Community Calendar

The Pensacola Museum of Art Guild invites you to an inspiring morning with acclaimed portrait artist, Jeff Bass, as he shares the stories behind his remarkable paintings. Enjoy lunch while helping support the Pensacola Museum of Art. Proceeds from this event support the Youth Art Focus and the scholarship fund for the children's art programs, providing many children with their first exposure to a museum and to the visual arts.

Jeff has painted such dignitaries as George H.W. Bush, Governor Jeb Bush, former Secretary of State George Shultz, to name a few. His work's are represented in the US House of Representatives, the Smithsonian, the CIA and our own National Aviation Museum, to name a few.

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present The Tu Masters Piano Duo, performing “AS ONE: Celebrating Great Piano Duos of the Past” on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. The concert will be held in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the UWF Pensacola campus.

In this vivacious and engaging program, duo-pianists Richard Masters and Hsiang Tu celebrate five great piano duos of the past: Guy Maier and Lee Pattison, Harold Bauer and Ossip Gabrilowitsch, Myra Hess and Irene Scharrer, Beryl Rubinstein and Arthur Loesser, and Abram Chasins and Constance Keene. These unusual selections do not appear on most modern programs yet represent a significant contribution to the duo repertoire.

Richard Masters is a pianist and opera coach/conductor based in Blacksburg, Virginia, where he is associate professor of piano and collaborative piano at Virginia Tech's School of Performing Arts. He has collaborated with Grammy-winning baritone Donnie Ray Albert and flutist Valerie Coleman, and he has performed under the baton of the late Lorin Maazel. Recent performances include the appearances at the English Music Festival in Oxfordshire, American Cathedral in Paris and Nixon Library in California. Chicago Tribune critic Howard Reich named his Albany Records disc of American art songs as one of the “best classical recordings of 2020.” A Yamaha Artist, Masters holds degrees from Eastman, Juilliard and the University of Colorado.

Hsiang Tu has been an assistant professor of piano at the University of Florida since 2022. During that time, he has released two albums, including a recording of the complete works for solo piano by Maurice Ravel in January 2026. Last fall alone, he performed and gave masterclasses in Croatia, Peru, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Born and raised in Taipei, Tu moved to the United States as a teenager and earned a BM degree from the University of Calgary and MM and DMA from The Juilliard School. He enjoys building Lego sets and playing video games in his spare time.

This event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. For tickets or more information, visit https://uwf.edu/cfpa or call the CFPA box office at 850.857.6285.

Join PPBEP and Artist Angelica Tilton of Possum & Palmetto for an exploration of natural pigments and how to use them to paint your own original artwork inspired by Gulf Coast wildlife!

In the natural setting of Bruce Beach in downtown Pensacola, participants will learn how to harness the colors of various plants and clays to celebrate our connection with the natural world. No previous artistic experience is necessary to participate in this workshop. All are welcome!

This event will be held outdoors; participants are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket for comfortable seating. This workshop is designed for adults and older teens and may not be suitable for younger children.

The University of West Florida College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities and UWF Archaeology Institute will launch the 2026-27 Gulf Coast Culture Series with "The Gulf at War: History and Archaeology of Revolutionary West Florida" at Voices of Pensacola in downtown Pensacola. The program will explore the often-overlooked role of the northern Gulf Coast during the American Revolution, when Spanish and British forces competed for control of West Florida. Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Dr. Jack E. Davis will provide the keynote and moderate a panel of regional experts in archaeology, history and historic preservation. Together, the speakers will examine the people, places and conflicts that shaped Revolutionary-era West Florida and discuss how archaeological discoveries – both on land and underwater – continue to provide new insights into the region’s history. The evening also includes a public reception, educational displays from regional archaeology and heritage organizations, a book signing with Davis, and an after-hours opportunity to visit the Pensacola Museum of History’s "Road to Revolution" exhibit. A reception will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the event at 6 p.m.

This event will include tours of the museum, historic presentations, model train displays, and the riding kids train and garden. Food vendors will be on site serving up delicious treats. For more info, visit wfrm.org or facebook.com/West-Florida-Railroad-Museum-169032023184068.

Bring your friends, grab a drink, and experience the magic. Muggles and wizards welcome!

Calling all Gryffindors, Slytherins, Hufflepuffs, and Ravenclaws! Don your house colors and prepare for an evening of spell casting, spiked butterbeer, and mischief managing. You'll get to bring a mandrake to life and even sign up for a potions class if you want to take your magic to the next level. Stop by our green screen to test out your Invisibility Cloak, and check out Harry Potter trivia on sciPad. Hop on the Hogwarts Express because you don't want to miss this enchanting night at the museum.

Come dressed in Halloween costumes and prepare to be scared! We’ll teach you about our favorite scary space facts in a terrifying tour of the solar system. Learn which planet is home to the Labyrinth of Night, why Pluto is named after the underworld, and which monster from Greek mythology was the scariest – do you think it’s Medusa, the Minotaur, the Hydra, or the Chimera? Recommended for ages 5+.

Shows last approximately 45 minutes.

Our Planetarium is an inflatable dome. Guests sit on cushions on the floor of the planetarium to view the show. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled showing. In case of no-shows/late shows: reserved spots will be released at show time to make space for the next party. Space is limited. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended for this reason.

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Join the annual eco-fashion show at the museum!

Get ready to experience fashion like you’ve never seen it before! Join us for the Emerald Coast Science Center’s second annual Reduce, Reuse, Refashion Show presented by Waste Management: a one-of-a-kind runway event where local designers debut bold, creative looks made entirely from recycled and repurposed materials.

What to Expect:
An inspiring live runway show featuring wearable art
Creative designs made from plastic, paper, old textiles & more
A fun, family-friendly atmosphere celebrating sustainability and style
A chance to support local designers and eco-conscious creativity
Prizes awarded to top designers by a panel of judges