Seven days: Milton, Cantonment parades honor Dr. King; Gallery Night goes lunar

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

MONDAY

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade & Block Party

8:30 a.m., line up; 10 a.m., parade; Monday, Jan. 17. Milton High School, 5445 Stewart St., Milton. Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesman and leader in the American civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. The MLK Block Party will take place following the parade at noon on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Milton. More info: 863-214-5721 or 850-686-1629.

MLK Parade Cantonment

3 p.m., line up; 4 p.m., parade; Monday, Jan. 17. Carver’s Park, 208 Webb St., Cantonment. Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. More info: 850-390-1912.

Jazz Gumbo: Horace Silver & Art Blakey Celebration

6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. The evening features The Horace Silver & Art Blakey Jazz Trumpet Legacy, performed by Allen Beeson, trumpet; Jonathan Martin, trumpet; Cynthia Domulot, keys; Tom Latenser, bass; Fred Domulot, drums. $10 for Jazz Pensacola members and guests; $12 for non-members, free for students with ID and military in uniform. Also, join Jazz Pensacola at this event and admission is free. More info: 850-433-8382.

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Monday Night Blues

7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17. 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

Tuesday Night Jazz

7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18. 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.

THURSDAY

Seventh annual Snowbird Beach Bash

9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20. Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, 920 Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach. The Beach Bash is a way for seasonal tourists and vacationers to meet, mingle and learn more about what’s happening on Pensacola Beach, and an excellent opportunity for the island locals and businesses to welcome guests. The event starts with a light breakfast and coffee. At 10 a.m., the Pensacola Beach Elementary School Soundpipers will take the stage to perform a short medley. At 10:15 a.m., the Perdido Performing Arts and Productions group will perform a dance number, followed by a game of Bingo with giveway prizes at 10:45 a.m. $1. More info: 850-932-2257.

FRIDAY

Gallery Night

5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21. Downtown Pensacola. Galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and bars open their doors to the night air as visitors and locals flood the streets to enjoy music, art and cuisine. Café tables set out on brick sidewalks are the perfect place to enjoy a coffee or cocktail, as the sounds of live music and a spirited crowd fill the air. Families linger in the downtown parks, playing around the beautiful fountains and historic oaks. This month’s theme is Lunar New Year. More info: facebook.com/Gallery-Night-Pensacola.

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Aaron Lewis: Frayed at Both Ends - The Acoustic Tour

7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Having recorded with George Jones, Willie Nelson, Charlie Daniels, Alison Krauss, and Vince Gill, the multi-platinum Staind founder Aaron Lewis has put a traditionalist brand on his outlier country. Frayed At Both Ends offers the hard-touring/15-million selling workingman’s country star at his most personal and unplugged – making for an intimate record that reflects his Frayed At Both Ends acoustic show. Tickets start at $35. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.

‘Matt & Ben’

7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 through 29. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck became the youngest winners of the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for their 1998 film Good Will Hunting. ‘Matt & Ben’ is a satire that depicts these Hollywood golden boys – before J-Lo, before Gwyneth, before Project Greenlight, before Oscar, before anyone cared. Tickets start at $14. More info: pensacolalittletheatre.com.

SATURDAY

Jack Robertson's All Country Birthday Show

7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22. Flora-Bama Lounge & Package, 17401 Perdido Key Drive. Celebrate Jack Robertson’s birthday at the Flora-Bama Tent Stage with a night of true country music and over 30 artists including Rhonda Hart, Mike Diamond, Al & Cathy, Rick Whaley, Lea Anne Creswell, Tim Roberts, River Dan, Jason Justice, Cathy Pace, Donna Slater, Smokey Otis, Bo Roberts and J. Hawkins. Free. More info: 850-492-0611 or florabama.com.

I Love the 90's Throwback Comedy Tour

8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22 Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. The I Love the 90's Throwback Comedy Tour is a celebration of 90s comedy featuring Michael Hunter, Dirty South, Steve Brown, Redbone, Doo Doo Brown, and Marvin Dixon. The show will be hosted by Double D. Tickets start at $33. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.

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