The Weekend Rundown is now brought to you by Cockeyed Charlie’s Sports Bar and the all new Wemo Club, The Music Matrix
THURSDAY:
BEER BBQ BINGO- Thurs 7-8:30pm. Moe’s BBQ Daphne. Join our own Clint and Cornbread as they serve up some fun free bingo, with prizes fun, and that great Moe’s BBQ and drinks.
LINE DANCING BY LISA- Thurs 7:30pm. The Music Matrix. No experience needed. Happy hour before from 3-6pm. Followed by a Cornhole Tournament, so bring your A-game!
BROWN BAG BY THE BAY – Thurs 11:30am -1:30pm. May Day Park, Daphne.In honor of our Catt Sirten, join us every Thursday at May Day Park from 11:30 – 1:30 PM for our Spring 2026 Brown Bag by the Bay lunchtime concert series!
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.
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 too.
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
THE HOT ROD NATIONALS- Fri/Sat, USS Alabama Battleship Parkway, Mobile.Come to the HotRod Nationals for a thrilling weekend featuring stunning classic cars, motorcycles, tasty food, and fun for the whole family. 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. 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
GULF COAST CARIBBEAN CULTURE & ARTS FESTIVAL- Sat 11am-8pm, Oyster City Brewing Company, Downtown Mobile. Experience the energy, color, and rhythm of the Caribbean with the parade at 11 o’clock and the festival all day! This celebration brings together music, dance, art, food, and community for a day full of culture and good vibes. INFO HERE
AFC MOBILE MEN’S SOCCER SEASON OPENER: Sat 7 pm. Davidson High School. Mobile’s Men’s Soccer team kicks off their season with food trucks and tailgating in the parking lot prior to game start. Tickets are $10. 12 and under are free.
THE HOT ROD NATIONALS- Fri/Sat, USS Alabama Battleship Parkway, Mobile.Come to the HotRod Nationals for a thrilling weekend featuring stunning classic cars, motorcycles, tasty food, and fun for the whole family. INFO HERE
HARDY- Sat 7pm, The Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach, INFO HERE
SUNDAY:
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
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS & GODSMACK- Sun 7pm, The Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach, INFO HERE
MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS:
MOBILE:
MEMORIAL DAY FLAG LOWERING: Mon 7am, USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park at the Lower Alabama Vietnam Veterans Memorial in honor of those who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice.
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY: Mon 8:30am, Mobile National Cemetery, Virginia Street.The South Alabama Veterans’ Council offers this ceremony as an appropriate memorial to our Veterans, but also as a reminder to all that it is only through the sacrifices of the men and women of our armed services that we are able to enjoy and preserve our rights and freedoms.
FAIRHOPE:
MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT ON THE FAIRHOPE BLUFF– Mon 6pm, Henry George Park, Fairhope.This is a FREE, family-friendly outdoor concert by The Baldwin Pops. Bring a chair and come enjoy the music!
FOLEY:
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND FIREWORKS SHOW– Sat 8:50pm, Downtown OWA, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley