Things to do this week in Pensacola: Fair returns, Gallery Night scares up fright
Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
MONDAY
Holland Farms Pumpkin Patch & Maze
8 a.m. Sunday to Saturday through Nov. 5. Holland Farms, 2055 Homer Holland Road, Milton. Enjoy a hayride around the farm and to the pumpkin patch to pick a pumpkin of your choice. New activities for this year include a 3/4-mile train ride around the farm and a new innertube hill slide. Other activities include corn box, horse and regular swings, spider web, pirate ship, zip lines, sandbox and an 8-acre corn maze with kiddie maze. More info: hollandfarmsonline.com.
Jazz Pensacola presents Jazz Gumbo
5:30 p.m., doors; 6:30 p.m., show; Monday, Oct. 17. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Saxophonist Lukas Ali Hein formed Sabroso in 2021 in an effort to spice up the Emerald Coast’s offerings of Caribbean and South American music. A transplant from the West Coast to the Pensacola area, Hein has become a sought-after musician. $10 for Jazz Pensacola members and guests; $12 for non-members; free for students and military with ID. Become a member at the event and get in free. More info: 850-433-8382.
Chicago the Musical
7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. There’s never been a better time to experience Chicago, Broadway’s razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy, thousands of standing ovations and is now the No. 1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history. Tickets start at $54. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.
Monday Night Blues
7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 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
Bands on the Beach
7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18. 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 Dr. Breeze. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. More info: 850-932-2257 or visitpensacolabeach.com.
GWAR
7 p.m., doors; 8 p.m., show; Tuesday, Oct. 18. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. The legendary rock band GWAR will perform live in concert. Nekrogoblikon and Crobot will open the show. $30. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
New Years Day
7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. After building a reputation strictly through promotion on the social networking website MySpace, Anaheim, California’s News Years Day released their debut self-titled EP in 2006 and their first full-length album, "My Dear," in 2007. LYLVC will open the show. $15 in advance; $18 at the door. More info: thehandlebar850.com.
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Tuesday Night Jazz
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 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.
WEDNESDAY
The Wailers
7 p.m., show; 8 p.m., doors; Wednesday, Oct. 19. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. The Wailers play a special set featuring incredible cuts from Bob Marley’s formidable back catalogue along with a string of their greatest, classic hits. The band gives attendees a chance to be part of the legacy. Aston Barrett Jr., himself reggae royalty as son of the irrepressible "Familyman," carries the flame for The Wailers in a show that is not to be missed. $30. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
Killer Queen
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Formed back in June of 1993, Killer Queen quickly became incredibly popular in their native England — resulting in a residency at London’s Strand Theatre, winning “Worldwide Best Tribute Band” at an awards ceremony in Leicester Square and performing stadium shows, including being selected to represent Queen in a re-staged tribute Live Aid concert held by Sir Bob Geldof. Tickets start at $49.75. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.
THURSDAY
88th annual Pensacola Interstate Fair October
Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 20 through 30. Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Highway. The Pensacola Interstate Fair offers 11 days of rides, food, fun, music and gaming for families looking for exciting things to do on a budget. The fair also offers options to save money with Dollar Day on opening day Thursday, Midnight Madness Friday specials, and advance Super Saver discount ride wristbands and half-price admission tickets. In addition, there will be discounted special admission days, free events and concerts so attendees can join in all the magic and fun. Tickets and more info: pensacolafair.com/.
FRIDAY
Gallery Night
5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. 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 Fright Night. More info: gallerynightpensacola.org.
Bands on the Blackwater Fall Concert Series
7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. Jernigan’s Landing, 5154 Willing St., Milton. Come by boat or bring a lawn chair and join friends and neighbors for the best live music on the Gulf Coast at the award winning, family-friendly Bands on the Blackwater concerts. The series offers a variety of music from local favorites to national touring bands. This week features JoJo Pres. Free. More info: 850-983-5400 or facebook.com/BandsOnTheBlackwater.
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Free Gallery Night Show
7 p.m., doors; 7:30 p.m., show; Friday, Oct. 21. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Enjoy a free Gallery Night Show featuring Panzacola, Joey Collins and Preston Noir. For all ages. There is a $5 surcharge for ages younger than 21. More info: vinylmusichall.com.
SATURDAY
Boo at the Zoo
10 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 30. Gulf Breeze Zoo, 5701 Gulf Breeze Parkway. Boo at the Zoo offers scare-free, daytime fun for children and their families. Join the zoo for Halloween entertainment with kid-friendly fun around every corner. Includes a trick-or-treat trail with toys, treats, treasures, bounce houses, and face painting. More info: gbzoo.com.
Harvest Festival
10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. The Harvest Festival will incorporate First City Art Center’s entire campus and showcase the range of mediums and talents its studios hold. The festivities will include an artist market, food trucks, giant pumpkin raffle, photo scavenger hunt, glass and ceramics demonstrations and kid’s activities. More info: firstcityart.org/product/harvest-festival-2022/.
Bike Pensacola’s Slow Ride
10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. From the Ground Up Community Garden, 501 N. Hayne St. The ride will be about an hour and 10 minutes long, at a casual pace. Nobody will be left behind. Children must be at least 10 years of age to ride their own bicycle, and ages 10 to 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No pets are allowed on the rides. Cyclists younger than 16 must wear a helmet by law; ages 16 and older helmets are recommended but are not required by law. More info: 850-687-9968 or bike@pensacolacan.org.
Second annual Batty Fang-Tastic Halloween
4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge, 3051 Cloptons Circle, Navarre. Arrive in costume (or not) for an evening of trick or treating with animal ambassadors, a kid-friendly “owl-oween” haunted trail, pumpkin painting, cake walk and more. Food trucks will be on-site to provide treats. Learn about native wildlife and get treats at the same time. More info: facebook.com/emeraldcoastwildliferefuge or 850-684-1485.
Inferno Burlesque
7 p.m., doors; 8 p.m., show; Saturday, Oct. 22. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Enjoy the hottest burlesque show in town, Inferno Burlesque, featuring burlesque, variety and drag acts from all over the nation. Tickets start at $15. For ages 18 and older. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
SUNDAY
Frankie Avalon
3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Legend of stage and screen, Frankie Avalon dominated the music charts for years with dozens of popular songs in the '50s and '60s including No. 1 hits "Venus" and "Why." Avalon's string of gold record million-seller singles and albums included 31 charted hits. In 1959 alone, he had six hits that were in the Top 40 and his music became one of the defining sounds of "pre-Beatles" rock and roll. Tickets start at $59. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.
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