Things to do in Pensacola: St. Paddy's Day; Jim Gaffigan; Fair Flea Market; Gallery Night
Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
MONDAY
Monday Night Blues
7 p.m. Monday, March 11. 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
Crown The Empire
7 p.m., doors; 8 p.m., show; Tuesday, March 12. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Metalcore band Crown the Empire will perform live in concert. The band earned Best Breakthrough Band honors at the 2014 Alternative Press Music Awards, beating out more established outfits, such as Letlive. and Twenty One Pilots. The show will feature special guests Worthy of the Crown and Love The Hate. $22. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
Sub-Radio
7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Sub-Radio will perform live in concert with Moontower, Driveaway, and Pagu. $17 in advance; $20 at the door. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
Easy as pi, or pie: Pensacola MESS Hall celebrates Pi Day with what else? Pie! But it's adults only.
THURSDAY
Jazz at Jackson’s
5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14. Jackson's Steakhouse, 400 S. Palafox St. Back by popular demand, the featured performers for the evening are vocalist Ellen Vinson accompanied by noted pianist Bobby van Deusen. Together, they will present a program featuring some of their favorite things; many jazz standards of songs by composers with enduring popularity highlighting the American Songbook. The duo will perform a number of Broadway favorites and some of their favorite songs they have performed at Jackson’s over the past 10 years. More info: jacksonsrestaurant.com.
Pi Day Pie Tasting event
6 p.m. Thursday, March 14. Pensacola MESS Hall, 418 E. Wright St. The Pensacola MESS Hall is hosting an irrational celebration on Pi Day. Attendees will sample pies, both pizza and dessert, from restaurants and bakeries from around the area, including J’s Pastry, Craft Bakery, Conchita’s, Bubba’s Pizza, Lost Pizza, Papa’s Pizza, and Short Fuze. Attendees will also explore the many uses of pi, the irrational number, along with the many engaging activities throughout the MESS Hall. $31.42. For ages 21 and older. More info: pensacolamesshall.org.
‘13’
7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 8 through 24. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. After moving from New York City to Indiana, a 12-year-old navigates his parents' divorce, his impending bar mitzvah, and his new school's social circles. Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer, Jason Robert Brown, 13 is a musical about fitting in – and standing out. $30 for adults; $15 for children and students; $2 discounts for seniors, military. For ages 12 and older. More info: pensacolalittletheatre.com.
FRIDAY
Cinemas in the Sand
Sunset Friday, March 15. Gulfside Pavilion, 20 Casino Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. Pack up your beach chairs and a blanket, and dig your toes in the sugar-white sand while watching classic family movies on Pensacola Beach. The Santa Rosa Island Authority invites families and kids, young and old, to Cinemas in the Sand movie nights on Pensacola Beach. This week features Shrek. Free. More info: visitpensacolabeach.com.
The Fair Flea Market
9 a.m. Friday and Saturday, March 15 and 16. Pensacola Interstate Fair, 6655 W. Mobile Highway. The Fair Flea Market is back by popular demand with vendors selling their items, food, a blood drive and more. An Easter Egg Hunt will take place at noon Saturday ages 12 and younger. Free admission and parking. More info: pensacolafair.com/fair-flea-market.
Third annual Kites on the Coast
4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 15 through 17. Casino Beach Pavilion, 1 Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach. Kites on the Coast is an intergenerational event that boasts two professional kite teams, a large kid craft area, local school-aged performers, and a variety of food trucks. This event is free to the public and works to bring awareness to Council on Aging of West Florida and other community resources. More info: coawfla.org/kites-on-the-coast-event.
Gallery Night
5 p.m. Friday, March 15. Downtown Pensacola. Gallery Night Pensacola is a nonprofit organization with a dedicated goal of inspiring culture, engagement, and the practice of arts of all types in an entertaining event for all ages and walks of life. These monthly events focus on specific themes, highlight featured artists, and recruit the best creators the area has to offer. This month’s theme is Dancin’ in the Streets. More info: gallerynightpensacola.org.
TOOL tribute band SCHISM
7 p.m., doors; 8 p.m., show; Friday, March 15. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. SCHISM is the world's first and longest national touring tribute to Tool and the only tribute act endorsed on Tool's websites. This year marks 20 years as they celebrate the music of Tool. $20. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
Die Fledermaus
7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15 and 17. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Gabriel von Eisenstein finds himself at Prince Orlofsky’s elaborate masquerade ball, along with his wife Rosalinde, their maid Adele, and his friend Dr. Falke. The catch? They’re all concealing their identities as part of an elaborate prank of light-hearted revenge. Just as things begin to unravel, all is revealed and the characters accept their bamboozlement, raising a toast to champagne’s delicious pleasures. With nonstop laughs from start to finish, Die Fledermaus has become one of the most well-known and beloved German operettas of all time. Tickets start at $25. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.
