Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
MONDAY
Haunt
6 p.m. June 8. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Haunt will perform live in concert with Show N Tell, Cockfight, and Wynter. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
Monday Night Blues
7 p.m. June 8. 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
Brendan Lane
6 p.m. June 9. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Brendan Lane will perform live in concert featuring About To Sweat. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
Bands on the Beach
7 p.m. June 9. 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 12Eleven. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. More info: 850-932-2257 or visitpensacolabeach.com.
WEDNESDAY
Draw Together Drawing Club
5 p.m. June 10. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Draw Together Drawing Club is a free event open to all ages and skill levels. Supplies will be provided. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
KBong & Johnny Cosmic
6 p.m., doors; 7 p.m., show; June 10. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. KBong is a singer-songwriter inspired by traveling, hiking and spending time in tropical places. Johnny Cosmic is a multi-instrumentalist with over 20 years of experience in music production and live performance. They have been performing and writing music together for over eight years. $25.99. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
THURSDAY
The Bunny The Bear
6 p.m. June 11. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. The Bunny The Bear will perform live in concert with Living Dead Girl, Hopout, Scream Out Loud, and Purple Zombie. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
FRIDAY
Sports Cards & Collectible Show
11 a.m. June 12 and 10 a.m. June 13. Rest and Relax Inn, 7200 Plantation Road. Browse iconic sports cards and collectibles from vendors across the Gulf Coast during the Sports Cards & Collectible Show. From professionally graded investment sports cards and Pokémon cards, vintage and newly released packs, boxes and factory sets, down to heavy discounted $1 items, there is something for every budget. Been looking for that special baseball card, comic book, action figure, video game, beanie baby or toy that “mom threw out?” There is a good chance you may find it here. Admission: $2. More info: facebook.com/Iconiccards.
Balmora
6 p.m. June 12. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Balmora will perform live in concert with Contention, Holder, Azshara, Statement of Pride, and Serrated. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
Movie in the Parks
6:30 p.m. June 12. Benny Russell Park, 5417 W. Spencer Field Road, Pace. 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. More info: santarosa.fl.gov/MovieintheParks.
Bands on the Blackwater
7 p.m. June 12. Jernigan’s Landing, 5154 Willing St., Milton. Come by boat or bring a lawn chair and join friends and neighbors for the best live music on the Gulf Coast at the award winning, family-friendly Bands on the Blackwater concerts. The series offers a variety of music. This week features Flow Tribe. Free. More info: 850-983-5400 or facebook.com/BandsOnTheBlackwater.
NGHTMRE
7 p.m., doors; 8 p.m., show; June 12. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Tyler Marenyi, better known as NGHTMRE, has cemented his place as a leading force in modern electronic dance music and beyond. Based in Los Angeles, the producer, DJ, and label owner first skyrocketed to fame in 2015 when Skrillex premiered his then-unreleased track “Street” during Ultra Music Festival’s main stage — an iconic moment that set the stage for NGHTMRE’s meteoric rise. $38.59. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
The Cottage
7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 12 through 21. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. A scandalous secret, a charming countryside escape, and a whole lot of unexpected visitors — The Cottage by Sandy Rustin is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud farce full of twists, turns, and tangled romances. Set in the English countryside in 1923, this stylish comedy of manners explodes when a woman boldly reveals her affair to her husband…and her lover’s wife. Inspired by the works of Noël Coward, The Cottage is a cheeky romp where propriety takes a holiday and hilarity moves in. Written by Sandy Rustin and directed by Barbara Jacobs. More info: pensacolalittletheatre.com.
SATURDAY
Juneteenth: A Family Reunion for the Culture Festival
Noon June 13. Museum Plaza, 300 S. Tarragona St. Take part in the fifth annual Juneteenth Festival hosted by The Watson Family Foundation. This is a vibrant celebration of freedom, culture, and community. Enjoy live entertainment, a live game show, local vendors, delicious food, a kids’ zone with face painting and live characters, spades and dominoes tables, the sweet potato pie contest, and a special whole hog presentation. Bring family and friends for a day of unity, celebration, and empowerment as organizers honor the history and significance of Juneteenth. More info: watsonfamilyfoundation.com.
60th Birthday Oyster Bash
1 p.m. June 13. Sir Richard’s Public House, 2719 E. Cervantes St. Sir Richard’s Public House will host an oyster bash in June to celebrate the pub’s 60th birthday. Attendees can purchase oysters at the event for market price. They can purchase oysters in both half dozen and full dozen quantities. The pub will run a special on Budweiser to celebrate the beer’s 150th anniversary as well. Oysters will be served from 1 p.m. until the stock runs out. Customers are encouraged to arrive early. More info: sirrichardslounge.com.
Lucid
3 p.m. June 13. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Lucid will perform live in concert featuring Conflict of Interests. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
Magic Of Motown featuring the Motowners
6:30 p.m., doors; 7:30 p.m., show; June 13. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. This high-energy homage to the legends of Motown will transport you back in time as you visit the very best of “Hitsville, USA!” The show features a cast of powerhouse vocalists who embody the legends of Motown and take you down memory lane as they perform hit after hit from the songbook that defined a generation. Throughout the evening, you’ll enjoy the music of The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, and many more legends. Tickets start at $46. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.
The Four Horsemen – The Album-Quality Metallica Experience
7 p.m., doors; 8 p.m., show; June 13. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Dedication to excellence is what separates U.S. metal heroes The Four Horsemen from the ocean of ‘tribute’ bands. The only album-quality Metallica tribute band on the planet, they deliver the unforgettable, note-for-note perfect experience that is guaranteed to surpass even the wildest dreams of Metallica aficionados. The speed, the precision, the signature riffs, and the look – The Four Horsemen are the real deal. $25.99. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
Katie Dineen
7 p.m. June 13. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Katie Dineen will perform live in concert with Snake and the Rabbit and Neon Tomboy. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
SUNDAY
Bride’s Night Wedding Expo
4 p.m. June 14. Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center, 913 South I St. Enjoy six months of wedding planning, in one day, with show-only specials and exclusive offers. Attendees can expect food tastings, mocktails and refreshments, florals and event design, DJs and entertainment, bridal fashion, local venues, and planners and photographers. Spend your evening sampling services and booking with vendors. Find inspiration, make memories, and meet your future wedding team. More info: coastalweddings.ticketspice.com/brides-night-pensacola.
The Acacia Strain
6 p.m. June 14. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. The Acacia Strain will perform live in concert with The Callous Daoboys, fromjoy, and Mask. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
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