calendar THURSDAY 12.15
MORE MERRIMENT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
THROUGH DEC. 27
ZOO LIGHTS See the Gulf Breeze Zoo transformed into a magical light display. Zoo Lights are 5 to 9 p.m. nightly at the zoo through Christmas Eve and again on Dec. 26 and 27. Check out special events such as live ice sculpture demonstrations 5-8 p.m. Dec. 16 and 21, acapella performances from All-Night Yahtzee from FSU on Dec. 17 and visit with Santa Dec. 18 from 5-8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and children. $5 for members. Gulf Breeze Zoo, 5701 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., gulfbreezezoo.org
12.15
ARC GATEWAY'S TREE OF LIGHTS The Arc Gateway will again raise a "Tree of Lights" to shine throughout the holiday season. For a $10 donation, you help make the tree grow brighter. Proceeds benefit Arc Gateway. Arc Gateway Pollack Training Center, 1000 E. Fairfield, arc-gateway.org
12.15-18
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS See your favorite gang come to life and share the Christmas spirit with "A Charlie Brown Christmas." Show times are 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 and 16, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 17 and 3 p.m. Dec. 17 and 18. Tickets are $10-$20. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. pensacolalittletheatre.com
12.16-24
WINTERFEST PERFORMANCE TROLLEY TOURS Take a ride around downtown and be entertained on the Winterfest Performance
12.16-12.18
THE NUTCRACKER It's a holiday tradition for all ages. Ballet Pensacola's performance of the timeless Christmas tale will be back on the Saenger stage. Performances are 7 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17 and 1:30 p.m. Dec. 18. Tickets are $25-$37. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. pensacolasaenger.com
12.16
HARRY POTTER YULE BALL Enter into the wizarding world of Harry Potter with drink specials, costume contest and live music from Grand Theft Auto performing as Dumbledore's Army. Tickets are $15 for both nights 8 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17. A kid's Yule Ball is from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 17. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com
12.17
MR. ROBBINS NEIGHBORHOOD HOLIDAY BREAKFAST Local sports legend Fred Robbins is visiting his old stomping grounds to give back. Through his nonprofit organization, Mr. Robbins Neighborhood, he will be hosting a free holiday breakfast with arts and crafts, music and photo-ops. The breakfast begins at 9 a.m. The cost is free, but donations are welcomed. Marie K. Young Wedgewood Community Center, 6405 Wagner Road.
12.18-12.22
HOLIDAY ICE SKATING Pretend you're in your own winter wonderland while skating around Pensacola Bay Center. The ice rink will be open Dec. 18 through Dec. 22 at 2, 3:30, 5 and 6 p.m. Tickets are $9 for adults and children with their own skates and $12 for adults and children including skate rental. Watching the skaters is free. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com
12.19
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL Watch the beloved tale of Santa's famous reindeer live on the Saenger stage. The musical begins at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19. Tickets are $48-68. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. pensacolasaenger.com
12.22
GINGERBREAD HOUSE BAKING AND DECORATING CLASS Learn to create the Gingerbread House of your dreams with Pensacola Cooks. The twopart class will be 6 p.m. Dec. 22 and 3 p.m. Dec. 23 at Imogene Theater. The class is fun for the entire family. Cost is $50 and covers two family members — one must be an adult. Imogene Theater, 6866 Caroline St. cookingschoolsofamerica.com/pensacolacooks
1.5-1.7
TWELFTH NIGHT ON TWELFTH NIGHT Celebrate the end of the Christmas season with First City Shakespeare. As a twist to the historic tradition of men playing all of the parts, this production will be an all-female cast. Shows are 8 p.m. Jan. 5, 6, and 7. Tower East, 1010 N. 12th Ave. Ste. 211 setsco.org
FRIDAY 12.16
PILATES MAT WITH EMILY 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org GALLERY NIGHT 5-9 p.m. Free. Live music and drink specials. Downtown Pensacola. downtownpensacola.com WINE TASTING 5-7 p.m. Free. City Grocery, 2050 N. 12th Ave. HAPPY HOUR COOK OUTS 5 p.m. Drink specials, free cookout. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com VINYASA YOGA FLOW 6-7 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org ICE FLYERS VS. HUNTSVILLE HAVO C 7:05 p.m. $15-$29. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com AFTER GAME SKATE 9:30 p.m. $9-$12. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com DATE NIGHT DANCING 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn the basics of several ballroom and country dance styles. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. $10. dancecraftfl.com OPEN MIC 7-11 p.m. Single Fin Cafe, 380 N. 9th Ave. facebook.com/singlefincafe
SATURDAY 12.17
SANTA ROSA FARMERS MARKET 8 a.m.-1
p.m. Fresh local produce, honey, baked goods and live music. Pace Presbyterian Church, Woodbine Road, Pace. CLEAN UP WITH OCEAN HOUR 8:45 a.m.
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Tours and Reindeer Games running throughout the weekends through Dec. 18 from 5-9 p.m. Starting Dec. 19 take Santa's Holiday Express Tour which runs through Christmas Eve. Tickets start at $7 for kids and $15 for adults. Old Courthouse, 223 S. Palafox. pensacolawinterfest.org
WORK ON FLORIDA TRAIL 8 a.m. Regular meet up of Western Gate Florida Trail Association to work on National Scenic Trail and side trail. Meet at Blackwater River Forestry Center, 11650 Munson Highway. meetup.com/ftawesterngate WINE TASTING AT AWM 5 p.m. Aragon Wine Market, 27 S. 9th Ave. aragonwinemarket.com. PRIX FIXE DINNER 6-9 p.m. $17 for a three course meal, plus beer and wine selection with organic and gluten-free options. End of the Line Cafe, 610 E. Wright St. eotlcafe.com SALIVA 7 p.m. $15. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com
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