Best Bets for the Weekend, Jan 16- Jan 19

PARADES:

SATURDAY

Krewe de la Dauphine- Sat 1pm, Dauphin Island 

MONDAY

MLK Parade Pensacola- Mon 11am, Downtown Pensacola, CLICK HERE

MLK Birthday Celebration March and Rally- Mon 12noon, Cathedral Square, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE 

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JASON ALDEAN with special guests NATE SMITH, LANIE GARDNER & DEE JAY SILVER- Sat 7pm, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, CLICK HERE 

BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY performs PINK FLOYD’S “THE WALL” - Thurs 7:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre

The Black Jacket Symphony recreates Pink Floyd’s iconic album The Wall live in its entirety—note for note, sound for sound—plus a full set of Pink Floyd’s greatest hits.  CLICK HERE   

GALLERY NIGHT PENSACOLA: LUNAR NEW YEAR with Dô Asian Cocktails- Fri 5pm-9pm, Downtown Pensacola

Gallery Night is kicking off 2026 with a brand-new (temporary) event footprint and a vibrant celebration of “Lunar New Year” Year of the Horse!

While Palafox Street is under construction, Gallery Night will continue every third Friday of the month with a modified footprint centered around Plaza Ferdinand, Government Street, Zaragoza Street, and surrounding areas. CLICK HERE  

MOBILE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA presents DREAMS- Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre

Dynamic violinist Melissa White is back as a soloist to perform a concerto by American composer Florence Price. The concert concludes with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1 “Winter Dreams.”  CLICK HERE  

MANIA: THE ABBA TRIBUTE- Sat 7:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre

Featuring an extraordinary cast of talented musicians and performers, Mania: The ABBA Tribute delivers an authentic and unforgettable tribute to the legendary Swedish band with stunning costumes, energetic choreography, and impeccable musicianship.  CLICK HERE   

THE MOLLY RINGWALDS- Sat 9pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE   

PAM TILLIS & LORRIE MORGAN- Fri 8pm, Hard Rock Biloxi, CLICK HERE  

DONNELL RAWLINGS- Sat 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE

RONNIE BAKER BROOKS- Mon 7:30pm, OWA Theater, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley, CLICK HERE    

1776: THE MUSICAL- Thurs/Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm, (Jan 15-25), Chickasaw Civic Theatre, Chickasaw

January marks the start of America’s 250th year, and CCT will honor the occasion with its presentation of the musical 1776. The story follows the activities of John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock, Benjamin Franklin, and the other founding fathers as they struggle to create a new government for the infant United States during a sweltering July in Philadelphia. The music is rousing and the story funny, moving, and inspirational.  CLICK HERE    

SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE- Fri/Sat 7:30pm; Sat 2pm; (Jan 16-Feb 1), Joe Jefferson Playhouse, Mobile

In this theatre classic the world’s greatest-ever playwright, William Shakespeare, is young, out of ideas, and short of cash, but meets his ideal woman and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays.  CLICK HERE   

PRIDE & PREJUDICE- Thurs/Fri/Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm; (Jan 16-Feb 1), Theatre 98, Fairhope

This version of Jane Austen’s delightful, timeless tale of romance, society husband-hunting, and English country manners is based on the hit 1995 BBC miniseries. Opinionated, high-spirited Elizabeth Bennet and wealthy, proud Mr. Darcy take an instant dislike to one another when they first meet but eventually find that what you most want may be what you least expected.  CLICK HERE    

MOBILE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL– Jan 11-Jan 25, various dates/times/venues

Films include:

Moses Ezekiel: Portrait of A Lost Artist- Thurs Jan 15 - 2:00PM - Mobile Museum of Art

The Last Spy - Sun Jan 18 - 2:00PM - Springhill Avenue Temple

CLICK HERE   

ICE SKATING RINK AT THE WHARF-ENDS MONDAY…. Mon-Fri 4pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 12noon-8pm, Monday Nov 19th 10am-10pm; The Wharf, Orange Beach

Let us bring winter to you! Grab a pair of skates and glide, spin or fall into the season on real ice. CLICK HERE

2026 BRIDGE BUILDER CLASSIC- Sun 9am High School Games; 2pm Women’s Game; 4pm Men’s Game; Mitchell Center, USA campus, Mobile

This is the fourth year for the classic featuring two Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This year, Alabama State University hosts Alabama A&M University. In addition to the HBCU games, three local high schools will take to the court to showcase local talent.  CLICK HERE 

PALAFOX MARKET- Sat 9am-2pm, TWO LOCATIONS: Martin Luther King Jr Plaza and Plaza Ferdinand, Pensacola

Join us every Saturday, rain or shine for farm-fresh produce, plants, flowers, baked goods, hand-crafted works of art, sculpture, fresh tea and coffee, delicious food and spices, hand-blown glass, ceramics and much more at the event that was named Florida's Best Farmers Market by Southern Living magazine.  CLICK HERE