This weekend is packed with reasons to get out of the house, from Bodacious’ grand reopening downtown to a Grammy winning band closing out the Saenger’s summer lineup.
Bayview Park comes alive with live music at Bands on the Bayou, the Fairgrounds fill up with thousands of reptiles and exotic animals for a weekend expo, and Genie’s Coffee Shop turns into a comedy club for a night of laughs.
Add in an outdoor movie under the stars, a classic film with live organ music, a songwriter showcase, and a paint and sip session, and there is truly something for every kind of weekend plan. Here is everything worth putting on your calendar.
- Date: Friday, July 31
- Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Location: 407 S Palafox St, Pensacola
Ribbon cutting by the Minority Chamber of Commerce at 11am, plus a meet and greet with Cat Country and Kazoo of the Blue Wahoos. The first 50 customers get a tote bag filled with goodies from the Bodacious Cafe, Bodacious Bookstore, Bubba’s Sweet Spot, Great Harvest, and the Blue Wahoos.
- Date: Friday, July 31
- Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (vendors open at 4:30 PM)
- Location: Bayview Park & Community Center, 2001 E Lloyd St, Pensacola
Free outdoor concert series overlooking Bayou Texar in East Hill. Bring chairs and blankets and settle in for live music benefiting local nonprofits.
- Date: Saturday, August 1
- Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Location: Florida Blue Center, 1680 Airport Blvd, Pensacola
Free school supply giveaways, cosmic themed kids activities, and resources to help students start the year strong.
- Date: Saturday, August 1
- Time: Pre-show activities begin around 6 PM, movie at sunset
- Location: Hunter Amphitheater, 301 W Main St, Pensacola
Free family movie night with face painting, lawn games, bounce houses, and food trucks before the film.
- Date: Saturday, August 1
- Time: 3:00 PM
- Location: Saenger Theatre, 118 S Palafox Place, Pensacola
Part of this summer’s Spielberg and John Williams themed classic movie series, with live organ music ahead of the screening.
- Date: Saturday, August 1
- Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Location: Studer Community Institute, Pensacola
An intimate listening room night of original music from local and touring songwriters.
- Date: Sunday, August 2
- Time: 2:00 PM
- Location: 208 Newman Ave, Gary’s Brewery, Pensacola
Choose a flamingo or crab design and paint along with instructor Emily Day. No experience necessary, but pre-registration is required and seating is limited.
- Date: Saturday, August 1
- Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Location: Genie’s Coffee Shop, 1922 Creighton Road, Suite A, Pensacola
A night of stand up at one of downtown’s cozy coffee shop venues.
- Date: Saturday, August 1 – Sunday, August 2
- Time: Saturday, VIP entry 9:00 AM, general admission 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Sunday, general admission 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Location: Pensacola Interstate Fair, 6655 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola
Thousands of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and exotic animals from breeders across the country, plus feeders, plants, enclosures, and supplies. A fun, educational weekend for the whole family.
- Date: Sunday, August 2
- Time: 8:00 PM
- Location: Saenger Theatre, 118 S Palafox Place, Pensacola
The Grammy winning rock band brings its live show to the Saenger stage for one night only…