The Wekend Rundown is now brought to you by Cockeyed Charlie’s Sports Bar and the all new Wemo club, The Music Matrix
FRIDAY
DUELING PIANOS- Fri. 8:30PM. Electric Piano Parlor, Mobile. Join our very own Gene Murrell Friday & Saturday Nights at 8:30PM at Electric Piano Parlor for a fun night of drinks, music, and pianos!
MUSIC BINGO- Fri 7pm-10pm. The Music Matrix. Hosted by Beth Searcy. Hear some of your favorite music and win cash and prizes. DJ Heavy T takes over after Bingo and
GULF COAST CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL- Thurs-Sun 5pm-10pm, Bellingrath Gardens, Theodore.The 2026 Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival is an all new show filled with all new lanterns. As night falls, the Gardens glow with more than 40 towering, handcrafted light sculptures that transform the landscape into a vivid world of color and scale. Explore the Gardens after dark and discover an unforgettable night of light, energy, and wonder for all ages, with stunning photo moments at every turn. INFO HERE
TUCK EVERLASTING- Thurs/Fri/Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm; May 14-May 24, Chickasaw Civic Theatre.If you could live forever, would you? Based on the novel by Natalie Babbitt, this warm and touching show tells the story of a young girl who is offered the chance at immortality. It’s the perfect show for kids to enjoy with their parents and grandparents. INFO HERE
SATURDAY:
MARKET IN THE PARK- Sat 7:30am-12noon (Apr 25- Jun 27), Cathedral Square, Downtown Mobile.Start your Saturday mornings at Market in the Park, where fresh, local, and handmade goods come together.
THE ESSENTIAL RHYTHMS MUSIC AND ART FESTIVAL- Sat & Sun 8am-8pm Weeks Bay Plantation, Fairhope. A two day local music and art festival, promoting mental health and a renewal of body, mind, and spirit. Camp out and spend the whole weekend or just pick a day to come out enjoy some live music and reset your mind body and spirit.
BALLIN’ ON BELROSE- Sat 7am-12noon, Belrose Ave, Olde Town Daphne.Ballin’ on Belrose is a community walk/run event to raise money for the Baller Dream Foundation. Every May, hundreds of people climb the same stretch of Belrose Avenue in Daphne—for something bigger than themselves. That something is the Baller Dream Foundation—providing life-changing experiences for children and young adults battling cancer.
LIVE MUSIC IN THE PARK: JESSE TAYLOR PERRY – Sat 6:30pm-8:30pm, Blakeley State Park, Spanish Fort.The park welcomes singer/songwriter Jesse Taylor Perry for an evening of live entertainment. Jesse’s soulful sound draws on multiple genres and appeals to music lovers of all ages. C&M Eats food truck will be on hand with delicious bbq. Just bring a chair! INFO HERE
GULF COAST CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL- Thurs-Sun 5pm-10pm, Bellingrath Gardens, Theodore.The 2026 Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival is an all new show filled with all new lanterns. As night falls, the Gardens glow with more than 40 towering, handcrafted light sculptures that transform the landscape into a vivid world of color and scale. Explore the Gardens after dark and discover an unforgettable night of light, energy, and wonder for all ages, with stunning photo moments at every turn. INFO HERE
7th Annual BOYINGTON OAK FESTIVAL- Sat 12:30pm, Oakleigh House Museum, Mobile.Celebrate one of Mobile’s most fascinating legends and enjoy a full day of history, culture, and community. Events include “The Truth is in The Tree” play, Oakleigh House tour, Trolley tour, antique car show & procession, and more. CLICK HERE
PUPPY PALOOZA- Sat 11am-2pm, Eastern Shore Centre, Spanish Fort. This event will feature live music, pet adoptions, a fido marketplace, doggy activities, K9 splash zone, giveaways, and more, on the Green near California Dreaming. Puppy Palooza benefits the Baldwin Humane Society. INFO HERE
TUCK EVERLASTING- Thurs/Fri/Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm; May 14-May 24, Chickasaw Civic Theatre.If you could live forever, would you? Based on the novel by Natalie Babbitt, this warm and touching show tells the story of a young girl who is offered the chance at immortality. It’s the perfect show for kids to enjoy with their parents and grandparents. INFO HERE
SUNDAY:
MRS. ROPER ROMP (THE GULF COAST CHAPTER) FOR AUBREIGH’S ARMY- Sun 11am-6pm, T.P Crockmeir’s to The Electric Piano Parlor, Dauphin Street, Downtown Mobile.Calling all Helens! Benefitting Aubreigh’s Army this year, grab your kaftan for the International Order of Mrs Roper Gulf Coast Chapter’s 2026 Roper Romp. Brunch starts around 11am at TP CROCKMIERS on Dauphin St followed by pub crawl and The Electric Piano Bar hosting the Romp. INFO HERE
GULF COAST CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL- Thurs-Sun 5pm-10pm, Bellingrath Gardens, Theodore.The 2026 Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival is an all new show filled with all new lanterns. As night falls, the Gardens glow with more than 40 towering, handcrafted light sculptures that transform the landscape into a vivid world of color and scale. Explore the Gardens after dark and discover an unforgettable night of light, energy, and wonder for all ages, with stunning photo moments at every turn.INFO HERE
TUCK EVERLASTING- Thurs/Fri/Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm; May 14-May 24, Chickasaw Civic Theatre.If you could live forever, would you? Based on the novel by Natalie Babbitt, this warm and touching show tells the story of a young girl who is offered the chance at immortality. It’s the perfect show for kids to enjoy with their parents and grandparents. INFO HERE
