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Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.<\/em><\/p>\n 7 p.m. March 23. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Seville Quarter and the Blues Society of Northwest Florida are bringing the \u201cblues\u201d back to the Seville Quarter Entertainment District. The event features live blues music and \u201cBBQ and Bud\u201d food and drink specials. More info: 850-434-6211 or sevillequarter.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n March 24 through 28. Pensacola Yacht Club, 1897 Cypress St. Pensacola\u2019s emergence as a global destination for high-performance sailing will be on full display when the Pensacola Yacht Club hosts the 2026 International WASZP Games on Pensacola Bay. The WASZP is an international one-design, single-handed foiling dinghy designed by renowned Australian sailor and naval architect Andrew McDougall. Capable of flying above the water at speeds up to 30 knots, the WASZP delivers high-performance racing in an accessible, athlete-driven format. More info: waszp.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n 6 p.m. March 25. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Enjoy an hour of improv where everything connects. Your suggestion becomes scenes, characters, and stories that weave together into something we didn’t see coming either. Each show is completely unique. More info: thehandlebar850.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n 5:30 p.m., doors; 6 p.m., show; March 26. Pensacola Museum of Commerce, 201 Zaragoza St. Experience The Maltese Falcon as audiences did in the golden age of radio \u2014 performed live with actors at the microphone, musicians creating mood and menace in real time, and sound effects crafted before your eyes. This immersive theatre-in-the-round production pulls back the curtain on radio storytelling, inviting the audience to see \u2014 and hear \u2014 how suspense was built using nothing but voices, music, and imagination. The event is free but registration is required. More info: uwf.edu\/cassh\/community-outreach\/gulf-coast-culture-series<\/a>.<\/p>\n 6 p.m. March 26. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Take in the Pensacola Songwriter Rounds Series: A Listening Room to share stories and songs with featured songwriters. More info: thehandlebar850.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n 5:30 p.m. March 27. The Salty Rose Beach Bar & Grill, 165 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach. The Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate at the America\u2019s Best Beach Bash. The evening will kick off with a welcome from Jessica Simpson, president\/CEO of the Pensacola Beach Chamber, followed by remarks from various community leaders. Guests will enjoy drink specials and complimentary light bites along with a cash bar and dinner options available throughout the evening. Live music by Sandy Roots will keep the celebration going at 6 p.m. Free. More info: pensacolabeachchamber.com\/events\/bestbeachbash<\/a>.<\/p>\n 6 p.m. March 27. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. The Vanoliers will perform live in concert with Heavy Kid. More info: thehandlebar850.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n 7 a.m. March 28. Bayview Park and the East Hill Neighborhood, 2000 E. Lloyd St. The Bayou Hills Run is one of Pensacola\u2019s oldest running events and is partnered with the city of Pensacola to make it the official Pensacola 5K and 10K City of Pensacola Championships. Now runners will have bragging rights for winning the race and their age division. In addition to awards stating, \u201cPensacola City Championships\u201d, the overall male and female winners for both the 5k and 10K will be welcome and recognized at a city council meeting following the race. More info: pensacolasports.org\/bayouhillsrun<\/a>.<\/p>\n 9 a.m. March 28 and 29. Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. The city of Gulf Breeze and Gulf Breeze Arts Inc. are hosting the 30th annual Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts Festival featuring over 100 local, regional and national fine artists, a local artists art show, silent auction, student art show and food vendors. Participants will also be able to enjoy live artist demonstrations and children\u2019s activities. More info: gulfbreezearts.com\/festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n 9 a.m. March 28. Navarre Sports Complex. 8840 High School Blvd. Organizers are bringing the heat this year with Where Y\u2019at Seafood cooking up what they believe will be the best crawfish in Navarre. Enjoy fresh, hot, perfectly seasoned crawfish with friends and family. This isn\u2019t just a crawfish boil, it\u2019s a full community celebration filled with spring sports, opening day carnival fun, music and great vibes. More info: zeffy.com\/en-US\/ticketing\/nysa-crawfish-boil<\/a>.