19 weekend events in the Mobile Bay Area, July 31 – August 2
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This weekend rounds out July and begins August, marking the start of back to school season. Check out this guide full of events to finish out summer and enjoy time with family and friends with good music, craft nights, shows and more.
Keep reading to hear about what’s happening in the Mobile Bay Area this weekend!
A quick look:
Events near the Mobile Bay Area on Friday, July 31
Tijuana Flats’ Grand Reopening in Mobile
Today, Tijuana Flats hosted their grand reopening, which featured a Mobile Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony, live music from 97.5 WABD and 93BLX, giveaways, $1 tacos and a chance to win Free Flats for a Year. The Tex-Mex restaurant will be open until 9PM today, so consider stopping by to welcome them back!
- Location: Tijuana Flats
- 283 McGregor Ave, Mobile, Alabama
- When: Friday, July 31
- Hours: Mon-Sat, 10:30AM-9PM | Sun, 11AM-8PM
Sing, Savor, Shine — Friday Nights Karaoke at Cozumel Bar & Grill
Conzumel Mexican Grill at OWA is hosting their weekly Friday night karaoke event. Stop by OWA for a night of singing your heart out while enjoying authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
- Location: 1008 County Road 68, Foley, Alabama
- When: Friday, July 31 at 6PM
“Louise Nevelson: Dawn to Dusk” Exhibit’s last day in Mobile
Featuring 40 works from the Farnsworth Art Museum collection, the “Louise Nevelson: Dawn to Dusk” exhibit at the Mobile Museum of Art will have its last day this Friday. Make sure to see it before it is gone!
- Location: 4850 Museum Drive, Mobile, AL
- When: Friday, August 31 at 10AM-5PM
Events near the Mobile Bay Area on Saturday, August 1
Robertsdale High School Football Drawdown
Robertsdale Football Booster Club Inc.’s Drawdown event is this Friday in efforts to bring the RHS football team closer to achieving their fundraising goal. Purchasing a ticket helps the football team, and it allows you to enjoy good food, community and activities like mechanical bull riding!
- Location: 19477 Fairground Rd, Robertsdale, Alabama
- When: Saturday, August 1, at 5:30-10PM
- Tickets:
- Drawdown ticket: $100, includes entry for two with dinner, general seating + one drawdown ticket
- Insurance (your ticket will automatically go back in one time after a drawing): $50
- VIP experience: $215, includes: entry for two with dinner, general seating, access to the VIP bar + one drawdown ticket with insurance
- VIP table: $1,000, includes: entry for eight with dinner, general seating, access to the VIP bar + four drawdown tickets with insurance
- Tickets available for purchase here!
162nd Battle of the Bay Commemorative Day in Dauphin Island
The Battle of Mobile Bay will be commemorated this Saturday in Dauphin Island. Located at Fort Gaines, one of the key sites in the famous Battle of Mobile Bay, there will be a cannon fired every 45 minutes in honor of the soldiers who fought in this pivotal battle.
- Location: Fort Gaines Historic Site
- 51 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, Alabama
- When: Saturday, August 1, at 9AM-3:30PM
- See more info here
Tropic Falls and OWA Fountain Show in Foley
At Lake OWA, enjoy synchronized water, music and light effects running daily at the top of the hour and every half hour from 6-11PM. The Fountain Show features a rotating lineup of performances from upbeat summer music to patriotic shows, making it a fun addition to your night in Foley.
- Location: Lake OWA
- 101-N South OWA Blvd, Foley, Alabama
- When: Saturday, August 1 at 6-11PM
Flora-Bama’s 62nd Birthday Celebration in Pensacola
Join Flora-Bama this Saturday from 12-4PM to celebrate 62 years of “Good Times, Bad Decisions & Lifelong Friends” at a one-of-a-kind beach bar on the Gulf Coast. Spend the afternoon celebrating with live music, ice-cold drinks, exclusive merchandise and chances to win raffle prizes all afternoon long.
- Location: Flora-Bama Yacht Club
- 17350 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola, Florida
- When: Saturday, August 1, 12-4PM
- Learn more here!
Healing the Community: Mobile’s Black Medical History Tour
Visit sites connected to Black physicians, pharmacists, nurses, midwives and advocates whose work shaped local care and community health during Mobile’s segregation era. This guided tour is presented by both the Historic Franklin House & Gallery and the Mobile Medical Museum.
- When: Saturday, August 1, 1-3PM
- Tickets:
- General admission: $25
- Members of the Franklin House or the Mobile Medical Museum: $20
- Students: $15
- Available for purchase here!
Brandon Style’s Variety Show in Foley
Enjoy a family-friendly night filled with a variety of magic tricks, both big and small! Brand Styles’ magic show promises to make you laugh and leave you in awe.
- Location: 101 South OWA Blvd, Suite H, Foley, AL
- When: Saturday, August 1 at 7PM
- Tickets: $25, available for purchase here!
Inflatable Night at the Medal of Honor Park in Mobile
A free 21+ event, adults get to enjoy oversized inflatables at Medal of Honor Park for an evening of fun with music by DJ Herb Love, food trucks, games and good vibes. Don’t miss this chance to relive your childhood while enjoying a night out with friends!
