GULF COAST CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL- **** Last Weekend!! **** Thurs-Sun 5pm-10pm, Apr 17-Jun 15, Open Easter and Memorial Day, Bellingrath Gardens, Theodore
During this Spring night-time event, the Gardens will be transformed into a dazzling showcase of light, color, and culture. As evening falls, the estate will become a radiant dreamscape featuring 41 towering, handcrafted light sculptures, each glowing with vivid hues and artistic detail. Visitors will journey through the estate, where each glowing display tells a story through plants, animals, and fantastical creatures, blending ancient tradition with modern innovation. CLICK HERE
ATMORE BEE-MORE SUMMER FESTIVAL featuring AMERICAN IDOL JAMAL ROBERTS - Sat 12 noon; 4pm Jamal Roberts, Main Street Arts & Entertainment District, Downtown Atmore
Kick off Summer with the BEE MORE Festival! It’s a full day of family fun, with activities for all ages – Bee art class, Bee demonstrations, honey tasting, kids activities and more. American Idol winner Jamal Roberts will be performing a FREE concert at 4pm at Boxcar Willie during the 2025 Bee More Summer Festival! CLICK HERE
SATISFACTION: THE INTERNATIONAL ROLLING STONES TRIBUTE SHOW - Sat 7:30pm, OWA Theater, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley
This tribute brings the energy, charisma, and timeless hits of the Rolling Stones to life, delivering an electrifying performance that will have you singing along all night. From “Start Me Up” to “Paint It Black” and “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” this show recreates the legendary sound and stage presence of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards in their prime. CLICK HERE
OLD DOMINION with special guests ERNEST and REDFERRIN- Thurs 7pm, The Sound Amphitheater, Gautier, MS CLICK HERE
ASHLEY McBRYDE- Fri 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE
MOVIES IN THE PARK SERIES: BLACK PANTHER- Sat 6pm, Community Maritime Park, Pensacola
Bring your blankets and chairs then spread out on the lawn to watch a family-friendly movie underneath the stars. Pre-show activities begin at 6 p.m. Movies begin at sunset. Free event parking is available at Community Maritime Park and City Hall. Concessions from local food trucks may be available for purchase subject to availability. Picnic baskets are welcome too, but no pets or glass containers please. Movies are shown at the Hunter Amphitheater with grass seating only. CLICK HERE
THE ADDAMS FAMILY - Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm (June 13- June 29), Joe Jefferson Playhouse, S Carlen St, Mobile
The Addams Family, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. Everything will change for the whole family when they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. CLICK HERE
GREASE THE MUSICAL- Thurs/Fri 7pm; Sat/Sun 2pm and 7pm; (June 12- June 29), Beau Rivage Biloxi
Dust off your leather jackets, pull up your bobbysocks, and take a trip to a simpler time! Grease the Musical is a hit Broadway rock n’ roll musical based on the iconic film of the same name. CLICK HERE
EXPLOREUM AFTER HOURS: FRIDAY THE 13th - Fri 6pm-10pm, Exploreum Science Center, Downtown Mobile
Step into the darkness for a 21+ After Hours event with an immersive and eerie showing of Friday the 13th in the PCI Digital Dome Theater. Before the movie, explore the science of fear, blood, phobias, and more! Campers will even get to partake in their favorite summertime ritual, blood-spatter bandanas to take home after camp (assuming you survive). CLICK HERE
LODA ARTWALK CELEBRATES PRIDE- Fri 6pm-9pm, Lower Dauphin Arts District, Downtown Mobile
This month's LODA ArtWalk celebrates Pride with an evening of music, vendors and art. LODA ArtWalk is a free monthly event that showcases Mobile’s visual, performing, and culinary arts community. Stroll down Dauphin Street and enjoy everything that Mobile's local artisans have to offer. CLICK HERE
MOBILE MUSEUM OF ART MAKERS MARKET & OPEN HOUSE- Sat 3pm-6pm, Mobile Museum of Art, Langan Park, Mobile
Join Mobile Museum of Art for an afternoon of local shopping, live music, food trucks, art activities, and free admission to the Museum. Vendors will be offering a variety of handmade items, such as jewelry, pottery, self-care products, and more. Enjoy live, local music, and tasty treats will be available from a variety of food trucks. CLICK HERE
AZALEA CREATIVE CON- Sat 10am-12 midnight; Sun 10am-5pm; Holiday Inn Downtown Mobile
With an exciting lineup of guests, engaging panels, workshops, and unforgettable experiences, this convention is a must-attend event for writers, makers, comic book enthusiasts, gamers, cosplayers, and anyone who proudly wears the nerd label. CLICK HERE
MITCHELL CANCER INSTITUTE’S PAR 3 GOLF TOURNAMENT- Thurs 11:30am-5pm, Magnolia Grove (Robert Trent Jones Course), Mobile
Proceeds will support the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute, the only academic cancer center in the region, through the MCI Excellence Fund, which supports endeavors like the purchase of a new EKG machine and advanced software for more efficient and advanced oncology services. The MCI is able to offer the most cutting-edge treatments available to those diagnosed with various types of cancers. CLICK HERE
BANDS ON THE BLACKWATER: Disco Kiss - Fri 7pm-9pm, Jernigan’s Landing, Downtown Milton
The City of Milton is putting on 11 concerts through June 13th, with a variety of music from local favorites to national touring bands. Blankets, chairs, and coolers are welcome. No glass containers are allowed. CLICK HERE
MARKET IN THE PARK- Sat 7:30am- 12noon (April 26- June 28), Cathedral Square, Downtown Mobile
Shop locally grown, locally produced and handmade items at Market in the Park! Explore a wide variety of fresh, locally-grown produce, artisanal goods, and handcrafted items from local vendors while enjoying live entertainment in Cathedral Square. The City of Mobile is proud to support the community with a selection of vendors who accept SNAP benefits, making fresh, healthy options accessible to all. CLICK HERE
PALAFOX MARKET- Sat 9am-2pm, TWO LOCATIONS: Martin Luther King Jr Plaza and Plaza Ferdinand, Pensacola
Join us every Saturday, 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 at the event that was named Florida's Best Farmers Market by Southern Living magazine. CLICK HERE
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