Things to do in Pensacola this week: Splash Fest; O’Riley’s 10th Anniversary; R&B Picnic
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, July 10. 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, July 11. 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 Southern Breeze. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. More info: 850-932-2257 or visitpensacolabeach.com.
THURSDAY
Vive la France
5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13. Jackson's Steakhouse, 400 S. Palafox St. In anticipation for the upcoming Bastille Day celebration, Jackson’s Steakhouse is proud to present the 14th annual wine and food tasting, “Vive la France.” Bastille Day is the French national holiday, la Fête du 14 juillet. It commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, an act that led to the conclusion of the French Revolution and the beginning of French independence. With the day serving as the inspiration for the tasting, Jean Pierre N’Dione has hand selected four French wines to complement a selection of classic French dishes as prepared by Chef Irv Miller. More info: jacksonsrestaurant.com.
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FRIDAY
Cinemas in the Sand
Sunset Friday, July 14. 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 its newest event – Cinemas in the Sand movie nights on Pensacola Beach. This week features The Sandlot. Free. More info: visitpensacolabeach.com.
‘Southern Storytellers’ film screening and writers’ round
5:30 p.m. Friday, July 14. Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center, 117 E. Government St. In advance of the series premiere of PBS’ Southern Storytellers, WSRE PBS will host a free preview screening and writers’ round event starting with a reception. Following the half-hour film preview, local artists from the Pensacola Songwriter Rounds Series — Greg Bond, Katie Dineen, Faithe Franklin and Devan Sean — will share songs they have written, performing in the round. More info: wsre.org/events.
Man Overboard Murder Mystery Dinner Show
6 p.m., doors; 7 p.m., show; Friday, July 14. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Improbable Cause Mystery Theatre and Seville Quarter are hosting never before seen murder mystery: Man Overboard. Step aboard this luxurious celebrity cruise and meet the crew. Don't worry, it won't be a three-hour tour exactly, but when someone winds up dead, it will be up to the audience and the detective to solve this crime. Beware, we're in some deep waters now. $65. More info: 850-434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
Taylor Swift Inspired Dance Party
9 p.m. Friday, July 14. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Vinyl is hosting a Taylor Swift Inspired Dance Party in celebration of the release of Speak Now - Taylor's Version featuring trivia, a lip sync battle, costume contest, free koozie, photo walls and more. $15. For ages 18 and older. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
SATURDAY
O’Riley’s Irish Pub 10 Year Anniversary
10 a.m Saturday, July 15. O'Riley's Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St. O’Riley’s Irish Pub will celebrate its 10th year in operation during the bar’s Shark Week promotion. The featured cocktail of the event is the Shark Attack Cocktail for $7. A live DJ will play from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. The festivities will include a birthday cake and a balloon drop at midnight. Some balloons contain coupons with exclusive and limited-time specials. More info: orileyspub.com.
Pensacola Splash Fest
10 a.m. Saturday, July 15. Community Maritime Park, 301 W. Main St. Come cool off for the day with the inaugural Splash Fest. The day features numerous water slide bounce houses, water obstacle courses, slip and slides, a dunk tank, corn hole, triple play sports games, a watermelon eating competition and fun for the entire family. Wristbands will be issued at entrance to enjoy all slides/bounce houses all day. $15 with a wristband. $5 without a wristband. $10 for kids 17 and younger with a wristband. Free for ages 5 and younger. Dunk tank tickets sold separately. More info: apexshowsandevents.com.
Saenger Summer Movie Series
7 p.m. Saturday, July 15. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. This week’s Saenger Summer Movie Series feature will be The Jerk. The 1979 American comedy film was directed by Carl Reiner and written by Steve Martin, Carl Gottlieb, and Michael Elias. This was Martin's first starring role in a feature film. The film also features Bernadette Peters, M. Emmet Walsh and Jackie Mason. Rated R. Tickets: $5. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.
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Gotta Catch ‘Em All
8 p.m. Saturday, July 15. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Kulture Kreated Presents: Gotta Catch ‘Em All is a themed rave inspired by the popular Pokémon franchise. This rave is designed to bring out all the Pokémon lovers and put them under one roof to rave the night away, Pokémon themed outfits are highly encouraged. Tickets start at $15. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
White Tie Rock Ensemble: A Night of British Rock
8 p.m. Saturday, July 15. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. Step back in time as the White Tie Rock Ensemble presents an evening of British Rock. Featuring the hits of The Rolling Stones, Wings, The Who, Bad Company and a whole lotta Led Zeppelin, this classic rock show will fill the arena with a long lost familiar sound from the good ole days of British rock. Tickets start at $20. More info: 850-432-0800.
SUNDAY
Pensacola R&B Picnic
Noon Sunday, July 16. Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Highway. The Pensacola R&B Picnic will be a fun event for the entire family featuring live performances and great music. Tickets start at $30. More info: eventbrite.com.
Blues on the Bay
6 p.m. Sunday, July 16. 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 The Blenders. More info: 850- 436-5670.
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