Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
MONDAY
Fall Foliage Zipline Tours
Sept. 1 through Nov. 30. Adventures Unlimited, 8974 Tomahawk Landing Road, Milton. Beaches to Woodlands in the fall is a great time to enjoy the many natural attractions at Adventures Unlimited located just north of Milton in the Blackwater River State Forest. Enjoy the changing colors and the rush of excitement while doing one of the Canopy Zipline Tours. Overnight accommodations at the resort’s campsites or cabins are available along with canoeing and kayaking down Coldwater Creek. More info: adventuresunlimited.com.
Monday Night Blues
7 p.m. Sept. 15. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Seville Quarter and the Blues Society of Northwest Florida are bringing the “blues” back to the Seville Quarter Entertainment District. The event features live blues music and “BBQ and Bud” food and drink specials. More info: 850-434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
TUESDAY
Bands on the Beach
7 p.m. Sept. 16. Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach, Pensacola Beach. Bands on the Beach is Pensacola Beach’s popular outdoor summer concert series with performers for every musical taste. Featuring a lineup of regional artists, the series delivers an eclectic musical experience throughout the entire summer. This week features Justin Touchette and The Way. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. More info: 850-932-2257 or visitpensacolabeach.com.
WEDNESDAY
Gulf Coast Turfgrass Expo & Field Day
7 a.m. Sept. 17. UF/IFAS West Florida Research & Education Center, 4253 Experiment Road, Jay. Hosted by the University of Florida, IFAS West Florida Research & Education Center, and the Gulf Coast Golf Course Superintendents Association, the Gulf Coast Turfgrass Field Day & Expo will bring together turfgrass professionals from all segments of the industry and is for anyone involved in turf management — from golf courses and athletic fields to landscaping and sod production. More info: https://31stannualturfgrassexpo2025.eventbrite.com.
Draw Together Drawing Club
5 p.m. Sept. 17. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. This is a free event that is open to all ages and skill levels. Supplies will be provided. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
Dylan Cotrone
6:30 p.m. Sept. 17. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Dylan Cotrone will perform live in concert featuring Tuffalo & The Treewalkers. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
THURSDAY
Gulf Coast Summer Fest Jazz Edition All White Party
7 p.m. Sept. 18. Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center, 913 South I St. The Gulf Coast Summer Fest Jazz Edition’s All White Party will feature performances from Brian Simpson, Jeanette Harris and Blake Aaron. Hosted by Morris Baxter and DJ Bam Bam Belonge. $75. More info: gulfcoastsummerfestjazzedition.com.
Gary Allan: Live in Concert
7:30 p.m. Sept. 18. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Country star Gary Allan Herzberg made his debut with the release of his single “Her Man” in 1996, the lead-off to his gold-certified debut album Used Heart for Sale. Allan’s 10 studio and greatest hits albums have produced 26 singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, including the No. 1 hits “Man to Man”, “Tough Little Boys” (2003), “Nothing On but the Radio” (2004), and “Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)” (2013). Tickets start at $57. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.
Darkwaves: Tiki Soirée
8 p.m. Sept. 18. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Darkwaves: Tiki Soirée will perform live in concert featuring Kuru Remstate and Basilantros. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
FRIDAY
Gulf Coast Summer Fest Jazz Edition
Jazz fans dance to the music during Gulf Coast Summer Fest Jazz Edition at Community Maritime Park Sunday, September 4, 2022.
1 p.m., gates; 2 p.m., show; Sept. 19 through 21. Vince J. Whibbs Sr. Community Maritime Park, 301 W. Main St. Bring coolers, lawn chairs and umbrellas as you enjoy hours of smooth jazz on the water at the 2025 Gulf Coast Summer Fest Jazz Edition. The show features a variety of acts including Down To The Bone, Patrick Lamb, Alex Bugnon, Adam Hawley and Jeff Lorber. Hosted by Morris Baxter and DJ Bam Bam Belonge. No tents, tables, grills or glass containers will be allowed in the venue. For ages 18 and older. General admission: $100 (one-day pass); $170 (three-day pass). More info: gulfcoastsummerfestjazzedition.com.
Gallery Night
5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19. Downtown Pensacola. Gallery Night Pensacola is a nonprofit organization with a dedicated goal of inspiring culture, engagement, and the practice of arts of all types in an entertaining event for all ages and walks of life. These monthly events focus on specific themes, highlight featured artists, and recruit the best creators the area has to offer. This month’s theme is Viva Pensacola: Art of Hispanic Heritage. More info: gallerynightpensacola.org.
