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SUNNY SIDE THEATER PRESENTS, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: MUSICAL- Fri. 7:00pm, Joe Jefferson Playhouse, MobileFor the first time EVER in Mobile!Middle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor, Fregley. Or maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg…no way.

DUELING PIANOS-  Fri & SAT. 8:30PM. Electric Piano Parlor, Mobile.Join our very own Gene Murrell Friday & Saturdays at 8:30PM at  Electric Piano Parlor downtown 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 you can dance till 2 AM!

SATURDAY:

DOUBLE TUNNEL VISION 5K- Sat 8am, Oyster City Brewing, Government St, Downtown Mobile.Participants have the opportunity to run through the Bankhead Tunnel, not once, but twice – a unique Mobile experience. Proceeds benefit the Lions Club of Mobile Charitable Foundation. INFO HERE   

GULF COAST CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL- Thurs-Sun 5pm-10pm, April 16-June 21, 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. CLICK HERE   

CITY OF DAPHNE MAY DAY CELEBRATION- Sat 10am-1pm, MOVED TO THE Daphne History Museum DUE TO FORECAST, Daphne.Experience the May Day magic with great food, entertainment and so much more! The day will be filled with family fun and nostalgia including: carousel, ferris wheel, inflatables, and bungees by the bay! Also crafts and kids activities, BBQ and hot dogs from Daphne Police Department, and ice cream!  INFO HERE   

SUNNY SIDE THEATER PRESENTS, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: MUSICAL-  Sat. 2:pm, 7:00pm, Joe Jefferson Playhouse, Mobile. For the first time EVER in Mobile!Middle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor, Fregley. Or maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg…no way.

MAY DAY CELEBRATION- Sat 10am-2pm, Anna T. Jeanes School, Fairhope.The May 2nd celebration will encompass traditional maypole wrapping for the young and the not so young. The festivities will also include music, field games, face painting, a cake walk, a clown, popcorn, and cotton candy. Everyone is encouraged to bring a picnic and their own chairs. Free hamburgers and hot dogs will be available on a limited basis. Hosted and sponsored by Hope Community.  INFO HERE 

22nd Annual GULF COAST HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL- OWA Parks & Resort, Foley.UPDATE: Because of the weather, organizers have made the decision to cancel all Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival activities for Friday. Saturday morning balloon flights are also canceled. Saturday’s festival schedule will have a delayed opening at 12:00 PM (noon).This three-day celebration will once again bring colorful hot air balloons, live entertainment, family-friendly attractions, and unforgettable evening spectacles to the Gulf Coast. Among the highlights this year: Disc-Connected K9 Frisbee Dog Shows, with multiple performances throughout the weekend; and the all-new Drone Show, with hundreds of synchronized drones illuminating the night sky with choreographed light formations. Admission is free.   INFO HERE  

9th Annual STEAK OUT COMPETITION-Sat 6pm, St Mary’s Catholic School, Mobile.Enjoy all-you-can-eat steak samples from more than 20 local cooking teams, plus live music from Disco Lemonade. Proceeds support St. Mary’s Catholic School.

77th Annual BLESSING OF THE FLEET – Sat 10:30am-4pm; Sun 10am-3pm; St Margaret’s Catholic Church, Bayou la Batre. This fun-filled family event celebrates the town’s seafood industry heritage with a gumbo cook-off on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and a boat parade and blessing from the Archbishop on Sunday at 3 p.m., along with children’s activities, arts and crafts, bayou boat tours, seafood and more on both days. INFO HERE   

PUPPY PALOOZA-Sat 11am-2pm, on The Green near California Dreaming, Eastern Shore Centre, Spanish Fort.This event will feature live music, pet adoptions, a fido marketplace, doggy activities, K9 splash zone, local + retailer pop-ups, puppy palooza SWAG, giveaways, AND a dog show. Puppy Palooza benefits the Baldwin Humane Society. 

THE PLANETS-Sat 7:30pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre.The Mobile Symphony Orchestra presents The Planets, their biggest concert of the year. And they thought it would be both enlightening and fun to introduce Gustav Holst’s stupendous astrological odyssey, The Planets, by playing Hans Zimmer’s modern depictions of space travel. Music from Interstellar, Dune, Inception, and even Darkstar (from Top Gun: Maverick) sets the stage for Holst’s cosmic masterpiece in the second half.

