Restaurants
McGuire’s Irish Pub of Destin
Irish pub grub delivered with ales brewed in copper kettles, plus live music most nights.
33 US-98 E, Destin, FL 32541
Phone: (850) 650-0000 | Web: mcguiresirishpub.com
The Oar House
Tiki-roofed setting for American fare paired with views of Bahia Mar Marina & occasional live tunes.
1000 S Pace Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32502
Phone: (850) 549-4444 | Web: oarhousepensacola.com
Bayou Joes Marina & Grill
Unpretentious waterfront restaurant offering Southern-style breakfast & fried seafood platters. 112A E 3rd Ct, Panama City, FL 32401
Phone: (850) 763-6442 | Web: bayoujoes.com
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Los Antojitos Mexican Restaurant
Long-running cantina serving Mexican favorites like tacos, fajitas & margaritas with a festive vibe.
1236 Beck Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401
Bonelli’s
Warm, family-owned Italian locale known for hearty homestyle entrees & desserts.
1217 N 9th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32501
Thai Tanic Restaurant
Snug, unfussy Thai restaurant dishing up spicy curries, noodles & other traditional fare.
107 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541
Chow Time Grill & Buffet
Spacious, no-frills restaurant featuring a huge selection of allyou-can-eat Asian fare.
2343 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Panama City, FL 32405
Jackson’s Steakhouse
Refined venue offering premium steaks, chops & wine in a highceilinged room dating to the 1860s.
400 S Palafox St, Pensacola, FL 32502
Crackings
Longtime family-owned restaurant specializing in homestyle breakfast, brunch & lunch dishes.
979 US-98, Destin, FL 32541
The Place Downtown
American staples, sports on TV & a jukebox offered in easygoing surrounds with a full bar.
429 Harrison Ave, Panama City, FL 32401
V Paul’s Italian Ristorante
Casual bistro offering traditional Italian mains such as chicken piccata & lasagne, plus a full bar.
29 Palafox Pl, Pensacola, FL 32502
EVENTS 2024
Sep 20
Downtown GetDown
The Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority is thrilled to announce the return of the Downtown GetDowns in fall 2024. Beginning in the late 1990s, the Downtown GetDowns were a key part of the annual event calendar in downtown for over 20 years and attracted thousands of attendees from across the community. Learn more about this at visittallahassee.com.
Sep 28
2024 Experience Asia Festival
Enjoy the annual Experience Asia Festival in Tom Brown Park. This familyfriendly festival celebrates the diversity of Asian & Asian Pacific cultures through performances, exhibits, demonstrations, cuisine, arts, crafts, and more! Learn more about this at visittallahassee.com.
Oct 4
Block Party at Bannerman
Dance the night away. Savor mouth-watering bites from Wharf Casual Seafood, Ma’s Diner, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Dog Et Al, Mom & Dad’s Italian Restaurant, and The Prepared Table. Sip on your favorite beverages from Horizons Bar and Grille, The Blu Halo, Shoppe NEAT, and Barrel Proof Lounge. All this and MUCH more! Learn more about this at visittallahassee.com.
Oct 9
Panama City Beach Premium ABC Wine Tasting Event
Calling all wine lovers and cocktail crafters! ABC Fine Wine & Spirits’ Premium Wine Tasting Events offer pours for every palate. Join us for our next in-store wine tasting on October 9th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT at the Panama City Beach ABC location. For only $10, you can sample and savor a diverse selection of high-quality wines, spirits, beers and more. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
EVENTS 2024
Oct 25-26
Tallahassee Greek Food Festival
This 2-day long food festival is a Tallahassee tradition. There will be a live Greek band, traditional Greek dances will be performed, and everyone is encouraged to join in. The festival would not be complete without our famous pastries, including baklava, almond cookies, baklava cheesecake, wedding cookies, chocolate and more. Learn more about this at visittallahassee.com.
