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A WORLD PREMIERE PRESENTATION of a poignant musical of unending hope and the power of family.

In 1915, during WWI, Armenia was attacked by the Ottoman Empire and approximately a million people were killed. Based on the playwright's family history, "When Two of Us Meet" is the story of one Armenian family. It is a story about beating the odds and surviving.

"Now when two of us meet in a crowded room, or in a foreign place, our voices echo the miracle of our survival."

PenArts is excited to bring another world premiere to Pensacola! Having done readings in New York and Washington DC, "When Two of Us Meet" will now come to Pensacola, FL for its first staged presentation. PenArts is excited to not only present this powerful musical about a very dark part of our world history, but to also have the playwright, Emily Simonian, in Pensacola for a Q&A after our Saturday night performance.


Ages: Teens and up

The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music will present the UWF Symphonic Band in their “Tyranny and Freedom” concert. Under the direction of Dr. Sean Kelley, the Symphonic Band will perform a variety of pieces featuring programmatic works on topics of war, oppression, hope, and salvation. Opening the program is "Without Warning," by Stephen Melillo, followed by "Largo" from Dvorak's celebrated Ninth Symphony, "From the New World," and "Music for Prague, 1968" by Czechoslovakian composer Karel Husa. Closing the concert is "Chester," a battle hymn written by America's first composer, WIlliam Billings.

In honor of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, Northwest Florida Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery will offer free oral cancer screenings in Pensacola on April 13, April 14, and April 16 from 1 pm to 3 pm. The screenings are part of a joint partnership with the Head & Neck Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of oral, head and neck cancer. To participate, schedule an appointment or arrive at the clinic during the designated days and times and ask for a free cancer screening. Clinic location: 121 Baptist Way, Suite 1100, Pensacola, Fla., 32503.

April is widely recognized as Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, a time to increase awareness of the condition, risk factors, statistics and screenings. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 60,480 new cases of oral cavity or oropharyngeal (middle throat) cancer – with 13,150 deaths attributed to it – in 2026.

“The Head & Neck Cancer Foundation reports that oral cancer has a survival rate of 80-90% when diagnosed early, which is why screenings like this are important,” said Jelena Karovic, DMD, DMD, PhD, of Northwest Florida Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Join the UWF Combo and UWF Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Joseph T. Spaniola for an evening of small and large ensemble instrumental and vocal jazz at the University of West Florida. The Combo will present works by Jim Van Heusen, Clifford Brown, Wayne Shorter, Warren & Gordon and more. The Jazz Ensemble will present the music of Frank Foster, Dee Barton, Duke Ellington, Koehler & Arlen, Bobby Rodriguez and more.

NIGHT ON THE TRACKS is Pensacola’s favorite recurring multivenue community arts event in the historic Old East Hill neighborhood, where eclectic artistry meets industrial grit.

NIGHT ON THE TRACKS (NOTT) takes place at various locations between 5pm to 11pm on Saturday, May 16.
309 Punk Project is the lead organizer of this event in collaboration with the following community partners:
🚂 End of the Line Cafe
🚂 Pensacola MESS Hall
🚂The Handlebar

Grab your NOTT PUNCH CARD at one of these locations for a special Handlebar DISCOUNT 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

✨ End of the Line Cafe ✨
Vintage Market & Music
5-8pm

✨ Pensacola MESS Hall ✨
Illusion Exploration
530-730pm
Free entry for NOTT attendees

✨ 309 Punk Project ✨
Build Your Own Possum
6-8pm
No charge for NOTT attendees

✨ Handlebar ✨
Local Show feat Fatejacket
Doors at 7pm
Tickets required. 50% off cover with card at the door, or advance tickets available at thehandlebar850.com.

Go to rot with your crush or your squad at Neon Decay, a Punk Rock Prom fundraiser for 309 Punk Project on our 10th anniversary.

Highlights include:

**Baked Potato Bar
**Drink Specials
**Live Music by Ex-Teenage Rebels
**Jukebox Roulette - choose the song the band plays
**DJ Hale spins late night
**Prom King & Queen Contest
**Photo Booth

Tickets: $23 including processing fee

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.

When: May 8–10, 2026
Where: Pensacola Saenger Theatre
Time: Friday & Saturday at 7:30 p.m. | Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Experience a vibrant, high-energy musical revue that blends beloved classics, modern favorites, and stunning visuals into one unforgettable performance. Audiences will be transported from a swingin’ 1920s opening—complete with tap dancers—to heartwarming moments inspired by childhood favorites like Sesame Street and Winnie the Pooh. With colorful backdrops, playful effects, and fresh takes on music from Wicked and Stranger Things, the show explores themes of growth, connection, and finding your place in the world.

The performance also features jazz favorites like “Come Fly With Me” and “Beyond the Sea,” alongside powerful selections about growing up and supporting one another. A special highlight of the evening is a tribute to the Class of 2026, celebrating these singers as they prepare for their next chapter. Audiences will even get a first look at the set PCC will perform at Carnegie Hall this June, making this concert a truly special preview of an exciting national stage.

Stand-Up comics doing comedy. You might see crowd work sets with no written material, or a fully polished presentation. Either way, this is comedy and this is an open mic. Open to everyone and anyone!

Hangin with Mr. Young is a Last Minute Comedy Show is this Thursday at 8pm in the BagelHeads @ Argo Village. (10015 N Davis Hwy.)


This stand-up showcase & mic is open to anyone/everyone and features a rotating lineup of comedians from Pensacola & beyond performing fresh material and crowd favorites in a relaxed, intimate setting. Also, it's an open mic.


It is called Last Minute for a reason. The lineup comes together fast, the material is fresh, and anything can happen. Also, its an open mic.


Bring your own drinks if you would like and settle in for a night of live comedy near the University of West Florida. Also, its an open mic.


See you Thursday. Also, its an open mic.

On May 20, The Global Corner will host its annual Explorers’ Luncheon and Silent Auction to raise funds and awareness for our in-school Passport Program which brings the world to classrooms in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. All proceeds from the auction will enable The Global Corner to continue offering our Passport Program in area schools. This unique educational opportunity gives elementary school students a chance to learn about the geography, languages, and cultures of the world – and helps foster understanding, empathy and civility in the hearts and minds of each child.

Founded in 2007, The Global Corner has provided for our community’s young people more than 105,000 virtual adventures to Japan, Spain, Egypt, Brazil, Russia, India, Italy, Kenya, Australia, China, Argentina, Canada, Germany, Israel, the Philippines, Mexico, Greece and this year: Morocco.

We’re so excited to be celebrating another amazing year of providing services to thousands of children in the Northwest Florida community. I hope that you will find a way to support The Global Corner as we continue to transport kids around the globe without ever leaving the classroom. Come learn where we are going next and how you can help.

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