Seven days: Bicentennial Celebration closes commemoration; White Tie rocks out arena

Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa County.

MONDAY

Monday Night Blues

7 p.m. Monday, July 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

Rated R Comedy's Stand-up Open Mic

6:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 12. Whiskey Runners Saloon, 610 E. Nine Mile Road. Enjoy a new stand-up comedy open mic near the University of West Florida. Be the sounding board for seasoned and unseasoned comics as they work out new material and hangout after for karaoke. Hosted by Ryan Pfeiffer. More info: 850-477-9961.

Bands on the Beach

7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 12. 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 Horseshoe Kitty. 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, July 12. 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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WEDNESDAY

Perdido Professionals Pop up Party

5 p.m. Wednesday, July 13. Perdido Key Sports Bar, 13583 Perdido Key Drive. Guests are invited to enjoy an evening of live music, appetizers, prize drawings and a cash bar. The live music will be provided by Roger Thomas, front man for Arkansas electric blues band The Downtown Livewires. More info: PerdidoChamber.com.

THURSDAY

Vive la France: A Food and Wine Event

5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14. Jackson's Steakhouse, 400 S. Palafox St. 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 Bastille Day serving as the inspiration for the tasting, Jean Pierre N’Dione has hand selected four stellar French wines to complement a selection of classic French dishes as prepared by Chef Irv Miller. More info: jacksonsrestaurant.com.

Tunes by the Dunes Concert Series

7 p.m. Thursday, July 14. Navarre Beach Marine Park, 8705 Gulf Blvd., Navarre. Tunes by the Dunes is a free spring concert series held on Thursday evenings. Enjoy a relaxing evening of live local music and food vendors. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own beach blankets and lawn chairs. Hosted by the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce. This week features Tribe Zion. Free. More info: 850-939-3267 or navarrechamber.com/tunes-by-the-dunes.

FRIDAY

Gallery Night

5 p.m. Friday, July 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 the Motorin’ Car Show. More info: gallerynightpensacola.org.

SATURDAY

Pensacola Humane Society Doggie Bathe-In

9 a.m. Saturday, July 16. Pensacola Humane Society, 5 North Q St. The Pensacola Humane Society’s bathe-ins offer low-cost dog bathing and flea dips during the warm weather season. In addition to providing a service to pet owners, the bathe-ins are an important fundraising activity for the Humane Society, providing a substantial portion of the shelter’s revenue. More info: 850-466-3945 or pensacolahumane.org.

10th annual Murble Tournament

Noon, registration; 1:15 p.m., tournament; Saturday, July 16. Bayview Park, 2001 E. Lloyd St. Murbles is an outdoor game that the whole family can play and enjoy. Come out and play or bring a chair and cheer family and friends to victory at this year’s annual tournament. Pulled-pork barbecue sandwiches, coleslaw, chips and Pepsi beverages will be free for registered players. More info: murblegame.com.

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Beards & Brews

4 p.m. Saturday, July 16. Coastal County Brewing Co., 3041 E. Olive Road. Emerald Coast Villains and the Gulf Coast Kids House presents Beards & Brews fundraiser celebrating Emerald Coast Villain’s five year anniversary. This is a family friendly event featuring a beard and mustache competition, 50/50 and raffles. Proceeds benefit the Gulf Coast Kids House. $15. More info: 850-905-8569.

Saenger Summer Movie Series

7 p.m. Saturday, July 16. 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 Titanic. Tickets: $5. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.

Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience

7 p.m., doors; 8 p.m., show; Saturday, July 16. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Zoso – The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience formed in 1995 to perform the most accurate and captivating Led Zeppelin live show since the real thing. For Zoso, it’s much more than just being a tribute. It’s about touching a golden era in music. Zoso embodies Page, Plant, Bonham and Jones in their spirit, tightly wound talent and authenticity. $15. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.

White Tie Rock Ensemble – Arena Rock

8 p.m. Saturday, July 16. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. Experience an evening of American rock and roll as the White Tie Rock Ensemble presents a tribute to Journey, STYX, Boston, Foreigner and Van Halen. The White Tie Rock Ensemble recreates classic rock with the quality, precision and detail of a Symphony Orchestra. Tickets start at $20. More info: 850-432-0800.

SUNDAY

Florida's Territorial Bicentennial Celebration: Closing Event

6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 17. Museum Plaza, behind the Pensacola Museum of History. The main Bicentennial Celebration took place on Saturday, July 17, 2021 — exactly 200 years after the exchange for the Spanish and American flags — in Museum Plaza with a formal program, historical reenactments and plaque dedication. It is with this in mind, that the 200th Anniversary Commission will have a final celebration, closing out of the commemoration. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic down for an evening of fun and live music. Judy Bense will welcome and invite Mayor Grover Robinson and Chief Dan Helms, Santa Rosa Creek Tribe, to help close out the year-long celebration. Free. More info: historicevents@uwf.edu.

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