Nov 7
Emerald Coast Cruizin’ FALL
Panama City Beach, Florida is home to the “World’s Most Beautiful Beaches” and host to Emerald Coast Cruizin’. “The South’s Best Blast from the Past” Annual Automotive Festival”, founded in 2005. ECC was designed and developed for the automotive enthusiast, so whether you drive a Classic, Hot Rod, Street Rod, or Muscle car....this family friendly event has something for everyone! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
Nov 9-10
Bicentennial Festival
The weekend’s lineup includes engaging programs and events, insightful discussions, and culminates Sunday evening with a special concert by Grammy Award-winning artist and Tallahassee’s own T-Pain, performing live at a sold-out show. From Saturday to Sunday there will plenty to do, so join us at Cascades Park this November. Learn more about this at visittallahassee.com.
Nov 23
Bradley’s 53rd Annual Family Fun Day
With over 100 craft vendors, live entertainment, and plenty of food, we have come to look forward to this time of year when our community gathers together to travel back in time. Enjoy live music, clogging, cane grinding, syrup making, wagon rides, and a wide variety of food and arts and crafts.
EVENTS 2024-25
We even have a special area for the kids with pony rides and a petting zoo! Learn more about this at visittallahassee.com.
Dec 7-8
Market Days
This wonderful Arts and Crafts event bring together artisans and shoppers each year for a fun and exciting event! Market Days is recognized in Sunshine Artists Top 200 Events. Market Days is as essential today for the Tallahassee Museum as it was in 1965. Funds from Market Days benefit the Museum in innumerable ways. Learn more at tallahasseemuseum.org.
Dec 14 7:00pm
Magic, Merriment, and Music!
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the holidays with the Panama City Symphony! The familiar sounds of the season come alive with the dynamic vocals of special guest, tenor Justin John Moniz. It is an evening of musical gifts sure to put you in the holiday spirit! Visit eventbrite.com.
Dec 14
Fall Farm Day
Join us Saturday, December 14, from 10am-3pm at the Tallahassee Museum for a fun-filled day that celebrates our region’s cultural heritage! Fall Farm Day will host an array of activities and demonstrations celebrating the historic and the contemporary stories of our region’s farmed resources. Learn more at tallahasseemuseum.org.
Jan 13 2025
Afrique en Cirque
Afrique en Cirque is a show by Yamoussa Bangoura, inspired by daily life in Guinea. This performance shares the beauty, youth, and artistry of African culture. A colorful show beyond its scenery, costumes, and staging, Cirque Kalabanté makes any theatre vibrate with energy with its depictions of the strength, agility, and joys of young Africans. Learn more about this at visittallahassee.com.
EVENTS 2025
Jan 22 2025
Boston Brass and Imani Winds
Boston Brass and 2024 GRAMMY-winning Imani Winds debut a new consortium, premiering a collaborative work by Arturo Sandoval alongside classics, blending classical and jazz with innovative wind quintet performances. In collaboration with Opening Nights. For tickets visit: openingnights.fsu.edu.
Jan 24 2025
“TROLLEY OF TERROR”
Ghosts, Graveyard, Murder, Mayhem, and Mystery
Listen as your guide weaves tales of ghosts, debauchery, murder, mayhem, paranormal activities, history, lore, and more in downtown Historic Pensacola. Learn about the city’s famous crimes, chilling tales of sunken ships, haunted lighthouses, spooky graveyards, alien encounters, scary folklore, unsolved murders, & haunted buildings and historical places. Keep your eyes open for ghostly visitors of years past… they’ve just been dying to have you. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
Feb 1 2025
Love of Literacy Winter Benefit
The historic Fort Coombs Armory will be sparkling as our community comes together in support of a great cause. The festive evening will include live music, appetizers, a full catered buffet dinner, a silent auction, and more. Join us for an elegant evening of dinner and dancing to support the children’s literacy work of Bring Me a Book Forgotten Coast. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
Feb 23 - Mar 1 2025
Cleaver & Cork
Cleaver and Cork is a week of carefully curated food and wine experiences. We look forward to welcoming you for our tenth-anniversary event in 2025. Created by the Tallahassee Community College Foundation
where we are passionate about creating opportunities for students to define and reach their education and career goals. Learn more online at cleaverandcorktsc.com.
