Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
MONDAY
Fall Foliage Zipline Tours
Sept. 1 through Nov. 30. Adventures Unlimited, 8974 Tomahawk Landing Road, Milton. Beaches to Woodlands in the fall is a great time to enjoy the many natural attractions at Adventures Unlimited located just north of Milton in the Blackwater River State Forest. Enjoy the changing colors and the rush of excitement while doing one of the Canopy Zipline Tours. Overnight accommodations at the resort’s campsites or cabins are available along with canoeing and kayaking down Coldwater Creek. More info: adventuresunlimited.com.
Holland Farms Pumpkin Patch & Maze
8 a.m. Sunday to Saturday through Nov. 2. Holland Farms, 2055 Homer Holland Road, Milton. Enjoy a farm hayride that will take you around the farm and to the pumpkin patch to pick a pumpkin of your choice. Organizers also have a mega slide, ziplines, hayrides, train rides, sunflower & zinnia fields, multiple photo props, and several different species of animals. Also available at an additional cost will be a mining station, pony rides, various food options, and Kona Ice. More info: HollandFarmsOnline.com.
Sweet Season Farms Corn Maze
9 a.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. Sundays through Nov. 2. Sweet Season Farms, 2260 Horn Road, Milton. Visitors can spend time this fall season navigating their way through this fun and unique corn maze with plenty of room to spread out on the farm. U-pick sunflowers will be blooming in October along with the pumpkin patch. There will be more than 25 fun farm-themed activities, including a cow train, beeline zipline, corn popper jumping pillow, barnyard ball, and playground. More info: sweetseasonfarms.com.
Monday Night Blues
7 p.m. Sept. 29. 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
Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival
Sept. 30 through Oct. 12. Music lovers, mark your calendars as the Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival returns for another year of unforgettable performances of Grammy Award winning, multi-platinum selling songwriters and artists, hit songwriters, and burgeoning up-and-comers. Experience the authentic sounds of original music, brought to life by the songwriters themselves, against the stunning backdrop of Pensacola Beach, as well as venues in downtown Pensacola. This year organizers will host a week focused on the Pensacola Metropolitan Area in addition to their annual week on Pensacola Beach. More info: pensacolabeachsongwritersfestival.com.
I Set My Friends On Fire
6 p.m. Sept. 30. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. I Set My Friends On Fire will perform live in concert featuring Enthronement, Hopout, and With Fire Came Disparity. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra
6 p.m., doors; 7 p.m., show; Sept. 30. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Created between the dry freeways of Palm Springs, California, and lush coastlines and Hilo, Hawaii, V is the definitive Unknown Mortal Orchestra record. Led by Hawaiian-New Zealand artist Ruban Nielson, V draws from the rich traditions of West Coast AOR, classic hits, weirdo pop and Hawaiian Hapa-haole music. The show features special guests Improvement Movement. $38.50. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
Bands on the Beach
7 p.m. Sept. 30. 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 Brandon Giles. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. More info: 850-932-2257 or visitpensacolabeach.com.
WEDNESDAY
Pumpkin Patch and Hayrides
11 a.m. Oct. 1 through 31. Christ Methodist of Milton, 5983 Dogwood Drive, Milton. Come out and find your perfect pumpkin and take some beautiful fall pictures. Hayrides will operate on Saturdays throughout the event. More info: getrelaxing.com.
THURSDAY
Sunset Cruise Live Music Series
6:30 p.m. the first Thursday. Departing from downtown Pensacola Bay City Ferry. Set sail with azz Pensacola for an evening of blues music and tasty BBQ while enjoying the fresh ocean breeze and a gorgeous Pensacola Bay sunset. A cash bar will be available. More info: jazzpensacola.com.
Petite League
7 p.m. Oct. 2. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Petite League will perform live in concert with Pennybomb and Morning Trips. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
‘Jekyll & Hyde’
7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19 through Oct. 5. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. Darkness and desire collide in Jekyll & Hyde, the epic gothic musical thriller. When the brilliant Dr. Henry Jekyll’s bold experiment unleashes his violent alter ego, Edward Hyde, a chilling game of dual identities unfolds. With a sweeping score featuring showstoppers like “This Is the Moment” and “Someone Like You,” this gothic tale of good versus evil explores the razor-thin line between man and monster. More info and ticket details: pensacolalittletheatre.com.
FRIDAY
Bands on the Bayou
Food vendors, 4:30 p.m., band, 6:30 p.m.; Oct. 3. Bayview Park, 2001 E. Lloyd St. The East Hill Neighborhood Association presents the Bands on the Bayou Community Concert Series. Come with chairs, blankets and family by land or water, and join everyone on the lawn at the new Bayview Community Center. Boat access is available. Local food trucks will be in attendance. This month features Cowboy Park. Free. More info: bandsonthebayou.com.
StudioAmped
6 p.m., doors; 7 p.m., show; Oct. 3 through 16. WSRE Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd. WSRE has announced the artists selected to perform for the 16th season of the public television station’s “StudioAmped” music series and invites the public to join the studio audience for the recording of six concerts. The concerts start Oct. 3 with Gary Nichols, Billy Droze and The Burney Sisters. The series continues with Pensacola’s Katie Dineen on Oct. 6; The Tree-Oh (Ocean Springs, Mississippi) on Oct. 8; About to Sweat (Fort Walton Beach) on Oct. 14; Ben Loftin & The Family (Pensacola) on Oct. 15; and Blue Mother Tupelo (Como, Mississippi) on Oct. 16. Admission is free, and donations for Manna Food Pantries are collected at the door. More info: wsre.org/studioamped.
