Community Calendar

May 9–11, 2025
7:30 PM, Friday & Saturday | 2:30 PM, Sunday
Pensacola Saenger Theatre (118 S Palafox St)

Get ready for an exhilarating evening of music and magic as the Pensacola Children’s Chorus presents Showtime, a dynamic musical revue of stage and screen.

The performance will open with a musical “scrapbook” showcasing a journey through the 35-year history of PCC, setting the stage for a night filled with vibrant storytelling. Highlights include Broadway favorites from Annie, Oliver!, Newsies, Matilda, Wicked, The Sound of Music, Oklahoma!, and Carousel. Sway to the rhythms of the 70s with iconic hits like “Stayin’ Alive,” “Lean on Me,” and “Disco Inferno.”

And for fans of ABBA, selections from Mamma Mia will have everyone singing along to “Dancing Queen,” “Take a Chance on Me,” and many more! The evening builds to an electrifying grand finale with “You Can’t Stop the Beat” from Hairspray. Join PCC as we share our story and celebrate the Saenger Theatre’s 100th Anniversary!

Please Join Us for a Concert Dedicated to the Memory of Founding Member, Clare Davis, Sunday, May 11th at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church (ELCA) 4600 N. 9th Avenue, Pensacola.

The 14-member Pensacola Early Music Consort will be joined by guest musicians from across the southeast to give Pensacola and the surrounding area a taste of a Renaissance Orchestra. Come hear recorder players performing Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Celtic, and modern compositions for early instruments.

May 9–11, 2025
7:30 PM, Friday & Saturday | 2:30 PM, Sunday
Pensacola Saenger Theatre (118 S Palafox St)

Get ready for an exhilarating evening of music and magic as the Pensacola Children’s Chorus presents Showtime, a dynamic musical revue of stage and screen.

The performance will open with a musical “scrapbook” showcasing a journey through the 35-year history of PCC, setting the stage for a night filled with vibrant storytelling. Highlights include Broadway favorites from Annie, Oliver!, Newsies, Matilda, Wicked, The Sound of Music, Oklahoma!, and Carousel. Sway to the rhythms of the 70s with iconic hits like “Stayin’ Alive,” “Lean on Me,” and “Disco Inferno.”

And for fans of ABBA, selections from Mamma Mia will have everyone singing along to “Dancing Queen,” “Take a Chance on Me,” and many more! The evening builds to an electrifying grand finale with “You Can’t Stop the Beat” from Hairspray. Join PCC as we share our story and celebrate the Saenger Theatre’s 100th Anniversary!

Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Program is offering free or low-cost breast and cervical exams.

Eligibility for Free Mammogram Screening
(Must meet criteria):
Women ages 40-64
Have a household income that is less than or equal to 200% of the federal poverty level
Have no health insurance to cover the cost of clinical breast exams, mammograms, or Pap smear

To book an appointment, visit 3dMobileMammography.com

Join Make-A-Wish Northwest Region of Florida for a charity fashion show to benefit Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida. Hosted by Watersound Fountains, a vibrant senior living community in Inlet Beach, the event will feature local seniors and residents of the community modeling clothes from nearby stores, including J. McLaughlin in Watersound.

During the event, attendees will learn more about Make-A-Wish and hear from a local Wish Alumni and her family as they share their story and wish experience. Proceeds will support Make-A-Wish Northwest Region of Florida as they create life-changing wishes for local children battling critical illnesses. Reception begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by the fashion show at 6:00 p.m.

Join the Master Gardener Volunteers in the demonstration garden as we enjoy a variety of artists that will be showcasing their talents. It will be a morning of painters, pottery, glass blowing, and so much more. There will be special features of ephemeral art and bonsai development. Enjoy the natural beauty of the gardens and talk with volunteers about plants and practices.
Some artists may have items for sale.

The Choral Society of Pensacola invites music lovers to experience the beauty of sacred music in a sacred space.

Major works on the program are the cantata "I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes" by Adolphus Hailstork and excerpts from the oratorio "Elijah" by Felix Mendelssohn, both featuring tenor Christopher Moore.

The concert also includes
• “Amazing Grace!” (arr. Mack Wilberg)
• “Salvation is Created” (Pavel Chesnokov)
• “My God is a Rock” and “Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal” (arranged by Robert Shaw and Alice Parker)
• “If Ye Love Me” (Thomas Tallis) and
• “Total Praise” (Smallwood, arr. Patrick Barrett and Doreen Rao)

Artistic director Peter Steenblik and treble ensemble director Isabelle Peterson will conduct the 80-voice chorus, along with pianist Isabelle Areola, organist Hyunjoo Kim, and members of McGuire’s Pipe Band, representing the Pensacola Celtic Society.

Peter will post a preview on the Choral Society’s YouTube channel on Monday, May 5.

Memorial Day Observation Ceremony
Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.
University Commons Auditorium, Building 22

Free parking available in Lots K and H (no parking pass needed)
UWF’s Military and Veterans Resource Center invites all UWF students and members of the general public to attend the Memorial Day Observance Ceremony. This event will feature guest speaker Capt. Chandra Newman, commanding officer of NAS Pensacola, and will honor and recognize the fallen, MIA, and POW.

RSVP HERE: https://uwf.edu/academic-affairs/departments/military-veteran-resource-center/memorial-day-observation/

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations is requested to advise UWF by contacting the ADA Program Office at 850.474.2694, 711 (TTY), or via email at ada@uwf.edu at least two (2) business days prior to the event.

On Wednesday, May 28, 2025 from 11AM - 1PM, The Global Corner will hold their annual luncheon and silent auction at the Pensacola Yacht Club to benefit The Global Corner’s educational passport program in area elementary schools and celebrate a major organizational milestone.

The Global Corner is honored to welcome Dr. Lusharon Wiley as this year’s keynote speaker. Guests will also enjoy a unique silent auction, tasty authentic Greek fare, and a chance to learn the impact these programs have on our community.

Come join us, eat, enjoy and learn how The Global Corner is bringing the world to life for the children of our community.

The Global Corner is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to teaching the children of our community about other countries, languages, and cultures. Since its founding in 2008, The Global Corner has led thousands of local elementary school-aged students on “virtual international adventures" to countries around the world including Japan, Spain, Egypt, Brazil, Russia, India, Italy, Kenya, Australia, China, Argentina, Canada, Germany, Israel, The Philippines, Mexico, and this year: Greece.

A splat-tacular start to the summer at the museum awaits...

Prepare to make a mess with catapult painting and everyone’s favorite, slime! Guests may wish to wear clothes that can get messy for this event.

*Please note, this is not a drop-off workshop but something for families to enjoy together. Spaces for all activities are available on a first come, first served basis. Your RSVPs help us determine the amount of materials we need to have on hand for this event. Thank you!*