Four musicians performing on stage — Catch The Bailiwicks performing at the American Legion in Fairhope this Sunday, Oct. 18! See event #32 for more details. (The Bailiwicks)

From live music and comedy to Halloween parties, farmers markets and community cleanups, this weekend around Mobile Bay has something on the calendar every day. Several events the recent hurricane pushed back are back on the schedule too.

Here’s what’s happening Friday, Oct. 16, through Sunday, Oct. 18.

Events at a glance

Friday, Oct. 16

1. Senior Health & Wellness Expo @ USA Student Center Ballroom

The Mobile Senior Coalitions and the USA Center for Continuing Education is hosting a day of resources for adults 55 and older across Mobile and Baldwin counties. The USA Stroke Center will offer basic preventive health screenings, and sessions will cover elder law, hospice care and how to spot AI and phone scams. Panels will feature medical and wellness experts, including speakers from USA Health.

What: Senior health and wellness expo
When: Friday, Oct. 16 | 8AM-2:30PM
Where: USA Student Center Ballroom, University of South Alabama, Mobile. Parking is at 75 S. University Blvd., with a shuttle to the ballroom.
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2. Fall Plant Sale! @ Mobile Botanical Gardens

Mobile Botanical Gardens is holding its fall plant sale, where shoppers can pick up garden favorites. The sale continues Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9AM to 3PM, and the plant list is available online.

What: Fall plant sale
When: Friday, Oct. 16 | 9AM-3PM
Where: Mobile Botanical Gardens, 5151 Museum Dr., Mobile
Plant list

3. Southern Star Search – Day 1 Foley’s Got Talent @ Gulf Coast Elks Lodge 2782

The Gulf Coast Elks Lodge is launching the inaugural Southern Star Search, a two-night showcase of local talent. Night one is a talent show for solo and single acts, with singing, comedy, magic, juggling, impersonations and more. Silly Goose Food Adventures will sell food, full bar service will be available and part of the proceeds will benefit the Sea Glass Initiative.

What: Talent show for solo and single acts
When: Friday, Oct. 16 | 5PM
Where: Gulf Coast Elks Lodge 2782, 2621 S. Juniper St., Foley
Cost: $5 per ticket. A $12 advance ticket covers both nights.
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4. Picnic Beach Live Music Friday with David Wiley

David Wiley is bringing his coastal acoustic rock and classic country covers back to Picnic Beach Bar & Grill. The restaurant will serve food and handcrafted cocktails.

What: Live music
When: Friday, Oct. 16 | 5-8PM
Where: Picnic Beach Bar & Grill, 128 E. 1st Ave., Gulf Shores
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5. Chicago Street Supper Club 2026

The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce will host an elegant outdoor dinner in the heart of downtown Foley, presented by the Law Offices of Brenton C. McWilliams. There will be hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour, followed by a wine-paired four-course meal from top local chefs. Casual cocktail attire is recommended, and parking is free around Heritage Park. Tickets are non-transferable and sold only through the chamber.

What: Outdoor four-course dinner with wine pairings
When: Friday, Oct. 16 | Cocktail hour at 6PM, dinner at 7PM
Where: N. Chicago St., downtown Foley
Cost: $150 per person
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6. Vintage Verb ArtWalk: Weird Finds & Costumed Pets

Vintage Verb joins the LoDa ArtWalk with a showcase of the shop’s strangest vintage treasures and a pet costume contest. Visitors can bring dressed-up pets, then wander, shop and hang out in downtown Mobile.

What: ArtWalk night with vintage finds and a pet costume contest
When: Friday, Oct. 16 | 6-9PM
Where: Vintage Verb, 155 Dauphin St., Mobile

7. Howlin’ Grace Rocks Angry Crab Shack

Howlin’ Grace is returning to Angry Crab Shack with pop and rock hits and a dash of country. The show is family friendly, with food and drinks available.

What: Live music
When: Friday, Oct. 16 | 6PM
Where: Angry Crab Shack, 25751 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach
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The Little Things Band is playing live at Callaghan’s, the longtime pub in Mobile’s Oakleigh Garden District.

What: Live music
When: Friday, Oct. 16 | 7PM
Where: Callaghan’s Irish Social Club, 916 Charleston St., Mobile
Cost: $8 cover
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9. Saucy FuzZ at The Sound Wave

Saucy FuzZ is performing a three-hour set at The Sound Wave in Gulf Shores.

