Things to do in Pensacola this week: Firecracker 5K; Freedom Run; Billfish Tournament
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, June 26. 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
Bands on the Beach
7 p.m. Tuesday, June 27. 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 Mass Kunfuzion. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. More info: 850-932-2257 or visitpensacolabeach.com.
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WEDNESDAY
Pensacola International Billfish Tournament
Wednesday through Sunday, June 28 through July 2. Palafox Pier & Yacht Harbor, 997 S. Palafox St. The Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club will host its 52nd annual Pensacola International Billfish Tournament. The captain’s meeting will take place Wednesday at the Museum of Commerce, 201 Zaragoza St. Fishing will begin at 12:01 p.m. Thursday. The tournament entry fee is $3,000 per boat (four anglers) and each additional angler is $900. PBGFC club members will receive a $500 discount off the base entry. All anglers must be registered. More info: pbgfc.com/pensacola-international-billfish.
Ru Paul's Drag Race Werq the World Tour
8 p.m. Wednesday, June 28. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Perception is not reality. Asia O’Hara, Bosco, DeJa Skye, Jujubee, Lady Camden, Laganja, Vanessa Vanjie and select finalists from Season 15 are unknowingly trapped in the Netwerq. Free your mind this summer at the world’s largest drag production. Line-up subject to change. For ages 18 and older. Tickets start at $49. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.
THURSDAY
Heroes Among Us speaker series
6 p.m. Thursday, June 29. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. The “Heroes Among Us” series, founded in 2013, features individuals from all branches of the military service. The goal is to let these heroes share their experiences with others, both civilians and military veterans as well as active-duty members. The events are organized and sponsored by the Marine Corps League, J. R. Spears Detachment 066. More info: 850-434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
FRIDAY
Rock n Roll Tie Dye Party
All day Friday, June 30. Bayview Senior Resource Center, 2000 E. Lloyd St. Bayview Senior Center is hosting the fourth annual Rock n Roll Tie Dye Party featuring music, drinks and light refreshments. Learn how to tie dye and show off your skills. Participants are asked to bring their own T-shirts. Free. More info: cityofpensacola.com.
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SATURDAY
Ronald McDonald House Firecracker 5K
7 a.m. Saturday, July 1. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. The Firecracker 5k will take place in historic downtown Pensacola and benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida. The race starts and ends at Seville Quarter and invites both runners and walkers to join the fun. Celebrate the Fourth of July themed race by wearing red, white, and blue. Following the 5K is the Kids Fun Run. Be sure to grab a cold drink after the race and pick up a finisher's medal. More info: runsignup.com/Race/FL/Pensacola/RMHCFirecracker5K.
Flora-Bama Freedom Run 4 Mile Run/Walk
8 a.m. Saturday, July 1. Flora-Bama Lounge & Package, 17401 Perdido Key Drive. Flora-Bama's third annual Freedom Run will feature two courses, the Four Mile Run/Walk Course or the One-Mile Fun Run/Walk. From ribbons and bows to flags, socks and T-shirts, break out your best red, white and blue attire so that this run screams “America!” Registration Includes a race shirt (guaranteed to the first 400 registrants), patriotic swag, and food & drink at the post-race party. All fun run participants will receive a finisher medal once they cross the finish line. Four milers will win first, second or third place by age division and awards will be given to the overall male and females in both the four-mile run and walk. More info: 850-492-0611 or florabama.com.
Little Red Robin Hood
11:30 a.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 1 and 2. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. Little Red Robin Hood is a fractured fairy tale of the smart and kind Red Robin Hood, who must deal with the Big Bad Sherriff of Naughty Hams (three pigs). The show includes a fashion forward emperor, Cindy’s stepsisters, Humpty Dumpty and a cast of Mother Goose and Grimm characters. Produced in the courtroom as an ACORN show for very young audiences. Written by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus. $18, adults; $10, children age 12 and younger. More info: pensacolalittletheatre.com.
SUNDAY
The Waymores
Noon Sunday, July 2. Pensacola Bay Brewery, 225 E. Zaragoza St. The critically acclaimed Atlanta-based married honky tonky Americana/country duo The Waymores will perform live in concert. The Waymores play authentic country music with an Americana flourish, combining elements of folk, blues and Honky Tonk into an instantly recognizable sound. Willie Heath Neal’s husky baritone and the warm alto of Kira Annalise compliment each other perfectly. Their harmonies and down home lyrics echo the classic work of Conway and Loretta and Johnny and June Carter. Free. More info: wendy@hellowendy.com.
Blues on the Bay
6 p.m. Sunday, July 2. Community Maritime Park Hunter Amphitheater, 301 W. Main St. This free concert series is one of the most popular events for locals and visitors to spend the final hours of their weekend enjoying great music with family and friends in a great atmosphere. Concert spectators are invited to bring coolers and lawn chairs. Guests of all ages are encouraged to enjoy the cool breeze of the bay while listening and dancing to some of the region's best musical talent. This week features Hi Tide Band. More info: 850- 436-5670.
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