Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
MONDAY
Monday Night Blues
7 p.m. Aug. 24. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Seville Quarter and the Blues Society of Northwest Florida are bringing the “blues” back to the Seville Quarter Entertainment District. The event features live blues music and “BBQ and Bud” food and drink specials. More info: 850-434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
TUESDAY
Emarosa
6:30 p.m. Aug. 25. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Emarosa will perform live in concert with special guests VEAUX, slo/tide, and dreamfone. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
Bands on the Beach
7 p.m. Aug. 25. Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach, Pensacola Beach. Bands on the Beach is Pensacola Beach’s popular outdoor summer concert series with performers for every musical taste. Featuring a lineup of regional artists, the series delivers an eclectic musical experience throughout the entire summer. This week features Mass Kunfuzion. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. More info: 850-932-2257 or visitpensacolabeach.com.
Dancing on Smoke
7:30 p.m. Aug. 25 through 27. The Gordon Community Art Center, 306 N. DeVilliers St. Presented by PenArts, the Pensacola Jewish Federation, and ACE Pensacola, Dancing on Smoke is a moving solo performance blending storytelling, music and dance to bring this inspiring true story to life. While visiting Germany, Yehuda Hyman witnessed disrespect at a Holocaust memorial. What began as one quiet act to restore its dignity grew into a community movement that returned the memorial to its true purpose — honoring Holocaust victims and reminding us that such atrocities must never happen again. More info: thegordon.org.
WEDNESDAY
Improvable Cause Presents “Cheese for the Table”
7 p.m. Aug. 26. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Enjoy an hour of improv where everything connects. Your suggestion becomes scenes, characters, and stories that weave together into something organizers didn’t see coming either. Each show is completely unique. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
Jack Johnson
7:30 p.m. Aug. 26. The Wharf Amphitheater, 23101 Canal Road, Orange Beach, Alabama. Jack Johnson will perform live in concert at the Wharf Amphitheater as part of the 2026 C Spire Concert Series with special guest Lake Street Dive. Johnson’s musicianship has earned him multiple spots on the Billboard 200 chart, reaching No. 1 on the chart with his albums Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George in 2006, Sleep Through the Static in 2008, To the Sea in 2010 and From Here to Now to You in 2013. His album In Between Dreams peaked at No. 2 on the chart in 2005 and again in 2013. More info: alwharf.com.
THURSDAY
Foxtide
7 p.m. Aug. 27. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Foxtide will perform live in concert with The Braymores and Katie Dineen. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21 through 30. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. Prepare for a comedy you can really sink your teeth into. In Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, audiences adventure into the treacherous mountains of Transylvania, where a meek English real estate agent named Jonathan Harker meets the one and only Count Dracula. When he returns, his fiancé’s sister Mina falls ill with a mysterious disease of the blood. The couple enlist the help of famed female vampire hunter Doctor Jean Van Helsing to track him down. Their antics are guaranteed to increase your pulse and cause bloodcurdling screams–of laughter. General admission: $25. More info: pensacolalittletheatre.com.
FRIDAY
Movie in the Parks
6:30 p.m. Aug. 28. Tiger Point Park, 1370 Tiger Park Lane, Gulf Breeze. Santa Rosa County Parks and Recreation is bringing the big screen outdoors with its Movie in the Parks program. Families and residents of all ages are invited to enjoy free, family-friendly movie nights under the stars at community parks across the county. This week features The Little Mermaid. More info: santarosa.fl.gov/MovieintheParks.
Lady Fest
7 p.m. Aug. 28. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Enjoy Lady Fest at The Handlebar featuring Alice’s Chainsaw Repair, Tirra Lirra, Mourning Glories, Cursed Body, and Cookies N Cake. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
Concave Rocks the American Legion Post 382
7:30 p.m. Aug. 28. American Legion Post 382, 1850 Luneta St., Navarre. Mark your calendars and get ready for a night of great music, cold drinks, and good company. Expect a high-energy mix of rock, country, pop, 80s favorites, and current hits that’ll keep the party going all night long. Whether you’re coming to dance, sing along, or just kick back with friends, organizers have got the soundtrack covered. Bring your friends and come help make it a great night. More info: getrelaxing.com.