What: Live music
When: Friday, Oct. 16 | 7-10PM
Where: The Sound Wave, 112 W. Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores
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Saturday, Oct. 17

10. Love on Saraland Day @ Saraland Municipal Complex

The City of Saraland is asking residents, churches, civic and school groups and businesses to help clean up areas around town. The city will provide supplies and assignments before volunteers head out to their designated areas.

What: Community cleanup
When: Saturday, Oct. 17 | 7AM-noon
Where: Saraland Municipal Complex, 727 Saraland Blvd. S., Saraland
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11. Fall Clean-Up Day @ Saraland Public Works Facility

The City of Saraland is hosting a drop-off day for residents with larger items to recycle. The event is for Saraland residents only, and ID is required.

What: Resident recycling drop-off
When: Saturday, Oct. 17 | 8AM-noon
Where: Saraland Public Works Facility, 150 Station St., Saraland
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12. STREAM: Special Effects & Movie Magic @ Spring Hill Recreation Center

Mobile Parks and Recreation is inviting students ages 5 to 13 to explore the science and technology behind movie magic. Participants will try hands-on activities in special effects, filmmaking techniques and storytelling while learning how science, engineering, art and technology bring stories to life on screen. Pre-registration is required.

What: Youth STREAM program
When: Saturday, Oct. 17 | 9AM-noon
Where: Spring Hill Recreation Center, 1151 Springhill Ave., Mobile
Cost: Free
Register

13. Super Why Literacy Day @ SFPL!

The Spanish Fort Public Library is celebrating literacy Super Why style, inspired by the PBS show on APT. The family event for all ages will include games and crafts. Registration is required.

What: Family literacy event
When: Saturday, Oct. 17 | 10AM-noon
Where: Spanish Fort Community Center, 7361 Spanish Fort Blvd., Spanish Fort
Register

14. Annual Rocking Resources for Alzheimer’s Caregivers & Healthcare Expo @ Mobile Convention Center

The Doris Marie Jones Foundation is hosting an expo for Alzheimer’s caregivers and families, with community vendors offering home care and health care services, legal resources, transportation, insurance and pre-need funeral planning. The day will also include guest speakers, free health screenings and giveaway prizes. Door sales will accept Zelle, Cash App, Venmo and credit cards but not cash, and tickets are nonrefundable.

What: Caregiver and health care resource expo
When: Saturday, Oct. 17 | 10AM-4PM
Where: Mobile Convention Center, 1 S. Water St., Mobile
Cost: $5 general admission
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15. Southern Star Search – Day 2 Battle of the Bands @ Gulf Coast Elks Lodge 2782

Bands of two or more members will compete for cash prizes: $500 for first place, $250 and a voice lesson for second and $100 for third. The winning band will also get a free recording demo session from Red Room Sound Studio in Robertsdale and a chance to play at Flora-Bama. Food and full bar service will be available, and part of the proceeds will benefit the Sea Glass Initiative.

What: Battle of the bands
When: Saturday, Oct. 17 | 2PM
Where: Gulf Coast Elks Lodge 2782, 2621 S. Juniper St., Foley
Cost: $10 per ticket. A $12 advance ticket covers both nights.

16. One Piece Win-A-Box @ Gulf Coast Hobby

Gulf Coast Hobby is hosting a One Piece Trading Card Game Win-A-Box tournament in the Constructed-Standard format. Registration closes at 1:45PM and play starts at 2PM sharp. Play is capped at 18 players, so the shop recommends signing up early by stopping in or calling 251-210-8701. Bring your decks and DON!! cards. The tournament runs every Saturday in October except Halloween.

What: One Piece TCG tournament
When: Saturday, Oct. 17 | 2-5PM
Where: Gulf Coast Hobby, 6450 U.S. 90, Suite A, Spanish Fort
Cost: $20 entry
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17. French Fall Picnic in Fairhope @ Fairhope Municipal Pier

The Eastern Shore French Academy and Alliance Française de Mobile are hosting a relaxed afternoon by the bay with French culture, food and good company. Guests are asked to bring a dish to share, French-inspired or not. Kids are welcome, guests can stop by briefly or stay longer, and no French is required. The hosts ask guests to comment on the event page to help with headcount.

What: French-themed community picnic
When: Saturday, Oct. 17 | From 4PM
Where: Fairhope Municipal Pier, 4 N. Beach Rd., Fairhope
Cost: Free, no registration required
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18. Spooktacular Halloween Hafla @ Spiritual Living Center of Mobile

Lotus Bellydance is hosting its Halloween hafla, a bellydance party, again this year in collaboration with Golden Veil Productions. The night will feature dancing and Halloween fun, and guests can sign up for spooky-themed dances and bring their own music.

