FamilyCalendar Silent Auction Benefit (Advance tickets are $40 for Individuals and $75 for Dual/Family, or simply sign up for or renew an Alabama Contemporary membership – Individual Members receive 1 complimentary ticket, Dual/Family Members receive 2 tickets, and Reciprocal Members receive 4 tickets.) 6:00 PM Alabama Contemporary Art Center, 301 Conti Street Mobile, 36602 Savor traditional Cuban cuisine and cocktails while browsing our incredible collection of auction items. Enjoy live Cuban music, meet artists from Havana’s historical Taller Experimental de Gra?fica, watch renowned Cuban sculptor Gustavo del Valle create works live in the gallery, and take a sneak peak behind the scenes as works for our upcoming exhibition Back to Havana take shape! All proceeds from the night go directly to Alabama Contemporary’s exhibitions and programs to make art fun, meaningful and important for your local communities. 251-208-5671 www.alabamacontemporary.com
Classical Conversations Information Meeting 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Calvary Chapel Church, 21111 AL-181 Fairhope, 36532 This meeting is designed for parents interested in learning more about Classical Conversations, a nation-wide program that helps train and equip parents to provide their children with a Christian classical education. For more information Contact Amanda Jackson at fairhope.eastcc@gmail.com.
Friday August 25
Drawdown on the USS Alabama 6:00 PM USS Alabama, 2703 Battleship Parkway Mobile, 36603 Join us for a fun night to raise money for St. Jude on the Gulf Coast. Meatboss will be catering the event and Ryan Balthrop will be playing for us. Tickets are $100 which admits two people for food, bar, entertainment and a chance to win $10,000.00. Second chance insurance is available for $30. joyoflifegulfcoast.org Joe Jefferson Players presents “Annie” 7:30 PM Joe Jefferson Playhouse, 11 South Carlen Street Mobile, 36606 Joe Jefferson Players presents “Annie”. 251-471-1534 joejeffersonplayers.com Dauphin Island Free Family Movie Night (Free) 8:00 PM West End Beach, 3000 Bienville Boulevard Dauphin Island, 36528 Town of Dauphin Island & Greer’s Market Presents: Free Family Movie Night at the West End Beach. As always we encourage you to bring chairs, blankets and bug spray (just in case) but please no pets, glass or grills. Snack vendor will be on site during movie. Movie: ET townofdauphinisland.org
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Joe Jefferson Players presents “Annie” 7:30 PM Joe Jefferson Playhouse, 11 South Carlen Street Mobile, 36606 Joe Jefferson Players presents “Annie”. 251-471-1534 joejeffersonplayers.com Mobile Theatre Guild presents “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” 8:00 PM Mobile Theatre Guild, 14 North Lafayette Street Mobile, 36604 Mobile Theatre Guild presents “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”. 251-433-7513 www.mobiletheatreguild.org
Sunday August 27
Anniversary of Fort Mims 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Fort Mims, 1813 Fort Mims Road Stockton, 36579 Enjoy 1800’s Craft’s and Living History with daily reenactments. fortmims.org Joe Jefferson Players presents “Annie” 2:00 PM Joe Jefferson Playhouse, 11 South Carlen Street Mobile, 36606 Joe Jefferson Players presents “Annie”. 251-471-1534 joejeffersonplayers.com Mobile Theatre Guild presents “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” 2:00 PM Mobile Theatre Guild, 14 North Lafayette Street Mobile, 36604 Mobile Theatre Guild presents “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”. 251-433-7513 www.mobiletheatreguild.org
Thursday August 31
Green Day Concert 7:00 PM The Wharf Amphitheatre, 23325 Wharf Lane Orange Beach, 36561alwharf.com
Thursday September 7
South Baldwin Community Theatre presents Our Town 7:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theater, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, 36543 The story follows the small town of Grover’s Corners through three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage,” and “Death and Eternity.” Showtimes: September 7, 8, 9, 15 & 16 at 7:30 pm. September 10 & 17 (Sunday) at 2:00 pm www.sbct.biz
Friday September 8
Joe Jefferson Players presents “Annie” 7:30 PM Joe Jefferson Playhouse, 11 South Carlen Street Mobile, 36606 Joe Jefferson Players presents “Annie”. 251-471-1534 joejeffersonplayers.com South Baldwin Community Theatre presents Our Town 7:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theater, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, 36543 The story follows the small town of Grover’s Corners through three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage,” and “Death and Eternity.” Showtimes: September 7, 8, 9, 15 & 16 at 7:30 pm. September 10 & 17 (Sunday) at 2:00 pm www.sbct.biz
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Joe Jefferson Players presents “Annie” 7:30 PM Joe Jefferson Playhouse, 11 South Carlen Street Mobile, 36606 Joe Jefferson Players presents “Annie”. 251-471-1534 joejeffersonplayers.com
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Wednesday September 6
Black Jacket Symphony 8:00 PM Saenger Theatre, 6 South Joachim Street Mobile, 36602 The Black Jacket Symphony offers a unique concert experience through recreating classic albums in a live performance setting. The Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” album is performed in its entirety by a group of handpicked musicians specifically selected for each album, with no sonic detail being overlooked–the musicians do whatever it takes to musically reproduce the album. www.mobilesaenger.com
First Friday Art Walk 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Downtown Fairhope, Fairhope Fairhope First Friday Art Walk Visit our local merchants in Downtown Fairhope as they open late and highlight the art community. Art Walk happens every first Friday of each month from 6-8 p.m.
