This week in Pensacola: 46th McGuire's St. Patrick's Day Prediction 5K Run; Night Ranger

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

MONDAY

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre - 1980s

6:30 p.m., doors; 7 p.m., show; Monday, March 6. Blackwater Bistro, 5147 Elmira St. As attendees of the 1988 Arthur Adams High School Homecoming Dance, attendees must help Detective Gunn interrogate outrageous suspects, analyze evidence and look for clues to bring the killer to justice. This show features actors in a live, interactive and comedic experience with audience members as they work to solve the "murder" through physical clues, spoken dialogue and inferred character motives. $60. More info: blackwaterbistro.com.

Monday Night Blues

7 p.m. Monday, March 6. 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

On Your Feet! - The Story of Gloria Estefan

A scene from the touring production of “On Your Feet,” about the music and careers of Gloria and Emilio Estefan.
A scene from the touring production of “On Your Feet,” about the music and careers of Gloria and Emilio Estefan.

7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, March 7 and 8. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. On Your Feet!, the exhilarating original musical based on the extraordinary life of 26-time Grammy Award-winning husband-and-wife team Gloria and Emilio Estefan, features a book by Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Alexander Dinelaris and a score made up of some of the most loved and iconic songs of the past quarter-century including “Rhythm is Gonna Get You,” “Conga,” “Get On Your Feet,” “Don’t Want To Lose You Now,” “1-2-3” and “Coming Out of the Dark.” Tickets start at $59. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.

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THURSDAY

A Stór Mo Chroí, O’ Love of my Heart

6 p.m. Thursday, March 9. Old Christ Church, 405 S. Adams St. The Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series, in partnership with UWF's Music Hall Artist Series, presents "A Stór Mo Chroí, O’ Love of my Heart," an evening of Irish song and poetry with Irish brothers Mícheál and Owen Ó Súilleabháin. The Ó Súilleabháin brothers perform a repertoire of song and poetry that has been handed down to them from their family and wider Irish tradition. Their background in musicology, philosophy and wider academia gives their excellent musicianship a deep yet light-hearted insight. Free. More info: uwf.edu/downtownlectures.

FRIDAY

Inferno Burlesque

7 p.m., doors; 8 p.m., show; Friday, March 10. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Enjoy the hottest burlesque show in town 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.

Get The Led Out: A Celebration of “The Mighty Zep”

Get The Led Out comes to the Saenger Theatre on Friday.
Get The Led Out comes to the Saenger Theatre on Friday.

8 p.m. Friday, March 10. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live as you’ve never heard before. Tickets start at $41.75. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.

SATURDAY

46th annual McGuire's St. Patrick's Day Prediction 5K Run

Thousands of people enjoy a gorgeous day while they partake in a previous McGuire's St. Patrick's Day Prediction Run 5K.
Thousands of people enjoy a gorgeous day while they partake in a previous McGuire's St. Patrick's Day Prediction Run 5K.

9 a.m. Saturday, March 11. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. The McGuire's St. Patrick's Day Run is the largest 5k prediction run in America. Crossing the finish line is just the beginning, come for the run, stay for the party. The registration fee also includes the best post-race party around with live entertainment, Irish rare, Irish wakes, Bud Light, McGuire's Red Ale and soft drinks. $45. More info: mcguiresirishpub.com.

Gulf Coast Omega Dance/Step Extravaganza (GCODE) 7

10 a.m. Saturday, March 11. Pensacola High School, 500 W. Maxwell St. The Gulf Coast Omega Dance/Step Extravaganza is an event where the youth are the stars. This is not a traditional step show, it’s an innovative cultural exhibition from the foundational aspects of fraternity and sorority life. Attendees will enjoy step and dance performances from regionally recognized step teams, including performances from The Pensacola Omega Lamplighters, Pensacola Tigers Elite Dance, Redd Diamonds and Dance 4 Your Life. $30. More info: gcode850.com.

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CCB St. Patrick's Party

Noon Saturday, March 11. Coastal County Brewing Company, 3041 E. Olive Road. The party will get started immediately following the big McGuire's Prediction Run. Leave the big downtown crowds behind and head a little closer to home for a memorable after-party featuring house favorites on tap and live music all day long. More info: coastalcountybrewing.com.

Blues on the Blocks with BBQ

5 p.m. Saturday, March 11. 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.

Kulture After Dark featuring Snails

7 p.m. Saturday, March 11. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Kulture Kreated presents Kulture After Dark featuring Snails, SilentKnight, Kharrmah, Panda Panax, Hypnoz, Raikiri and Ariel Acuna. $20 in advance; $25 general admission. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.

Night Ranger

Night Ranger comes to the Saenger Theatre on Saturday.
Night Ranger comes to the Saenger Theatre on Saturday.

8 p.m. Saturday, March 11. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Having sold over 17 million albums worldwide, performed across more than 4,000 stages and captivated a radio audience that exceeds one billion, Night Ranger has both epitomized and transcended the arena rock sound and style well beyond that era. With multiple songs having a significant impact on popular culture, the band continues to grow its ever-evolving fan base. Tickets start at $53.75. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.

SUNDAY

moe.

7 p.m., doors; 8 p.m., show; Sunday, March 12. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Hailed by American Songwriter for their "mind-bending musicality," moe. is treasured for their mesmerizing musical synergy, unfettered showmanship, and smart, resonant song craft. For three decades, the band has corralled myriad musical forms on a truly original journey rich with crafty, clever songwriting and astonishing resourcefulness. The band features Al Schnier (guitars, vocals), Chuck Garvey (guitars, vocals), Rob Derhak (bass, vocals), Jim Loughlin (percussion, vibes) and Vinnie Amico (drums). $35. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.

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