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Local chatter: Pensacola Valentine’s Ball — Friday, February 13, 2026
The Pensacola Music Academy is sponsoring the annual Valentine’s dance and social evening open to singles and couples, with music, dancing, food, and fun — a festive, casual ball in a community venue that’s become a local Valentine’s tradition. 💕

FL State chatter: The concert scene is heating up in Tampa Bay: Big acts like BTS, Post Malone, Peso Pluma, Diana Ross & Lionel Richie are on the 2026 calendar. 🎶 

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 DISCOVER ☀️  P’COLA Editorial Staff

THE DIGEST

THIS WEEKEND+ 🗓️ LINE UP:  

• 🗓️ Friday, February 6, 2026
  • Galentines Glow Day – Blush n Glow
  • A History of Photography – University of West Florida
  • Galentine’s Day Event – Budget Baddie Boutique
  • World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra – National Naval Aviation Museum
  • Bagel Heads Open Mic – Bagel Heads Downtown
  • Meredith Willson’s The Music Man – Saenger Theatre

  🗓️ Saturday, February 7, 2026
  • Oyster Fest ’26 – Coastal County Brewing Co
  • Pensacola Arts Market – Gary’s Brewery & Biergarten
  • Pensacola Double Bridge Run – Pensacola / Gulf Breeze / Pensacola Beach
  • Rec Plex North parkrun 5K – Rec Plex North, Pensacola

  🗓️ Sunday, February 8, 2026
  • I Love Destin 5K – Destin, FL
  • Farewell to Winter Horse Show – Escambia County Equestrian Center
  • Navarre Galentines Party – Dewey Destin’s Navarre
  • Grunge Circus Valentine – The Graffiti Bridge
  • Vintage Valentine Craft Night – Coastal Cat Cafe
  • Super Bowl LX Watch Party – Coastal County Brewing Co

  🗓️ Monday, February 9, 2026
  • BTB Comedy Open Mic – Odd Colony Brewing Co
  • Krewe of Cheers Bingo – Cordova Lanes Bowling Center

  🗓️ Tuesday, February 10, 2026
  • Mornings At The Museum: Call of the Dolphins – National Naval Aviation Museum
  • Second Line Tuesdays – Palafox Street

  🗓️ Wednesday, February 11, 2026
  • Open Mic Night To The Moon – Argo Village

  🗓️ Thursday, February 12, 2026
  • PFGC Educational Series – The Garden Center
  • Galentine’s Party – Dare Bridal Boutique
  • Galentine’s Color Bar Party – Kendra Scott (Cordova Mall)
  • Valentine’s Supper Club – The Well
  • Galentine’s Cookie Decorating – A Sweet Party
  • Galentines Boards & Brews – Coastal County Brewing Co
  • Pensacola Mardi Gras Mambo – Pensacola Bay Center
  • Bagel Heads Open Mic – Bagel Heads Downtown
  • Emerald Coast Masters Basketball Tournament – FWB

UPCOMING DATES

 NEIGHBOROHOOD SPOTLIGHT🏠

🌳 Living in East Hill, Pensacola

East Hill is one of Pensacola’s most charming historic neighborhoods. With tree-lined streets, Craftsman-style bungalows, and a strong sense of community, it’s the kind of place locals love to stroll, sip coffee, and admire classic architecture.

Fun Fact / Local Nugget:
Many of the homes here date back to the early 1900s, and some retain original hardwood floors, built-ins, and cozy front porches perfect for enjoying Pensacola evenings.

Walkable & Connected
East Hill’s tree‑lined streets and grid layout make it easy to walk or bike around. You’re just minutes from local favorites, cafés, and parks — and a short ride (or quick bike trip) to downtown Pensacola’s restaurants and bars.

Parks & Outdoor Life
One of the neighborhood’s anchors is Bayview Park, a waterfront green space along Bayou Texar with picnic areas, walking trails, tennis courts, and even a dog beach — perfect for morning walks, paddle boarding or just unwinding after work.

Local Flavor Around Every Corner
East Hill blends historic charm with everyday convenience. Locals love nearby spots like Angel’s Garden, Brew Ha‑Ha Neighborhood Eatery, and City Grocery, Blackstone Coffee, Nomad Cafe— all places where neighbors bump into each other on weekend strolls.

