We support and celebrate Pensacola’s arts and culture community and all the creative individuals that make this place so special, which is why we devoted two issues to the amazing Foo Foo Fest.
Here are our features for the Nov. 6 issue:
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Afterburn Visit the aerial art installation “Afterburn” from Berlin-based artist Tomislav Topic on Intendencia Street. The installation is on view through Nov. 10.
Wandering Without Purpose Exhibit featuring paintings from artist Relja Penezic and an exhibit by sound installation performing artist Victoria Jordanova. On view Oct. 30-Nov. 10 at Pensacola State College in the Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts, 1000 College Blvd.
Somebody to Love An immersive Shakespeare experience takes place 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 through Sunday, Nov. 9 at Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. (no performance Friday, Nov. 7). Tickets are $50 and available at pensacolalittletheatre.com.
The Luck Watch the world premiere of “The Luck,” a gold rush era musical about adventure and risk written and soundtracked by The Lubben Brothers. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6-Saturday, Nov. 8 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 at The Gordon Community Art Center, 306 N. DeVilliers St. Tickets are $20 and available at penarts.org.
Night Moves Fest Begins 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Hunter Amphitheater in Community Maritime Park, 301 W. Main St. Featuring live music from Japanese Breakfast, Dashboard Confessional, Joyce Manor and many more. More info available at nightmovesfest.com.
Friends of Foo Events
Present Spaces with Artist Lindsay Keeling Enjoy abstract landscape paintings of artist Lindsay Keeling. Artwork will be on display in the Switzer Gallery at Pensacola State College through Dec. 12 from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Open to the public.
Back to the Future: Historic Pensacola Adventure Tour Travel through the historic streets of downtown as history collides with pop culture in this immersive journey. Tours are daily on the hour through Nov. 10. Purchase tickets and find details at pensacolaghostevents.com.
Downtown Dash: Pensacola Amazing Scavenger Hunt Explore downtown Pensacola as you unlock puzzles, tackle creative challenges and uncover hidden gems tucked within Pensacola’s art, culture and history. Tours are daily on the hour through Nov. 10. Purchase tickets at pensacolaghostevents.com.
Pensacola Haunted GLO Walking Tour Hunt for ghosts in downtown Pensacola with a nighttime tour 8 p.m. daily through Nov. 10 at 221 E. Government St. Purchase tickets at pensacolaghostevents.com.
Spirits of Seville: Haunted Ghost Tour & Meal See Pensacola in a whole new way with ghost hunting equipment followed by a chef-crafted local meal. Tours are 2 and 6 p.m. on Saturdays, Nov. 2 and Nov. 9. Purchase tickets at pensacolaghostevents.com.
Dualities: National Sculpture Exhibition This national exhibition will feature works from various artists at Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. The exhibition is on view through Jan. 11. A free public tour of the exhibit will be 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7. A panel discussion with the artists will be 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Voices of Pensacola, 117 E. Government St. Details are at pensacolamuseum.org.
SEC Soccer Tournament The 2025 SEC Soccer Tournament will be played in Pensacola through Nov. 9 at Ashton Brosnaham Sports Complex, 10370 Ashton Brosnaham Dr.
Atlas Beverage Class: Grayton Beer Co. The next Atlas Beverage Class is 5 and 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 at Atlas Oyster House, 600 S. Barracks St. Class cost is $30 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by emailing taylor@goodgrits.com or calling (850) 287-0200.
A Great Southern Dinner Five-course food and wine event 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 will be held at Jackson’s Steakhouse, 400 S. Palafox St. The cost is $150 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (850) 469-9898 or online at jacksonsrestaurant.com.
Frank Brown Songwriters’ Festival The 41st annual Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival features acclaimed songwriters at venues across the Florida and Alabama Gulf Coast from Nov. 6-16. For more details, visit frankbrownsongwriters.com.
The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival Enjoy the three-day juried arts festival Nov. 7-9 at Seville Square in downtown Pensacola with more than 200 artists, live performances and heritage arts. Details at ggaf.org.
Pensacola Greek Festival The 65th Annual Greek Festival is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1720 W. Garden St. Details at pensacolagreekfestival.com.
Chalice Painting Presented by O’Riley’s Irish Pub Visit O’Riley’s Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St., starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 to decorate your own complimentary Stella chalice. Event is free.
Winter Brewfest presented by O’Riley’s Irish Pub Stop by O’Riley’s Irish Pub, 321 S. Palafox St. 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 for their Winter Brewfest and try ten seasonal craft beers from several different local brewers. Purchase tickets at orileyspub.com/products/winter-brewfest.
Custom Trucker Hat Decorating presented by Sir Richard’s Public House Get crafty at Sir Richard’s Public House, 2719 E. Cervantes St. 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 and create your own trucker hats with On the Go Hats.
Coastal Cat Café Outdoor Market Shop local vendors featuring coffee, treats, cat-related items and vintage finds 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 at 1508 W. Garden St. Visit every booth to enter the raffle and take advantage of $5 15-minute cat lounge visits.
Garden, Art & Music Live songwriter round with Katie Dineen, Hane McLeaish, Love Brynnevere and John Hart at From the Ground Up Community Garden, 300 block of East La Rua Street, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Gates open at 2:30 to explore the garden and free market. Donations encouraged.