ZACH TOP with special guest COLE GOODWIN- Fri/Sat 7:30pm, The Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach, CLICK HERE
ALI SIDDIQ: THE CUSTOM FIT TOUR- Fri 7pm and 9:30pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE
ASHLEY McBRYDE- Fri 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE
DERRICK STROUP- Sat 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE
STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART: THE BRYAN ADAMS EXPERIENCE- Sat 7:30pm, OWA Theater, OWA Parks and Resort, Foley, CLICK HERE
THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN - Sat 7:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre
The show features a cast of powerhouse vocalists who embody the legends of Motown and take you down memory lane as they perform hit after hit. CLICK HERE
LODA ARTWALK CELEBRATES NATIONAL PRIDE MONTH- Fri 6pm-9pm, Lower Dauphin Arts District, Downtown Mobile
This June, celebrate National Pride Month at LODA ArtWalk with an unforgettable evening of creativity, community, and fun in the heart of Downtown Mobile! Enjoy music in Cathedral Square with DJ Herb Love, shop local artists and makers along Dauphin Street, and explore unique vendors, food trucks, and interactive experiences. Also, at 6:30, join the celebration in Cathedral Square as Irvington native and The Voice Season 29 winner Alexia Jayy is honored by the City of Mobile. She will perform the National Anthem, followed by a special proclamation from Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis at 6:30 p.m. CLICK HERE
PRIDEFEST 2026: ALIVE WITH PRIDE- Thurs 6pm-11pm Block Party, FlipSide Bar, Downtown Mobile; Fri 6pm-9:30pm, Downtown Mobile
Thursday, there will be a Community Block Party; Friday includes a Stage Celebration at 5, and Second Line Parade at 7:30pm. CLICK HERE
PENSAPRIDE 2026- Sat 10am-6pm, Pensacola Interstate Fair Expo Hall
PensaPride 2026: Summerween is a sober, all-ages celebration of art, music, performances, community, and connection. Enjoy live perfomances all day across two stages, as well as two buildings filled with artists, makers and community experiences. CLICK HERE
5th Annual JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL- Sat 12noon-6pm, Museum Plaza, Downtown Pensacola
Hosted by The Watson Family Foundation, this Festival is a vibrant celebration of freedom, culture, and community. Enjoy live entertainment, a live game show, local vendors, food, a kids' zone, games, sweet potato pie contest, and more to honor the history and significance of Juneteenth. CLICK HERE
LEMON DROP FESTIVAL- Sat 2pm-8pm, Mardi Gras Park, Downtown Mobile
This is a 21+ outdoor experience featuring 20+ lemon drop martini flavors, curated cocktails, great music, food trucks, and a buzzing vendor market. Sip, stroll, dance, and explore while enjoying a lively atmosphere. CLICK HERE
WORLD SEA TURTLE DAY- Sat 9am-4pm, Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores
Gulf State Park will host an early World Sea Turtle Day celebration featuring sea turtle-themed programs and activities for all ages throughout the park. Guests can enjoy rescue demonstrations, educational programs, and hands-on learning opportunities focused on sea turtle conservation. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA MOVIES IN THE PARK: LILO & STITCH- Sat 6pm-8pm Games & waterslides; 8:15pm Movie start; Community Maritime Park, Pensacola
Pensacola Parks and Recreation is hosting a FREE family-friendly event and movie. Families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks for a relaxing night under the stars. Pensacola Parks and Recreation will be providing free popcorn, yard games, face painting, and waterslides. Food trucks will be on-site. CLICK HERE
SANTA ROSA COUNTY MOVIE IN THE PARKS: THE LION KING - Fri at sunset, Benny Russell Park, Pace
Santa Rosa County Parks and Recreation is bringing the big screen back to the outdoors with the Movie in the Parks program this summer. Families and community members of all ages are invited to enjoy free, family-friendly movie nights under the stars at community parks across the county. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Admission is free. Popcorn provided. Food trucks available. CLICK HERE
FAIRHOPE SUMMER MOVIE IN THE PARK: THE SANDLOT- Fri 8pm, Fairhoper’s Community Park, Downtown Fairhope
Join us for a Summer Movie in the Park as we celebrate America’s 250th with the ultimate nostalgic American classic, The Sandlot! Grab your picnic blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a fun evening under the stars. The movie begins at 8 PM with FREE popcorn plus a fun giveaway for the kids. Don’t miss this family-friendly summer night filled with nostalgia, laughter, and Fairhope fun! CLICK HERE
SHREK: THE MUSICAL- Thurs/Fri 7pm; Sat/Sun 2pm and 7pm; (June 11-July 2, dark Mondays), Beau Rivage Biloxi
Shrek The Musical brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears. So, get out of the swamp and into the theatre to join Shrek, Donkey, and Princess Fiona on an adventure that proves that when we open our hearts, we create bonds that can overcome even the biggest challenges. CLICK HERE
BANDS ON THE BLACKWATER: FLOW TRIBE- Fri 7pm-9pm, Jernigan’s Landing, Milton
The series of free concerts offers a variety of music from local favorites to national touring bands, with genres including bluegrass, country, blues and rock & roll. CLICK HERE
GULF COAST CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL- Thurs-Sun 5pm-10pm, April 16-June 21, Bellingrath Gardens, Theodore
The 2026 Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival is an all new show filled with all new lanterns. As night falls, the Gardens glow with more than 40 towering, handcrafted light sculptures that transform the landscape into a vivid world of color and scale. Explore the Gardens after dark and discover an unforgettable night of light, energy, and wonder for all ages, with stunning photo moments at every turn. CLICK HERE
MARKET IN THE PARK- Sat 7:30am-12noon (Apr 25- Jun 27), Cathedral Square, Downtown Mobile
Start your Saturday mornings at Market in the Park, where fresh, local, and handmade goods come together. Browse a variety of vendors offering everything from produce and seafood to baked goods, art, and unique handmade items while enjoying live music in a relaxed, community atmosphere. CLICK HERE
PALAFOX MARKET- Sat 9am-2pm, Downtown Pensacola
You'll find the unique, the one-of-a-kind, the precious, the delicious and the off-beat at Palafox Market, now in 2 locations: Palafox Market North at Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza and Palafox Market South at Plaza Ferdinand. Items originate directly from talented onsite vendors who grow, make, or create each item for sale. CLICK HERE
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