LADY GAGA DANCE PARTY Calling all phantoms of the dance floor! Feel the beat under your feet this Friday night at The Handlebar. Wear your best Gaga outfit (maybe not the meat), bring your poker face, and be ready to dance the night away. If you are planning to attend, you’re on the right track, baby! Tickets to the show are available here or at the door.
- Date: Friday, June 27
- Time: 9 p.m.
- Location: The Handlebar
ISLAND FIGHTS 89 Let’s get ready to rummmmble! Island Fights are coming LIVE to the Pensacola Bay Center this weekend. Island Fights brings the top MMA and boxing fighters of the region to the ring. Action packed and high energy, the adrenaline of the room will have you on the edge of your seat all night! After party to follow at Play on Palafox Street. Tickets available here!
- Date: Friday, June 27
- Time: 6 p.m. doors open and fights kicks off at 6:30 p.m
- Location: Pensacola Bay Center
FIRECRACKER 5K Join the Ronald McDonald House Charities for their annual Fourth of July themed 5k this weekend. Flaunt your best red, white, and blue around downtown Pensacola. The race welcomes runners and walkers of all ages. Stick around after the race, as there will be a fun run for the kids at the end! All proceeds go to supporting the mission of the Ronald McDonald House. Find more registration information here.
- Date: Saturday, June 28
- Time: 7 a.m.
- Location: Downtown Pensacola
PALAFOX MARKET Southern Living thinks this market is one of the best, and we couldn’t agree more! From the North to South end of Palafox, you’ll find local vendors, artists, baked goods, live music, and more lining the entire block. This is a great outdoor activity for your people from out of town looking for local souvenirs and unique finds. Grab a tote for all your goodies and come ready for a good time!
- Date: Saturday, June 28
- Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Location: Downtown Pensacola – Palafox Street
PENSACOLA SPLASH FEST Does the summer heat have you beat? Pensacola Splash Fest is coming to cool you down and give the entire family an excuse to clown around. You’ll find water slide bounce houses, obstacle courses, and water games galore. Pack a bag and plan to stay for the day. Food trucks and local vendors will be on site if you don’t plan on slip n’ sliding the whole time! Tickets/wristbands are available for purchase the day of or here online.
- Date: Saturday, June 28
- Time: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Location: Community Maritime Park
ELEVATE: BALLROOM IN MOTION Fred Astaire Dance Studio brings a ballroom dancing showcase to Pensacola. The energized evening will feature students and professionals performing powerful dance numbers. Be ready to be swept away by incredible talent and captivating dancing. Proceeds from the performance go towards supporting United Ministries. Tickets for the event can be purchased here.
- Date: Saturday, June 28
- Time: 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio, Pensacola State College Campus
WHITE TIE ROCK ENSEMBLE Introducing the Monsters of Rock! This tribute band will light up the stage at the Pensacola Bay Center this Saturday with classic hits from the late 70’s to the late 80’s. You can expect your favorites from AC/DC, Ozzy, Billy Idol, Van Halen and more. Get ready to rock n’ roll all night! Need tickets? Find them here!
- Date: Saturday, June 28
- Time: p.m. – p.m.
- Location: Pensacola Bay Center
THE M-80S – EXPLOSIVE ‘80S ROCK Slip on your best neon and prepare to time travel back to the 80’s at Vinyl this Saturday. This 80’s cover band takes you back through an iconic decade of your favorite music era. If you’re asking yourself “Should I Stay or Should I Go”? We think you should go “One Way or Another”. “The Final Countdown” to the weekend is here, so make sure you “Jump” on this show! Purchase your tickets here.
- Date: Saturday, June 28
- Time: 7 p.m. doors open and 8 p.m. show begins
- Location: Vinyl Music Hall
GOLDEN HOUR GRAND OPENING The newest yoga and teahouse in town is having their grand opening this Saturday. Located off of 12th Avenue, a unique concept of kombucha on tap, tea service, and yoga classes is coming to Pensacola! Golden Hour Yoga and Teahouse is opening their dreamy doors to the public with a community yoga class on Saturday morning, followed by the first pour of tea and kombucha afterwards. More information on classes and tea shop hours can be found on their website here.
- Date: Saturday, June 28
- Time: 10 a.m.
- Location: Golden Hour Yoga & Teahouse
BLACK BUSINESS EXPO Make your way down to De Villers this weekend for a chance to support your local black-owned business community. Find a wide variety of food, fashion, art, and accessories to shop. Jump on the chance to connect with local entrepreneurs and enjoy a day of community. All friends and family are welcome to attend for a day of shopping, connecting, and dancing with the live DJ!
- Date: Sunday, June 29
- Time: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Location: Downtown Pensacola – De Villers Square
The Local Pulse Weekend 10 is brought to you by The Dog House.
Why wait for the weekend to let loose?
Happy Hour Unleashed is how Downtown Pensacola does midweek magic. 🍻🌭
From 3–7PM, Monday through Thursday, the drinks are cold, the dogs are hot, and the good times don’t stop.
$3 Chili Cheese Dogs
$4 Domestic Beers
$5 Well Drinks
Tag your crew, grab a seat, and let the unleashed vibes begin.


























