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This pediatric cancer benefit show will be an unparalleled combination of rock and roll, choral music, and dance performances that place a special spotlight on the music of the foundation’s founders: Imagine Dragons.

Bringing an extremely unique concert experience to downtown Pensacola, it will consist of a high-energy set from the band Goldmine that transports audiences back to the golden era of classic rock, a beautifully curated UWF Singers set of diverse choral pieces under the direction of Dr. Peter Steenblik, and a dance performance from the studio of Mixon Magic Performing Arts.

Together, we will harness the immense power of music to help families in their fight against pediatric cancer!

Ocean Hour is a nonprofit, volunteer led organization based in the Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Northwest Florida. Ocean Hour volunteers meet to clean up trash and debris near local waterways. Current sign-in time is 8:45 AM with cleanup lasting until 10 AM unless otherwise noted. All ages are welcome. All supplies are provided. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring your own refillable water bottle and sun protection.

Please direct any questions or inquiries to director@oceanhourfl.com.

On the heels of the successful “Postcards From Ireland,” Celtic Woman will carry on its legacy of uplifting performances packed with breath-taking harmonies and instrumental virtuosity. The group today announced it will bring an all-new live show to celebrate its 20th anniversary to over 90 cities. The Celtic Woman 20th Anniversary Tour will be delighting audiences with its fresh blend of traditional and contemporary Irish music that echoes Ireland's rich musical and cultural heritage, while reflecting the vibrant spirit of modern Ireland.

Northwest Florida just endured its hottest summer in recorded history, putting huge stress on the health of outdoor workers and residents. Join us as we learn about heat illness, Federal safety guidelines for employers and actions we can take to prevent and treat heat illness.

Our presenter is Maralee Sartain, CSP, ASP, a health and safety trainer who is leading heat stress trainings across the Pensacola-area.

This event is a joint project of 350 Pensacola, Healthy Gulf and Climate Together Pensacola. For more information: christian@healthygulf.org

Required Libraries notice: “This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the West Florida Public Libraries or Escambia County.”

Discover the sizzling stories behind the constellations in this planetarium event for adults (21+). Explore Roman and Greek legends and myths as you take a trip through the cosmos during the ultimate planetarium adventure.

Join us for this adults-only, fun-filled trip around the solar system as we discuss the bizarre family trees of the Greek and Roman gods. Why did Zeus have so many girlfriends? Why were there so many animals involved? How was Aphrodite born in a seashell? Learn the answer to all of these questions (and more) as we dive into what was really going on in classical mythology.

Our Planetarium is an inflatable dome. Guests sit on cushions on the floor of the planetarium to view the show. Due to size, space is limited to 25 patrons at a time. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended for this reason. On show nights, 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.

Shows begin at 6 and 7 pm and last approximately 45 minutes.

Seating is limited. We encourage purchasing your tickets in advance, as this is a first come, first served event. Please call 850-664-1261, stop by the Science Center, or use our online ticketing option to purchase your tickets.

Our planetarium is sponsored by FPL

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Singers in their “Filled with Joy” concert. The performance will be held on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the UWF Pensacola campus.

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

Join UWF Professor Scott Satterwhite, who is co-director of 309 Punk Project, and UWF Libraries on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. to learn more about the influence of art and punk in Pensacola.

Don't miss this lively discussion about the only artist run nonprofit organization in the South committed solely to archiving the creative efforts of the punk/DIY culture of our region. The event will be held in the Pace Library Multipurpose Room, located in Room 215 on the second floor. All are welcome to attend!

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the Runge Strings Orchestra in concert on Tuesday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held in UWF Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the UWF Pensacola campus.

The featured piece for this performance will be Antonio Vivaldi’s Double Concerto in A minor, RV 522. This masterpiece showcases the brilliance of Vivaldi’s repertoire for solo instrument and orchestra.

Additionally, the performance will include pieces by William Grant Still, the Dean of African-American Composers, who made history as the first black composer featured by a professional orchestra. The performance will also showcase works by Josef Haydn and more.

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

Painting, sculpture, jewelry, the Pensacola Symphony, crafts from the past, great food – all the arts come together at the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival in historic downtown Pensacola.

The 2023 festival is Nov. 3, 4 and 5. Admission is free.

The juried art show draws more than 200 of the nation’s best painters, potters, sculptors, jewelers, graphic artists, craftsmen and other artists. This year we welcome artists from 29 states — 62 artists are from Florida and 8 artists are local. The artists compete for a total of $25,000 in prize money in categories including ceramics, drawing, fiber/leather, glass, jewelry, mixed media, oil/acrylic, photography, printmaking/graphics, sculpture, watercolor and wood.

Hours:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday,
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday
Children’s Festival Hours:
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

The Festival Poster
The 2023 Festival poster is by Lydia Adele Randolph, a full-time artist living in a remote area of North Alabama. The design is turned into a limited-edition poster, T-shirts, and other items which have become local collectors’ items. The only way to get posters and T-shirts is at the Festival.

Heritage Arts Festival
Travel back in time as you watch traditional artisans create handmade crafts before your eyes in Pensacola’s oldest and most historic neighborhood. A favorite of festival fans, The Heritage Arts area provides an authentic setting for craftspeople from around the country to demonstrate such arts as blacksmithing, engraving, spinning, weaving and other skills.

Have you ever wondered what the view from the 1559-1561 Tristán de Luna settlement was like? Join us on November 15 to see for yourself when the Tenuta Torciano Winery, direct from San Gimignano, Italy, conducts a wine-tasting school at a fundraiser for Gulf Coast Diplomacy. The event will take place in a private home at the site of the earliest multi-year European settlement in the United States. Seating is limited.

You'll learn about Italian wines, olive oils, & balsamic vinegars while supporting the mission of Gulf Coast Diplomacy. The evening includes live music, light hors d'oeuvres, and a gorgeous panorama.

Gulf Coast Diplomacy is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization facilitating and strengthening connection, collaboration, and fellowship between the people of the Gulf Coast and the global community through international exchange, education, and hospitality.