a&e happenings

PENSACOLA PICK NIGHT AT ODD COLONY Music pickers of all levels are invited to play at Odd Colony, 260 N. Palafox, from 7-9 p.m. every last Monday of the month. Bring your acoustic instrument and jam. Visit facebook. com/oddcolony for details.

MONDAY NIGHT BLUES AT SEVILLE

QUARTER Seville Quarter and the Blues Society of Northwest Florida bring the "Blues" back to the Seville Quarter Entertainment District, located at 130 E. Government St. every Monday night in End O' the Alley starting at 7 p.m. For more information, visit sevillequarter.com.

TUESDAY NIGHT JAZZ AT SEVILLE

QUARTER Enjoy smooth jazz with Melodious Allen and The Funk Heads every Tuesday night at Lili Marlene's in Seville Quarter, located at 130 E. Government St. Show starts at 6:30 p.m. Visit sevillequarter.com for more information.

FITNESS + RECREATION

NAS PENSACOLA WEEKEND PUBLIC AC-

CESS Public access to NAS Pensacola March 25 and 26 will be available from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. through the West Gate only on Blue Angel Parkway. All guests 18 and older must have a valid state or federal picture ID, such as driver's license or passport.

While on the installation, the public will be able to visit the Pensacola Lighthouse, Fort Barrancas and the National Naval Aviation Museum. Access to Barrancas National Cemetery is always available to anyone with family interred at the cemetery through the Visitor Control Center at the Main Gate.

OCEAN HOUR WEEKLY CLEANUPS Ocean

Hour Pensacola host weekly cleanups on Saturdays from 9-10 a.m. On Saturday, March 25, the group will be at Opal Beach. Meet at 8:45 a.m. Ocean Hour provides bags, gloves, grabbers and bug spray if needed. Closed-toe shoes are recommended. Follow Ocean Hour at facebook.com/oceanhourfl for more details.

2023 Waterboyz Spring Classic

2023 Waterboyz Spring Classic surf contest is happening Saturday, March 25, at the Pensacola Beach Pier starting at 8 a.m. There will be multiple divisions for men, women, and groms, along with the Bro Am Division. The top 3 winners of the Bro Am will receive a huge cash prize thanks to local sponsors. For more information, visit waterboyz. com/collections/events.

PENSACOLA BOAT SHOW Day Break Marina, 811 S. R St., welcomes new partner L&M Marine who will provide boat sales and service onsite. Bring the family, test drive your next boat and enjoy food, music and fun for the whole family, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25.

PERDIDO KEY CHAMBER HIGH HEEL CLASSIC WOMEN'S GOLF SCRAMBLE

The High Heel Classic Golf Scramble supports the charities and initiatives of the Women Mean Business Committee. The event will be at 10 a.m., Monday, March 27, at Pensacola Country Club, 1500 Bayshore Drive. Visit business.visitperdido. com/events for details.

PENSACOLA ICE FLYERS Games are played at the Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. Tickets are available at iceflyers.com.

Upcoming home games:

• 7:05 p.m. Friday, March 24

• 7:05 p.m. Saturday, March 25

• 4:05 p.m. Sunday, March 26

PUBLIC SKATE Pensacola Bay Center hosts public ice-skating sessions October-April. All public skate sessions last one hour. Sessions typically occur on the weekends and after Ice Flyers Home games. Capacity is limited for each session, so get your tickets early.

Upcoming times:

• 9:30 Friday, March 24

• 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25

• 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 26

FREE YOGA CLASSES AT EVER'MAN Take in a free yoga class at Ever'Man, 327 W. Garden St. Visit everman.org for full calendar of events.

LIVE JAZZ AND SWING DANCING On the first Friday of each month from 6:30-11 p.m., enjoy a live band for dancing Lindy, Foxtrot, East Coast and West Coast Swing. Fun, friendly atmosphere with lessons for all levels, no partner required. Located at The Way You Move Dance Studio, 918 Winton Ave. Cost is $15. More information at thewayyoumove.us.

WEST COAST SWING DANCE Join the fun Wednesdays from 6:30-10 p.m. for $5 and the fourth Saturday of each month 6:30-11 p.m. for $10. All levels welcomed; no partner required. The Way You Move dance studio, 918 Winton Ave. More information at thewayyoumove.us

BALLROOM, LATIN, SWING DANCE On the Second Saturday of each month from 6:3011 p.m., enjoy a mix of music for all dancers. All levels welcomed; no partner required. The Way You Move dance studio, 918 Winton Ave. Cost is $10. More information at thewayyoumove.us for more listings visit inweekly.net

FREE YOGA IN THE PARK Breathe Yoga and Wellness Center will offer free yoga throughout 2023 as a part of its Wellness in the Park Series. One-hour outdoor yoga classes will be led by Breathe Yoga and Wellness Center on the first Sunday of every month at 9:30 a.m. at Bayview Park. The next date is Sunday, April 2.

FREE PILATES IN THE PARK The City of Pensacola Parks and Recreation Department and PURE Pilates presents a free one-hour outdoor pilates classes on the third Sunday of every month at Community Maritime Park, 351 W. Cedar St. The next date is March 19.

PENSACOLA PARKRUN The Pensacola Rec Plex North parkrun is 7:30 a.m. Saturdays. The weekly timed 5K run or walk takes place at the University of West Florida and is open to everyone, regardless of fitness level. For more information, visit facebook.com/rpnparkrun or email recplexnorth@parkrun.com.

By Hunter Morrison