Electric Feels
9 p.m., doors; 9:30 p.m., show; Aug. 28. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Electric Feels is an experiential dance party that features all your favorite indie rock and indie dance songs all night with amazing DJs, stage production and more. Organizers will be transforming the venue into its own world. Bring a friend or make one there and let loose. $24.85. For ages 18 and older. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
SATURDAY
Trash Bash
8 a.m. Aug. 29. Sand Crab Pavilion, Navarre Beach Marine Park. Trash Bash is a citizen-scientist program for all ages. Check in at the Sand Crab Pavilion on Navarre Beach. Look for the “Giving Sea Turtles More Tomorrows” banner. Organizers will supply a limited number of buckets, pickers, and gloves. Attendees are welcome to bring their own. Don’t forget water and sunblock. More info: getrelaxing.com.
Clean Comedy Show
7 p.m. Aug. 29. La Sala Event Center, 3352 U.S. 87, Navarre. Need a break from work, bills, and arguing over what to eat for dinner every night? This is comedy for grown folks who want to laugh without the cringe. No awkward moments — just smart, relatable humor about life, relationships, and everything in between. Headlining the night is Clayburn Cox, aka Mr. Cox of TikTok fame. Also slinging some familiar funny moments is pastor-turned-podcaster Big Rich Brock and Jason Hedden from Panama City Comedy. This lineup is packed with comedians who know adulting is just a series of minor crises held together by snacks. More info: getrelaxing.com.
Jason Aldean
7:30 p.m. Aug. 29. The Wharf Amphitheater, 23101 Canal Road, Orange Beach, Alabama. Jason Aldean will perform live in concert at the Wharf Amphitheater as part of the 2026 C Spire Concert Series with special guests Chase Matthew, Mackenzie Carpenter and Dee Jay Silver. Grammy-nominated, Multi-Platinum award winning entertainer Jason Aldean is one of country’s most successful touring powerhouses and influential musical icons of the 21st century. With 30 #1 singles, nearly 20 billion streams, and over 20 million albums sold, Aldean’s name is synonymous with country music. More info: alwharf.com.
Bloodrave
8 p.m. Aug. 29. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Bloodrave is back featuring NOWHERE2RUN, Notscaredtocry, cvntteeth, Viciouswishes, Error.Function, and I Can’t Read. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
It’s A 2000s Party
10 p.m. Aug. 29. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Experience a nostalgic blast from the past at ‘It’s A 2000s Party.’ This electrifying event celebrates the iconic 2000s era, featuring the decade’s biggest hits across pop, hip-hop, and rock genres. Embrace the Y2K fashion and culture as you dance the night away to tunes from Britney Spears, Eminem, and more. Don’t miss this chance to relive the unforgettable 2000s vibes in a night filled with music, style, and nostalgia. $19.68. For ages 18 and older. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
SUNDAY
Play it Forward – A Mahjong Open Play Benefit For Rally Foundation
1 p.m. Aug. 30. Rusted Arrow Mercantile, 130 Palafox Place. Play It Forward is an elevated Mahjong Open Play fundraising event benefiting Rally Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding critical childhood cancer research and supporting children and families facing pediatric cancer. Hosted by Rusted Arrow Mercantile, guests will enjoy an afternoon of Mahjong, shopping, raffles, refreshments, and community while raising funds for an incredible cause. More info: rustedarrowmercantile.com.
Stand Back an Allman Brothers Tribute
6 p.m. Aug. 30. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Stand Back an Allman Brothers Tribute will perform live in concert. More Info: thehandlebar850.com.
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