Seven days: B.o.B is Better Than Drugs; Met Gala Masquerade hosts a Bridgerton affair

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, Aug. 22. 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

7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23. 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 Vinyl Revival. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. More info: 850-932-2257 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

Tuesday Night Jazz

7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Enjoy jazz with Melodious Allen and The Funk Heads in Lili Marlene's. More info: 850-434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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THURSDAY

Heroes Among Us speaker series

6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25. 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. The guest of honor this month is Capt. Joe “Doc” Hodge, U.S. Navy, forensic pathologist/flight surgeon. More info: 850-434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

Champagne Drip

7 p.m., doors; 8 p.m., show; Thursday, Aug. 25. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. WAKAAN presents the 'Time Warp' tour featuring Champagne Drip with special guest Ace Aura. Tickets start at $20. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.

FRIDAY

The Feast

7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 through Sept. 3. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. Studio 400 presents "The Feast," written by Cory Finley and directed by Brandon Mayo. Matt and Anna’s relationship is going swimmingly, until the sewers under their apartment open up and begin to speak. The plumber is angry, Matt’s paintings are getting stranger, and a storm is gathering. An eerie comedy about what is real, what is not, and who knows. General admission: $14. Limited café table seating, $20. More info: pensacolalittletheatre.com.

SATURDAY

The Original North Florida Gun and Knife Show

9 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 27 and 28. Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Highway. The Gun and Knife Show features concealed weapons classes which provides attendees with everything required by the state of Florida in order to obtain a concealed weapon license in a single two-hour session. Entry: $10. Class fee: $59. More info: northfloridagunshows.com/Pensacola.

Black Beauty Expo

11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. Majestic Gathering Event Center, 2725 W. Cervantes St. Real Women Radio presents the sixth annual Black Beauty Expo, a gathering that allows black women on the Gulf Coast to encounter new products, network, learn and connect. This year’s theme is #DoYoThang and features locally owned business vendors, guest speakers discussing money, career, entrepreneurship and community building, and the ‘men panel,’ where the men tell the ladies what they want to know. Free. More info: rwrlive365.com.

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Met Gala Masquerade Party

7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. Zelica Grotto Hall, 1000 South K St. The people have spoken and gowns, crowns, tiaras, big hair, top hats and more during Pensacola’s ‘A Bridgerton Affair’-themed second annual Met Gala Masquerade Party. Love doesn’t play by the rules, and neither does fashion. General admission, $45. Table of eight with BYOB privileges, $500. More info: 850-607-3499.

Saenger Summer Movie Series

7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. The Grand Dame of Palafox will once again open her doors to the community with a selection of seven films this summer. And as a special treat, The Great Saenger Pipe Organ will be played by the Pensacola Children’s Chorus’s executive director, Alex Gartner, beginning at 6 p.m. for each movie for a full hour. This week features Jailhouse Rock. Tickets: $5. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.

Roots and Culture DnB

8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. Easy Going Gallery, 701 North V St. Burn Babylon presents Roots and Culture DnB, a production that shines light on the underground sounds and vibes of roots and jungle music, which in turn begot drum & bass, and inspired bass culture music still to this day. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. For ages 18 and older. More info: 850-446-4577.

SUNDAY

B.o.B - Better Than Drugs Tour

7 p.m., doors; 8 p.m., show; Sunday, Aug. 28. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. B.o.B burst onto the hip-hop scene in late 2006, becoming a six-time Grammy Award nominee and solidifying his notoriety as a multifaceted lyricist, storyteller and producer. The release of his commercial debut single “Nothin On You,” featuring Atlantic Records’ star Bruno Mars, landed him atop the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and garnered a three times platinum status. The multifaceted superstar comes to Vinyl with special guests King Yung, Lil Purple Zombie and Cutthroat. Tickets start at $25. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.

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