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CIVIL, PARK & BUSINESS NEWS

CITY EVENTS - CALENDAR 

• Perdido Key Multi-Use Path now complete — A newly finished trail connects key beach access points and neighborhoods, perfect for bike rides, jogs, and scenic strolls along the coast.

• Portside Pickle, a new pickleball entertainment complex, is also in the works — blending America’s fastest-growing sport with food, drinks, and community hangout space.

• PYP Nonprofit Expo — Mar 21, 2026
  A free community event spotlighting local nonprofits and volunteer opportunities at Museum Plaza.

  

  Portside Pickle New Complex Open in P’Cola!

WINTER OLYMPIANS FROM FLORIDA!!

Erin Jackson (Ocala, FL) — bringing some Florida sunshine to the Winter Games, Erin was chosen as one of Team USA’s flag bearers for the 2026 Milano‑Cortina Opening Ceremony. The speed skater, who cruised to gold in the women’s 500 m at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, is back on the ice and ready to make waves again in 2026.

•Frank Del Duca (Florida native) — hitting the ice and the sled with some Sunshine State flair! Frank, Team USA’s bobsledder and co‑flag bearer alongside Erin Jackson, may have grown up in Maine and trains elsewhere, but his Florida roots are bringing a little coastal pride to the 2026 Winter Olympics.

• Ben Richardson (Miami, FL) — bringing some Miami heat to the ice! Ben is sliding into the Winter Games with Team USA in curling, showing that Florida talent isn’t just for the sun and surf.

FESTIVALS, PARADES & EVENTS

FEBRUARY LINE UP

• Feb 7 (Sat): 🎭 Improvable Cause (Comedy) — Pensacola Little Theatre (10:30 PM)

• Feb 7 (Sat): 🎨 5th Annual Youth Arts Day — Pensacola Museum of Art (11 AM – 3 PM)

• Feb 7 (Sat): 🎭 Navarre Beach Mardi Gras Parade — Gulf Blvd, Navarre Beach (1 PM)

• Feb 7 (Sat): 🎼 Pensacola Symphony Orchestra: "Icon" — Saenger Theatre, Pensacola (7:30 PM)

• Feb 7 (Sat): 🌶️ Super Chili Bowl Cookoff — Flora-Bama, Perdido Key

• Feb 7 (Sat): 🎭 Mystic Mutts of Revelry Parade — Fairhope, AL

• Feb 8 (Sun): 🎭 Final Performance: "Perfect Arrangement" — Pensacola Little Theatre

• Feb 12 (Thu): 🎨 YAF Awards Reception — Pensacola Museum of Art (5–7 PM)

• Feb 13 (Fri): 🎭 Krewe of Lafitte Illuminated Parade — Downtown Pensacola (7:30 PM)

• Feb 14 (Sat): 🎭 Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade — Downtown Pensacola (2 PM)

• Feb 14 (Sat): 🎭 Foley Mardi Gras Parade — Downtown Foley, AL (11 AM)

• Feb 14 (Sat): 🏃 Sea Turtle Half Marathon & Sweetheart 5K — The Hangout, Gulf Shores

• Feb 17 (Tue): ⛵ LuLu's Fat Tuesday Boat Parade — LuLu’s, Gulf Shores (11 AM)

• Feb 17 (Tue): 🎭 Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Parade — Gulf Shores, AL (10 AM)

• Feb 17 (Tue): 🎭 Orange Beach Mardi Gras Parade — Orange Beach, AL (2 PM)

• Feb 17 (Tue): 🎭 Fat Tuesday Priscus Celebration — Seville Quarter, Pensacola (All Day)

• Feb 20 (Fri): 🎨 Gallery Night (Pensacon Theme) — Palafox St., Downtown Pensacola (5–9 PM)

• Feb 21 (Sat): 🎼 A Taste of Ireland (Music & Dance) — Saenger Theatre, Pensacola (7:30 PM)

• Feb 22 (Sun): 🎨 Closing Day: 72nd Annual Youth Art Focus — Pensacola Museum of Art

• Feb 27 (Fri): 🩰 The Sleeping Beauty (International Ballet) — Saenger Theatre, Pensacola (7 PM)

• Feb 28 (Sat): 🦞 Orange Beach Seafood Festival & Car Show — The Wharf, Orange Beach (10 AM)

