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Local Pulse’s Weekend Top 10

SOUNDCHECK MUSIC BINGO Thursday, January 2 at Calvert’s in the Heights. They will do 4 to 6 rounds of music bingo, so if you love music and Bingo, you’re in for a treat! Test your song title knowledge of the best hits from the 80s, 90s, and today in SOUND CHECK – Bingo With a Beat! They’ll have tons of prizes including drinks, shirts, appetizers, desserts, koozies, your favorite beer, and even a few gift cards! Don’t miss out on our $6 house martinis and delicious, ever-changing dinner specials! Bring yourself or your crew and come enjoy a night of fun, music, and prizes!

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OYSTER FEST ’25 Friday, January 3 – Saturday, Jan. 5 at Coastal County Brewing Company. There will be THREE full days to indulge in some of the best seafood around. And they’re pulling out all the stops- hauling in more fresh oysters than you’ve ever seen before to celebrate their 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 Shellfish Sensation! Oyster Fest Info & Preorder Link
BLUES ON THE BLOCKS Friday, January 3 at 6 p.m. at Five Sisters Blues Cafe. Blues on the Blocks kicks off 2025 with the Rocky Denney Brotherhood. This series presented by Blues Society of Northwest Florida – Blues Foundation Affiliate.
CARS JERSEY NIGHT: ICE FLYERS V. BULLS Friday, January 3 at 7 p.m. Get ready to rev your engines and join the Pensacola Ice Flyers for an electrifying Cars Theme Night! Watch as your favorite Ice Flyers rock jerseys showcasing Lightning McQueen, Mater, and other iconic Cars characters! With themed experiences and special intermission activities, this night is sure to be a pit stop you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a die-hard Cars fan or just looking for a turbo-charged night of hockey excitement, the Ice Flyers’ Cars Theme Night is the perfect destination for fans of all ages. Don’t let this opportunity race by – grab your tickets now at this link.
ROSIE O’GRADY’S DUELING PIANO SHOW Wednesday – Saturday, January 1-4 at 8 p.m. nightly. This super fun sing-a-long is a great way to start the new year! The featured drink in Rosie’s is a famous Flaming Hurricane with a souvenir glass. The show starts at 8 pm and goes on until midnight on Wednesdays, 2 am Thursday – Saturday.
18+ Thursdays only* , 21+ every other night. Inside Seville Quarter.
DOG LOVERS WEEKEND Saturday, January 4 beginning at 8 a.m. at the Escambia County Equestrian Center, the Pensacola Dog Fanciers Association will present a dog show with two farm dog trials at 8 a.m., followed by tests, and show & go! The Florida-Alabama Toy Breed Club will present an All Breed Fun Match at 10:30 a.m., followed by Show & Go obedience. There will be a shot clinic open from 10 a.m. – 12 noon for the public. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/PDFAdogclub

KIDS WINTER COOKIE CLASS Saturday, January 4 from 9 a.m. – 12 noon at the Bodacious Shops. Join Bodacious for a fun cookie and sweets decorating day at Bodacious Shops. Let your kids unleash their creativity and decorate cookies to their heart’s content. For a few hours, our talented staff will engage your future chef to learn basic baking fundamentals, in a fun environment! All while you can complete those last-minute shopping or decorating tasks before the holidays!

The Cookie Workshop (Ages 6 to 12) is from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, drop off begins at 8:45 am. For more details, click here.
2025 PENSACOLA MARDI GRAS KICKOFF CELEBRATION Saturday, January 4 at 5 p.m. at Seville Quarter. Festivities will begin inside Seville Quarter at 5 p.m. Floats will be parked on Jefferson St. south of Romana St. all the way down to Zaragoza, and Government Street between Palafox and Tarragona Streets.
After opening ceremonies with the Royal Processional, a Second Line Processional of Royalty will walk the float route and bless the floats.
After the ceremony, we will cut the Community’s King Cake provided by Publix on the Artel steps. This event is FREE and open to the public.
LIVE MUSIC FROM THE GLENN PARKER BAND Saturday, January 4 from 5 – 10 p.m. at the Five Sisters Blues Cafe. This local quartet calls themselves the greatest rhythm and blues band on the Gulf Coast! Head down to Five Sisters this weekend and find out for yourself!! Five Sisters has soul food and great music!
COASTAL WEDDINGS EXPO Sunday, January 5 from 11 – 3 p.m. at the Pensacola Bay Center. The Coastal Weddings Expo is a fun & easy way to plan your wedding! You, your fiancé(e), and your wedding crew can connect with 100+ wedding vendors in person, including photographers, florists, caterers, bridal stylists, and more! The wedding pros are bringing their grandest prizes, giveaways, showcases, and booking offers you won’t want to miss! Celebrate with your wedding crew as you enjoy the magic of building your dream wedding. Preorder Tickets here.
The Weekend Top 10 is presented by our friends at The Dog House!

We’re back baby!

As we slide into a new year, we want to say thank you.

Thank you for finding a seat at our bar on a Friday night, after the work week has ended, ready to relax and enjoy the atmosphere around you.

Thank you for shouting out “Doghouse!” when the crew suggests last-minute dinner plans, because you know there’s something for everyone on our menu.

Thank you for sharing our love of belly-warming, nostalgia-inducing, mouth-watering southern recipes with every visit.

After all, you’re the reason we are here.

Doors are open and we’re ready to welcome you into the 2025 Doghouse Downtown.