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Dana Hof
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ST. CHRISTOPHER’S CONCERTS FEAT. JOHN HART Concession offers hot dogs, chips, sodas, water, & ice cream treats, but you may bring your own food and beverage. This free community concert series is funded by donations from generous sponsors. Weather cancellation is determined the day of and posted by 2:30 p.m. on https://www.scpen.org/christophers-concerts.html

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  • Date: Thursday, May 22
  • Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Location: St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church

THE CRANE WIVES Born of the 2010s folk boom and now comfortably stationed in their rock and roll era, The Crane Wives are the epitome of the evolving sound of the indie genre. This group is soooo good – beautiful, ethereal sound. Tickets.

  • Date: Friday, May 23
  • Time: Doors at 7 p.m.; Show at 8 p.m.
  • Location: Vinyl Music Hall

STAND-UP COMEDY NIGHT Pensacola, get ready to laugh! We are bringing stand-up comedy back to BagelHeads on May 23 — and yes, it’s BYOB. Buy tickets here.

  • Date: Friday, May 23
  • Time: 8 p.m.
  • Location: The Saenger Theatre

THE BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY They call themselves, “the symphony of our generation.” This weekend they will present all things Jimmy Buffett. Tickets for Black Jacket here.

  • Date: Friday, May 23
  • Time: 7 p.m.
  • Location: Bagelheads Pensacola

BANDS ON THE BAYOU Kick off our 2025 Bands on the Bayou Concert Series Presented by Kuhn Realty and featuring Nobius! Music kicks off at 6:30 p.m., but you should get there early to claim your spot! Food and vendor trucks will be set up on-site. This is a really fun community event and it’s free! https://www.facebook.com/bandsonthebayou

  • Date: Friday, May 23
  • Time: 6:30 p.m.
  • Location: Bayview Park near the community center
This concert benefits two local non-profits:
Hope Above Fear and Pensacola Dream Center.
BANDS ON THE BLACKWATER Nu-Blu is coming down from North Carolina to bring you some of the best bluegrass music in the country. This is a free concert series every Friday night in the spring and fall from 7-9 p.m.
  • Date: Friday, May 23
  • Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
  • Location: Downtown Milton’s Jernigan Landing
100TH BIRTHDAY STREET PARTY FOR THE SAENGER THEATRE Celebrate the life and legacy of the Saenger Theatre.
The Saenger is the heart of downtown Pensacola, and it’s our turn to thank the community for keeping it beating. Enjoy music, variety performances, food trucks, and building tours.
Florida band’s Golpe Latino, Knee Deep, and Hired Guns will be taking the mainstage in the afternoon. Local Arts Groups that perform at the theatre will also take the stage for a highlighted performance. This community event features two screenings of the 1925 classic, The Phantom of the Opera, starring Lon Chaney and showcasing music on the 1925 Saenger Pipe Organ, at 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
  • Date: Saturday, May 24
  • Time: 12 – 8 p.m.
  • Location: The Saenger Theatre

2025 MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY Honor the brave men and women who lost their lives protecting our freedoms. Ceremonies begin promptly at 1 PM, so get there early to find parking and walk to the ceremony location.

  • Date: Sunday, May 25
  • Time: 1 p.m.
  • Location: Veterans Memorial Park Pensacola
ZOZO: THE ULTIMATE LED ZEPPLIN EXPERIENCE Celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2025, Zoso has become one of the most iconic and respected Led Zeppelin tribute experiences in the world, having played over 4,800 shows across the globe.
  • Date: Sunday, May 25
  • Time: Doors open at 7; Show at 8
  • Location: Vinyl Music Hall

ZOZO Tickets here.

FRIDAY FLOATILLA SEASON 3 KICK-OFF 
Join us for the epic launch of Friday Floatilla Season 3! We’re kicking things off with a festive group float—grab your tubes, sunscreen, and patriotic spirit for a fun-filled morning on the water.
Let’s make waves and memories to start the season right!
We’re planning for the pier but if it’s anything but flat, we’ll be at Quietwater behind Bamboo Willie’s!
  • Date: Monday, May 26
  • Time: 9 a.m.
  • Location: Pensacola Beach Pier; if it isn’t flat, meet at Quietwater behind Bamboo Willie’s

Thursday Special Alert! 🎣🍺


Get your hands on our $10 Fish Sandwich & Beer Combo — crispy, fresh, and ice-cold.

All day Thursday.

Only at Dog House Downtown.

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