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Open House at the UWF Historic Trust is on May 10th from 10am-2pm. All visitors to the site will enjoy FREE ADMISSION to all of the UWF Historic Trust museums and downtown sites including the Pensacola Museum of Art, Pensacola Museum of History, Pensacola Children's Museum and Historic Pensacola Village. Living history actors will share information and memorabilia from different periods of history for visitors of all ages. Local vendors, organizations and agencies will also be in attendance. Site tours and curatorial information sessions will also be available on site.

Event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ACBN1CuJE/

Check out the latest incarnation of NIGHT ON THE TRACKS, Pensacola’s favorite multivenue event series along the railroad tracks in the artsy, gritty Old East Hill neighborhood.

309 Punk Project is the lead organizer of this event in collaboration with the following creative spaces:
🚂 From the Ground Up Community Garden
🚂 Pensacola MESS Hall
🚂 End of the Line Cafe
🚂 Pensacola School of Liberal Arts (SoLA)
🚂And the newly opened shop Reservoir, part of Upward Intuition

Grab your PUNCH CARD at one of these locations for special DISCOUNTS for NIGHT ON THE TRACKS participants!

More details about each venue’s offerings are listed below in the order they are scheduled OR refer to our NOTT Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7C8CAnQEoitutYih9

2-6pm
SoLA Market & Family-Friendly Activities, School of Liberal Arts, 501 E Gadsden St

4-7pm
Games, Freebies, Raffle, 15% off with card, Reservoir, 524 N Hayne St

6pm
Puppet Show: “Party Planning for Animals” by Miss Pussycat, 309 Punk Project, 309 N 6th Ave. More info about the artist: https://www.quintronandmisspussycat.com/

6-8pm
Music by Grayson Capps & Corky Hughes, From the Ground Up, 501 N Hayne St

6-8pm
Illuminate: Space, Pensacola MESS Hall, 418 E Wright St

6-9pm
Music + Food Specials, End of the Line Cafe, 610 E Wright St

7-11pm
50% off cover charge with card, The Handlebar, 319 N Tarragona St

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 gathering of former and present caregivers of family loved ones thru the various stages of the different dementias. Purpose is to share possible solutions, techniques, and exterior sources of assistance with each other from our personal experiences.

Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is thrilled to welcome Lemony Snicket, aka Daniel Handler, renowned author of “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” to the exceptional NWF READS program.

The community is invited to attend when he takes the stage on April 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mainstage Theater at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center. This free community event offers a unique opportunity to meet Lemony Snicket, with a book signing to follow. Priority signing access will be granted to the first 75 attendees with books available to purchase.

The University of West Florida College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities is excited to introduce the Gulf Coast Culture Series, an evolution of our longstanding Experience UWF Downtown Lecture Series. This new series broadens our focus beyond public lectures, becoming an immersive celebration of the rich and diverse culture of the Gulf Coast Region that aims to deepen our community’s connection to its unique history and culture.

On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, please join the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities for the inaugural Gulf Coast Culture Series event, True South: A Conversation with John T. Edge, at the Museum of Commerce in downtown Pensacola.

Join us for an engaging talk with John T Edge, host of TrueSouth on SEC Network, ESPN, and Hulu; columnist for Garden & Gun magazine, founding director of the Southern Foodways Alliance; author of the memoir House of Smoke (September 2025); and author of the critically acclaimed The Potlikker Papers. John will discuss how the food and media can tell the stories of our region’s distinct culture and identity. It’s the perfect start to a series that’s all about celebrating what makes this region such an extraordinary place to call home. Don’t miss this impactful opportunity to hear from a distinguished author, storyteller, and cultural historian who continues to shape conversations on food and the South.

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Reception at 5:30 p.m.
Speaker at 6:00 p.m.
Pensacola Little Theater, Downtown Pensacola

This event is free and open to the public. Please register here.

*This installment of the Gulf Coast Culture Series is sponsored by the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities and the John C. Pace Symposium Series.
**For ADA Accommodations, please advise UWF at 850.474.2694 or 850.857.6158 (TTY), or visit uwf.edu/ADAforEvents.

Chesterton Academy of The Florida Martyrs cordially invites you to “An Evening of Joy”, our second annual gala! Dinner, live music, dancing, raffle, and silent auction. Come for a wonderful night in support of Pensacola’s classical high school in the Catholic tradition!

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!

Milton High School Job and Career Fair

Milton High School will host a Job and Career Fair on Thursday, April 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Milton High School Gymnasium.

The event will feature over 35 local businesses and support services and is free and open to the public.

For more information, please contact Gray Weaver at (850) 983-5600, ext. 3339.

Get ready for “The Kittucky Derby” – a cat-tastic twist on the legendary Run for the Roses!

- Fun games like horseshoes, spin-the-wheel, and cornhole

- Feline Lucky Lounge serving up bourbon punch, mint juleps and more

- Delicious derby-themed hors d’oeuvres

- Best Fancy Hat competition

- Silent auction with fabulous offerings

- And the main event, The Kittucky Derby, a kitten race you won’t want to miss!

Event proceeds will provide food, shelter and medical care for cats and kittens waiting for their forever homes.