KITES ON THE COAST Friday, March 14 at 2 p.m. – Sunday, March 16 at 2 p.m. The Council on Aging of West Florida’s fourth annual Gulf Winds Credit Union Kites on the Coast event will be high-flying fun on beautiful Casino Beach.
The community is invited to celebrate this classic pastime with kite flying, activities, local vendors, food trucks, and showstopping demonstrations from Chicago Kite and SkyFX. Proceeds from event donations and sponsors support the seniors and programs served by Council on Aging.
• Professional Kite Flying Demonstrations
• Lighted Night Fly (weather permitting)
• Kids’ Activities
• Food Trucks
• Kites for sale on site OR bring your own to fly!
NORTHWEST FLORIDA HEART BALL Friday, March 14 at 6:00 p.m. at The Sanctuary. Together, we are relentlessly focused on the heart of our community. Through the Heart of Northwest Florida Heart Ball campaign, we celebrate our collective success in driving change, funding science and improving health outcomes for everyone, everywhere. That means taking our efforts beyond the ballroom, working every day to help every heart.
CINEMAS IN THE SAND – SPACE JAM Friday, March 14 at 7 p.m. starting at sunset: “Space Jam” – This 1996 Warner Bros. live-action and animated sports comedy film follows basketball superstar Michael Jordan as he is brought out of retirement by the Looney Tunes characters to help them win a basketball match against invading aliens intent on enslaving them as amusement park attractions. Presented by the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) and Postcard Properties, this beloved tradition invites locals and visitors alike to gather under the stars, feel the sand between their toes, and enjoy timeless movie classics against the breathtaking backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico.
All movies are free to the public and will start at sunset on a giant movie screen in front of the Gulfside Pavilion stage, weather permitting.
PENSACOLA OPERA – PAGLIACCI Friday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 16 at 2 p.m. While preparing for a performance with their commedia dell’arte troupe, Canio becomes enraged when he discovers that his wife, Nedda, has been having an affair. She refuses to give her lover’s name, as their castmate Beppe urges them to get into costume. During the performance, Canio returns to his jealous rage, and Nedda’s young lover, Silvio, rushes the stage to save her—culminating in a very real tragedy. Featuring one of the most well known arias of all time, “Vesti la giubba,” Pagliacci is a verismo masterpiece of dramatic proportions. For tickets:
PAGLIACCI PALAFOX MARKET Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. You’ll find the unique, the one-of-a-kind, the precious, the delicious and the off-beat at Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola. Items originate directly from talented onsite vendors who grow, make, or create each item for sale. The award-winning Palafox Market will be open rain or shine for farm-fresh produce, plants, flowers, baked goods, hand-crafted works of art, sculpture, fresh tea and coffee, delicious food and spices, hand-blown glass, ceramics and much more. Palafox Market was named Florida’s Best Farmers Market by Southern Living magazine.
THE BURROW’S ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY Saturday, March 15 starting at noon. Celebrate their ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY with food & drink specials and new merchandise. DJ Tony D will entertain from 1 – 4 p.m.; The Yardlights & Heavy Kid will perform live from 6 – 9 p.m.
TRIVIA UNDER THE TREES Saturday, March 15 from 5 – 8:30 p.m. Get ready to test your knowledge under the Magical Tunnel of Trees of 12th Ave! Get your smartest crew and head to Wisteria Tavern, Pensacola’s oldest bar, for a night of brain-teasing trivia fun! There will be prizes and drink specials!
BEN LOFTIN AND THE FAMILY & THE JON HART PROJECT Saturday, March 15 at 7 p.m. at The Handlebar. Two of Pensacola’s most loved musical talents join together for a night of great music at Pensacola’s original music scene: The Handlebar. For tickets, click here:
HANDLEBAR ST. PATRICKS DAY CELEBRATION: ICE FLYERS V STORM Saturday, March 15 at 7 pm. Grab your green and head to the Hangar for a St. Patrick’s Celebration presented by McGuire’s Irish Pub! Kick off spring break with a fun night out at the Ice Flyers. This is one of Pensacola’s most entertaining hot spots with nonstop action and activities! For tickets, click here:
ICE FLYERS ANNUAL CRAWFISH & BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE Sunday, March 16 from 12 – 5 p.m. at Odd Colony. Go eat some crawfish and listen to some bluegrass while sippin on lagerbier! Crawfish, corn & potatoes from 12-5pm (or until it’s sold out). Live Bluegrass music by The String Farm Band from 1-4pm.
Thank you to The Dog House for keeping Pensacola’s best weekend events front and center. When you’re out and about this weekend, make The Dog House a part of your plans!
WHO: You and your smartest crew of friends.
WHAT: Thursday Night Trivia.
—$5 hotdogs, $5 well shots, and a $25 gift card for the winner!
WHERE: 30 S. palafox Street -aka the one and only Doghouse!
Grab a seat, a shot, and a dog-let’s play a little trivia, Pensacola.
See you tonight at 7pm!🍻🌭🎉