• Feb 28 (Sat): 🦪 Annual Fort Morgan Oyster Fest — The Beach Club, Fort Morgan

  MARCH LINE -UP

  March 3, 2026
  • Sun Belt Basketball Championships – Pensacola Bay Center

  March 4, 2026
  • Sun Belt Basketball Championships – Pensacola Bay Center

  March 5, 2026
  • Sun Belt Basketball Championships – Pensacola Bay Center
  • Rosie O’Grady’s Dueling Pianos – Seville Quarter

  March 6, 2026
  • Sun Belt Basketball Championships – Pensacola Bay Center
  • Friday Happy Hour & Flip My Quarter – Seville Quarter

  March 7, 2026
  • McGuire’s 5K Prediction Run – Downtown Pensacola 

  March 7, 2026
  • Sun Belt Basketball Championships – Pensacola Bay Center
  • Pensacola Home Show – Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds
  • Mommy 2 Mom Kids Resale Event – Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds

  

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN  

• Feb 6, February – Incantation @ Vinyl Music Hall

• Feb 7, February – Pensacola Symphony Orchestra (Icon: The Voices That Changed Music) @ Saenger Theatre

• Feb 12, February – Waka Flocka Flame & Ying Yang Twins @ Pensacola Bay Center

• Feb 14, February – Club 90s: Heated Rivalry Night @ Vinyl Music Hall

• Feb 15, February – Tx2 @ Vinyl Music Hall

• Feb 15, February – Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special @ Museum of Commerce

• Feb 16, February – Railroad Earth @ Vinyl Music Hall

• Feb 18, February – Robert Cray Band @ Saenger Theatre

• Feb 18, February – Capstan @ Vinyl Music Hall

• Feb 19, February – Clint Black @ Saenger Theatre

• Feb 20, February – The Undercovers (Tribute to Rogers, Richie, and Robinson) @ Saenger Theatre

• Feb 21, February – Can't Feel My Face: 2010s Dance Party @ Vinyl Music Hall

• Feb 22, February – Matt Stone & The TEC Band (Elvis Tribute) @ Saenger Theatre

• Feb 26, February – Brantley Gilbert @ Pensacola Bay Center

• Feb 27, February – R&B Only Live @ (Venue TBA/Downtown)

• Feb 28, February – The Emo Night Tour @ Vinyl Music Hall

• Feb 28, February – Eddie 9V @ The Handlebar

• THE HANDLEBAR

• BAMBOO WILLIES

• WEST BEACH BAR & GRILL

• VINYL MUSIC HALL

• FIRESIDE LOUNGE & BILLIARDS

• SEVILLE QUARTER

SPORTS

PLAY PENSACOLA- Calendar

• MONDAYS 🏃🏿‍♀️🐾 MONDAY DOG RUN

• WEDNESDAYS 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏿‍♀️ FIT2RUN @ 6:30

• 1 Feb 🏒All Star Monster Trucks — Five Flags Speedway

• 4 Feb 🏀 Northwest Florida St. vs. Pensacola State (Men’s) — PSC

• 4-8 Feb 🎾Portside Pickle Winter Slam — Portside Pickle

• 6 Feb 🏒Knoxville Ice Bears vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers — Pensacola Bay Center

• 7 Feb 🏃 Double Bridge Run (15K & 5K) — Maritime Park to Pensacola Beach

• 7 Feb 🏒 Knoxville Ice Bears vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers — Pensacola Bay Center

• 14-15 Feb 🐎 Hilda Donahue Equestrian Clinic — Sandstone Equestrian Center, Milton

• 15 Feb 🏒 Macon Mayhem vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers — Pensacola Bay Center

• 18 Feb 18 🏀 Tallahassee State vs. Pensacola State (Men’s) — PSC

• 20 Feb 🥎 Christian Brothers vs. UWF Softball (Doubleheader) — UWF

• 21 Feb 🥎 Christian Brothers vs. UWF Softball — UWF Softball

• 21 Feb 🏀 Christian Brothers vs. UWF Women’s Basketball — UWF

• 28 Feb 🏀 Gulf Coast State vs. Pensacola State (Men’s) — PSC

• 28 Feb ⚾ Saraland Spring Kick Off (Youth Baseball) — Various local fields (Milton/Pace/Pensacola)

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