June 20
Professional Boxing & MMA Island Fights 34 Don’t miss former WBA Featherweight Champion of the World Derrick “Smoke” Gainer in the Island Fights 34, an all pro MMA boxing event for all ages June 20 at the Pensacola Bay Center. The fight event features eight matches at 7 pm. Tickets are available at the Rodizio Grill Box Office, ticketmaster. com, and Ticketmaster outlets. For more information visit pensacolabaycenter.com. June 20
Fish House Craft Beer Fest The Fish House is hosting the third annual Craft Beer Fest from 3-7 pm. The Fest will feature live music and over 50 different beers from various breweries for tasting. For more information contact470.0003
WWII Historic Village Open House June 6
June 20
Life’s a Dance Benefiting Covenant Hospice The Fred Astaire Dance Studio presents the seventh annual Life’s a Dance benefiting Covenant Hospice at the Pensacola Saenger Theatre June 20 from 7 to 9 pm. Cast members such as Tony Dovolani and Val Chmerkovskiy from ABC’s hit television series Dancing with the Stars will perform. Along with celebrities, WEAR TV-3 news anchor Sue Straughn and Cat Country 98.7 personality Brent Lane will emcee the event. The “People’s Choice Award” contest title will be awarded to the local celebrity who raises the most money for Covenant Hospital. Fans can vote for their favorite performer by making a donation through their page or via mail. Tickets available for online at pensacolasaenger.com. June 24-28
Pensacola International Billfish Tournament The 44th annual Billfish Tournament hosted by Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club (PBGFC) features plenty of Billfish action in the Gulf for the sportfishing community and fishing enthusiasts at Palafox Pier. The event is open to the public. For more information contact PBGFC at 453.4638 June 27
Dodge Brawl 2015 at the Pensacola Bay Center
Pensacola Bay Center presents Dodge Brawl, a dodge ball tournament for charity. 44
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The Historic Pensacola Village is hosting their 25th annual open house June 6 in memory of the 70th anniversity of the end of WWII in conjunction with Viva Florida’s Victory Florida. The event will be open from 10 am to 4 pm and is free to all attendees. Tours will run throughout the day. Other activities available include 1940s USO Swing Dance in the Museum of Commerce, a homefront and civil defense vignette at the McMillan House, a Rosie the Riveter photobooth, a mock scrap drive in the Village Proper, and Victory Gardening in the Village garden. Children’s activities and archaeological lectures will also be provided throughout the day. For more information contact Phillip Mayhair at 595.5985 ext. 108.
Contestants may range in age from 18-75 and in addition to annual bragging rights will also raise money for a charity/non-profit of their choice. Trophies and plaques will be given to the top three teams in each 64-team, doubleelimination tournament. Extra donations will also be given to the charities of the teams who win best uniform and most original name. All contestants must sign a release waiver at check-in before they play. For more information visit pensacolabaycenter.com. June 27 & 28
Pensacola Bud Light Fishing Rodeo
Come out and watch the best fishermen in the area catch king mackerel and cobia at Flounder’s Chowder House on Pensacola Beach. The event will feature more than 1,000 anglers and fans can follow the live scoreboard online or on their smart phone. Registration for Rodeo and Challenge entries are online for $25 ($30 with t-shirt) and children 16 and under are free. For more information contact 393.1602.
Through Aug. 9
PMA Presents The Lure of the Ocean: Original Works by Guy Harvey
This exhibition features original paintings, watercolors, mixed media and pen-and-ink drawings by celebrated artist, Guy Harvey. Recognized today as the world’s finest marine wildlife artist, Guy Harvey relies on his talents as a marine biologist, diver, photographer, and angler to visually represent the authentic underwater wildlife displayed within The Lure of the Ocean. Explore additional interactive areas within the galleries to inspire and educate children and adults of all ages. Create your own sea creature to place upon a digital underwater world created by museum goers. Capture a lasting memory in our Guy Harveythemed photo booth. Discover Sea Monsters through Mote Marine Laboratory’s hands-on learning components. Learn the fascinating “monster” characteristics within underwater environments. Conservation, creativity and interaction comprise this unique blend of visual arts and marine science. Dive into the arts this summer at the PMA! For more information visit pensacolamuseum.org.