FEBUARY COMMUNITY EVENTS

Pensacola Ice Flyers Schedule and Theme Nights

February Home Games and Theme Nights at the Pensacola Bay Center. Games start at varying times. For tickets and information, visit iceflyers.com.

February 10: Peoria Rivermen vs Ice Flyers; $5 Night

February 11: Peoria Rivermen vs Ice Flyers; $5 Night

February 19: Birmingham Bulls vs Ice Flyers; Scout Day

UWF

Historic Trust’s Bootleg Ball

January 13

Dress in your finest 1920s gangster attire and celebrate the troublemakers of the 20s— gangsters, mobsters, politicians, and molls—at the Historic Trust’s Bootleg Ball. The Bootleg Ball serves as a fundraiser for the University of West Florida Historic Trust. Bootleg Ball will be hosted at the Museum of Commerce located at 201 Zaragoza Street. Tickets start at $100 each for UWF Historic Trust Members, $125 for non-members and $200 for VIP tickets. Doors open at 7 pm. For tickets and more information, visit historicpensacola.org.

WWE Road to WrestleMania at the Bay Center

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WWE Road to WrestleMania is a live wrestling event that sees WWE’s talented roster of superstars take to the ring to unleash extreme feats of athleticism, strength and showmanship. The event is not televised and is only viewed by a lucky live audience. With no time restraints or televised scripts to follow, Road to WrestleMania shows give wrestlers a chance to face new opponents, try out new moves and interact more freely with fans. The event is held at the Pensacola Bay Center, located at 201 East Gregory Street. Doors open at 3:30 pm and the event begins at 5 pm. For tickets and more information, visit pensacolabaycenter.com.

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Known for his razor sharp wordplay, headspinning verbal acrobatics, and off-kilter hooks, American rapper Token has taken the internet by storm. Token had a steady rise into the hop-hop world, amassing millions of streams on his tracks and millions of views on his YouTube music videos. The rapper will be bringing his electric show to Vinyl Music Hall this February. You can catch Token along with special guest Ben Reilly at 2 S Palafox Street. Doors open at 8 pm and the show begins at 9 pm. Tickets start at $20. VIP tickets are sold through Token’s website, nevertoodifferent.com. For general admission tickets and more information, visit vinylmusichall.com.

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra

Presents Cirque Spectacular

February 11

Fusing elements of cirque acrobatics, classical dance and contemporary theatre, Troupe Vertigo joins with the Pensacola Symphony to take you on a spellbinding journey through the world of artistic movement and the thrilling cinematic music of John Williams, Michael Giacchino, Elmer Bernstein, Henry Mancini and more. Enjoy the magic of orchestral music played by the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra and the breathtaking skill of cirque-style acrobats and contortionists from Troupe Vertigo. The show will be hosted at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre at 118 South Palafox Place. Doors open at 6 pm and the show begins at 7:30 pm. For tickets and more information, visit pensacolasaenger. com.

Mania The ABBA Tribute at the Saenger Theatre

February 14

The world’s number one touring ABBA tribute is stopping by the Pensacola Saenger Theatre. Mania The ABBA Tribute has the look, feel and sound of the ABBA we all know and love. Ever since Mania The ABBA Tribute was formed in 1999, the show has been selling out theaters and concert halls across the globe. This show has toured the world in its quest to bring the music of the Swedish Supergroup to their millions of fans, old and new. The Pensacola Saenger Theatre is located at 118 South Palafox Place. Doors open at 7 pm and the show begins at 8 pm. For tickets and more information, visit pensacolasaenger. com.

Pensacola Chocolate and Cheese Fest

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February 19

If you love all things decadent and rich, the Pensacola Chocolate and Cheese Fest is the place for you! The First Annual Pensacola Chocolate and Cheese Fest will be hosted at Community Maritime Park at 301 West Main Street. The event will feature food trucks and vendors selling chocolate and cheese items, as well as other items like beer, wine, chocolate martinis and more. To stick with the event theme, each vendor is required to sell at least one cheese or chocolate item at their truck or tent. There will be live entertainment, contests and activities for kids. The event will run from 10 am to 6 pm. There is a $5 entry fee and kids 12 & under are free. For more information, visit apexshowsandevents. com/chocolate-and-cheese-fest.

Seventh Annual Pensacola Habitat Food Truck Festival

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Sun Belt Basketball Championship Games

........................................ February 28 through March 6

The Sun Belt Conference Basketball Championship Games will be played at the Pensacola Bay Center beginning on February 28. The games will be played through March 6. These tournaments mark the beginning of NCAA March Madness. The 12 men’s and women’s Sun Belt teams are competing over the course of the week at the Pensacola Bay Center (201 E Gregory Street). Pensacola will serve as home to the Sun Belt Conference basketball tournament through the 2024-25 season. Game times vary each day. For full game dates, times and tickets, visit pensacolabaycenter.com.

2023 Sun Belt Dribble Drive

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February 25 & 26

Pensacola Habitat for Humanity welcomes all to its seventh annual food truck festival in support of its mission of bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope. This two-day event features a diverse mix of over 25 food trucks featuring their signature dishes, live entertainment, a food truck tasting competition, and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. Tickets are $3 per weekday or $5 on the weekend, with 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales supporting Pensacola Habitat for Humanity. The festival is held at Community Maritime Park at 301 West Main Street and will run from 10 am to 8 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 7 pm on Sunday. For more information, visit eventbrite.com.

Pensacola Vintage Collective’s Return of the Vintage

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The 2023 Sun Belt Conference Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Dribble Drive is scheduled for Saturday, March 4 beginning at 1 pm at the Pensacola Bay Center. Children ages 3-12 are welcome to join in on the fun and dribble their basketball around the venue grounds and into the Bay Center where games will be taking place. Each participant will receive a t-shirt, basketball and two tickets to the March 4th men’s quarterfinal games, all free. Registration will be closed once 500 participants have been reached. The Pensacola Bay Center is located at 201 East Gregory Street. To register or learn more, visit sunbeltsports.org/dribbledrive.

O’Riley’s Grog March 2023

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February 26

On the Sunday of Pensacon Weekend, the Pensacola Vintage Collective will be back for the “Return of the Vintage.” At this event, over 25 vintage dealers from all across the Gulf Coast will be bringing their finest assortment of vintage clothing and homegoods to Doc’s Hop Shop. After a weekend of Pensacon fun, take a break from the cosplay and switch into some vintage! While browsing all the vintage goodies, grab a cold brew from Doc’s and a bite from one of Pensacola’s newer food trucks, Public Affairs Gastropub, which will be serving up burgers and other tasty treats. The event will run from 12 pm to 5 pm and will be hosted at 500 E Heinberg Street. For details and event updates, visit @pensacolavintagecollective on Instagram.

March 4

O’Riley’s Irish Pub’s annual Grog March is back in support of Manna Food Pantries. Attendees are invited to show up in their best St. Patrick’s day outfit and help feed the hungry in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. General admission is free with a donation of 2 non-perishable food items or cash to Manna. This admission includes a 22oz mug and more swag. T-Shirt Tier admission comes at a $10 ticket price and a donation of 2 non-perishable food items or cash to Manna. The $10 fee gets you a commemorative t-shirt. Registration starts at O’Riley’s (321 S. Palafox Street) at 4 pm. Tickets can be found on eventbrite.com. For more information, visit orileyspub.com.