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.
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!
MOBILE MUSEUM OF ART FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL- Thurs 3pm-7pm, Mobile Museum of Art, Langan Park.Get ready for an exciting, family-friendly evening at MMoA’s Food Truck Fest! More than 15 food trucks will be serving up a wide variety of delicious dishes. Explore the Museum’s exhibitions as they stay open late, giving you the chance to mix art and culture with your food adventure. Admission is free. INFO HERE
38 SPECIAL- Thurs 7pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, 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.
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.
BETTER THAN EZRA- Fri 5pm (gates open at 4pm), Halstead Amphitheater, Fairhope. Bring your own seating, enjoy food from a food truck (or bring your own).
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,
THE ALLNIGHTERS LIVE- Fri 9:30pm. Cock Eyed Charlie’s. Get ready to rock your Friday night with this band, bringing their energetic rock show to Wemo, with a rockin setlist you don’t want to miss!
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.
GULF COAST GROOVES- Sat 6pm-9pm, Mardi Gras Park, Downtown Mobile.Gulf Coast Grooves is back, with a free night of unforgettable performances by Easy Star All-Stars and Letters to Cleo! Bring your lawn chairs, grab a bite from Mobile’s favorite food trucks, and settle in for an evening of good music and great energy. INFO HERE
SUMMER LIBRARY CELEBRATION: SLC KICKOFF- Sat 10am-12noon, Ben May Main Library, Downtown Mobile.The Summer Library Celebration will kick off with this year’s theme, “Unearth a Story!” Families of all ages are invited to enjoy music, fun activities, a mini touch-a-truck, and interactive booths from community partners across Mobile. 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
SUNDAY:
CHICOFEST- Sun 11am-7pm. Grand Central, Dauphin Street. It’s time for us to come together and lend a helping hand in a fundraiser for everyone’s favorite drummer, Chico McCollum, who has suffered through medical issues recently. There will be 16 different local bands playing, a silent auction including a Michael Franti autographed electric guitar donated by us and more.
3rd Annual NEST FEST- Sun 2pm-6pm, Orange Beach Waterfront Park.This is a fun, family-friendly afternoon celebrating coastal wildlife. This free event features interactive games, art activities, educational booths, free food, and live music by Saucy Fuzz. 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.