- Location: Medal of Honor Park
- 1711 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, Alabama
- When: Saturday, August 1 from 7-10PM
- Cost: Free
- Learn more here!
Tiny Titans: Hatching the Past Exhibit Closing in Mobile
The Exploreum Science Center has hosted the “Tiny Titans: Hatching the Past” exhibit this summer, and this Saturday is its last day. Through interactive displays, stunning fossil specimens and vibrant murals, the exhibit is a one-of-a-kind experience brings together two of the most fascinating things in the natural world: dinosaurs and baby animals.
- Location: Exploreum Science Center
- 65 Government St, Mobile, AL
- When: Saturday, August 1, open 10AM-4PM
- Features Jurassic Park film at 2:20PM
- Tickets for the exhibits:
- Adults (13+): $15
- Youth/Senior (3-12 or 65+): $13
- Infants 2 + under: Free
- Plan your visit here!
Marie Johnna Dalrymple Author Signing at Page & Palette in Fairhope
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Meet author Marie Johnna Dalrymple on Saturday, August 1, at Page & Palette. Grab a coffee or a glass of wine and get a signed copy of “Cold Magnolia,” a dark, atmospheric mystery set in the 1920s featuring a young artist who must uncover the paranormal conspiracy of her patron’s wealthy estate.
- Location: Page & Palette
- 32 South Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama
- When: Saturday, August 1, from 1-3PM
- Cost to attend: Free
Vic Moten Elite Softball and Leadership Camp in Daphne
Former Daphne High School standout, two-time Alabama Gatorade Player of the Year and University of Alabama softball standout Vic Moten will host the Vic Moten Elite Softball and Leadership Camp at Daphne High School to inspire and develop the next generation of young female athletes.
- Location: Daphne High School
- 9300 Champions Way, Daphne, Alabama
- When: Saturday, August 1, from 9AM-4PM
- Tickets: $161.90, available for purchase here!
2nd Annual Clear the Shelters Kick-off Party in Daphne
Help deserving pets find loving homes at Daphne Animal Shelter’s second “Clear the Shelters” kick-off party on Saturday! Sponsored by Bryant Bank, the party will feature music, fun and furry friends.
Adoptions from the Daphne Animal Shelter will be free from August 1-7, and those with proof of adoption will receive a 15 percent discount off pet supplies at Tractor Supply!
- Location: Daphne Animal Shelter
- 7145 Johnson Road, Daphne, Alabama
- When: Saturday, August 1, from 10AM-4PM
- Cost: Free to attend
Hanan Browning, Live at Cedar Street Social Club in Mobile
Local Mobile artist Hanan Browning will be performing live at Cedar Street in Downtown Mobile on Saturday night. Grab free food with the purchase of your ticket.
- Location: Cedar Street Social
- 4 N Cedar St
- When: Saturday, August 1, from 8-10:30PM
- Early admission: 7:30PM
- Tickets:
- Advance tickets (includes early 7:30PM admission, entry in VIP raffle + free food): $12.51, available for purchase here
- Tickets at the door: $12.50, admission at 8PM
- Learn more here!
Huncho Fest: Summer Bash at Mardi Gras Park in Mobile
The Huncho Fest Summer Bash is hosted by local NMBG Jay and will include live music, DJs, comedy, art, vendors and more!
- Location: Mardi Gras Park
- 109 Government St, Mobile, Alabama
- When: Saturday, August 1, from 3-7PM
- Tickets: $17.85, available for purchase here!
Events near the Mobile Bay Area on Sunday, August 2
An Evening with Troi Atkinson in Mobile
Troi Atkinson, singer, songwriter and recording artist local to Mobile, will be playing live music for Sunday evening at the Peoples Room of Mobile. His music is described to be a mix of Delta blues and southern rock, blended with “Gulf Coast grit.”
- Location: The Peoples Room of Mobile
- 208 Dauphin St, Mobile, Alabama
- When: Sunday, August 2 from 7-9PM
- Tickets: $23.18, available for purchase here
Pirate and Princess Summer Breakfast Live Show Last Day
Sunday will be the last day to enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast dance party at The Hangout’s World Famous Pirates and Princesses Live Adventure Show. The whole family can experience live entertainment while enjoying a platter breakfast of biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and breakfast potatoes.
- Location: The Hangout
- 101 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, Alabama
- When: Sunday, August 2 starting at 8:45AM
- Tickets:
- Adults: $20.59
- Kids: $10.30
- 5 + under: Free (*Limited to two free kids meals/per paid adult)
The Wallflowers: 30th Anniversary Tour at Pensacola Saenger Theatre
Led by Jakob Dylan, the Wallflowers are making a tour stop in Pensacola to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their landmark album, “Bringing Down the Horse.”
- Location: The Pensacola Saenger Theatre
- 118 South Palafox Place, Pensacola, Florida
- When: Sunday, August 2, at 8PM
- Tickets: Range from $59.55 to $150.85
