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Join UWF Librarian Travis Souther on Tuesday, April 14, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a compelling discussion exploring the life and influence of America's first president, George Washington. This event dives into the core principles and character traits that forged his extraordinary leadership and that still inspire others today.

All are welcome to attend at the UWF John C. Pace Library on the Pensacola campus. The event will be held on the second floor multipurpose room.

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music presents The UWF Percussion Ensemble in concert. This performance features a diverse program designed to highlight the technical versatility and emotional depth of modern percussion music. Under the direction of Laura Noah, the evening's selections will include Gardens by Ivan Trevino, The REM Cycle by Dustin Schulze, Shimmer by Kevin Shah, Murmurations by Adam Bruce, and Fleet by Cameron Brown, featuring a spotlight performance by soloist Gavin Fisher (BM)on marimba. The evening will culminate in a powerful performance of Shattered Illusions for Percussion Orchestra by Brandon Cummings.

Join UWF Libraries on Wednesday, April 22, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. in the John C. Pace Library (Building 32), classroom 123 to transcribe handwritten letters from our digital collections. We will use the crowdsourcing transcription site From the Page to make first-hand accounts of history more accessible by creating searchable text for primary sources. Your collaboration will help researchers find unique primary sources related to Pensacola’s past.

Everyone is welcome! No transcribing experience necessary, but free registration with From the Page is required for participation. UWF librarians and archivists will be on hand to answer questions and provide technical assistance. For further details, contact Chris Levesque at clevesque@uwf.edu.

Join Bike Pensacola for a community forum on creating a safer and better community for walking and bicycling. Our featured presenter is bicycle-pedestrian advocate and transportation engineer Billy Hattaway, who has worked for over 40 years to create more wakable-bikeable communities across Florida. Hattaway formerly served as secretary of Florida Department of Transportation District 1, and as transportation director for the City of Orlando. He is now a Senior Advisor with England-Thims & Miller.

The event also includes a panel discussion among several Pensacola bicycle advocates who are working to improve conditions on local roadways. Refreshments will be served.

For much more information visit Bike Pensacola on Facebook; call 850-687-9968 or bike@pensacolacan.org

Join us for a journey into the deep blue waters of the Gulf with Dr. Tracey Sutton, professor of marine and environmental sciences at the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center of Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Sutton will discuss the extraordinary biodiversity of the deep Gulf water column, from the sunlit surface to the pitch-black “midnight zone.” Research over the last 15 years has uncovered numerous new life forms but has also detected a decrease in pelagic life across multiple levels, from small deep-sea “baitfish” to large oceanic predators.

Dr. Sutton will discuss the deep Gulf in the context of a highly interconnected ecosystem that ranges from Florida to Texas. Fishermen who seek pelagic fish like tuna and billfish in the Gulf will be particularly interested in Dr. Sutton’s work, which connects with the health of populations of offshore recreational fish.

JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL

ACORN - SENSORY FRIENDLY

Directed by Kayla Phillips with Music Directed by Destiny Howard and Choreographed by Hayley Earle // April 10 - 12, 2026

Get ready to laugh out loud with Junie B. Jones The Musical is a high-energy, heart-filled adventure based on the best-selling books by Barbara Park! Join the outspoken and lovable Junie B. as she tackles first grade with big dreams, big emotions, and even bigger glasses.

For this production, we are producing a special sensory-friendly and accessible performance that welcomes all audiences to enjoy the fun in a supportive, inclusive environment—because theatre is for everyone, just like Junie B. would want it. The performance will be at 10:30 AM on April 11th. To book tickets, please contact the Box Office at 850-432-2042 or by emailing Boxoffice@pensacolalittletheatre.com.

Please note: evening performances of this production begin at 7:00 PM.

World War II becomes up close and personal as you and your family experience interaction with living history re-enactors, WWII vehicles, an onsite History Museum, history panels in the History Pavilion, and much more. Touch a jeep, hoist a weapon, learn about the re-enactors' uniforms, and wrap up a weekend of exciting battle scenarios, weapons demonstrations, discovering and learning with an evening USO-style show complete with 15-piece big band and vintage early '40s schtick between sets. Admission is free (including the big band show), parking is available onsite, and food is available for purchase.

Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with a night of baseball, fundraising and fun! Pensacola Habitat volunteers and staff are taking over the ballpark at Blue Wahoos Stadium, selling concessions and participating in all sorts of exciting games, events and more on and off the field. 100% of proceeds from ticket sales and a portion of concessions and 50/50 ticket sales go right back into the mission, so be sure to get tickets from Pensacola Habitat and bring the whole family out!

Bat Chat with UF/IFAS

April is an ideal time to prepare your yard for bats, and we invite you to join us for an informative in-store presentation with Carrie Stevenson of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). This educational program will explore the important role bats play in healthy ecosystems, their value in natural insect control, and practical guidance on bat houses and habitat support.

Seating will be available for up to 20 attendees. Guests are welcome to bring their own chair for added comfort in the event that all seating is filled. Donuts and coffee will be provided. In support of waste reduction efforts, attendees are encouraged to bring a reusable cup for drinks.

This program is well-suited for homeowners, gardeners, and nature enthusiasts interested in learning more about local wildlife and conservation.

The Pensacola Museum of Art GUILD invites the community to a fundraising literary luncheon featuring B.A. Shapiro, an award winning and New York Times bestselling author of 10 novels about art, history, and mystery.
Proceeds from this event will benefit youth art education scholarships at the Pensacola Museum of Art.