First whiff of Mardi Gras hits this weekend | What's up this weekend
Who's ready for Mardi Gras? Hit downtown for two big events on Saturday.
First whiff of Mardi Gras hits this weekend | What's up this weekend Who's ready for Mardi Gras? Hit downtown for two big events on Saturday. Check out this story on pnj.com: https://www.pnj.com/story/entertainment/2019/01/04/first-whiff-mardi-gras-hits-weekend-whats-up-weekend/2459544002/
From staff reports, Pensacola News Journal Published 10:00 a.m. CT Jan. 4, 2019
Photos: Mardi Gras kick-off celebration
The 2018 Mardi Gras season gets underway during the annual Pensacola Mardi Gras Kickoff Celebration in downtown on Friday, January 5, 2018. Jody Link/online@pnj.com
Members of the Krewe of Hip Huggers smile as Bishop William "Bill" Wack, of the Catholic Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, far left, prepares to bless their float during the annual Pensacola Mardi Gras Kickoff Celebration in downtown on Friday, January 5, 2018. Jody Link/online@pnj.com
Bishop William "Bill" Wack, of the Catholic Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, smiles as comedian T. Bubba Bechtol, acting as the town crier, announces the next krewe in line to have its float blessed during the annual Pensacola Mardi Gras Kickoff Celebration in downtown on Friday, January 5, 2018. Jody Link/online@pnj.com
Bishop William "Bill" Wack, of the Catholic Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, smiles as comedian T. Bubba Bechtol, acting as the town crier, cheers on the next krewe in line to have its float blessed during the annual Pensacola Mardi Gras Kickoff Celebration in downtown on Friday, January 5, 2018. Jody Link/online@pnj.com
Cristina Williams and her husband, Brian, of the Krewe of SWAT and the current Priscus Queen and King, prepare to cut the king cake during the annual Pensacola Mardi Gras Kickoff Celebration in downtown on Friday, January 5, 2018. Jody Link/online@pnj.com
The Reverend Nicholas Schumm, center, smiles as Bishop William "Bill" Wack, right, jokes before the king cake is cut during the annual Pensacola Mardi Gras Kickoff Celebration in downtown on Friday, January 5, 2018. Jody Link/online@pnj.com
The Reverend Nicholas Schumm, right, and comedian T. Bubba Bechtol, acting as the town crier, left, smile as Bishop William "Bill" Wack, right, blesses the king cake during the annual Pensacola Mardi Gras Kickoff Celebration in downtown on Friday, January 5, 2018. Jody Link/online@pnj.com
"Love, Gilda" includes footage from "Saturday Night Live" featuring Roseanne Rosannadanna (Gilda Radner) and "Weekend Update" anchor Jane Curtin. Pensacola Cinema Art presents two showings of the documentary this weekend.(Photo: NBC)
'Love, Gilda' documentary showings
1 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 4-5, J. Earle Bowden Building, 120 Church St. Pensacola Cinema Art presents a showing of "Love, Gilda," the new documentary about legendary "Saturday Night Live" actress Gilda Radner authorized by her family. $5, cash only. More info: PensacolaCinemaArt.com.
Ocean's Hour Nature Cleanup
9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, two locations: Naval Live Oaks, 1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Bob Sikes Bridge at Grand Marlin Restaurant, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. Join Ocean Hour's cleanup at Naval Live Oaks National Park and the Bob Sikes Bridge. Buckets, grabbers, gloves and trash bags will be supplied. Dress for the weather and bring water, bug spray and sunscreen as needed. More info: facebook.com/oceanhourfl, 850-450-1112.
Mardi Gras Market
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza on Palafox Street in downtown Pensacola. Palafox Market, a certified farmers market, will transform into Mardi Gras Market and officially launch the 2019 Mardi Gras season in partnership with Pensacola Mardi Gras. With Mardi Gras-themed décor, art, baked goods, handmade items. More info: 850-434-5371.
'Genealogy 101' workshop for beginners
10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, West Florida Genealogy Library, 5740 N. Ninth Ave. The West Florida Genealogical Society presents "Genealogy 101," a workshop for those desiring to learn how to chart their family tree. WFGS members will discuss how to navigate and analyze digital records and how to build a family tree online. Free, space is limited. More info: wfgsi.org, facebook.com/WFGenSoc.
Old Antarctic Explorers to meet
11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, Cactus Flower Cafe, 6881 West U.S. 98. Meeting of the Gulf Coast Group Chapter of the Old Antarctic Explorers Association. All members, family, or interested parties who have been to Antarctica or who may have an interest in Antarctica are invited. More info: 850-456-3556.
Kitten & Cat adoption event
12 to 6:30 p.m. Saturdays, 12 to 5:30 p.m. Sundays, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, through Jan. 27, Petsmart, 6251 N. Davis Highway. Animal Allies Florida presents a kitten and cat adoption event every Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in January. All cats are up-to-date on shots, tested negative for leukemia, and adoption fee includes spay or neuter with microchip and flea pill. Minimum donation adoption fees: $75 for kittens up to one year and adults $65. More info: 850-512-5286.
The Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick Off Parade gets underway at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. (Photo: Special to The Bacon)
Pensacola's Mardi Gras Kick Off
5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, streets of downtown Pensacola. The historic streets of downtown Pensacola will be the site of the Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick Off Celebration. Meet the Krewes and their King and Queens for the upcoming season. More info: 850-436-7638.
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'Evil Dead: The Musical'
7 p.m. Friday and Sunday, Jan. 4 and 6, 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, Vinyl Music Hall, 2 Palafox Place. An Off-Broadway hit in the tradition of "The Rocky Horror Show," "Evil Dead: The Musical" is based on writer/director Sam Raimi's 1981 cult horror classic, "The Evil Dead," and its sequels, 1987's "Evil Dead II" and 1992's "Army of Darkness." The show follows five college students to an old, abandoned cabin in the woods, where an ancient evil is unleashed. $20 standing room floor and mezzanine, $30 general admission, $50 for "Splatter Zone" first floor rows. Ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com. More info: Facebook.com/EvilDeadPensacola.
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Improvable Cause
10:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. Improvable Cause is Pensacola's only professional improv comedy troupe, performing completely unscripted and totally hilarious. $11. More info and ticket purchase: pensacolalittletheatre.com.
Beautiful Beginnings Bridal Expo 2019
11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. Brides- and grooms-to-be are invited to the 16th annual Bridal Expo, featuring more than 100 wedding professionals on site with displays, information, samples and more. $12, free for children 12 and younger. More info and ticket purchase: pensacolabaycenter.com.
PHOTOS: B.A.R.E. Ball is New Year's for hospitality industry
Bar and restaurant employees, and their friends, celebrate their version of New Year's Eve during the annual B.A.R.E. Ball at Seville Quarter on Sunday, January 7, 2018. Jody Link/online@pnj.com
Bar and restaurant employees, and their friends, celebrate their version of New Year's Eve during the annual B.A.R.E. Ball at Seville Quarter last year. The 2019 party is set for Sunday. (Photo: Jody Link/online@pnj.com)
2018 New Year's B.A.R.E. Ball
8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. The Bar and Restaurant Employees Ball, featuring an All-Star DJ Showcase in Phineas Phogg's, dance music in Apple Annie's, BARE Night Karaoke in Lili Marlene's, High Demand Band in Apple Annie's, Horseshoe Kitty Band at the End O'the Alley Bar. Cocktail buffet and breakfast at midnight. Limo and taxi services available. Black tie preferred; no jeans. $60, includes B.A.R.E. membership card. More info: sevillequarter.com, 434-6211.
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