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The Choral Society of Pensacola will present two performances of "Christmas Messiah," hosted by the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, one on Friday, December 1 at 7:30 pm and one on Saturday, December 2 at noon. The program features excerpts from Handel’s masterwork (including the complete Christmas portion and the famed “Hallelujah” chorus), as well as arrangements of three familiar carols and Jennifer Higdon's ethereal "O Magnum Mysterium."

The music will be performed by the Society’s 100-voice chorus and chamber orchestra, conducted by artistic director Peter Steenblik. In addition, the concert showcases four of Pensacola Opera's Jan Miller Studio Artists as soloists, soprano Nicole Heinen, mezzo-soprano Alexandra Sanchez, baritone Bernardo Medeiros (from this season), and tenor Randy Ho (from last).

The PMA and Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series presents Flapper Fiction and Flapper Authors of the 1920s - Author Talk with David M. Earle.

Join UWF’s Professor David Earle as he discusses flapper authors of the 1920s and "Where All Good Flappers Go," his recent collection of flapper stories principally sourced from jazz-age magazines.

The book — the first-ever collection dedicated to flapper stories — includes favorite authors such as F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald but also recovers lost female authors published in the pulp magazines of the 1920s.

David will be sharing stories from and about the book and signing copies. The book will be available for purchase.

Thursday, November 16th.
The reception opens at 5 pm.
The talk begins at 6 pm.
Book signing from 7-7:30 pm.

The concert is a favorite local tradition for many. The beautiful venue, in downtown Pensacola, sets the mood for a concert of seasonal music both religious and secular, traditional and contemporary, expertly mixed and chosen by WUWF’s Dale Riegle. After the hubbub of the season, Tidings makes for a perfect quiet evening with family and friends.

The concert is a favorite local tradition for many. The beautiful venue, in downtown Pensacola, sets the mood for a concert of seasonal music both religious and secular, traditional and contemporary, expertly mixed and chosen by WUWF’s Dale Riegle. After the hubbub of the season, Tidings makes for a perfect quiet evening with family and friends.

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.

Event for guests ages 21 and up

Our planetarium is sponsored by FPL

Friends of the Pensacola State Parks are holding a nature-inspired Heron Trot 5K run honoring Veterans and Active-Duty Military at Big Lagoon State Park on November 11th. The race is open to all.

Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by a registered adult. Check in is at 6am with the race start at 7.

To receive a patriotic Heron Trot shirt, register before Oct 25.

For more information and to register, search for Heron Trot at Eventbrite.com. Goody bags will be provided. Please join us in honoring our Military personnel with a beautiful run through our newly reopened park.

Local schools preparing for the annual BEST (Boosting Engineering Science and Robotics) competition which will occur on November 4th, at the University of West Florida. Over twenty teams from Alabama to Orlando will be competing in this athletic-like, multi-faceted, robotics event.

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.