This week in Pensacola: Kids and Kritters Parade; Cirque Spectacular; Chili Bowl Cook-off

Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

MONDAY

Monday Night Blues

7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Seville Quarter and the Blues Society of Northwest Florida are bringing the “blues” back to the Seville Quarter Entertainment District. The event features live blues music and "BBQ and Bud" food and drink specials. More info: 850-434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

Token

8 p.m., doors; 9 p.m., show; Monday, Feb. 6. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Through a prolific, albeit quiet grind, Token has morphed into an outlier in hip-hop. Powered by razor sharp wordplay, head-spinning verbal acrobatics, and off-kilter hooks, the Massachusetts born rapper evolves at a dizzying pace. Ben Reilly will open the show. $20. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.

TUESDAY

STRFKR

7 p.m., doors; 8 p.m., show; Tuesday, Feb. 7. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. STRFKR, an indie rock band from Portland, Oregon, will perform live in concert. When Joshua Hodges started STRFKR in 2007, he stumbled upon a winning juxtaposition that’s a STRFKR staple to this day: dark (or heavy) lyrics set to happy music. Das Kope will open the show. $22. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.

THURSDAY

Communi-Tee Cup: A Putt-Putt Golf Tournament

4 p.m., doors; 4:30 p.m., family tee-off; 6:30 p.m., adults only/krewe tee-off; Thursday, Feb. 9. Goofy Golf, 3924 W. Navy Blvd. Our Corner (formerly Keep Pensacola Beautiful) will be hosting a putt-putt golf tournament to raise funds for annual beautification programs and cleanup initiatives across Escambia County. $30 for adults; $15 for kids younger than 12; $25 for Our Corner members. More info: ourcornerescambia.org/communi-tee-cup-event.

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Dinner and an Aria

5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9. Jackson's Steakhouse, 400 S. Palafox St. For the 13th consecutive year, Jackson’s is proud to partner with the Pensacola Opera to present Dinner and an Aria. Pensacola Opera’s Jan Miller Studio Artists Program continues to provide training and performance experience for young opera professionals. In addition to the full dinner menu, which will be available for the evening, Chef Irv Miller has prepared a special feature. More info: jacksonsrestaurant.com.

Lucero

7 p.m., doors; 8 p.m., show; Thursday, Feb. 9. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Since forming in Memphis in the late '90s, Lucero’s base musical hallmarks have remained similar to the band’s initial sound established with their first record, "The Attic Tapes." In the history of their expansive discography, Lucero has evolved and embraced everything from Southern rock to Stax-inspired Memphis soul, whilst simultaneously maintaining their distinctive sonic foundations. $30. For all ages. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.

FRIDAY

Ballet Pensacola's Military Appreciation Performance

7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10 through 12. Join Ballet Pensacola in honoring the dedication and bravery of the United States Military. This performance will feature artistic director Darren McIntyre’s original choreography “Lights Will Guide You Home,” along with other creations such as “Fleet Week,” “Spartacus,” and more to celebrate the men and women in uniform. Tickets start at $35. More info: pensacolalittletheatre.com.

Krewe of Cheers Mardi Gras Bingo

7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10. Coastal County Brewing Company, 3041 E. Olive Road. All krewes are invited to a night of bingo with a Mardi Gras twist. The cost is $10 for 10 games, a 50/50 raffle and the krewe that brings the most members to play will get a donation to the charity of their choice. More info: pensacolamardigras.com.

Taylor Swift Inspired Dance Party

9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox St. Vinyl Music Hall is hosting a Taylor Swift Inspired Dance Party featuring Long Live, a celebration of Taylor throughout her eras, trivia, lip syncing, a costume contest, photo walls and more. $20. For ages 18 and older. More info and ticket purchase: vinylmusichall.com.

SATURDAY

Mardi Gras Market

9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza on N. Palafox St. between Wright St. and Garden St. Pensacola Mardi Gras and Palafox Market are collaborating for a special event to celebrate the beginning of the 2023 Mardi Gras season as the award-winning Palafox Market transforms into Mardi Gras Market. All 90 krewes as well as the community can shop for Mardi Gras-themed goods during the special market, held just one week before the Grand Mardi Gras parade. More info: palafoxmarket.com.

Flora-Bama Super Chili Bowl Cook-off

10 a.m., cooking; noon, serving; Saturday, Feb. 11. Flora-Bama Lounge & Package, 17401 Perdido Key Drive. The Flora-Bama is hosting the 29th annual Super Chili Bowl Cook-off in support of the American Cancer Society. Join as a competitor or come eat, drink and enjoy. Tickets include unlimited chili samples, one draft PBR or bottled water and one People's Choice ticket. All-inclusive ticket: $20. More info: 850-492-0611 or florabama.com.

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Bike Pensacola’s Slow Ride

11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. Alabama Square, 401 W. Gonzalez St. The ride will be about an hour and 10 minutes long, at a casual pace. Nobody will be “dropped” or left behind. Children must be at least 10 years of age to ride their own bicycle, and ages 10 to 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No pets are allowed on the rides. Cyclists younger than 16 must wear a helmet by law; ages 16 and older helmets are recommended but are not required by law. More info: 850-687-9968 or bike@pensacolacan.org.

Kids and Kritters Parade

1:30 p.m., pre-parade show; 2 p.m., parade; Saturday, Feb. 11. Pensacola Beach Casino Beach parking lot. The fun begins when the talented troupe from Dancingly Yours headlines in the pre-parade show. The Kids and Kritters Parade, a walking procession for people and pets, starts at 2 p.m. The grand marshals are Burma Davis and her horse Jesse, followed by the Krewe of Kids’ Royal Court and krewe members. There will be prizes for the best costumed pets and the best mini-floats. Mini-floats can be made on strollers or wagons. This year’s parade theme is “Kritters Under The Sea.” Free. More info: PensacolaBeachMardiGras.com or kandkparade@gmail.com.

Cirque Spectacular

7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Fusing elements of cirque acrobatics, classical dance and contemporary theatre, Troupe Vertigo joins with the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra to take you on a spellbinding journey through the world of artistic movement and the thrilling cinematic music of John Williams, Michael Giacchino, Elmer Bernstein, Henry Mancini and more. Conductor: Peter Rubardt. Tickets start at $23. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.

The Pensacola Mardi Gras Ball

8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. Hadji Temple, 800 W. Nine Mile Road. The third annual Pensacola Mardi Gras Ball is a formal event featuring a live brass band and DJ, presented by Thoroughly Immersed Inc. Full length gowns and tuxedos are required. This year is not BYOB, however, purchasing a table comes with two bottles of your choice from a pre-approved list. More info: thoroughlyimmersedinc@gmail.com.

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