HATITUDE TEA PARTY- Sat 2pm-4pm, Mobile Museum of Art, Langan Park.Inspired by the special exhibition Timeless Hats, this gathering honors self-taught Mobile milliner Susie Mae Pugh-Williams. Her handcrafted hats, wraps, and fascinators are more than accessories — they are “crowns” that embody a rich heritage of artistry and resilience. Enjoy tea, light refreshments, and the graceful sounds of a live harpist. INFO HERE  

MARKET IN THE PARK- Sat 7:30am-12noon (Apr 25- Jun 27), Cathedral Square, Downtown MobileStart your Saturday mornings at Market in the Park, where fresh, local, and handmade goods come together. Browse a variety of vendors offering everything from produce and seafood to baked goods, art, and unique handmade items while enjoying live music in a relaxed, community atmosphere. 

WALK FOR EPILEPSY- Sat 10 am – 12pm USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile.The Walk for Epilepsy – Mobile is a FREE, family-friendly community event hosted by the Epilepsy Foundation Alabama that brings together families, friends, and supporters to raise awareness and funds for people living with epilepsy and seizures. It’s all about walking side by side, celebrating strength and connection, and showing purple pride while supporting those affected by epilepsy in South Alabama.

DUELING PIANOS-  Fri & Sat. 8:30PM. Electric Piano Parlor, Mobile. Join our very own Gene Murrell Friday & now Saturdays at 8:30PM at  Electric Piano Parlor downtown for a fun night of drinks, music, and pianos!

SUNDAY:

HISTORY MUSEUM FIRST FREE SUNDAY- Sun 1:00pm – 5:00pm, History Museum of Mobile, Mobile.Join the History Museum for a free admission day to explore all of the wondrous exhibits, and learn about Mobile.

GULF COAST CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL- Thurs-Sun 5pm-10pm, April 16-June 21, 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   

LOCAL GOODNESS – Sun 4pm, Magnolia Manor, Mobile.Local Goodness is a farm-to-table celebration honoring the flavors and spirit of our region. Indulge in thoughtfully sourced cuisine and live music as we gather to support the Department of Interventional Radiology at USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital.  INFO HERE

CINCO DE MAYO MOBILE- Sun 2pm-9pm, Government St in front of Seville Quarter, Downtown PensacolaCelebrate Cinco de Mayo with live music, dancing, cultural performances and the best Mexican food. INFO HERE

THE PLANETS-Sun 2:30pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre.The Mobile Symphony Orchestra presents The Planets, their biggest concert of the year. And they thought it would be both enlightening and fun to introduce Gustav Holst’s stupendous astrological odyssey, The Planets, by playing Hans Zimmer’s modern depictions of space travel. Music from Interstellar, Dune, Inception, and even Darkstar (from Top Gun: Maverick) sets the stage for Holst’s cosmic masterpiece in the second half.

SUNNY SIDE THEATER PRESENTS, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: MUSICAL-  Sat. 2:pm, Joe Jefferson Playhouse, Mobile.For the first time EVER in Mobile!Middle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor, Fregley. Or maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg…no way.

• Here’s how you do it:
• Submit your 10 favorite “you” songs by emailing it in text form (no links please) to pablo at 92zew.net
• Playlists that suck will be rejected summarily.
• If selected, you’ll be notified at least 1 week in advance. You can choose to be in the ZEW Studio in person on your day or just chill and listen, totally up to you. Preference will be given to those who want to vibe in person. We want to chat and know WHY you picked these songs!
• Not all songs will be used. Songs should fit into the general realm of the 92ZEW scope of music. Alternative, Americana, Rock, Blues, local Gulf Coast artists, etc, and be in the current 92ZEW music library or available with clean radio edits. No Backstreet Boys or Celine Dion or Garth or 2 Chains, ya’ dig? 92ZEW will have or obtain the actual music files to be aired unless otherwise notified and have final discretion over all songs selected.

Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis starts off the very first LA Lunch Takeover Thursday, April 2nd! Is it true the Mayor is a big Nirvana guy? We’ll find out as he picks the tunes!

