krewe of Barkloxi Pet PAWrade, Point Cadet, Biloxi

6:30 PM Neptune's Daughters, Downtown Mobile  

7:00 PM Order of Isis, Downtown Mobile

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ANNUAL FORT MORGAN OYSTER FEST - Sat/Sun 10am-3pm, The Beach Club Resort & Spa, Gulf Shores

The weekend will be filled with all-you-can-eat oysters and non-seafood options, live music, arts & crafts vendors, oyster shucking contest, cornhole competition, kids activities, and so much more!  CLICK HERE

3rd Annual ORANGE BEACH SEAFOOD FESTIVAL & CAR SHOW- Sat 10am-4pm, The Wharf, Orange Beach

Buckle up, rev your engines and bring the whole family out to enjoy an extraordinary festival where gleaming classic and hot rod vehicles meet coastal charm! Savor the delicious seafood, live music + entertainment stages, and arts and crafts vendors. The kiddos will have multiple options for entertainment in the Kid’s Zone. All proceeds from this event hosted by the City of Orange Beach will support the Makos Academics Arts & Athletics Club (MAAAC) and Orange Beach schools.  CLICK HERE  

PENSACOLA GALLERY NIGHT FORKS & FRAMES, A FOODIE GALLERY NIGHT- Fri 6pm-9pm, Downtown Pensacola

Indulge in a night where art and cuisine collide, featuring delicious offerings from local food vendors alongside captivating art displays. Stroll through vibrant streets filled with culinary delights, stunning artwork, live music, and more. Don't miss this unique celebration of creativity and flavor!  CLICK HERE   

KREWE DU KIDZ MASQUERADE- Sat 12noon-5pm, Downtown OWA, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley

Perfect for kids of all ages, this free event features crafts, games, and a shoebox float competition. It all leads up to the crowning of the Krewe du Kidz King and Queen, who will be invited to ride on OWA’s float at the Mardi Gras Parade & Party on March 2nd.  CLICK HERE  

ALTON BROWN LIVE: LAST BITE- Fri 7:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE

ROMAN STREET featuring ANDY VARGAS- Sun 7:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE        

DEXTER & THE MOONROCKS- Sat 8:30pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE 

  

STAYIN’ ALIVE: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEE GEES- Fri 8pm, Hard Rock Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE  

SAMANTHA FISH: FADING FLOWERS TOUR- Sat 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE   

HERO TAKES A FALL- Sat 6pm, Sun 3pm, OWA Theater, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley

Get ready to be swept away by the music, heart, and drama of the 80s with Hero Takes a Fall: An Original 80s Musical featuring Hits of The Bangles! This rom-com musical brings the iconic hits of The Bangles to life in a fresh, original story of friendship, love, and self-discovery.  CLICK HERE   

ONE WORLD, MANY VOICES- Sat 3:30pm, First Baptist Church of Pensacola

Join the Pensacola Children’s Chorus on an unforgettable journey as they explore diverse musical traditions from cultures around the globe. Discover and appreciate the diversity of the world around us. When we look close enough, we aren’t so different from one another after all.  CLICK HERE   

MOBILE OPERA SUNDAY AFTERNOON TEA- Sun 3pm, Bragg Mitchell Mansion, Mobile

Special guest speaker, Dr. Norman McCrummen, will provide interesting details and insights into the life of literary notable, Zelda Fitzgerald, an Alabama native and the subject of Mobile Opera’s Spring production, The Ghosts of Gatsby. Mobile Opera’s Willson Scholarship recipients will provide musical entertainment for the afternoon.  CLICK HERE   

HAMLET- Thurs/Fri/Sat 7pm, Sun 3pm, Lonnie & Lynne Burnett Event Center, University of Mobile

Experience Hamlet like never before with a fresh approach that reimagines Shakespeare’s classic tragedy through the lens of the “Princess Diaries.” This unique production offers a new perspective on the timeless themes of power, revenge, and madness, delivering a thought-provoking and engaging performance that will redefine how you see the story.  CLICK HERE  

MORNING AT THE MUSEUM: CITIES OF THE FUTURE- Fri 9am, National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola Naval Air Station

Morning at the Museum is the perfect way to start your day with history, entertainment, and a delicious breakfast — all while enjoying the company of fellow museum enthusiasts.  CLICK HERE  

PENSACOLA ICE FLYERS HOCKEY vs EVANSVILLE THUNDERBOLTS- Fri/Sat 7pm, Sun 4pm, Pensacola Bay Center

Friday night is College Night; Saturday is Military Appreciation Night; and Sunday is Savings Sunday. CLICK HERE