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SATURDAY
11th annual Beach Run/Walk for America’s Warriors
7:30 a.m., half marathon; 9 a.m., 5K; Saturday, March 16. Flora-Bama Lounge & Package, 17401 Perdido Key Drive. Al courses are held on the sand. The half marathon will head east into Florida for the 10.5K, turning around and ending at the Flora-Bama. The 5K Run & Walk will head west in Alabama for 2.5K, also turning around and ending at the Flora-Bama. Awards will be given to first, second and third place for all age groups in the run, walk and half marathon. Special awards will be given for overall male and female. All registration fees will be donated to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. More info: 850-492-0611 or florabama.com.
Fourth annual Shamrock Stroll
8 a.m. Saturday, March 16. Navarre Beach. The fourth annual Shamrock Stroll 5K Fun Run/Walk, Pet Parade & Costume Contest is back and better than ever. Lace-up your sneakers and join organizers on Navarre Beach for a morning filled with fun and excitement. Participants will start at the south end of the Navarre Beach Boat Parking Lot and make their way down Gulf Boulevard's multi-purpose trail. The Pet Parade will take place simultaneously behind the serious runners. More info: givesignup.org/Race/FL/Navarre/ShamrockStroll.
St. Patrick's Day Weekend at O’Riley’s Irish Pub
10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17. O’Riley’s Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St. Enjoy a Green Eggs & Kegs Brunch on Saturday and Sunday as well as a live music, a green egg special, green beer and the St. Patrick’s Day Pregame Eve Party on Saturday. Stick around on Sunday for the big St. Patrick’s Day Party all day long. More info: orileyspub.com.
An Evening Under the Stars
5 p.m. Saturday, March 16. Big Lagoon State Park, 12301 Gulf Beach Highway. Big Lagoon State Park along with the Escambia Amateur Astronomer Association invites everyone to spend an evening gazing at the skies. Clear skies permitting, telescopes and binoculars will be set up to capture views of the moon, planets and other celestial objects. All participants must enter the park prior to sunset. More info: floridastateparks.org.
Ben Loftin & The Family
7 p.m. Saturday, March 16. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Ben Loftin & The Family will perform live in concert with Gilberto '77. $12 in advance; $15 at the door. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
Emery & The Almost: The Weak’s End & Southern Weather
7 p.m., doors; 8 p.m., show; Saturday, March 16. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Emery is an emo-rock band that has toured worldwide with eight full length releases and several EPs. The Almost is a rock band from Clearwater, fronted by Underoath drummer and vocalist Aaron Gillespie. The show will feature special guests Bad Luck. $25. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
SUNDAY
37th annual Pensacola Beach St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl
9 a.m. Sunday, March 17. Crabs on the Beach, 6 Casino Beach Boardwalk, Pensacola Beach. Get ready to “Go Irish on the Island” with a vibrant tapestry of 17 participating Pensacola Beach bars, restaurants, and hotels offering up a pot of gold filled with Irish drink specials, live music, and mischievous fun. Kicking off at 9 a.m., Crabs on the Beach offers an Irish breakfast fit for champions. But for something a tad more traditional, attendees may head over to Paddy O’Leary’s Irish Pub for a Catholic mass with Bishop William A. Wack and Monsignor Luke Hunt, also at 9 a.m. More info: PensacolaBeachChamber.com.
Thin Lizzy & U2 Tribute
2 p.m. Sunday, March 17. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your favorite Irish tribute bands Thin Lizzy and U2. Free. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
Jim Gaffigan: Barely Alive Tour
4 p.m., doors; 5 p.m., show; Sunday, March 17. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. Jim Gaffigan is a seven-time Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, three-time Emmy-winning top-touring performer and multi-platinum-selling recording artist. He is known around the world for his unique brand of humor, which largely revolves around his observations on life. Gaffigan is the first comedian to reach one billion streams on Pandora. In addition to the critically acclaimed semi-autobiographical “The Jim Gaffigan Show,” he has guest starred on many television comedies and dramas, ranging from “Portlandia” to “Law & Order." Tickets start at $34. More info: 850-432-0800.
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