Event Calendar

JANUARY

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Pensacola Ice Flyers Schedule and Theme Nights

January Home Games and Theme Nights at the Pensacola Bay Center. Games start at varying times. For tickets and information, visit iceflyers.com. January 6: Birmingham Bulls vs Ice Flyers; Youth Jersey Giveaway January 14: Birmingham Bulls vs Ice Flyers; Wiener Dog Race Night January 16: Macon Mayhem vs Ice Flyers; MLK Day Game January 20: Macon Mayhem vs Ice Flyers; NHL Night January 21: Macon Mayhem vs Ice Flyers; Military Appreciation Night January 27: Roanoke Rail Yard Dogs vs Ice Flyers; Bobblehead Night January 28: Roanoke Rail Yard Dogs vs Ice Flyers; Mardi Gras Night Canine Companions Night

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.

Beethoven & Blue Jeans

.....................................................................January 14

Whether you dress up or dress down, join the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra for this annual celebration of Beethoven, anchored by the composer’s Seventh Symphony. With themes of adversity and ultimate triumph, the symphony is a notable example of Beethoven’s ebullient side. Under the baton of guest conductor Lawrence Loh, the orchestra will also perform Berlioz’s Roman Carnival, Debussy’s Prelude to The Afternoon of a Faun, along with music by contemporary composers Carlos Simon and Polina Nazakinskaya. Beethoven & Blue Jeans is hosted at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre, located at 118 South Palafox Street. The show begins at 7:30 pm. For tickets and show details, visit pensacolasymphony.com.

MLK Day Parade

.....................................................................January 16

After a hiatus from 2020 to 2022, The Martin Luther King Commemorative Celebration Commission announces the return of the MLK Day Parade for 2023. For 34 years, the MLKCCC has delivered this longstanding tradition that is celebrated along the streets of downtown Pensacola. The MLK Day Parade will begin at 11am and is an all-day event featuring local schools, organizations, churches, businesses and attendees from the greater Pensacola community. The parade broadcasts live on WEAR-TV and BlabTV. The parade line up will start at the intersection of Spring and Garden Streets. For more information, visit cityofpensacola.com/calendar.

TobyMac at the Pensacola Bay Center

.....................................................................January 26

Christian contemporary artist TobyMac is stopping by the Bay Center in January. TobyMac’s Hits Deep Tour is returning to the stage with support from fan-favorite acts such as CROWDER, Cochren & Co, Tasha Layton, Jon Reddick & Terrian. TobyMac’s Hits Deep Tour is supported nationally by KLOVE, and Air1 Radio, Food for the Hungry, and Altrua HealthShare. Doors open at 6 pm and the show begins at 7 pm. For more information, visit pensacolabaycenter.com.

Family Cooks Class: Kitchen Favorites

.....................................................................January 28

Pensacola Cooks is offering families and people of all ages an opportunity to get in the kitchen and learn something new. “Family Cooks Class: Kitchen Favorites” is an interactive, hands-on class where you “learn by doing” at your cooking station with provided kitchen tools. Culinary instructors Mike Selby and Denise Shelton join participants in the central cook area to teach the necessary skills and techniques for recreating some favorite restaurant-style dishes including runza, schnitzel and more. The cost to participate is $45 per student that is 18+ and $35 per student that is ages 6-17. Pensacola Cooks Commissary and Classroom is located at 3670 Barrancas Avenue. For more information, visit pensacolacooks.com.

.....................................................................January 28

Mike and the Moonpies is an American neotraditional country and Americana band based in Austin, Texas. The group was formed by singer-songwriter Mike Harmeier in 2007. Its members are Harmeier, drummer Taylor Englert, guitarist Catlin Rutherford, bassist Omar Oyoque and steel guitarist Zachary Moulton. On January 28, Mike and the Moonpies will be stopping by The Handlebar, located at 319 N Tarragona Street. The show will begin at 7 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance, or $20 at the door. For tickets and more information, visit thehandlebar850.com.

27th Annual Cordova Mall Ball

.....................................................................January 28 The 27th Annual Cordova Mall Ball will be held on January 28. Presented by Sandy Sansing Dealerships, this event will feature live entertainment, food, a silent auction and more. Proceeds from the event go toward the Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart. To date, this event has generated more than $6.4 million for the Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart, a hospital that has been dedicated to the care of children for more than 50 years. It is the only pediatric facility in the region. For tickets and more information, visit cordovamallball.com.

Tedeschi Trucks Band

.....................................................................January 29 Tedeschi Trucks Band is a Grammy Awardwinning 12-piece powerhouse ensemble led by the husband and wife duo of guitarist Derek Trucks and singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi. With their own potent original songwriting alongside an extensive canon of influences, the dynamic all-star band owns a reputation for world-class musical expression bolstered by each album and every performance. Since forming in 2010, TTB’s caravan has traveled countless miles to bring its music to audiences around the world. Stop by the Pensacola Saenger Theatre, located at 118 South Palafox Street to catch the band’s show. Doors open at 6 pm and the show begins at 7 pm. For tickets and show details, visit pensacolasaenger.com.

Brown Bag Opera

.....................................................................January 31

Take a lunch break with the opera, and pair your sandwich with an aria! Grab a sack lunch–or just yourself–and join us downtown for Brown Bag Opera, a free, monthly performance featuring Jan Miller Studio Artists. Musical performances include a variety of timeless showtunes, dazzling duets and stunning trios. Brown Bag Opera performances will be held at the Pensacola Opera Center located at 75 S. Tarragona Street in downtown Pensacola. Each of the performances begins at 12 pm and lasts about 45 minutes. For complete details and to view the full schedule of events, visit pensacolaopera.com.

PENSACOLA MARDI GRAS EVENTS

Pensacola Mardi Gras 12th Night Celebration

.......................................................................January 6 The 2023 Pensacola Mardi Gras season marks the 12th year for the official Pensacola Mardi Gras 12th Night Celebration. This event has become a favorite of many to help kick-off the season. This year’s event is special, as 2023 will be the first year in a long time that Pensacola has been able to celebrate the Twelfth Night on its actual intended date of January 6. Everyone is invited to attend the celebration and enjoy a fun night filled with Mardi Gras festivities, which will of course include King Cake. The celebration will begin inside Seville Quarter at 5 pm. For more information, visit pensacolamardigras.com.

Thrillbilly Ball

.....................................................................January 14

Join the Krewe of Daisy Dukes for a night of fun at the Thrillbilly Ball! Hosted at Whiskey Joe’s on Pensacola Beach, this ball features all kinds of western-themed fun. Attendees are encouraged to show up in their finest western chic attire. From 8 pm until midnight, guests will enjoy live music performed by Vinyl Revival, a premium open bar, light snacks, a photo station. The Thrillbilly Ball is open to the public and tickets are $65 each. For tickets and more information, visit kreweofdaisydukespensacola.com.

2nd Annual Pawdi Gras

......................................................................February 5

WolfGang’s 2nd Annual Pawdi Gras is a free event open to every dog-lover in the city. As a part of Pensacola Mardi Gras and supported by the Krewe of Hip Huggers, Pawdi Gras puts a pup-centered spin on the typical Mardi Gras parade. Pawdi Gras takes place in downtown Pensacola, with Garden Street being closed down from Tarragona to Palafox. The streets will be lined with vendors, adoptable dogs, music, contests, food trucks and more. 100% of proceeds from the paw-rade will go toward this year’s benefactor, Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare. To register as a part of the event and to learn more, visit wolfgangparkandbrews.com.