This week in Pensacola: Winterfest comes to a close, Christmas Potluck, AJ the Musician
Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
MONDAY
Pensacola Winterfest
Various times through Dec. 24. Based at the plazas around the Old County Courthouse at the corner of Palafox and Government streets in downtown Pensacola. Downtown comes alive with song and dance, arts and crafts during the holidays with Winterfest. Attendees can enjoy Photos with Santa, Photos with the Grinch, the Polar Express Tour, Grinch Tour, Cajun Christmas and Scrooge Tour. More info and tickets: pensacolawinterfest.org.
Sowell's North Pole Christmas Lights Display
5:30 p.m. now through Dec. 26. 7650 Sowell Road in Milton. Sowell’s North Pole Christmas Light Display (drive-through and/or park) is an annual Christmas light show put on by the Sowell family. The event will be open every night including Christmas Eve and Christmas night. Admission fee required; prices vary each night. More info: sowellfarms.com/northpole.
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Santa Claus at the Sound
2 p.m. Dec. 19. Dewey Destin's, 8673 Navarre Parkway, Navarre. Santa Claus will be at Dewey Destin’s to hear your child’s wishes and to take photos with your personal cameras. Dewey Destin's will be accepting monetary donations to aid in purchasing lunches for Navarre and Gulf Breeze K-12 kids. More info: getrelaxing.com.
Classy Christmas Concert
7 p.m. Dec. 19. Pinewoods Presbyterian Church, 2198 County Road 297A, Cantonment. Enjoy a boutique concert experience like no other featuring quartet arrangements of truly masterful classical selections such as Dvorak Symphony No. 8 with a festive twist. These Christmas carols will celebrate the joy of the season and the great art of composers through the ages. Free. More info: pinewoodschurch.org.
Saenger Summer Movie Series Holiday Edition: It's A Wonderful Life
7 p.m. Dec. 19. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. An angel is sent from heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed. All seats are $5 general admission, first come, first served. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.
Monday Night Blues
7 p.m. Dec. 19. 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.
Ugly XMAS Sweater Bar Bingo
8 p.m. Dec. 19. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Apple Annie's is transforming its night of bingo into a Christmas extravaganza. They’ll be showing timeless Christmas movies on the big screens, playing Christmas tunes and judging the Ugliest Christmas Sweater, all while playing bingo. Bingo will be free to play. More info: 850-434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.
TUESDAY
Saenger Summer Movie Series Holiday Edition: A Christmas Story
7 p.m. Dec. 20. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie Parker attempts to convince his parents, teacher and Santa Claus that a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift. All seats are $5 general admission, first come, first served. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.
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FRIDAY
AJ the Musician
7 p.m., doors; 8 p.m., show; Dec. 23. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. The Musician's Room Presents: The Musician Who Stole Christmas featuring AJ the Musician with a live band and special guests Da Hawg, Fymob Pierre, Blaque, Sugar Trap, Ray Allen, TC Blanco, Peezy Montana, Immortal, Austin Paul and Melodius Allen. $10. Bring a toy for the Ronald McDonald House and get free entry. For ages 18 and older. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.
SUNDAY
Flora-Bama Christmas Potluck
Noon Dec. 25. Flora-Bama Lounge & Package, 17401 Perdido Key Drive. The Flora-Bama wants attendees #OnTheLine to eat, drink and be merry for its traditional Christmas Potluck Dinner. The turkey and ham will be provided by the Flora-Bama, and patrons are encouraged to bring a covered dish to share. Live music will be playing all around the bar to help spread Christmas cheer for all to hear. More info: 850-492-0611 or florabama.com.
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