Doggie Paddle ($25) 10:00 AM Location varies by shelter, This annual event hosted by WildNative Tours is designed to raise money for animal shelters across the nation by bringing together kayaking enthusiasts (both human and canine alike) for a fun paddle on their local waterways. Registrants can choose the participating shelter they want to benefit when they sign up and will then be notified of their paddle route. All (human) ? participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt. Kayaks, canoes, and stand-uppaddleboards are welcome. wildnativetours.com/coastal-alabama-special-events
Joe Jefferson Players presents “Annie” 2:00 PM Joe Jefferson Playhouse, 11 South Carlen Street Mobile, 36606 Joe Jefferson Players presents “Annie”. 251-471-1534 joejeffersonplayers.com
19th Annual Chef Challenge 6:00 PM Fort Whiting, 1630 South Broad Street Mobile, 36605 Join us for a night of superb food and drink as you enjoy tastings of dishes from local chefs and restaurants while they compete to win votes for the night’s best dish in their category. In addition to excellent food, you’ll enjoy live entertainment by Roman Street, a vast silent auction to participate in, and complimentary beer and wine. feedingthegulfcoast.org/alabama-chef-challenge
Mobile Theatre Guild presents “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” 8:00 PM Mobile Theatre Guild, 14 North Lafayette Street Mobile, 36604 Mobile Theatre Guild presents “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”. 251-433-7513 www.mobiletheatreguild.org
Anniversary of Fort Mims 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Fort Mims, 1813 Fort Mims Road Stockton, 36579 Enjoy 1800’s Craft’s and Living History with daily reenactments. fortmims.org
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Saturday September 2
Bloody Mary 5K Run / Walk 7:30 AM Tacky Jacks - Gulf Shores, 240 E 24th Avenue Gulf Shores, 36542 Join us for the 4th Annual Bloody Mary 5K Run-Walk at Tacky Jacks in Gulf Shores benefiting Furrever Homes Animal Rescue. www.active.com/gulf-shores-al/running/distance-running-races/bloody-mary-5k-run-walk-2017 Joe Jefferson Players presents “Annie” 7:30 PM Joe Jefferson Playhouse, 11 South Carlen Street Mobile, 36606 Joe Jefferson Players presents “Annie”. 251-471-1534 joejeffersonplayers.com
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Hurricane Run 5K and Fun Run 8:10 AM Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 102 Bienville Boulevard Dauphin Island, 36528 Join us for the Hurricane Run benefiting Dauphin Island Fire and Rescue. www.pcpacers.org Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Market 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 225 East 24th Avenue Gulf Shores, 36543 At each Art Market, dozens of fine artists gather to demonstrate, display and sell their work. Live music and children’s art activities make the event fun for all ages. www.gulfcoastartsalliance.com Joe Jefferson Players presents “Annie” 7:30 PM Joe Jefferson Playhouse, 11 South Carlen Street Mobile, 36606 Joe Jefferson Players presents “Annie”. 251-471-1534 joejeffersonplayers.com South Baldwin Community Theatre presents Our Town 7:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theater, 2022 West 2nd Street Gulf Shores, 36543 The story follows the small town of Grover’s Corners through three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage,” and
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