Mar 28 2025
Tallahassee Pridefest
Each spring, Tallahassee’s LGBTQ+ community takes to the streets to celebrate the rich diversity Florida’s Capital City has to offer. A weeklong celebration, PRIDEFEST features parties, pageants and a street festival in downtown Tallahassee. More than a festival, PRIDEFEST provides the LGBTQ+ community with a chance to come together, united, to promote peace and understanding. Learn more at visittallahassee.com.
Mar 28-29 2025
Springtime Tallahassee
The festival includes a lot of fun for families and friends, such as: Springtime Tallahassee Music Festival on Kleman Plaza featuring national entertainment, the Grand Parade, Jubilee in the Park, Children’s Park, and the entertainment stages throughout the Jubilee with local entertainment. Be sure to check out our fantastic group of arts, crafts and food vendors that offer a variety of items. Learn more at springtimetallahassee.com.
Mar 30
Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt - Pensacola
Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive your next instruction. Compete as a group, individually or create multiple teams and race each other. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
Apr 11 2025
Tallahassee Jazz & Blues Festival
Come out to the Tallahassee Museum for one of the region’s best two-
Street food is more than just a meal; it’s an experience. It’s the sizzle of skewers on a grill, the aromatic spices wafting through the air, and the sizzling woks that create an irresistible symphony of flavors. Here are some of the world’s most beloved street food traditions:
1. Thailand: Mango Sticky Rice ~ In Thailand, street food is a way of life. You can’t visit without savoring pad Thai, a stir-fried noodle dish bursting with flavors. And don’t forget to indulge in mango sticky rice, a sweet and fragrant dessert that’s the perfect balance of creamy and chewy.
2. Mexico: Tacos and Elote ~ Taco stands are a staple in Mexican street food culture, offering an array of fillings like al pastor, carne asada, and carnitas. Pair your tacos with elote, grilled corn slathered with mayonnaise,
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cheese, and chili powder—a taste explosion in every bite.
3. India: Samosas ~ Indian street food is a flavorpacked paradise. Try chaat, a savory snack that combines crispy fried dough with chickpeas, yogurt, and tangy chutneys. For something heartier, try samosas - deep fried pastries filled with spiced potatoes are a must-try.
4. Vietnam: Banh Mi ~ Vietnamese street food offers a fresh and aromatic experience. Sample a steaming bowl of pho, a fragrant noodle soup infused with herbs and spices. Or grab a banh mi, a delectable sandwich filled with grilled meats, pickled veggies, and a burst of fresh herbs.
5. Greece: Gyros & Souvlaki ~ Greek street food is a Mediterranean delight. Indulge in a gyro, a pita wrap filled with tender slices of roasted meat and topped with tzatziki sauce and veggies. For a quick bite, grab a souvlaki skewer, often made with succulent marinated chicken or pork.
6. Japan: Takoyaki & Okonomiyaki ~ Japan’s street food scene offers a unique blend of tradition and innovation. Try takoyaki, octopus-filled dough balls drizzled with savory sauces. Or savor okonomiyaki, a savory pancake loaded with toppings like cabbage, pork, and mayo.
7. Morocco: Tagine & Harira Soup ~ Moroccan street food is a sensory explosion. Taste tagine, a slowcooked stew that combines tender meats, vegetables, and aromatic spices. And don’t miss harira soup, a hearty tomato and lentil soup that’s a Moroccan comfort food staple.
8. United States: Hot Dogs/Pretzels ~ Street food isn’t limited to international flavors. In the U.S., you can’t beat the classic charm of a hot dog cart or a soft pretzel stand. Add your favorite toppings and sauces for a taste of American street food tradition.
