MOBILE CHILI COOK-OFF - Sat 11am-3pm, Canal Street (between Washington Ave and Broad St), Downtown Mobile
The Mobile Chili Cookoff is a fun-filled day of great food and live entertainment, where teams compete to find out who can cook up
the best chili. The Cookoff supports the American Cancer Society’s mission to save lives, celebrate lives and lead the fight for a world without cancer. #EatChiliBeatCancer. Tix $15 in advance. CLICK HERE
CHEF SHOWCASE: NIGHT OF DREAMS GALA- Fri 5:30pm, Sanders Beach Ballroom, Pensacola
The 2nd Annual Chef Showcase features signature dishes from 18 talented local chefs. Hosted by the Pensacola Dream Center, this unique event supports the mission to ensure no one in our community is left behind, through homeless outreach, shelter programs, and human trafficking prevention efforts. Billed as Pensacola’s #1 event for food lovers, Chef Showcase 2026 offers an all-inclusive experience with signature tastings, an open bar serving beer, wine, and champagne, and live music throughout the evening. CLICK HERE
SHENANDOAH- Thurs 7:30pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE
CHEAP TRICK - Sat 8pm, Beau Rivage Biloxi, CLICK HERE
NIGHT OF COMEDY featuring DARREN KNIGHT (SOUTHERN MAMA)- Fri/Sat 7:30pm, OWA Theater, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley, CLICK HERE
WE THEM ONES COMEDY TOUR- Sat 8pm, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi
Mike Epps headlines a stacked lineup of top comedians bringing raw, funny, no-filter comedy all in one show. CLICK HERE
LEGENDS OF LAUGHTER- Fri 8pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre
Featuring a wide range of acclaimed comedians, including Sommore (Netflix’s "Queen Chandelier"), Lavell Crawford (“Breaking Bad,” “Better Call Saul”), Earthquake (“Chappelle's Home Team: Earthquake Legendary”) and Arnez J (BET’s “Comic View”), the all-star lineup offers something for everyone. CLICK HERE
THE SOUTHERN TRUTH TOUR: PLIES AND BOOSIE- Sat 8pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA presents MAHLER SYMPHONY #2, “RESURRECTION”- Sat 7:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre
The Pensacola Symphony Orchestra joins with the UWF Singers and the Choral Society of Pensacola for Mahler’s monumental masterwork. CLICK HERE
COASTCON 48- Fri-Sun, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi
Step into a weekend of adventure, imagination, and fandom at CoastCon 48—Mississippi’s longest-running and largest science fiction, fantasy, and gaming convention! CLICK HERE
BUNNY HOP 5K & FUN RUN- Sat 8:30am, Main Street, The Wharf, Orange Beach
Hop over and join the fun while benefiting a great cause. The Pleasure Island Junior Woman’s Club is hosting the 15th annual Bunny Hop 5K + Fun Run in memory of Ann Reese Grote. Proceeds will benefit the Ann Reese Grote Memorial Scholarship, which is given to a graduating senior at Gulf Shores High School and Orange Beach High School who is committed to service within their community. CLICK HERE
RANG-HOLI at MOBILE MUSEUM OF ART - Sat 10am-1pm, Mobile Museum of Art, Langan Park
The Festival of Holi is celebrated in the most colorful way possible! Explore the rich traditions of Holi and its significance. Learn the art of making a beautiful rangoli (free class). Enjoy a guided tour of the museum, specially curated for Holi, and indulge in delicious Indian cuisine from local vendors. CLICK HERE
TEE OFF FORE A CURE- Fri/Sat, Lakewood Golf Club, Fairhope
Tee Off Fore a Cure returns for its 21st year of supporting pediatric cancer patients at Children's of Alabama. The Friday night pre-party includes food, entertainment and a silent auction. Saturday’s events include a 4-person scramble golf tournament with a shotgun start. The popular Golf Ball Drop is also back. CLICK HERE
SUN BELT CONFERENCE MEN’S & WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP- Tues March 3rd- Mon March 9th, Pensacola Bay Center
All 14 Sun Belt Conference schools will compete in a single-elimination tournament running March 3 through March 9, with both the men’s and women’s championships held at the Pensacola Bay Center. Each game brings high stakes, as teams battle for an automatic berth to the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments. CLICK HERE
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