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Mardi Gras Pensacola Beach
Photo: Kids and Kritters Parade on Pensacola Beach

THE BROKEN HEARTS: A TOM PETTY TRIBUTE Friday, February 7 at 7 p.m. at Vinyl Music Hall. The Broken Hearts were created by former Tom Petty and Mudcrutch band mate; musician/songwriter/author/bassist/vocalist Charlie Souza, along with singer/songwriter Shawn Scheller (Save The Radio!/Saigon Kick/The Contenders) as a tribute to Tom’s passing in October of 2017.
The current touring band consists of guitarist Mateo Olivo (Infamous Unknowns, The Contenders) as Mike Campbell, Dave Walker (The Hazies) as bassist Ron Blair, Aidan Cain (Save The Radio!/Saigon Kick) as Benmont Tench on keyboards, Chris ‘Blu’ McDonald (Kind Villain) as Stan Lynch on drums and Shawn Scheller ( Save The Radio, The Contenders) as Tom Petty on vocals, acoustic and electric guitars. Doors open at 7 and the show begins at 8 p.m. For tickets, click here.

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GALENTINE’S PAWTY AT COASTAL CAT CAFE Friday, Feb. 7 from 7 – 8 p.m. Grab your besties and join us for the ultimate Galentine’s Day celebration! For just $28, your ticket includes candle painting, a slice of cotton candy cake, access to our adorable selfie wall, a visit with our 20+ kitties, and festive decor to set the mood. It’s the purrfect way to celebrate friendship and fun! GALENTINES PAWTY TICKETS

BLUES ON THE BLOCKS WITH HARRISON AVENUE Friday, Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. at Five Sisters Blues Cafe. Harrison Avenue is: Steve Maples-Bass, vocals; Jim George-Drums, vocals; Gene Labbé-Guitar, vocals. Harrison Avenue is an incredible party band that explodes with energy, packs the dance floor, and blows the roof off every time they hit the stage.

BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY PRESENTS: THE BEATLES ABBEY ROAD Friday, February 7 at 8 p.m. at The Saenger Theatre. Remember putting on an album and listening from start to finish?  Relive that moment with a live concert experience unlike any other as The Black Jacket Symphony recreates a select classic album live in its entirety—note for note, sound for sound—plus a full set of greatest hits from the evening’s artist.  Over the past thirteen years, the Black Jacket Symphony has performed over 40 classic rock albums, bringing an incredible night of entertainment to over a million music lovers across the US.  The group of hand-picked musicians changes based upon the album being performed—and no sonic detail is overlooked, with the musicians doing whatever it takes to reproduce the album.  It’s a full night of rock and roll magic—plus a visual experience unlike any other.  Fans across the country flock to their shows—and once you see one, you won’t miss another! ABBEY ROAD TICKETS

ICE FLYERS: TOY STORY AND ADULT GIVEAWAY JERSEY Friday, Feb. 7 and Saturday, Feb. 8, the Ice Flyers will take on the Mayhem for two nights of hockey fun. Join Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the whole gang for a night of hockey that’s sure to take you to infinity and beyond. Watch as your favorite Ice Flyers players hit the ice wearing specially designed Toy Story-inspired jerseys, bringing your favorite characters to life on the rink. With themed experiences throughout the night and special intermission activities, this event promises fun for the whole family.

Then on Saturday, make sure you’re one of the first 1,500 adults (13+) in the building on our second Adult Jersey Giveaway Night presented by Florida Pest Control to get your very own white giveaway jersey!

For tickets to either one of these family fun nights, click here.

PALAFOX MARKET FOR VALENTINE GOODIES Don’t forget to hit up Palafox Market for special, locally made and crafted goods as gifts for your sweetie! Palafox Market is open in two locations every weekend at MLK Plaza and Ferdinand Plaza, both on Palafox. Every Saturday, they are there from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. rain or shine, with farm-fresh produce, plants, baked goods, and so much more!

KIDS AND KRITTERS PARADE Saturday, February 8 at 12 noon for registration and 1:30 p.m. for pre-parade show with the parade starting at 2 p.m. at the Casino Beach Parking Lot near the Visitor Information Center. If you want to show off your Mardi Gras pup or let your imagination run wild with a kid’s “float” be a star in the Kids and Kritters Parade! This is a walking parade for people and their pets.  The parade is open to anyone who would like to participate in this family-friendly event. Registration begins at Noon. To participate, you must wear a costume, and bring your own Mardi Gras throws. No candy or paper coupons, please. Pets must be on a short, sturdy leash and under the control of the handler. Everyone must be on their best behavior. There is no entry fee for people and pets are just $10 each. Check out www.PensacolaBeachMardiGras.com for more details!

MOZART MADNESS Saturday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m. The beautiful sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Pensacola provides the setting for our annual celebration of Mozart featuring the composer’s Symphony No. 39 and Meredith Stemen and Blake Riley as soloists for the Concerto for Two Pianos. This event runs 60 minutes. Tickets are available here.

LIVE BAND KARAOKE Saturday, February 8 from 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. at Odd Colony. Make your Karaoke dreams come true and sing with Radio Cure LIVE BAND! There’s no cover charge and Mi Su Street food will be down the alley from 5 – 10 p.m.

SUPER BOWL LIX The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday, February 9 at 5:30 p.m. CST at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The national anthem will be sung by Jon Batiste and the halftime show will feature Kendrick Lamar. There are watch parties all over town, including Seville Quarter, Coastal County Brewing, Calvert’s and many more! If you’d rather stay in, don’t forget to order your snacks and party trays right now!

Man has fun at The Dog House restaurant in Pensacola

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It’s Trivia Night with Jarrell at Doghouse, and there will be $5 hotdogs and $5 shots (of the alcohol variety🤭), and we highly recommend you come.

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See you soon for breakfast burritos and then again at 7pm for good food and good moods.🍻