This week in Pensacola: Fenner Ride embraces nature; FemFest celebrates intersectional feminism
Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
MONDAY
88th annual Pensacola Interstate Fair
Taking place through Oct. 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/.
Holland Farms Pumpkin Patch & Maze
8 a.m. Sunday to Saturday through Nov. 5. Holland Farms, 2055 Homer Holland Road, Milton. Enjoy a farm 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 eight-acre corn maze with kiddie maze. More info: hollandfarmsonline.com.
Monday Night Blues
7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24. 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. 25. 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. The final week of Bands on the Beach 2022 features the Modern Eldorados. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. More info: 850-932-2257 or visitpensacolabeach.com.
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Tuesday Night Jazz
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. 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
Heroes Among Us speaker series
6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. The “Heroes Among Us” series, founded in 2013, features individuals from all branches of the military service. The goal is to let these heroes share their experiences with others, both civilians and military veterans as well as active-duty members. The events are organized and sponsored by the Marine Corps League, J. R. Spears Detachment 066. This month features Major General David Morris, United States Army. More info: 850-434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
Circles Around The Sun
7 p.m., doors; 8 p.m., show; Thursday, Oct. 27. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Guitarist Neal Casal was asked to record a handful of Grateful Dead-influenced instrumentals to be played during the set breaks at The Dead’s “Fare Thee Well” concerts in 2015. To accomplish the task, he recruited keyboardist Adam MacDougall, bassist Dan Horne and drummer Mark Levy to join him in the studio. The Tyde will open the show. $20. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
FRIDAY
FemFest
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28 and 29. Artel Gallery, 223 Palafox Place. Her Roots: A Southern Woman’s Song, a new event conceived by Gartner and local conductor, Juliana Child, will kick off FemFest on Friday. Her Roots will explore music’s testament to the Southern woman, through the lens of their many diverse intersecting identities. Womanhood in Lavender will open the festival on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. This landmark event is a night of paying homage to the fullness of Black womanhood. Performances will range from visual art presentations, monologues, spoken work, dancing and other surprise displays all brought to center stage by Black women. $10 each. More info: facebook.com/femfestpcola.
Rocky Horror Murder Mystery Dinner Show
6 p.m., doors; 7 p.m., show; Friday through Sunday, Oct. 28 through 30. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Do the time warp again with your favorite cast members as they reunite for a special affair. Everyone is shivering with anticipation, but when a murder happens after a toast, the audience and Dr. Frank N. Furter begin a strange journey. $65. More info: 850-434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
Bands on the Blackwater Fall Concert Series
7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. 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 The Modern Eldorados. Free. More info: 850-983-5400 or facebook.com/BandsOnTheBlackwater.
Drivin N Cryin
7 p.m., doors; 8 p.m., show; Friday, Oct. 28. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Celebrating their 35th anniversary together, Atlanta-based folk rock act Drivin N Cryin have spent most of their career on tour. In October 1985, the band played their first show at Atlanta’s famed 688 Club. They quickly gained attention for their blistering live shows, and amassed a rabid fanbase in the fertile soil of the late-1980s Southeast music scene. Heavy Kid and Big Jim Brown & the Speedkings will open the show. $15. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
Opera After Dark
7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. UWF Historic Trust Museum Plaza, 300 S. Tarragona St. Join the Pensacola Opera for a unique outdoor concert featuring the Jan Miller Studio Artists under the stars and center stage at the UWF Historic Trust Museum Plaza. Participating food trucks include Public Affairs Gastropub and Mister Softee. Free. More info: pensacolaopera.com/event/opera-after-dark-oct-2022.
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‘Unrequited’
Various times Friday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Nov. 9. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. Based on William Shakespeare's romantic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, Unrequited is an immersive theatrical event: dance with the Capulets in their grand ballroom, dodge the Montagues on the streets of Verona, and be a part of a thrilling affair. Tickets include sips and snacks throughout the tour, and each tour lasts for one hour. $50. For ages 21 and older. More info: pensacolalittletheatre.com.
‘Blithe Spirit’
7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28 through 30. Center for Fine and Performing Arts, University of West Florida, 11000 University Parkway. Noël Coward’s comedy “Blithe Spirit” revolves around socialite and novelist Charles Condomine who hopes to find material for his next book by holding a séance. $20 per person for adults, $16 per person for senior citizens and active military, $14 per person for non-UWF students and UWF faculty and staff, and $7 for high school students. UWF students are admitted free with their Nautilus cards. More info: uwf.edu/tickets.
SATURDAY
The Fenner Ride
7:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Clyde L. Gracey Community Center, 5629 Byrom St., Milton. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida and the West Florida Wheelmen Bicycle Club are hosting the Fenner Ride, a unique chance to experience Northwest Florida’s native wildlife, natural environments, and beautiful scenery. There is a ride for all cycling levels, including 18, 42, 62 or 100 miles. Registration includes event giveaways, fully supported rest stops, limited sag support, a post-ride meal, prize opportunities, a T-shirt and medals for all participants. Registration: $55 to $60. More info: bbbsnwfl.org/events/fenner-ride.
Boo at the Zoo
10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday 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 safe zoo neighborhood of 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.
Beulah Fall Food Truck Festival
11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Escambia County Equestrian Center, 7750 Mobile Highway. Tempt your taste buds and come hungry for Beulah’s Fall Food Truck Festival. Enjoy food trucks, vendors, live entertainment and a bounce house for the kids. There will be an adult and kid’s Halloween costume contest from noon to 1 p.m. Trick-or-treat at food trucks and vendor booths. $5. Free for ages 12 and younger. More info: apexshowsandevents.com/beulah-food-truck-fest.
Boo Fest
11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Flora-Bama Yacht Club, 17350 Perdido Key Drive. Bring out all the cute little gremlins and enjoy a fun afternoon for the kids. The day will feature cotton candy, games, a trunk or treat and tons of fun. Free. More info: florabama.com.
Autism Pensacola’s Trunk-or-Treat
1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Pearl Nelson Child Development Center, 916 E. Fairfield Drive. Autism Pensacola is hosting their Spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat for special needs families. Attendees will be able to walk around the fenced parking lot collecting treats, participate in the fall photo booth, and play a variety of games. Free. More info: autismpensacola.org.
O'Riley's Halloween Party and Costume Contest
9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. O'Riley's Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St.; and O'Riley's Uptown Tavern, 3728 Creighton Road. O’Riley’s Irish Pub is holding its two annual Halloween Costume Contests at the downtown and uptown locations. The downtown location will be giving out $1,000 and the uptown location will be giving out $500, both in cash and prizes to the top three contestants. Customers must be at least 21 years old to attend the downtown party and at least 18 years old to attend the uptown party. More info: orileyspub.com.
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