Exploring global street food culture is like taking a whirlwind tour of the world’s flavors and traditions. Each street vendor, food cart, or bustling market stall offers a unique opportunity to savor authentic dishes and connect with locals. Whether you’re strolling through the vibrant streets of Bangkok or sipping soup in a Moroccan medina, street food is an adventure waiting to be devoured. So, grab a plate, dig in, and let your taste buds take you on a journey you’ll never forget!
THE CENTER
The mission of the Gulf Coast LGBTQ+ Center is to enhance and sustain the health and well-being of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual, intersex, queer, non-binary, and questioning population of the Gulf Coast by providing activities, programs and services that create community; empower community members; provide essential resources; advocate for civil and human rights; and embrace, promote and support LGBTQ+ cultural diversity.
GULFCOASTLGBTQCENTER.ORG | 850-640-0196
PFLAG NICEVILLE
PFLAG Niceville serves the LGBTQ+ community in our region. We have people join us from Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Crestview, Pensacola and beyond! Our core program is a monthly support meeting which is open to all LGBTQ+ individuals and allies of the community (friends and family members are welcome to join!). Each meeting covers a range of topics provided by attendees and facilitators. We welcome you to join us! PFLAGNICEVILLE.COM
SPLASH BAR FLORIDA
DJs spin hot club music at this gay-friendly nightspot with dancing, drink specials & drag shows. Come check us out!
SPLASHBARFLORIDA.COM
EVENTS 2025
day jazz, swing, and rhythm and blues music festivals! The Tallahassee Museum outdoor stage area is truly the most gorgeous venue in town, and one of the few places fans can bring their families to hear live music. Learn more about this at visittallahassee.com.
Apr 20 2025
Pride in the Plaza
Tallahassee Pride, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in March 2022. Our mission is to facilitate celebrations of queer joy and experiences and to promote the visibility and representation of the LGBTQIA+ community through an active community presence and events designed to entertain, educate, and empower. Learn more at tallahasseepride.com.
Apr 26-27 2025
25th Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival
Celebrating 25 years, LeMoyne’s Chain of Parks Art Festival returns on Saturday and Sunday, April 26 & 27, 2025, in downtown Tallahassee’s “Chain of Parks”. Visitors can view and purchase unique works of fine art from over 150 national juried artists while enjoying a weekend filled with live 3-D street art, live entertainment by local bands and performing arts groups, children’s art activities and family fun, local heritage reenactments, delicious local food, craft beer & cocktails. Learn more at visittallahassee.com.
May 22 2025
Inspiration Day! - The Inspiration Co.
Join us in-store at Governor’s Square for the BIGGEST savings of the month! With Classic engraved bracelets starting at only $22, find something that inspires you! Make it a family event and find sayings that resonate with anyone needing a little positivity! Plus, show this ticket and take an additional 25% off EVERYTHING ELSE!
EVENTS 2025
Jun TBD 2025
Florida Animation Festival
The Florida Animation Festival is a multi-day film festival launched in 2016 by The Tallahassee Film Society. Festival attendees will enjoy amazing animated films that spotlight both regional and global animation talent. The festival includes dozens of animated shorts submitted from around the world, a kick-off party, a free feature film for families, filmmaking workshops, swag, and more! Learn more at choosetallahassee.com.
Jul 12-13 2025
Infinity Con Tallahassee 2025
Infinity Con focuses on artists and creators of major and independent comic books, video & tabletop gaming, anime, with events & entertainment for all ages scheduled throughout the weekend. We create a place where attendees can shop, learn, be entertained, and come together to celebrate the pop culture they love. Learn more online at infinitycon.com.
Aug TBD 2025
Tallahassee Beer Festival
Everyone loves Tallahassee Festivals, and Beer Fest ranks toward the top. The Tallahassee Beer Festival is a beer tasting event. Here, participants can enjoy UNLIMITED samples. All net proceeds support local Tallahassee charities. Learn more about this event online at choosetallahassee.com.
