Lend A Helping Can

Lend A Helping Can

Lend a Helping Can raises money for 12 New England charitable agencies to feed the Needy and Homeless.

 

Best Bets for the Weekend, March 14- March 16

TRACY LAWRENCE with special guest Kasey Tyndall- Thurs 7:30pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE   

RUSSELL DICKERSON- Thurs 7:30pm, Beau Rivage Biloxi, CLICK HERE   

ALI SIDDIQ: IN THE SHADOWS TOUR- Fri 7pm and 10pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE  

AUSTIN MEADE- Fri 8pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE   

TOBY MAC’S HITS DEEP TOUR with Crowder, Cain, Ryan Stevenson, Terrian- Fri 7pm, Pensacola Saenger Theater, CLICK HERE   

MS. PAT - Sat 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE  

JOE BONAMASSA- Sun 8pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE

  

73rd Annual FAIRHOPE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL- Fri-Sun 10am-5pm, Downtown Fairhope

The 3-day arts & crafts festival features approximately 200 booths covering the 4 main streets of downtown Fairhope. There is a children’s art tent with free activities, and an entertainment stage with local and regional music and dance. This year’s theme is “Paint the Town” and local artist Hannah Legg will be painting a mural during the festival, next to the Fairhope Welcome Center on Section Street.  CLICK HERE  

47th Annual SPRING FEVER CHASE- Sat 8am, Fairhope

Spring Fever Chase is a 10K and 2-Mile fun run/walk that winds through beautiful downtown Fairhope overlooking Mobile Bay. Your participation will help raise money for Baldwin County Schools' P.E. programs.  CLICK HERE  

FLORA-BAMA BEACH RUN FOR AMERICA’S WARRIORS- Sat 7:30am, on the beach behind the Flora-Bama Lounge, Perdido Key

The start and end point is at the Flora-Bama and the run is entirely on the beach! All 5K runners will be headed into Alabama and all 1/2 marathon runners will be headed into Florida. 100% of the registration fees will go to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.  CLICK HERE

   

MOBILE BOAT SHOW- Fri/Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm, Mobile Convention Center, Downtown Mobile

The 2025 show will feature a great selection of boats, motors, personal watercraft, and marine accessories. In addition to a huge selection of boats, there are special events for the whole family to enjoy, including Twiggy the Skiing Squirrel!  CLICK HERE

7th Annual RALLY ON THE RUNWAY- Thurs 5:30pm-9pm, Brownsville Community Center, Pensacola

This heartwarming celebration brings together community leaders, celebrity guests, and Rally Kids – children who are currently battling or have overcome childhood cancer – for an unforgettable fashion show experience. The event also features dinner, cocktails and an auction, all to raise funds for childhood cancer research.  CLICK HERE  

THE CLOVER PICK A BOWL, FILL A BOWL - Thurs 6pm, Pensacola State College Lou Ross CenterPensacola

This unique fundraiser with an artsy twist features the work of local artists and the fare of local vendors. Choose a one-of-a-kind handcrafted clay bowl thrown by a local potter to keep, sample some of the best soups in town, sip on wine and beer, and enjoy a few special features! Each ticket sold will provide 30 healthy meals to neighbors in need in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties through Manna Food Bank.  CLICK HERE  

LODA ARTWALK CELEBRATES NATIONAL CRAFT MONTH- Fri 6pm-9pm, Lower Dauphin Arts District, Downtown Mobile

LoDa ArtWalk is a free monthly event that showcases our visual, performing, and culinary arts community. This month, ArtWalk highlighting handcrafted art.  CLICK HERE  

ROLL MOBILE SKATE NIGHT- Fri 6pm-9pm, Bienville Square, Downtown Mobile

During LODA ArtWalk, the block along Bienville Square turns into a pop-up skating rink! Kids Only skating begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 7:30 p.m., and Adults Only skating begins at 7:30 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. Please bring your own skates and helmet.  CLICK HERE 

FAMILY DAY- Sat 10am-1pm, Lavretta Art and Culture Center & Park, Mobile

Dance to DJ Walk's beats, watch the Zuraka Belly Dancers of Mobile, toss vibrant colors, and craft with your family at Lavretta Park. Plus, shop from an array of local artisans. 

