Good morning, Pensacola.

On Saturday, Pensacola residents gathered at Hollis T.

Williams Park during the two-day Party in the Park event where live music, games, and mural painting engaged families and neighbors. City officials said the celebration supported a 20-year vision for park upgrades—collecting community feedback with surveys.

WSRE held an open house on Saturday—after federal and state cuts removed $1.5 million and $370,000 from its budget—and many locals showed up to support the station, which costs about $5 million a year and still had enough funds to finish this year’s programs.

O’Riley’s eighth annual Bartender Championship will take place at O’Riley’s Irish Pub on Aug.

24 at 2:30 p.m.—12 mixologists will craft unique cocktails using a given spirit and secret ingredient for prizes and a chance to feature their drink on the menu.

UWF trustees held meetings last Thursday and agreed to drop the astronomy course Life in the Universe from general education to make it an elective in the 2026-2027 academic year—citing concerns that the course might challenge some evangelical beliefs.

On August 16th, Mayor D.C.

Reeves said Pensacola’s opt‑in curbside recycling service reached 2,700 households — about 13% participation — and gathered 42,000 pounds of clean recyclables, surpassing its 10% target for the first month. City officials planned to continue outreach and work to lower contamination in future collections.

Voters in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties can cast their vote for the top volleyball player in the 2025 season — the poll does not affect official awards and will close on Aug.

23 at 11 a.m.

One More Time: A Tribute to Daft Punk

8 PM – 12 AM — Vinyl Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience an immersive tribute to Daft Punk with authentic costumes and a full-scale pyramid stage.

Argonaut 5K Run

7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — University of West Florida — Supports UWF cross country program — Run for a cause on the scenic campus.

Rosie O’Grady’s Dueling Piano Show

8-11 p.m. — Rosie O'Grady's Inc — Reservations recommended — Experience a vibrant, interactive piano show with top talent and audience participation in Pensacola.

Pensacola Labor Day Jazz Series with JJ Sansaverino

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Brownsville Community Center — Ticket prices may apply — Enjoy an evening of smooth jazz with renowned guitarist JJ Sansaverino.

Bulls on the Beach

September 4-6 — Flora-Bama — Admission required — Experience three nights of thrilling rodeo action with professional bull riders.

Shelby Kemp & The Galbraith Sisters Concert

8 p.m. – 2 a.m. — Handlebar — Tickets available — Experience Southern Roots and Rock from Hattiesburg and St. Pete as the road to Telluride Blues and Brews Fest begins.

Steven Ho Live

6-7:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Tickets from $64 — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Steven Ho in a prime venue.

Eazybaked Music Event

7-8:30 p.m. — Laguna's Beach Bar + Grill — Entry details TBA — Catch EAZYBAKED and friends bringing the beats to Pensacola Beach!

Black Jacket Symphony - The Era of Yacht Rock

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Pensacola — Ticket prices vary — Experience classic albums live with the Black Jacket Symphony’s Yacht Rock tribute.