Local events Aug. 19-27
Aug. 19
Movies at the landing – “E.T.” will show at the FWB Landing, 139 Brooks St SE, at 8 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for this family friendly event. Concessions are available for purchase. Pets allowed. For more information, visit www.downtownfwb.com.
Aug. 20
Kayak tour – Come explore the Gulf-side artificial reef system on Navarre Beach from the comfort of a clear bottom kayak. Cost is $15. Contact Mike at [email protected] to sign up. For more information, visit www.navarrebeachseaturtles.org.
Pensacola Comic Con – The Pensacola Comic Conventions will be held Aug. 20 & 21 at the Pensacola Interstate Fair Grounds, 6655 Mobile Highway, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 850-941-4321 or visit www.pensacolacomiccon.com.
Saenger’s Classic Movie Series – “An American in Paris” will show at the Pensacola Saenger Theater at 6 p.m. for their Classic Movie Series. Cost is $5. For more information, visit pensacolasaenger.com or call 850-595-3880.
Palafox Market – Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art, and antiques are just a few of the items offered by vendors at Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola. Market is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.palafoxmarket.com.
Aug. 23
Bands on the Beach – Pensacola Beach’s popular outdoor summer concert series features Deception from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gulfside Pavilion on Casino Beach. The event is open to the public. For more information, visit www.visitpensacolabeach.com.
Market in the Breeze – Come shop the huge selection of over 50 area vendors, bringing you their very best at fair market prices from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Dr. For more information, visit www.marketinthebreeze.com.
Aug. 24
Toes-N-Sand – Bring blankets, chairs and your family for a sunset movie next to the pier on Navarre Beach. The movie showing is “Minions”. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/lagerheadsonthegulf.
Aug. 25
Thursdays in the Park – The Navarre Chamber presents Bay Bridge Band in their free summer concert series. Concert starts at 6:30 p.m. in Navarre Park. For more information, visit www.navarrechamber.com.
National Park Service’s Birthday – America’s National Parks, including Gulf Islands National Seashore, will offer free admission to visitors Aug. 25-28 to celebrate the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary. Cake included!
Aug. 26
Movies at the landing – “Karate Kid” will show at the FWB Landing, 139 Brooks St SE, at 8 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for this family friendly event. Concessions are available for purchase. Pets allowed. For more information, visit www.downtownfwb.com.
“Dress Up or Dress Up” – Pensacon presents the “Dress Up or Dress Up” Costume Ball at Pensacola Little Theatre. The ball will take place from 7 to 11 p.m. Come “dressed up” in your best costume, cosplay, cocktail or formal wear. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks from the cash bar, live entertainment, and dancing in the ballroom. For more information, call 850-432-2042 or visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com.
Aug. 27
Saenger’s Classic Movie Series – “North By Northwest” will show at the Pensacola Saenger Theater at 6 p.m. for their Classic Movie Series. Cost is $5 for general admission seating. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Saenger Theatre box office or on the night of the movie. For more information, visit pensacolasaenger.com or call 850-595-3880.