Afterdusk
7 p.m. Oct. 3. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Afterdusk will perform live in concert featuring Nick Nasty, Dead Etiquette, and Caving In. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
Bands on the Blackwater
7 p.m. Oct. 3. 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 Blue Levee Band. Free. More info: 850-983-5400 or facebook.com/BandsOnTheBlackwater.
A Little Night Music
7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 and 4. Dr. Lusharon Wiley of Wiley Cat Consulting and the Pensacola Children’s Chorus invites enjoy two lighthearted evenings of entertainment. The Oct. 3 program takes place at The Ivy Room, 410 S. Palafox St. This intimate, after-dinner experience features complimentary champagne and passed appetizers. The Oct. 4 program takes place at Pensacola Opera Center, 75 S. Tarragona St. This family-friendly event provides patrons young and old to enjoy the often unsung talents of the very teachers whose efforts have shaped the talents of PCC’s young performers. More info: pensacolasings.org.
Slow Jamz Only w/ Yung Bleu
9 p.m., doors; 10 p.m., show; Oct. 3. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Enoy Slow Jamz Only with Yung Bleu performing live in concert along with vibes by DJ Ziggy and DJ Tre Da Kid. There will be R&B vibes all night. For ages 18 and older. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
SATURDAY
Flora-Bama Paddle Dash
7 a.m. Oct. 4. Ole River Grill, 17400 Perdido Key Drive. The Flora-Bama Paddle Dash is a fun paddle board race, two miles in Ole River to the Ono Island Bridge and back to the Ole River Grill. The first 100 registered participants will receive a free T-shirt. The top three male and top three female winners will receive a Flora-Bama gift card. More info: florabama.com.
Glass & Ceramic Pumpkin Patch
9 a.m. Oct. 4. First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. The annual Pumpkin Patch is a signature event for Pensacola and is the only Pumpkin Patch benefiting non-profit First City Art Center as an important cultural asset for the community. Guests will have the first glance at over 5,000 handcrafted glass and ceramic pumpkins. These unique pumpkins hand-made by members of FCAC’s glass and pottery communities come in all shapes, colors and sizes. More info and ticket details: firstcityart.org.
Homemakers Holiday Fair
9 a.m. Oct. 4. Santa Rosa County Auditorium, 4530 Spikes Way, Milton. Over the last 43 years, the Homemakers Holiday Fair has gained a reputation as a place to find a variety of handmade gifts and decorations from local and regional crafters. A highlight of the event is the baked goods made by members of the Association of Home and Community Educators. Free. More info: http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu.
Smokin’ in the Square
11 a.m. Oct. 4. St. Sylvester Catholic Church, 6464 Gulf Breeze Parkway. Come out and taste some of the best barbecue in the region cooked up by local and regional backyard chefs. You never know what these cooks will be smoking and grilling to tantalize your taste buds. They are competing not just for bragging rights to the best barbecue in the Panhandle, but also the coveted first place trophy, the Smokin’ in the Square hand-carved, wooden Pelican Trophy. Tickets are $10 until 5 p.m. Oct. 3 or $12 at the gate. Children 10 and younger get in free. VIP tickets are $40 until 5 p.m. Oct. 3 or $45 at the gate. More info: SmokinInTheSquare.org.
The Constellations
7 p.m. Oct. 4. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. The Constellations will perform live in concert with Heavy Kid and Palmmeadow. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
White Tie Rock Ensemble: British Rock Tribute
7 p.m., doors; 8 p.m., show: Oct. 4. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. White Tie Rock Ensemble presents a tribute to the Kings of British Rock. The show features the psychedelic soul of Pink Floyd and the thunderous power of Led Zeppelin. Tickets start at $26. More info: 850-432-0800 or pensacolabaycenter.com.
SUNDAY
Club 27 Comedy Show
6 p.m., doors; 7 p.m., show; the first and third Sunday. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Seville Quarter, the Gulf Coast’s premier entertainment destination, is partnering with Club 27 Comedy to bring a high-energy, top-rated comedy experience to downtown Pensacola. The show features a rotating lineup of top-tier comedians from across the country. Following the show, guests can keep the fun going with Crazy Karaoke, making it a full night of entertainment. $20, with VIP tables for two or four starting at $50. More info: 850-434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
Everclear
6 p.m., doors; 7 p.m., show; Oct. 5. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the 90s, recently celebrated their 30th anniversary and founder, vocalist and guitarist Art Alexakis has made it clear that he has no plans to slow down. Since forming in 1992, Everclear has enjoyed a lengthy career by any measure, spanning 11 studio releases, including four that have been certified gold or platinum, selling over six million records, and achieving 12 Top 40 Hit Singles. More info: vinylmusichall.com.
The Grace and Glory Tour
7 p.m. Oct. 5. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. The Grace and Glory Tour with Crowder, featuring Passion Music, Louie Giglio, and Kari Jobe Carnes & Cody Carnes, is a powerful night, bringing songs that have shaped worship movements, like “Grave Robber,” “Glorious Day,” and “The Blessing.” Whether you need a reminder of grace or a moment to soak in his presence, this is where it happens. Tickets start at $33.90. More info: 850-432-0800 or pensacolabaycenter.com.
Shelly Belly Comedy Show
7 p.m. Oct. 5. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Shelly Belly, known for her viral comedy skits and a standout appearance on Netflix’s The Circle Season 3, will deliver a no-holds-barred stand-up performance that’s as relatable as it is hilarious. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
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