What: Halloween bellydance party
When: Saturday, Oct. 17 | 5-8PM
Where: Spiritual Living Center of Mobile, 5566 Andrews Rd., Mobile
More info

19. Houseplant Bingo! @ Plants Unlimited

Plants Unlimited is hosting five rounds of houseplant bingo, with plants and plant-related goodies as prizes, and every player goes home with a free plant. The event is BYOB, tickets are required and seating is limited. The same event repeats Sunday, Oct. 18, at 3PM.

What: Houseplant bingo night
When: Saturday, Oct. 17 | 6PM
Where: Plants Unlimited, 27955 U.S. 98, Suite P, Daphne
Cost: $25 per ticket
Tickets

20. Monster Mash Cash Bash a Halloween Drawdown @ Elks Lodge

The ladies of the Order of Isis are hosting a Halloween drawdown with a chance at a $3,500 prize. A $75 ticket admits you and a guest and includes finger foods, with optional $25 insurance. The night will include games, the group’s Lotsa Shots, costume contests and Halloween and “Thriller” hits for dancing. The event is BYOB, and tickets are available from any Order of Isis member.

What: Halloween drawdown and costume party
When: Saturday, Oct. 17 | 6PM
Where: Elks Lodge, 2671 Dauphin Island Pkwy., Mobile
Cost: $75 per ticket, plus optional $25 insurance
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21. Zoe Burdett at Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores

Zoe Burdett is singing for dinner guests at Tacky Jacks in Gulf Shores.

What: Live music
When: Saturday, Oct. 17 | 6PM
Where: Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores, 240 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores
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22. Jo Koy: Koy Meets World Tour @ Saenger Theatre

Stand-up comedian Jo Koy is bringing his Koy Meets World Tour to Mobile. Koy draws on his family and Filipino heritage for his comedy. His Netflix specials include “Live From Brooklyn,” and he starred in the 2022 film “Easter Sunday.”

What: Stand-up comedy
When: Saturday, Oct. 17 | 8PM
Where: Saenger Theatre, 6 S. Joachim St., Mobile
Cost: Tickets range from $67 to $223
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23. Halloween Cabaret @ Building 505

The Athenian Civic & Social Club, Inc. is hosting a Halloween cabaret with costumes, dancing and a costume contest.

What: Halloween dance party and costume contest
When: Saturday, Oct. 17 | 9PM
Where: Building 505, 505 Bay Shore Ave., Mobile
Cost: $25 per ticket

24. Howlin’ Grace Rocks The Stock Tank’s 6 Year Tank-A-Versary and Tank-O-Ween Bash

Howlin’ Grace is helping The Stock Tank celebrate its sixth anniversary with a Halloween bash. Guests are invited to wear costumes, and the night will include games and prizes, cold drinks and a set of pop and rock hits with a dash of country.

What: Anniversary and Halloween party with live music
When: Saturday, Oct. 17 | 9PM-1AM
Where: The Stock Tank, 18454 U.S. 90, Robertsdale

25. High Cotton | The Red Haven Live

High Cotton is taking the stage at The Red Haven Live, a live music venue and restaurant in Orange Beach.

What: Live music
When: Saturday, Oct. 17 | 10-11:30PM
Where: The Red Haven Live, 25637 Canal Rd., Units 11 & 12, Orange Beach
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Sunday, Oct. 18

26. Orange Beach Pop-Up Farmers Market: Fall Edition @ Waterfront Park

Orange Beach Parks and Recreation is hosting a pop-up market with a curated collection of farmers, growers and value-added vendors. Residents are encouraged to use golf carts. Parking is available throughout the park and at the Orange Beach Library and Senior Center. In bad weather, the market will move to the Orange Beach Community Center at 27235 Canal Road.

What: Pop-up farmers market
When: Sunday, Oct. 18 | 10AM-2PM
Where: Waterfront Park, 26425 Canal Rd., Orange Beach
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27. 5 Year Celebration @ Shore Light Baptist Church

Shore Light Baptist Church is celebrating five years with worship and a community lunch. The event moved from Oct. 11 because of the hurricane. Kids can enjoy bounce houses and face painting, and everyone is welcome.

