AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION- Fri 4pm-8pm, Daphne Civic Center
This free community event will honor 250 years of American history, freedom, and patriotism, bringing residents together for an evening of live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and community fellowship. At 6 p.m., the Alabama Army National Guard Band will take the stage for a special performance. This event is part of the nationwide America 250 initiative. CLICK HERE
151st ARMY BAND CONCERT for AMERICA 250 - Sun 3pm, Medal of Honor Park, Mobile
This free concert is part of the nationwide celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Bring a lawn chair and the whole family! CLICK HERE
AMERICA’S DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN 69th NATIONAL FINALS- Wed 6:30pm Community Night; Thurs/Fri 7pm-9pm, Preliminaries; Sat 7pm Finals; Mobile Saenger Theatre, Downtown Mobile
Young women representing each state are in Mobile for a chance to win scholarship money and earn the title America’s Distinguished Young Woman 2026. Wednesday is Community Night, with the DYW Class of 2026 providing a sneak peek of the Finals show, and inviting children in the audience to join them on stage to learn some of the choreography. Preliminary competitions are Thursday and Friday nights, with the Finals on Saturday. CLICK HERE
AMERICA’S DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN STATE SPECIALTIES PARTY- Sat 11:30am-1pm, Mobile
The DYW Class of 2026 will show off their home state and mix and mingle for the State Specialities Party! The cost is $15 per person and payable at the door. CLICK HERE
OZANAM’S JAZZ EXTRAVAGANZA- Thurs 6pm-9pm, The Calirojae, Dauphin Island Parkway, Mobile
Enjoy live jazz from Harvey Antone's Smooth Jazz Experience and The Cedric Brooks Project, with food and drinks included. Bid on the silent auction, get a caricature done, and join the second line at the end of the evening with The Excelsior Band. Proceeds benefit Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy. CLICK HERE
SHARK FEST- Thurs-Sat, Gulf State Park Saltwater Pier, Gulf Shores
Stop by to learn about sharks and rays from the experts and discover what makes these animals so important to our coastal waters. CLICK HERE
SCRAPIN’ THE COAST- Fri-Sun, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi
Scrapin’ The Coast is a celebration of custom vehicles of every style. CLICK HERE
WHEELS & REELS DRIVE-IN MOVIE: JUMANJI, THE NEXT LEVEL- Sat 6pm-9pm (movie starts at 6:30pm), Ladd-Peebles Stadium, Mobile
Join City of Mobile Events for a free outdoor movies series that brings the classic drive-in experience to multiple locations across Mobile. Enjoy watching the movies from your vehicle or designated seating areas with your lawn chairs and blankets; plus, there will be food trucks! (Parking is free, on a first-come, first-served basis. Vehicles will NOT be permitted to enter after the movie begins.) CLICK HERE
SANTA ROSA COUNTY MOVIE IN THE PARKS: CARS- Fri at sunset; Tiger Point Park, Gulf Breeze
Santa Rosa County Parks and Recreation is bringing the big screen back to the outdoors this summer. Community members of all ages are invited to enjoy free, family-friendly movie nights under the stars. All movies will be shown at sunset. Admission is free and open to the public. Popcorn will be provided. CLICK HERE
THE NEVERENDING STORY with special guest NOAH HATHAWAY- Sat 7pm, Crescent Theater, Downtown Mobile
Watch a special screening of The NeverEnding Story, followed by an exclusive live Q&A with Noah Hathaway, the actor who brought the courageous young warrior Atreyu to life! CLICK HERE
THE KING AND QUEEN OF FOGGY FLATS- Thurs/Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm, Chickasaw Civic Theatre, Chickasaw
The play, set in the 1890’s, tells the story of newcomers who bring their high-falutin’ ways to a rural area. At first they are met with distrust, but the way they care for their neighbors gradually wins friendship and, eventually, admiration. But who are these mysterious new neighbors? The show is funny, touching, and thoroughly unexpected. CLICK HERE
WHITE TIE ROCK ENSEMBLE: ARENA ROCK- Sat 7:30pm, Pensacola Bay Center
White Tie Rock Ensemble presents a tribute to the Arena Rock Legends! Come enjoy the music of Journey, Van Halen, Foreigner, Boston and Styx in a high quality musical tribute. CLICK HERE
DAUPHIN ISLAND SUNSET CONCERT: FOSTER AND FRIENDS- Sun 5pm-8pm, Historic Fort Gaines, Dauphin Island, CLICK HERE
THE MOLLY RINGWALDS- Fri 8pm, Hard Rock Live, Biloxi, CLICK HERE
BUJU BANTON and STEPHEN MARLEY- Sun 7pm, The Sound, Gautier MS, CLICK HERE
DUSTIN SIMS- Fri 7:30pm, OWA Theater, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley, 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
MARKET IN THE PARK- ****LAST WEEK! ****** 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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