<\/p>\n 10 a.m. March 28. Bayview Park, 2001 E. Lloyd. Whether it\u2019s reading a children\u2019s book about a parrot or spinning a tale about a Florida Choctaw detective, the 100-plus authors \u201cbooked\u201d for Books By the Bay have stories to tell and books to share. Festival goers can meet the authors, enjoy a free day of literary and family friendly activities, watch stage performances and hear authors read from their books, all while enjoying the breathtaking views at Pensacola\u2019s Bayview Park. More info: booksbythebay.info<\/a>.<\/p>\n 10 a.m. March 28. Museum Plaza, 300 S. Tarragona St. This free, high-energy celebration is designed to spark imaginations and ignite a love of reading. The Museum Plaza will transform into a storybook wonderland, featuring live storybook characters, hands-on crafts, free books for every child, fun games, and exciting giveaways. Children of all ages can explore the magic of reading, engage in interactive activities, and create memories that last a lifetime. More info: readykidsfl.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n 11 a.m. March 28. Flora-Bama Lounge & Package, 17401 Perdido Key Drive. Kids\u2019 crafts and face painting will begin at 11 a.m. in the tent. The Easter Egg Hunt will begin at noon on the beach and the Easter Bunny will skydive onto the beach shortly after. Kids will have a chance to meet the Easter Bunny and have their picture taken after he lands. More info: 850-492-0611 or florabama.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n 6 p.m. March 28. Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Downtown, 8 S. Ninth Ave. America\u2019s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing. Solve a mystery while feasting on dinner. Just beware, the culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a prime suspect before you know it. This event differs from a traditional murder mystery dinner show. The actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience. This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults. More info: thedinnerdetective.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n 6 p.m. March 28. La Sala Event Center, 3352 Florida 87, Navarre. Get ready to dress up, show your support in pink attire, and have a blast at the Pretty in Pink Gala. This is your chance to enjoy an unforgettable in-person experience surrounded by great vibes and fab company. Whether you’re coming with friends or flying solo, expect an evening full of fun, laughter, and lots of pink flair. $81.88. More info: eventbrite.com\/e\/pretty-in-pink-fundraiser-gala-tickets-1980704650930<\/a>.<\/p>\n 7 p.m. March 28. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Robert Lester Folsom will perform live in concert featuring Snake and The Rabbit. More info: thehandlebar850.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n 7:30 p.m. March 28. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. Cabaret is Pensacola Little Theatre\u2019s most anticipated annual fundraising event, an immersive, adults-only theatrical experience that transforms our historic theatre into a world of wonder, performance, and possibility. This year\u2019s theme, Storybook Soir\u00e9e, invites guests and sponsors alike to step inside a living story, one that directly supports local arts, education, and community programming. Guests can keep the magic alive with a Moonlight Madness celebration after the show. General tickets: $150. Moonlight Madness: $100. More info: pensacolalittletheatre.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n 7:30 p.m. March 28. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Internationally-renowned violinist Gil Shaham returns for an evening of incredible artistry with Brahms\u2019 Violin Concerto. Guests will enjoy Johannes Brahms\u2019 Tragic Overture, Richard Strauss\u2019 Death and Transfiguration, and Johannes Brahms\u2019 Violin Concerto in D Major. Tickets start at $31. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com<\/a>.<\/p>\nMONDAY<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Monday Night Blues<\/h2>\n
TUESDAY<\/strong><\/h2>\n
International WASZP Games<\/h2>\n
WEDNESDAY<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Improvable Cause Presents “Cheese for the Table”<\/h2>\n
THURSDAY<\/strong><\/h2>\n
UWF Noir Radio Hour: The Maltese Falcon<\/h2>\n
Pensacola Songwriter Rounds Series<\/h2>\n
FRIDAY<\/strong><\/h2>\n
America\u2019s Best Beach Bash<\/h2>\n
Vandoliers<\/h2>\n
SATURDAY<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Bayou Hills Run<\/h2>\n
Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts Festival<\/h2>\n
NYSA Community Crawfish Boil<\/h2>\n
Books By the Bay<\/h2>\n
Read Across Pensacola Day Extravaganza<\/h2>\n
Easter Egg Hunt & Bunny Drop<\/h2>\n
Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show<\/h2>\n
Pretty in Pink Fundraiser Gala<\/h2>\n
Robert Lester Folsom<\/h2>\n
Cabaret: A Story Book Soiree<\/h2>\n
Pensacola Symphony Orchestra presents Symphonic Spectacular<\/h2>\n
SUNDAY<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Ov Sulfur<\/h2>\n