Spiro’s Songs!
Modest Mouse – Float On
JJ Cale – After Midnight
Weezer – Say It Ain’t So
Nirvana – In Bloom
Marshall Tucker Band – Can’t You See
The Meters – Hand Clapping Song
Jimi Hendrix – Wind Cries Mary
Phil Collins – In The Air Tonight
The Grateful Dead – Shakedown Street
The Who – Eminence Front
Steely Dan – Any Major Dude Will Tell You

Crystal Songs! (Sadly, our audio recording of her segments got messed up so no playback is available.)
Beastie Boys – Sabotage
Weezer – A Little Bit of Love
REM – Losing My Religion
The Cars – Drive
World Party – Is It Like Today?
The B-52’s – Love Shack
Audioslave – Be Yourself
Michael Franti & Spearhead – Brighter Day
Blues Traveler – The Mountains Win Again

JAKE’S SONGS!
The Revivalists – Good Old Days
Marcus King Band – Honky Tonk Hell
Red Clay Strays – Good Godly Woman
The Strokes – Last Night
Moon Taxi – Running Wild
Lamont Landers – Lotta Love
Nathaniel Rateliff – I’m On Your Side
Lynryd Skynryd – Gimme Back My Bullets
Jimmy Hall & Wet Willie feat Jake Peavy – Keep On Smilin’ (Live)
needtobreathe – The Outsiders

MONICA’S SONGS!
Ben Harper – Brown Eyed Blues
Eric Erdman – The DIP Song
The Black Crowes – Good Friday
Cold War Kids – Hang Me Up to Dry
Herbie Hancock feat. John Mayer – Stitched Up
Jamell Richardson – Treat Me Right
Jimi Hendrix – Fire
Joe Firstman – Pretty Things
Donny Hathaway – A Song For You
Jimmy Buffet – Stars Fell On Alabama
Eveclear – Santa Monica

The trek will feature special guests Japanese Breakfast, Nation of Language and Jay Som on select dates. It begins July 10 in Minneapolis and wraps Aug. 7 in Paso Robles, California, and will include a two-night stand at The Greek in Los Angeles.

“One of my favorite parts of being in this band is getting to be out on the road with artists that inspire us,” says frontman Ben Gibbard. “Japanese Breakfast, Jay Som and Nation of Language have made some of our favorite albums in recent years and we’re stoked they’ll be joining us this summer.”

A ticket presale begins Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time, with tickets going on sale to the general public Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. local time. A complete list of dates can be found at DeathCabForCutie.com.

The concert announcement coincides with the news that Death Cab for Cutie has signed with ANTI-Records for all future music releases.

“We are thrilled to be joining the roster at ANTI- which includes some of our favorite artists, old friends and in many cases, both,” says Gibbard. “We also can’t wait to begin this new chapter with the wonderful staff at ANTI- and share with you what we’ve been working on.”

LeafGuard – LeafGuard of Mobile is giving 100% off labor AND an additional $1,000 off for any LeafGuard installation completed in the month of November. Veterans, call Guy Brown, General Manager, directly at 251-802-1415 or email gbrown@leafguard.com to take advantage of this offer.

Francia’s – 25% Off Rental of all in-store merchandise

Water Heaters Only – Offering 10 percent off all Water Heater services to Veterans for the month of November

Sabertooth Arms – 5% off to Veterans for the month of November

Big Bad Breakfast –a veteran dining with a friend on Monday through Thursday, buy one entree, get the second entree 50% off.

More Discounts to be added soon!

Stay tuned throughout the month of November for exciting deals from local partners.

An undisputed pillar of the greater Mobile community, part owner of four radio stations: 92.1 FM WZEW, 92.5 FM The Soul of Mobile, 96.5 The Crab and founder of the first 24 hour FM sports radio station in the country-WNSP 105.5 FM-Tim did so much for so many, working tirelessly to bring countless performers and bands to the Gulf Coast, and promoting their music. 

An original founder of the Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, AL and one of the brains behind Mobile’s inaugural, free Ten Sixty Five Music Festival in 2015, Tim Camp was a consummate sound engineer, avid
keyboard player, songwriter, father, brother, husband and friend.

Tim spent nearly 56 years in radio broadcasting and his lasting influence wil be sorely missed. A celebration of Tim’s life is forthcoming, date and time to be announced.

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