LIGHTING OF THE MARDI GRAS TREE - ****UPDATE: Due to unfavorable weather conditions, this event has been moved to January 16th ****Thurs (Jan 16) 6pm-8pm, Mardi Gras Park, Downtown Mobile
Experience the fun, music, and magic that marks the beginning of this festive season, with the Lighting of the Mardi Gras Tree and Brass Band Showcase. The Excelsior Band kicks things off at 6 p.m. The Mayor will light the tree at 6:30 and then the Jukebox Brass Band will perform. The Blow House Brass Band performs at 7:20. Plus, there will be food trucks! CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA MARDI GRAS MAMBO ft. LIL JON & YUNG JOC- Sat 7:30pm, Pensacola Bay Center
The Mardi Gras Mambo, brought to you by Pensacola Mardi Gras, brings you the experience of a Mardi Gras party. This event includes traditional Mardi Gras food, drinks, and entertainment highlighted with Krewe Royalty on stage with Lil Jon and Yung Joc. CLICK HERE
BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY performs THE BEATLES’ ABBEY ROAD- Fri 8pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre
Remember putting on an album and listening from start to finish? Relive that moment with a live concert experience unlike any other as The Black Jacket Symphony recreates "Abbey Road" live in its entirety—note-for-note, sound-for-sound! Plus a set of the Beatles’ greatest hits! CLICK HERE
LODA ARTWALK CELEBRATES NATIONAL PUZZLE DAY- ***CANCELED***Due to inclement weather, this month's LODA ArtWalk and Puzzle Contest has been canceled. There is no makeup day for this event.
City of Mobile Events is fostering creativity, connection and FUN at January ArtWalk by combining art and puzzles. Explore arts and crafts from local vendors, and visit the non-profit zone at the corner of Dauphin Street and S Claiborne Street. Plus, there will also be a puzzle contest! CLICK HERE
ART AFTER DARK: Gallery Grooves Edition - Thurs 6:30pm-9:30pm, Mobile Museum of Art, Langan Municipal Park
Enjoy live vinyl-spinning by Mobile Records throughout the gallery as you take in the groundbreaking art in “1960s Hard Edge & Op Art: Tribute to The Responsive Eye”. You can also get creative at the DIY Vinyl Record Decorating Station and take home a personalized record. Indulge in delicious fondue treats while sipping specialty cocktails crafted just for the night. CLICK HERE
TALKING GRAS- Sat 6pm-11pm, Braided River Brewing Co, Downtown Mobile
This event features a free outdoor concert spotlighting the music of the Talking Heads. Guests can enjoy a mesmerizing 3D projection show and a dazzling laser light show. Food trucks will be on-site. CLICK HERE
THE MOLLY RINGWALDS- Sat 9pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
RICKEY SMILEY- Sat 8pm, Beau Rivage Biloxi, CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: BEETHOVEN & BLUE JEANS- Sat 1:30pm (Dress Rehearsal), 7:30pm (Performance), Pensacola Saenger Theatre
Dress up or dress down for this annual celebration of Ludwig van Beethoven, under the baton of guest conductor Laura Jackson. CLICK HERE
SONGS & STORIES: OPEN MIC NIGHT- Sat 6pm, OWA Theater, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley
Take center stage or enjoy a night of local talent! All songwriters are welcome to share their artistic expression for a night of incredible performances! CLICK HERE
2025 MOBILE MARATHON- Sun 7:30am, Church Street next to Mardi Gras Park, Downtown Mobile
The Mobile Marathon will feature Full and Half Marathons, a Team Competition (Full and Half), and a 1.2 mile Fun Run. This event benefits the First Light Community of Mobile (formerly L'Arche Mobile), which creates homes where people with and without Intellectual Disabilities share life together. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA ICE FLYERS HOCKEY vs MACON MAYHEM: SAVINGS SUNDAY- Sun 4pm, Pensacola Bay Center
Come by the Hangar for the first of three Savings Sundays. For this game, first responders will be able to purchase $12 tickets for their entire party at the Pensacola Bay Center Box Office. CLICK HERE
ICE SKATING RINK- November 15 - January 20, Main Street at the Wharf, Orange Beach
Grab a pair of skates and glide, spin or fall into the season on real ice! CLICK HERE
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