Color packets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. You’re encouraged to come dressed in white attire to fully embrace the color experience. Participants may also want to wear sunglasses for eye protection.  CLICK HERE  

PI DAY PIE TASTING- Fri 6pm, Pensacola MESS Hall, Downtown Pensacola

Celebrate irrationality at the MESS Hall on March 14th (Pi Day) with pies, both pizza and dessert, from area restaurants to sample while you explore the properties of the other kind of pi. The Pensacola MESS Hall is where curious minds mess around with math, engineering, science & stuff. CLICK HERE   

DAUPHIN ISLAND KITE FEST- Sat 11am-1pm, East End of Dauphin Island

See professional kite demos at 11am and kite competitions at 12noon. 

Live music and food trucks.  CLICK HERE  

KITES ON THE COAST- Fri-Sun, Pensacola Casino Beach - Gulfside Pavilion

This free, intergenerational event will bring high-flying fun to beautiful Casino Beach. The community is invited to celebrate this classic pastime with kite flying, activities, local vendors, food trucks, and showstopping demonstrations from Chicago Kite and SkyFX. Proceeds from event donations and sponsors support the programs of Council on Aging. CLICK HERE  

JAG GALS CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH & BINGO-  Sat 11am-2pm, Via Health, Mobile

This exclusive event combines bingo with a delectable brunch, creating a perfect setting for camaraderie and fun. The event also features a silent auction, offering attendees the chance to bid on an array of items while contributing to Jaguar student-athletes. CLICK HERE    

ORANGE BEACH INVASION - Fri/Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 9am-3pm; The Wharf, Orange Beach

Hot rods, lowered trucks and more from all over the U.S. and Canada will make their way to Orange Beach for the three-day affair. The event will feature over 40 vendors + food vendors.  CLICK HERE  

PANDORA’S BOX: THE ULTIMATE AEROSMITH TRIBUTE- Sat 7:30pm, OWA Theater, OWA Parks and Resort, Foley

Pandora's Box prides themselves on the look and feel, all the way down to Steven Tyler's vocals. CLICK HERE 

PENSACOLA OPERA: PAGLIACCI - Fri 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm; Pensacola Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE  

SPRING MUSIC AT MEYER PARK CONCERT SERIES: JOHN BULL- Thurs 5:30pm, Meyer Park, Gulf Shores

Kick off Spring with this free concert series, with great live music, food trucks and more.  CLICK HERE  

CINEMAS IN THE SAND: SPACE JAM - Fri at sunset, Gulfside Pavilion, Casino Beach, Pensacola Beach

The 2025 Cinemas in the Sand movie nights return in March through October on select Friday nights. Locals and visitors are invited to gather under the stars, feel the sand between your toes, and enjoy timeless movie classics.  CLICK HERE   

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS- Thurs/Fri/Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm (Mar 13th-23rd), Chickasaw Civic Theatre

This classic Agatha Christie tale features beloved detective Hercule Poirot on a murderous train trip across Europe.  CLICK HERE 

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG- Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm (Mar 7th-16th), Pensacola Little Theatre, Downtown Pensacola 

The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society attempts to stage a murder mystery play titled "The Murder at Haversham Manor." However, everything that can go wrong goes wrong, leading to hilarious chaos on stage.  CLICK HERE  

PENSACOLA ICE FLYERS HOCKEY - Fri/Sat 7pm, Pensacola Bay Center

Friday is Youth Jersey Giveaway Night. The first 1,000 kids (12 and under) in the building on our second Youth Jersey Giveaway Night will get their very own white giveaway jersey! Saturday, wear your green for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration presented by McGuire’s Irish pub.  CLICK HERE  

Low Angle View Of Kites Flying In Sky

Photo: Barbara Reichardt / EyeEm / EyeEm / Getty Images


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