Community Calendar

Join UWF Librarian, Travis Souther, on Monday, February 16, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the UWF Emerald Coast Library for a compelling discussion exploring the life and influence of America's first president, George Washington. This event dives into the core principles and character traits that forged his extraordinary leadership and that still inspire others today. It will be held in the second floor Student Government Association room and all are welcome to attend!

UWF Emerald Coast Library, Building 8
1170 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Join the Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program and The City of Gulf Breeze for a tot-friendly Restoration Ramble at the Shoreline Park Loop Trail. We'll meander our way through the maritime forest before exploring the shoreline at the end of the Boardwalk. Participants will get a set of binoculars to help them spot wetland residents like turtles, herons and ospreys!

All ages are welcome, but this walking tour will be geared for younger learners and their caregivers.

UPDATE: UPDATE: Due to planned repairs at the Wetland Boardwalk, we'll be moving the Tot Trot to the Shoreline Loop Nature Trail. Boardwalk access will depend on construction progress.

The Friends of the Crestview Library will be hosting a book sale on February 20th and 21st, 2026. The hours for the February 20th Early Bird Sale is from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM. There is a $2.00 admission fee for this early bird sale. There is no admission fee for dues paying Friends of the Crestview Library members. The hours for February 21st are from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. There is NO charge for admission on this date. We have a wide selection of books to offer. Fiction/Nonfiction, Sci-FI, Thrillers, History, How-To, Religious, Reference, Cookbooks, Arts & Crafts, Children's, and Young Adults are just some of the categories available. There is something available for everyone!

All proceeds will go to support the Crestview Public Library.

A tale of love, laughter and above all, secrets, Twelfth Night remains one of William Shakespeare’s most iconic romantic comedies. Surviving a harrowing shipwreck and believing her closest companion and brother to be dead, Viola assumes a new identity as Cesario to survive her new reality in a foreign land. But when she meets the Duke, who tasks her with wooing his love, Olivia, chaos and confusion ensue! As Olivia’s love for Cesario blooms, Viola must grapple with her budding love for the Duke and the seeming loss of her brother Sebastian. This production contains non-traditional casting as well as adult themes and situations and may not be suitable for all audiences.

You'll find the unique, the one-of-a-kind, the precious, the delicious and the off-beat at Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola. Items originate directly from talented onsite vendors who grow, make, or create each item for sale.

Join us every Saturday for the award-winning Palafox Market from 9:00am-2:00pm, rain or shine for farm-fresh produce, plants, flowers, baked goods, hand-crafted works of art, sculpture, fresh tea and coffee, delicious food and spices, hand-blown glass, ceramics and much more at the event that was named Florida's Best Farmers Market by Southern Living magazine.

NOW AT TWO LOCATIONS!

PALAFOX MARKET NORTH at Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza and PALAFOX MARKET SOUTH at Plaza Ferdinand

Join us for Japanese Food and Culture Day, a fun and family-friendly community event celebrating Japanese culture, food, and traditions.The event will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Gulf Breeze, Florida, and is open to the public. Enjoy hands-on cultural booths, live performances, and authentic Japanese food. This year’s highlights include a special performance by taiko drummer Takumi Kato from Japan (Peaceful Forest), as well as a visit from traditional Japanese artisans from Kyoto, who will share their craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Local performers will also present traditional Japanese dance and music. This interactive event is perfect for families, students, and anyone interested in Japan. Come experience, learn, and celebrate Japanese culture with the community.

The Friends of the Crestview Library will be hosting a book sale on February 20th and 21st, 2026. The hours for the February 20th Early Bird Sale is from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM. There is a $2.00 admission fee for this early bird sale. There is no admission fee for dues paying Friends of the Crestview Library members. The hours for February 21st are from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. There is NO charge for admission on this date. We have a wide selection of books to offer. Fiction/Nonfiction, Sci-FI, Thrillers, History, How-To, Religious, Reference, Cookbooks, Arts & Crafts, Children's, and Young Adults are just some of the categories available. There is something available for everyone!

All proceeds will go to support the Crestview Public Library.

A tale of love, laughter and above all, secrets, Twelfth Night remains one of William Shakespeare’s most iconic romantic comedies. Surviving a harrowing shipwreck and believing her closest companion and brother to be dead, Viola assumes a new identity as Cesario to survive her new reality in a foreign land. But when she meets the Duke, who tasks her with wooing his love, Olivia, chaos and confusion ensue! As Olivia’s love for Cesario blooms, Viola must grapple with her budding love for the Duke and the seeming loss of her brother Sebastian. This production contains non-traditional casting as well as adult themes and situations and may not be suitable for all audiences.

A tale of love, laughter and above all, secrets, Twelfth Night remains one of William Shakespeare’s most iconic romantic comedies. Surviving a harrowing shipwreck and believing her closest companion and brother to be dead, Viola assumes a new identity as Cesario to survive her new reality in a foreign land. But when she meets the Duke, who tasks her with wooing his love, Olivia, chaos and confusion ensue! As Olivia’s love for Cesario blooms, Viola must grapple with her budding love for the Duke and the seeming loss of her brother Sebastian. This production contains non-traditional casting as well as adult themes and situations and may not be suitable for all audiences.

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Kamerman Piano Series at UWF featuring guest performer Albert Cano Smit. The performance will be held on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 3 p.m. in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the UWF Pensacola campus.

Praised as a pianist with poetic grace and established as an “artist to watch” (Montreal Gazette), Spanish/Dutch pianist Albert Cano Smit has gained international recognition as an orchestral, recital and chamber music performer. Noted for his captivating performances, storytelling quality and nuanced musicality, Smit was the First Prize winner of the 2019 Young Concert Artists Susan Wadsworth International Auditions. He has appeared as a soloist with the Seattle Symphony, Las Vegas Philharmonic, San Diego Symphony, Montréal Symphony, Colorado Music Festival Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle, Orchestra of St Luke’s, Barcelona Symphony, Catalonia National Orchestra and Manchester Camerata. Serving as an advocate for new music, Smit has premiered various solo works on his recital programs, commissioned by Stephen Hough, Miquel Oliu and Katherine Balch. Leaving his home in Geneva at age 9, Smit joined the Escolania de Montserrat choir school, where his daily immersion in music greatly influenced him. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Piano Performance from the Colburn School and an artist diploma and master's degree from the Juilliard School, where he studied with Robert McDonald.