Are you holidayed out yet?
The start of February has been a busy one with an early Mardi Gras rolling straight into Valentine's Day. The events happening across the Gulf Coast this weekend are varied, and none involve parades or catching beads.
Kick off your weekend with a fun concert. Sister Hazel will perform two shows in Gulf Shores as part of the Winter Concert Series. If you are looking to work off the king cake and moon pies register for the Sea Turtle Half-Marathon or Sweetheart 5K in Gulf Shores. There are also plenty of low-key events like a parking lot pop-up art show in Foley, a jambalaya fundraiser in Fairhope, Baldwin Pops concert in Orange Beach or immerse yourself in nature and let your creativity spill onto the page at Blakeley State Park.
If our list missed the mark for you, visit our event calendar at www.GulfCoastMedia.com for more events happening this weekend or beyond. Search for events by distance from your home city or vacation spot.
Winter Concert Series – Sister Hazel
- What: The Gulf Shores Winter Concert Series welcomes Sister Hazel for two nights. The alternative rock band from Gainesville, Florida has been rocking for many years. Don't miss your chance to see them perform some of your favorites in a small intimate concert. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit gulfshoresal.gov/winterconcertseries.com.
- When: Thursday, Feb. 15, and Friday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m.
- Where: Erie H. Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd St., Gulf Shores
- Price: $27.50
Sea Turtle Half-Marathon and Sweetheart 5K
- What: Lace up your sneakers and run off the king cake. This is your chance to run the Sea Turtle half-marathon, Sweetheart 5k or the 1-mile fun run. For more information or to register, visit www.runsignup.com.
- When: Saturday, Feb. 17, start times vary.
- Where: The Hangout, 101 E. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores
- Price: Registration prices vary.
Parking Lot Pop-Up Show
- What: The Foley Art Center is hosting a pop-up art show with 25 local artists and craftsmen. Stop by and support local artists.
- When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: Foley Art Center, 211 N. McKenzie St., Foley
Fairhope High School Jambalaya Fundraiser
- What: The Fairhope High School softball team will sell jambalaya plates to raise money for the team.
- When: Saturday, Feb. 17, 10:30 a.m. to noon
- Where: Founders Park, 18795 Founders Dr., Fairhope
John Allen Memorial Scholarship Concert
- What: The Baldwin Pops will perform on the stage of the Orange Beach Performing Arts Center for the first time. The concert is the first of two involving high school seniors who are competing for cash scholarships to continue their musical performance at a collegiate level.
- When: Saturday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m.
- Where: Orange Beach Performing Arts Center, 23908 Canal Road, Orange Beach
Art in the Park
- What: Immerse yourself in natural beauty and be inspired. The Art in the Park spring programming series will enable participants to recognize and overcome the obstacles to tapping into the creative side. Bring a journal or notebook, drawing and writing tools, a chair or easel and your creativity.
- When: Sunday, Feb. 18, 2-4 p.m.
- Where: Blakeley State Park, 34745 State Highway 225, Spanish Fort
- Price: The event is free with regular-day admission