LODA ARTWALK Celebrates National Scavenger Hunt Day (UPDATE)- Fri 6pm-9pm, Lower Dauphin Arts District, Downtown Mobile.LODA DUE TO THE WEATHER ALL OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED, BUT THE GALLERIES AND BUSINESSES WILL STILL BE OPEN.
ROLL MOBILE SKATE NIGHT- (RESCEDULED for July 11) Fri 6pm-9pm, Bienville Square, Downtown Moible.Mobile Parks and Recreation is turning the block along Bienville Square into a pop-up skating rink! Kids Only skating begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 7:30 p.m., and Adults Only skating begins at 7:30 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m.Please bring your own skates and helmet. Skateboards, scooters, hoverboards, and bicycles are NOT allowed.
RUMORS- Fri & Sat 7:30, Sun 2:30. Theater 98 Fairhope. Neil Simon’s farcical comedy, four New York power couples gather for a dinner party to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Deputy Mayor and his wife, only to find their hostess missing and their host bleeding from a head wound! Misunderstandings, mix-ups and cover-ups abound as the characters each pursue their own agendas and try to avoid scandal or arrest, and hilarity ensues.
LEAGALLY BLONDE JR – Fri/Sat 6:30pm. Bay Area Performing Arts. Daphne. Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally BlondeThe Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show’s instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass — leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!
GULF COAST CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL- Thurs-Sun 5pm-10pm, Apr 17-Jun 15, Open Easter and Memorial Day, Bellingrath Gardens, Theodore.During this Spring night-time event, the Gardens will be transformed into a dazzling showcase of light, color, and culture. As evening falls, the estate will become a radiant dreamscape featuring 41 towering, handcrafted light sculptures, each glowing with vivid hues and artistic displays.
SOUTHWEST MOBILE CHAMBER CRAWFISH BOIL- Fri 3pm-5pm. Tillman’s Corner Community Center. A fun celebration to honor the incredible partnerships we’ve built together! Come out, enjoy delicious food, and connect with fellow partners. Expect a great time filled with fresh crawfish, flavorful sides, cold drinks, and a chance to mingle with our team and other partners. It’s our way of saying thank you for the support, collaboration, and success we’ve shared throughout the year!
SATURDAY:
MARKET IN THE PARK- Sat 7:30am- 12noon (April 26- June 28), Cathedral Square, Downtown Mobile. Shop locally grown, locally produced and handmade items at Market in the Park! Explore a wide variety of fresh, locally-grown produce, artisanal goods, and handcrafted items from local vendors while enjoying live entertainment in Cathedral Square. The City of Mobile is proud to support the community with a selection of vendors who accept SNAP benefits, making fresh, healthy options accessible to all.
DASH & SPLASH- Sat 8 am. 736 Museum Drive. Hosted by the City of Mobile Swim Association this event includes a 1.5 mile run and a 150 yard swim – compete as an individual or a team! Registration includes a t-shirt.
BALLIN’ ON BELROSE- Sat 7am, 707 Belrose Ave, Olde Towne Daphne.Ballin’ on Belrose is a community walk/run event to benefit Baller Dream Foundation. It is a fun day for all ages with DJs, a kids’ play area, food, and drinks, etc. Baller Dream Foundation helps local, brave young cancer warriors and their families by offering events to raise their spirits and celebrate their lives.
DADA LAWN PARTY- Sat 11am-3pm, Alabama Contemporary Art Center, 561 St. Francis Street, Downtown Mobile. When real life gets surreal, it’s time for lobster croquet. Alabama Contemporary Art Center invites all to the Dada Lawn Party, a fundraiser for a new community art studio and Artist in Residence location. This is a ticketed yard party, with a grits bar and familiar lawn games that have a Surrealist twist. Don your fancy hats and knickers and play a game of bizarre badminton or cornhole with anything but beanbags.
STAIND + BREAKING BENJAMIN. Sat 5:45pm, The Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach.
RUMORS- Fri & Sat 7:30, Sun 2:30. Theater 98 Fairhope. Neil Simon’s farcical comedy, four New York power couples gather for a dinner party to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Deputy Mayor and his wife, only to find their hostess missing and their host bleeding from a head wound! Misunderstandings, mix-ups and cover-ups abound as the characters each pursue their own agendas and try to avoid scandal or arrest, and hilarity ensues.
LEAGALLY BLONDE JR – Sat 6:30pm. Bay Area Performing Arts. Daphne. Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally BlondeThe Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show’s instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass — leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!
GULF COAST CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL- Thurs-Sun 5pm-10pm, Apr 17-Jun 15, Open Easter and Memorial Day, Bellingrath Gardens, Theodore.During this Spring night-time event, the Gardens will be transformed into a dazzling showcase of light, color, and culture. As evening falls, the estate will become a radiant dreamscape featuring 41 towering, handcrafted light sculptures, each glowing with vivid hues and artistic displays.
SUNDAY:
MSYO MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT- Sun 5:30-7:30pm. FREE. Medal of Honor Park. The Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra will perform its annual Mother’s Day Concert on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Please bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blanket and observe all City of Mobile park rules.
RUMORS- Sun 2:30. Theater 98 Fairhope. Neil Simon’s farcical comedy, four New York power couples gather for a dinner party to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Deputy Mayor and his wife, only to find their hostess missing and their host bleeding from a head wound! Misunderstandings, mix-ups and cover-ups abound as the characters each pursue their own agendas and try to avoid scandal or arrest, and hilarity ensues.
LEAGALLY BLONDE JR – Sun 3:30pm. Bay Area Performing Arts. Daphne. Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally BlondeThe Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show’s instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass — leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!
GULF COAST CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL- Thurs-Sun 5pm-10pm, Apr 17-Jun 15, Open Easter and Memorial Day, Bellingrath Gardens, Theodore.During this Spring night-time event, the Gardens will be transformed into a dazzling showcase of light, color, and culture. The estate will become a radiant dreamscape featuring 41 towering, handcrafted light sculptures, each glowing with vivid hues and artistic detail. Visitors will journey through the estate, where each glowing display tells a story through plants, animals, and fantastical creatures, blending ancient tradition with modern innovation.
