Best Bets

Best Bets

Check your Best Bets before you make your weekend plans, so you don't miss out! We've got local events, concerts and more all along the Gulf Coast.Full Bio

 

Best Bets for the Weekend, July 31- Aug 2

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THE WALLFLOWERS: Bringing Down the Horse 30th Anniversary Tour- Sun 7pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE  

INFLATABLE NIGHT: GROWN-UP EDITION- Sat 7pm-10pm, Medal of Honor Park, Mobile

No kids. All bounce. At this FREE 21+ event, grown-ups get to play too! Oversized inflatables will be set up at Medal of Honor Park for an evening of fun with music by DJ Herb Love, food trucks, games, and good vibes. This City of Mobile event is for adults only, and you will need to show your ID. CLICK HERE 

PENSACOLA MOVIES IN THE PARK: UP!- Sat 6pm-9:30pm, Hunter Amphitheater, Community Maritime Park, Downtown Pensacola

Enjoy a free family film! There’s a pre-show celebration from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. featuring free water slides, face painting, yard games, and a crafting station. Food trucks and concessions will also be available. The featured movie begins at sunset.  CLICK HERE  

PENSACOLA SAENGER SUMMER MOVIE SERIES: ET the Extra Terrestrial- Sat 3pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre

The Saenger Theatre’s summer movie series is “The Sound and the Story: Five Decades of Steven Spielberg and John Williams.” Movie lovers of all ages can experience these films as they were meant to be seen: on the big screen. Adding to the experience, Lola, the Saenger Pipe Organ, will be featured for one hour prior to each screening, performed live by local organists.  CLICK HERE 

FIGURES PARK COMMUNITY DAY- Thurs 5:30pm, Figures Park, Mobile

This is an evening focused on community engagement, youth empowerment, and gun violence prevention. There will also be a friendly basketball game between the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department and the Figures Park Youth Basketball Team. The event is open to all ages.  CLICK HERE  

FREE FIRST SUNDAY at HISTORY MUSEUM OF MOBILE- Sun 1pm-5pm, History Museum of Mobile, Downtown Mobile

Spend the afternoon exploring Mobile’s history with free admission to the History Museum of Mobile, Colonial Fort Condé, and the Phoenix Fire Museum. Also at Colonial Fort Condé, step back in time and experience the story of Mobile's Pelican Girls!  CLICK HERE   

BANDS ON THE BAYOU: BAY KINGS BAND- Fri 4:30pm-8:30pm, Bayview Park & Community Center, Pensacola

Free waterfront concerts. Local vibes. Big impact. Bands on the Bayou brings the community together to enjoy live music while supporting local nonprofits. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy this beautiful outdoor venue overlooking Bayou Texar in the historic East Hill neighborhood. CLICK HERE   

LIVERPOOL LEGENDS: THE COMPLETE BEATLES EXPERIENCE- Fri 7:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre

Liverpool Legends are four world-class musicians and actors, hand-picked by Louise Harrison— sister of the late George Harrison — to honor her brother’s legacy and re-create the band that changed the world forever. CLICK HERE 

BLAKE LAMBERT- Fri 8:30pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE

THE MOLLY RINGWALDS- Sat 9pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE   

BAG OF DONUTS- Sat 8pm, Hard Rock Live Biloxi, CLICK HERE

TOTALLY RAD VINTAGE FEST- Sun 10am-5pm, Mobile Convention Center

Step into a time warp of style and nostalgia at Totally Rad Vintage Fest! The vendors specialize in clothing and accessories from the 80s, 90s, and Y2K eras, while also offering toys, home goods, and more to complete your nostalgic shopping experience! Unleash your inner gamer at the Free-Play Vintage Arcade, and explore the Rad Rewind Museum with relics from the past. 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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