Things to do in Pensacola this week: Blue Angels Air Show; Fourth of July; Flea Market Day
Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
MONDAY
Murder Mystery Dinner: A Pirate’s Death For Me
6:30 p.m. Monday, July 3. Blackwater Bistro, 5147 Elmira St. Milton. Ahoy mateys, ye be heading towards adventure on the high seas. The infamous Bloody Bill Johnson be needin' new scallywags to join the crew to plunder the seven seas. Avast, when someone unexpectedly pays a visit to Davy Jones, your fate will depend on solving who might have committed this terrible crime. Can ye solve it and become a legendary pirate? Cost: $60. More info: blackwaterbistro.com.
The Molly Ringwalds in concert
7 p.m., doors; 8:30 p.m., show; Monday, July 3. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Hailing from Sheffield, England, The Molly Ringwalds aka “The World's Greatest '80s Experience,” are a legendary quintet who have been able to combine their individual and very formidable talents to create the true essence of the '80s. The band creates an 80's experience by honing their abilities to apply make-up and tease their hair while showcasing all the musical genres of the decade. $25 in advance; $30 at the door. For ages 21 and older. More info: 850-434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
Monday Night Blues
7 p.m. Monday, July 3. 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.
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TUESDAY
All American Bar-B-Q & Fourth of July Party
Tuesday, July 4. Flora-Bama Lounge & Package, 17401 Perdido Key Drive. The Fourth of July is a great day to celebrate our nation’s birthday at the Flora-Bama all day long. Come enjoy the barbecue, listen to live music and watch the fireworks from the beach at 9 p.m. Bring family or friends for a national day of fun on the beach. More info: 850-492-0611 or florabama.com.
Bands on the Beach
7 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach, Pensacola Beach. Pensacola Beach's popular outdoor summer concert series with performers for every musical taste. Featuring a lineup of regional artists, Bands on the Beach delivers an eclectic musical experience throughout the entire summer. This week features Johnny Earthquake & the Moondogs. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. More info: 850-932-2257 or visitpensacolabeach.com.
Symphony Sparks & Stars
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. Pensacola Community Maritime Park, 316 S. Baylen St. Celebrate the country, community, and military with a free concert featuring the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra. The concert is part of a full day of Independence Day fun at the Community Maritime Park and along the city’s downtown waterfront at the Hunter Amphitheater. The concert kicks off with the United States Marine Corps’ presentation of colors, followed by the National Anthem and U.S. Navy jets screaming over the bay for a fly-over. Free. More info: pensacolafireworks.com.
Pensacola Beach Fourth of July Fireworks Show
9 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. With the sugar-white sands of Pensacola Beach under your feet, keep your eyes focused on the night skies this Fourth of July for a dazzling fireworks display along the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk and Santa Rosa Sound. Fireworks are provided by the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Santa Rosa Island Authority and the Escambia County Tourist Development Council. More info: pensacolabeachchamber.com/july-4th-fireworks/.
Pensacola’s Fourth of July Fireworks
9 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. William Bartram Memorial Park, 211 Bayfront Parkway. Grab family, friends, and neighbors and gather together to honor the birth of our great nation with a night of explosive entertainment and fireworks, sparkling over the waters of beautiful Pensacola Bay. Bring chairs and picnic blankets and find your perfect spot and prepare to witness a symphony of lights painting the sky in vivid reds, whites, and blues. Bursts of fireworks will illuminate the heavens, synchronized to a soundtrack from Cat Country 98.7. More info: pensacolafireworks.com.
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WEDNESDAY
Blue Angels Pensacola Beach Air Show
Wednesday through Saturday, July 5 through 8. Pensacola Beach. Red, White and Blues Week returns with the annual Pensacola Beach Air Show. The show highlights our hometown heroes — the Blue Angels — the U. S. Navy’s flight demonstration squadron stationed at Forrest Sherman Field aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola. Circle and arrives will take place at 8 a.m. Wednesday, the Blue Angels dress rehearsal will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday, a full dress rehearsal with civilian acts will take place at 11 a.m. Friday and the air show will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday. More info: visitpensacolabeach.com/whats-happening-blue-angels/.
FRIDAY
Fair Flea Market
9 a.m. Friday and Saturday, July 7 and 8. Pensacola Interstate Fair, 6655 W. Mobile Highway. The Pensacola Interstate Fair is hosting their Flea Market Day. Along with vendors selling their items, the event will feature food, a blood drive and more. More info: pensacolafair.com/flea-market.
Benny The Butcher
7 p.m., doors; 8 p.m., show; Friday, July 7. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Benny the Butcher, part of the hip hop collective Griselda with frequent collaborators and first-cousins Westside Gunn and Conway the Machine, will perform live in concert. He is also a part of the collective Black Soprano Family. $45. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
SATURDAY
Big Deal Burlesque
7 p.m., doors; 8 p.m., show; Saturday, July 8. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Big Deal Burlesque, New Orlean's own first ever touring burlesque show, is comprised of a rotational all-star cast of dancers, aerialists, musicians, pole performers and sideshow acts. The show features guests from across the country. Enjoy the best of New Orleans burlesque has to offer. For ages 18 and older. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
Indie Artist Showcase
7 p.m. Saturday, July 8. Casks and Flights Wine Tasting Room, 121 S. Palafox St. Enjoy an evening of live music and entertainment at the Indie Artist Showcase. This is the perfect event for music lovers who enjoy discovering new and upcoming artists. The showcase will feature talented indie artists and bands with a variety of musical styles from the local area and beyond competing for a $500 cash prize and more. The contestants will perform live in front of our guest judges in a two-round elimination. Tickets start at $40. More info: casksandflights.com.
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