Foo Foo in the Fall
Foo Foo Fest is a 12-day arts and culture celebration that kicks off next Thursday, Nov. 4, and runs through Monday, Nov. 15. To help you start planning, here’s our first look at the 2021 Foo Foo Fest calendar. Make sure you tune in next week for our complete Foo Foo Fest guide, which will include feature stories on some of the events. For more information about the festival, visit foofoofest.com.
—Featured Events—
Son et Lumiere: Sound & Light 3D Digital Projection
LA-based Paintscaping, University of West Florida and Ideaworks have collaborated to create and execute an augmented reality experience in the heart of downtown Pensacola. Be sure to check it out Thursday, Nov. 4-Sunday, Nov. 7, outside Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox.
Gulf Coast Quilt Trail
Visit 20-plus public folk art installations across Escambia County with the Gulf Coast Quilt Trail Thursday, Nov. 4-Monday, Nov. 15. Snap a photo of the installations you find and share on social media using the hashtag #GulfCoastQuiltTrail. For more information, visit gulfcoastquilttrail.com.
Gulf Coast Quilt Trail: DIY Paint Parties
Join the Gulf Coast Quilt Trail and put your home or business on the Trail Map by attending the DIY Painting Party. Paint your own quilt block. Cost is $50-$250 depending on size. Dates include 4-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9; and 4-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11. For more information, visit gulfcoastquilttrail.com.
Pensacola MESS Hall: Science of Strategy
Get your game on with the Pensacola MESS Hall with events including Games Garden on Saturday, Nov. 6; Sunday, Nov. 7; and Thursday, Nov. 11-Sunday, Nov. 14; Games Unplugged Curiosity Day on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 1-4 p.m.; and Clue Murder Mystery with the Improbable Cause Mystery Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 4. Visit pensacolamesshall.org for tickets and information.
A Celebration of Art: Immersive 3D Projection Experience
The Pensacola Little Theatre and Pensacola Cultural Center are celebrating art—theatre, singing, ballet, painting, writing, videography—in a larger-than-life outdoor digital graffiti display running Thursday, Nov. 11-Sunday, Nov. 14. The projections will run 7-9:30 p.m. every half hour. A special ticketed experience is available with a private viewing area and cocktails at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, and Saturday, Nov. 13, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14. Purchase tickets at pensacolalittletheatre.com.
From Sea to Shining Sea: A Salute to Service
Pensacola Opera presents a special Veteran’s Day concert featuring the Choral Society of Pensacola and Pensacola Children’s Chorus. The free performance will feature patriotic tunes paying tribute to servicemembers from the past and present from 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at the Hunter Amphitheatre at Community Maritime Park, located at 351 W. Cedar St.
Stamped: LGBTQ Film Festival
Stamped is a three-day festival celebrating films about the LGBTQ experience featuring filmmakers from across the nation and the world. Dates are 5-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12 and Saturday, Nov. 13, and 2:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at Pensacola Cultural Center, located at 400 S. Jefferson St. The festival is free to attend.
Jazz for Justice
Legal Services of North Florida hosts Jazz for Justice, which offers live music with a New Orleans flavor with Tuba Skinny and Breed Brass Band headlining the day. The event will be 1-9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at Seville Quarter, located at 130 E. Government St. Tickets are free for general admission, $25 for reserved seats and $50 for VIP. Get your tickets at jazzforjustice.org.
—Additional Events —
Lauren Woods Dream State
The latest exhibit at Pensacola State College Switzer Gallery features artist Lauren Woods. The exhibit is open all through Foo Foo Fest. Visit the gallery at 1000 College Blvd. For more information, visit pensacolastate.edu.
Visionary Aponte: Art and Black Freedom
The Pensacola Museum of Art presents an exhibit of works from Jose Antonio Aponte, a free Black carpenter artist. The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays from noon-4 p.m. The exhibit will be on view through March 27, 2022. Pensacola Museum of Art is located at 407 S. Jefferson St. For tickets and information, visit pensacolamuseum.org.
Gender Portraits
Gender Portraits is on exhibit in the Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center, located at 117 E. Government St., until January 2022. It is a project from artist Drew Riley of Austin Creative Alliance. Visit historicpensacola.org for more information.
The Kingdom of This World Reimagined
Pensacola Museum of Art presents a selection of contemporary work inspired by Alejo Carpentier’s historical novel “The Kingdom of This World,” which recounts the Haitian revolution and its profound impact on the emergent nation. The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays from noon-4 p.m. The exhibit will be on view through Jan. 9, 2022. Pensacola Museum of Art is located at 407 S. Jefferson St. For tickets and information, visit pensacolamuseum.org.
An Evening with Chef Blade Herring
Visit Jackson’s Steakhouse Thursday, Nov. 4, at 5:30 p.m. as Chef Blade Herring takes you through his culinary training with a five-course food and wine pairing. Tickets are $75 per person. Jackson’s Steakhouse is located at 400 S. Palafox. Make your reservation by calling (850) 469-9898.
Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival
The annual three-day juried art festival features more than 200 of the nation’s best painters, potters, sculptors, jewelers, graphic artists, craftsmen and other artists with live music and hands-on activities for kids. GGAF is located in Seville Square Friday and Saturday, Nov. 5 and 6, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit ggaf.org for more information.
U.S. Navy Blue Angels Homecoming Weekend
The 2021 NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, and Saturday, Nov. 6, on Pensacola Beach as the Blue Angels close out their season.
Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival
The 37th annual Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival will feature more than 200 nationally acclaimed songwriters in venues along the Florida and Alabama Gulf Coast from Thursday, November 4-Sunday, Nov. 14. For tickets and venue information, visit frankbrownsongwriters.com.
Shakespeare in Love
The University of West Florida Department of Theatre presents “Shakespeare in Love,” based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard, adapted for the stage by Lee Hall with music by Paddy Cunneen. Performances will be held Nov. 5-7 with shows at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $7-$18. For more information, visit uwf.edu.
Stella Artois Chalice Painting
Paint your own Stella Artois chalices and choose one to be judged by local celebrities and politicians at O’Riley’s Irish Pub, located at 321 S. Palafox. The free event is Saturday, Nov. 6, from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Variations and Virtuosity
Pensacola Symphony Orchestra is joined by violinist Geneva Lewis for Dvořák’s Violin Concerto for an evening inspired by Argentine folk music 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Saenger Theatre, located at 118 S. Palafox. For tickets, visit pensacolasymphony.org.
Pensacola Women’s Half Marathon
Pensacola Sports presents a women’s focused running event including a mile dash, 5K and half marathon Sunday, Nov. 7, 6:40 a.m.-noon at Plaza Del Luna, 900 S. Palafox. A virtual option is also available.
Brunchfest Presented by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast
Support the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast while enjoying a delicious brunch Sunday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Seville Quarter, located at 130 E. Government St. Tickets are $15-$25.
Pensacola Children’s Business Fair
Shop and support young entrepreneurs between 6-17 years of age at the Pensacola Children’s Business Fair, located at 121 N. Palafox, from noon-3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7.
“MOMO” Meals on my Own
Autism Pensacola presents an adult cooking class for individuals living on the autism spectrum. This monthly class helps individuals with peer interaction and safe cooking practices. This month’s class is Tuesday, Nov. 9, at Bodacious, located at 407-D S. Palafox. Visit bodaciousshops.com.
Bespoke Namesake Collection
Fiore Pensacola presents a collaborative show featuring artful floral arrangements and glass vases from artists Katie Soo and Joe Hobbs 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, at Fiore of Pensacola, located at 405 S. K St. This event is free.
Don Fulano Tequila Dinner
86 Forks Bar + Table presents a unique dinner experience with the Don Fulano Tequila Dinner Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at 86 Forks, located at 11B S. Palafox. Call (850) 607-7336 to make your reservation.
Something Rotten!
Pensacola State College Performing Arts presents “Something Rotten!” a musical set in 1595. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, and Saturday, Nov. 13, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at the Ashmore Auditorium, located at 1000 College Blvd. Tickets are $7-$16 and free to PSC students with valid ID. For more information, visit pensacolastate.edu.
Murder Ballad
PenArts presents the rock opera “Murder Ballad,” a fun murder mystery through pop and rock music, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, and Saturday, Nov. 13, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at The Gordon Community Art Center, located at 306 N. DeVilliers St. Tickets are $15.
Ping Pong on Palafox
Zarzaur Law presents the ultimate ping pong battle 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at the corner of Palafox and Romana streets. Register your team at zarzaurlaw.com.
Bourbon, Bacon, Brews & Cigars
O’Riley’s Irish Pub presents this special event on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 3-5 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include a flight with one cigar, three spirits and a brew. Visit orileyspub.com.
Winter Brewfest
Sample some of the best “wintery” craft beers available during winter Brewfest at O’Riley’s Irish Pub, located at 321 S. Palafox, 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13. Tickets are $20-$25. Visit orileyspub.com to purchase your tickets.
The Pensacola Beach Art & Wine Festival
The Pensacola Beach Boardwalk will transform into an artist and wine lover’s paradise on Sunday, Nov. 14, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., with a wine tasting from noon-3 p.m. For tickets to the wine tasting, visit pensacolabeachchamber.com.
Pensacola Eggfest
Sample the best from BBQ teams and backyard cooks noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at Blue Wahoos Stadium, located at 351 W. Cedar St. Tickets are $45 for general admission, and VIP tickets are $75 and include early bird admission at 11 a.m. and a meet and greet with chefs on Friday, Nov. 12. Visit pensacolaeggfest.com to purchase your tickets.