Bands on the Blackwater
7 p.m. Sept. 19. Jernigan’s Landing, 5154 Willing St., Milton. Come by boat or bring a lawn chair and join friends and neighbors for the best live music on the Gulf Coast at the award winning, family-friendly Bands on the Blackwater concerts. The series offers a variety of music. This week features White Sands Panhandle Band. Free. More info: 850-983-5400 or facebook.com/BandsOnTheBlackwater.
Lights With Fire Album Release Show
7 p.m. Sept. 19. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Lights With Fire will perform live in concert with Snow Halo and Mourning Glories. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
‘Jekyll & Hyde’
7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19 through Oct. 5. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. Darkness and desire collide in Jekyll & Hyde, the epic gothic musical thriller. When the brilliant Dr. Henry Jekyll’s bold experiment unleashes his violent alter ego, Edward Hyde, a chilling game of dual identities unfolds. With a sweeping score featuring showstoppers like “This Is the Moment” and “Someone Like You,” this gothic tale of good versus evil explores the razor-thin line between man and monster. More info and ticket details: pensacolalittletheatre.com.
‘Three Decembers’
7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 and 2 p.m. Sept. 21. UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 11000 University Parkway. At the center of Three Decembers is Madeline Mitchell, a glamorous Broadway star whose career has always come first. As the years pass, her two adult children struggle to reconcile their own lives and identities with the shadows cast by their mother’s fame, distance, and emotional armor. Spanning three Decembers in 1986, 1996, and 2006, this character-driven opera explores the complexities of family, the ache of unresolved grief, and the truths we choose to hide or reveal. General admission: $30. Student tickets: $15. More info: pensacolaopera.com.
SATURDAY
Amazing Kids Day
9 a.m. Sept. 20. Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd. WSRE PBS will host Pensacola’s third annual Amazing Kids Day for families affected by autism. Amazing Kids Day is a free, sensory-friendly event for children with special needs to explore fun and educational activities. At the same time, parents and caregivers can learn about some of the local family resources available to them. More info: wsre.org/events.
Bourbon and Bacon
2 p.m. Sept. 20. O’Riley’s Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St. O’Riley’s Irish Pub is bringing back its Bourbon and Bacon event. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample select bourbons complemented with optional cigars and gourmet bacon. Tickets: $35 for general admission and $70 for VIP admission. For ages 21 and older. More info: orileyspub.com.
Broadway Rave
8 p.m. Sept. 20. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Enjoy Broadway Rave and celebrate the best in show-tunes and musical theatre. Come sing along to all of your favorite Broadway hits while dressed up as your favorite character. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
Danae Hays: The First Time Tour
8 p.m. Sept. 20. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Alabama-bred and Nashville-based, comedian, actress, and content creator, Danae Hays represents a fresh, new female voice in the comedy, acting, and music worlds. Her cast of zany southern characters and parody country music songs have pushed her to the top of the Spotify and Apple Music charts, earning her a cumulative of over 3.6 million followers and nearly two billion views. Tickets start at $45. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.
The Emo Night Tour
8 p.m. Sept. 20. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Vinyl Music Hall is hosting The Emo Night Tour. $22.15. For ages 18 and older. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
SUNDAY
Club 27 Comedy Show
6 p.m., doors; 7 p.m., show; the first and third Sunday. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Seville Quarter, the Gulf Coast’s premier entertainment destination, is partnering with Club 27 Comedy to bring a high-energy, top-rated comedy experience to downtown Pensacola. The show features a rotating lineup of top-tier comedians from across the country. Following the show, guests can keep the fun going with Crazy Karaoke, making it a full night of entertainment. $20, with VIP tables for two or four starting at $50. More info: 850-434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
Insomniac
6 p.m. Sept. 21. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Insomniac will perform live in concert featuring Cursed Body. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
Mariachi Herencia de México
7:30 p.m. Sept. 21. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. The historic tradition of mariachi music has its roots of origin in cities such as Guadalajara and Mexico City. As the ever-evolving genre’s influence spread, it reached Chicago and birthed Mariachi Herencia de México. The two-time Latin GRAMMY-nominated band has issued five chart-topping albums and has performed all across the North American continent paving the way for a new generation of mariachi musicians. Tickets start at $63. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.
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