Now that school has restarted for the year, families are hopefully getting settled in and back into a routine. Fun weekend activities are a good way to get out of the house and take a mental break …
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Now that school has restarted for the year, families are hopefully getting settled in and back into a routine. Fun weekend activities are a good way to get out of the house and take a mental break from homework. Any visitors to the area can find something engaging this weekend, too. Whether you like music, art, food or helping those in need, there's always something going on along the Alabama Gulf Coast.
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What: Grab your friends, family and a blanket or lawn chair and join fellow music lovers at Meyer Park for the Music at Meyer Park concerts. These concerts are free and open to the public. This month features The Krickets, an Americana trio from the Gulf Coast whose music is what Paste Magazine calls "a truly stunning, one-of-a-kind sound." Two-time IMA Song of the Year winner in both folk and alt-country categories, the band's music is genre-bending Americana steeped in their signature folk harmony. Music at Meyer Park concerts are rain-or-shine events. In the event of rain, the backup location will be Big Beach Brewery. Food trucks will be set up for those wishing to purchase food, and the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber will be onsite selling beverages for all ages to enjoy.
When: Thursday, Aug. 15, 5:30 p.m.
Where: 400 E. 22nd Ave., Gulf Shores
Price: Free
What: Join from anywhere for the annual online auction benefitting Secret Meals For Hungry Children. This year's auction will be live Aug. 16-23, and you can browse a variety of unique items and place bids right at your fingertips. Don't miss out on the chance to snag some great deals and awesome finds while benefitting children living in food insecure households. Interested in donating an item to the auction? Email SecretMeals@AlabamaCU.com.
When: Friday, Aug. 16-Friday, Aug. 23
Where: Online at https://www.secretmeals.org/fundraisers
Price: Varies
What: Boys in the Band takes center stage at OWA Theater to bring you the ultimate tribute to one of the greatest country music groups of all time — Alabama. Get ready to relive Alabama's greatest hits, including "Tennessee River," "Mountain Music," "Song of the South" and many more. Each performance is a tribute to the iconic band's legacy, bringing back memories for lifelong fans and creating new ones for the next generation. Doors open at 6 p.m., so come early and enjoy drinks and refreshments before the show kicks off.
When: Friday, Aug. 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: OWA Theater, 205 N. OWA Blvd., Foley
Price: Reserved, $34.99; Preferred, $39.99; Mezzanine, $44.99; Group (10+), $29.99. For group reservations, email GroupSales@VisitOWA.com or call (251) 923-3490.
What: Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Pensacola. Get your tickets now at https://tinyurl.com/4p4txud4 to discover the music of Taylor Swift performed by Palafox String Quartet at First United Methodist Church under the gentle glow of candlelight. Guests must be 8 years or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
When: Friday, Aug. 16, 9-10:15 p.m.
Where: First United Methodist Church, 6 E. Wright St., Pensacola
Price: $32-$62
What: Shop a wide variety of beautiful glass pieces ranging from one-off prototypes, discontinued series and perfectly imperfect pieces. Featuring artist Joe Hobbs. The Seconds Sale is an opportune time to get a head start on your holiday shopping or simply add to your art collection with a one-of-a-kind piece.
When: Saturday, Aug. 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Gallery 1060, 1060 N. Guillemard St., Pensacola
Price: Free
What: The Hope Farm is bringing guests what they've all been waiting for — a collaboration dinner with Chef Adam Stephens and Chef Bill Briand. Stephens has been listed in Best Chefs America, completed the 5-Star 5 Diamond Formal Training Program and worked at one of the Top 10 Rated Steakhouses in the US before joining The Hope Farm team as executive chef in fall 2021. Bill Briand earned five James Beard Award nominations while working at the former Fisher's at Orange Beach Marina and is now working to open a new concept in downtown Fairhope called Little Bird, in collaboration with The Hope Farm. Explore the menu and purchase tickets before they sell out at https://thehopefarm.com/collaboration-dinner/.
When: Sunday, Aug. 18, 6-9 p.m.
Where: The Barn at The Hope Farm, 915 Nichols Ave., Fairhope
Price: $195
