Things to do in Pensacola this week: Firefighters Challenge; Fred Levin Fest; Music Fest

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, April 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

Silverstein

6 p.m., doors; 7 p.m., show; Tuesday, April 11. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Few bands on their 22nd lap around the scene could claim to be in “just getting started” mode as much as punk stalwarts Silverstein. The release of their 10th studio album, "Misery Made Me," finds the group spring boarding off the heights they’ve reached over the past handful of years. The show will feature special guests Dayseeker, SeeYouSpaceCowboy and One Step Closer. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.

Bands on the Beach

7 p.m. Tuesday, April 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 the Disco Kiss. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. More info: 850-932-2257 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

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WEDNESDAY

Umphrey's McGee

7 p.m., doors; 8 p.m., show; Wednesday, April 12. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. In the 25 years since eclectic improv rock band Umphrey’s McGee formed, their sound has been an amalgamation of genres, moods and tempos, effortlessly flowing from one feeling to the next throughout an album or concert — or sometimes within a singular song. But with time and repetition comes wisdom and maturity, and in the case of their new album Asking For A Friend, the band entered the studio with something to say and a wise way to say it. $35. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.

THURSDAY

Paint Night at St. Michael's Brewing Company

6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13. St. Michael's Brewing Company, 2199 State Road 87, Navarre. The Traveling Painter is hosting a paint-and-sip style event where the instructor will lead attendees step-by-step as they create a painting on canvas. No prior painting experience is necessary. Seating is limited to 20 participants. More info: getrelaxing.com or 850-981-8900.

Tunes by the Dunes Concert Series

7 p.m. Thursday, April 13. Navarre Beach Marine Park, 8705 Gulf Blvd., Navarre. Tunes by the Dunes is a free concert series held on Thursday evenings. Enjoy a relaxing evening for 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 the Bay Bridge Band. Free. More info: 850-939-3267 or navarrechamber.com/tunes-by-the-dunes.

FRIDAY

Pensacola Beach Firefighters Challenge

5 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Saturday, April 14 and 15. Pensacola Beach. Join Pensacola Sports for the toughest firefighter challenge in the U.S. Test your skill, strength and stamina on the sugar-white sands of Pensacola Beach. Register a team or challenge yourself and do the course solo. The challenge is a great event to build camaraderie, compete, have fun and win. Teams will have a seeding round on Friday to determine when they go on Saturday for their actual competition time. The fastest time on Friday goes first on Saturday. More info: pensacolasports.org/penbeachfirefighters.

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SATURDAY

Pensacola Kidney Walk

9 a.m. Saturday, April 15. Pensacola Beach Gulfside Pavilion, 20 Casino Beach Boardwalk. The Kidney Walk is the nation's largest walk to fight kidney disease. Held in nearly 100 communities, the event raises awareness and funds lifesaving programs that educate and support patients, their families and those at risk. More than 80 cents of every dollar donated goes to research, patient services, professional education, public health education and community services. More info: kidneywalk.org/Pensacola.

PSC Spanish Film Festival

10 a.m. Saturday, April 15. Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio, 1000 College Blvd. As part of the Pensacola State College International Festival, WSRE PBS will host the PSC Spanish Film Festival featuring matinee screenings of five films from the Pragda Spanish Film Club series. The films and showtimes are as follows: “Cacu: A Change for Life” from director Marvin Del Cid at 10 a.m.; “In the Heights” from Jon M. Chu at 11:30 a.m.; “Even the Rain” from Icíar Bollaín at 2:15 p.m.; “My Name is Gennet” from Miguel Angel Tobias at 4:15 p.m.; and “The Queen of Spain” from Fernando Trueba at 6 p.m. Free. More info: pensacolastate.edu.

Pensacola Bay Music Fest

11 a.m. Saturday, April 15. Community Maritime Park Amphitheater, 301 W. Main St. The Pensacola Bay Music Fest will feature live tribute bands all with Goldmine, a golden era classic rock tribute act, at noon; Rockshow Nola, the Ultimate Journey Experience, at 3 p.m.; Facelift, a tribute to Alice in Chains, at 6 p.m.; and Nightrain, a tribute to Guns ‘N’ Roses, at 8:30 p.m. There will be food trucks on site and adult beverages for sale. Tickets are $25 and VIP tables in front of stage for up to six people are $350. Free for kids 12 and younger. More info: apexshowsandevents.com.

Blues on the Blocks with BBQ

5 p.m. Saturday, April 15. Unity Entertainment Complex, 500 W. Belmont St. Unity Entertainment and the Blues Society of Northwest Florida are bringing the "blues" back to its Pensacola Mecca of Belmont-DeVillers. The event will feature live Blues music and barbecue. Come live history. More info: 850-206-7302.

Bands on the Bayou

6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15. Bayview Park, 2001 E. Lloyd St. The East Hill Neighborhood Association presents the Bands on the Bayou Community Concert Series. Come with chairs, blankets and family by land or water, and join everyone on the lawn at the new Bayview Community Center. Boat access is available. Local food trucks will be in attendance. This month features John Hart and The Prince Brothers. Free. More info: bandsonthebayou.com.

Pensacola Civic Band - Sea Songs Live the Adventure

7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. The Pensacola Civic Band takes a musical journey across the ocean, under the waves and aboard tall ships. Tickets start at $15. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.

White Tie Rock Ensemble: Yacht Rock

8 p.m. Saturday, April 15. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. Celebrate the smooth sounds of the late '70s and early '80s with the White Tie Rock Ensemble as they present a tribute to Hall and Oates, Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers and TOTO along with hits from Christopher Cross, Ambrosia, ACE, Player, Rupert Holmes, Kenny Loggins and Pablo Cruise. Pull up the yacht, grab some bubbly and enjoy an evening of yacht rock. Tickets start at $20. More info: 850-432-0800.

SUNDAY

Fred Levin Way Fest

11 a.m. Sunday, April 16. Downtown Pensacola. Fred Levin Way Fest is a free event for the community hosted by the Fred Levin Way Foundation Inc. featuring food, games, music, performances, art, exotic cars, prizes, raffles, a children’s museum and 50 nonprofit organizations distributing information on their services along with gifting essential items such as backpacks, blankets, books, diapers, hygiene kits, school supplies, sheets, soap, socks, toothbrushes, toothpaste, towels and underwear. More info: fredlevinfest.com.

Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience

3 p.m. Sunday, April 16. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. For over a decade Theresa Caputo, star of the hit TLC show The Long Island Medium, has provided messages of peace and comfort to over a million people worldwide.  Through sharing her gift of communicating with those who have passed on, Theresa delivers healing messages directly to audience members, comforting them with the revelation that our deceased loved ones are still with us — just in a different way. Tickets start at $49.75. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.

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