What: Church anniversary celebration
When: Sunday, Oct. 18 | 10:30AM
Where: Shore Light Baptist Church, 25366 Profit Dr., Daphne
More info

28. Benefit for Bobby & Alecia Savell @ The Zebra Club

A benefit with live music, a 50/50 raffle and dinner plates is raising money for the Savell family as their son, P.J., fights cancer and the family faces medical bills. Buzzard Bait, Mojo, Howlin’ Grace, Rockstarfish, Spaces in Between and August Band will each play an hourlong set, starting at noon. Raffle donations can be dropped off at the venue.

What: Benefit with live music, 50/50 raffle and dinner plates
When: Sunday, Oct. 18 | Noon-6PM
Where: The Zebra Club, 2343 Dauphin Island Pkwy., Mobile

29. OktoberFest @ Flora-Bama Lounge & Package

Flora-Bama is celebrating Oktoberfest with live music from The Bräts and a stein hoisting competition. The event was rescheduled to this weekend because of the hurricane.

What: Oktoberfest party with live music and a stein hoisting contest
When: Sunday, Oct. 18 | 3-6PM
Where: Flora-Bama Lounge & Package, 17401 Perdido Key Dr., Perdido Key, Fla.
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30. Steve Dorsey Memorial Reef – Sign Day

The Trick or Trout Foundation is hanging new signs on the Steve Dorsey Memorial Reef and inviting friends, sponsors, supporters and the community to take part. Fairhope Fish House’s “Big Spank” will be parked at the reef giving out a special treat, first come, first served. The event was rescheduled after weather delays, and organizers ask boaters to watch for other vessels.

What: Reef sign unveiling
When: Sunday, Oct. 18 | 3PM
Where: Old Weeks Bay reef, across from the Pelican Point boat launch at the mouth of Weeks Bay (30°22.840′ N, 87°49.972′ W)
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31. Houseplant Bingo! @ Plants Unlimited

Plants Unlimited is hosting a second houseplant bingo session, with five rounds of play, plants and plant-related goodies as prizes and a free plant for every player. The event is BYOB, tickets are required and seating is limited.

What: Houseplant bingo
When: Sunday, Oct. 18 | 3PM
Where: Plants Unlimited, 27955 U.S. 98, Suite P, Daphne
Cost: $25 per ticket
Tickets

32. The Bailiwicks at the Legion Tiki

The Bailiwicks, a four-piece band, play traditional bluegrass instruments, including mandolin, banjo, guitar and bass, in a nontraditional style they call “Baygrass.” Their Gulf Coast-inspired sets mix laid-back grooves, twangy claw-hammer stompers and church-style harmonies.

What: Live bluegrass
When: Sunday, Oct. 18 | 5-9PM
Where: American Legion Post 199 Tiki Bar, 700 S. Mobile St., Fairhope
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33. Baldwin Pops Tribute to Joe Riemer @ Henry George Park

The Baldwin Pops are opening their season with a tribute to the late Joe Riemer, one of the group’s founding conductors in 1997. The band will play some of his favorite pieces to conduct. Bring a chair and a picnic.

What: Free outdoor concert
When: Sunday, Oct. 18 | 6PM
Where: Henry George Park, corner of Fairhope Avenue and Magnolia Street, Fairhope
Cost: Free
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34. Victoria’s Secret Runway Show Watch Party @ Twist 181 Cocktail Lounge

Twist 181 is hosting a girls’ night around the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, with pink carpet coverage at 6PM and the show at 6:30PM. The menu will include a Runway Girl Dinner of chicken Caesar salad with Parmesan truffle fries and garlic aioli, plus three specialty cocktails: Angel Energy, a strawberry lemon drop martini; Pretty in Pink, a pink cosmopolitan; and The Bombshell, made with tequila, grapefruit, lime and cranberry.

What: Fashion show watch party
When: Sunday, Oct. 18 | 6PM
Where: Twist 181 Cocktail Lounge, Eastern Shore Centre, 30500 State Hwy. 181, Suite 710, Spanish Fort
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35. Great Lake Swimmers with Mary Bragg @ The Merry Widow

Canadian indie-folk band Great Lake Swimmers, led by singer-songwriter Tony Dekker, will perform with Mary Bragg. The group is known for nature-inspired lyrics and delicate acoustic arrangements.

What: Live music, 21+ only
When: Sunday, Oct. 18 | 8PM
Where: The Merry Widow, 51 S. Conception St., Mobile
Cost: $23.76 general admission
Tickets