Mobile Bay Now

Southern Echo Chorale Spring Concert
2026-05-15 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Southern Echo Chorale will conclude their 2025-26 season, under the direction of Joseph Setzer, with a spring concert at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. The all men’s a cappella vocal ensemble will perform works by Palestrina, William Byrd, Randall Thompson and Ola Gjeilo. Admission is free and open to the public. Donations at the door are encouraged. All are welcome!

Southern Echo Chorale - Spring Concert
2026-05-15 19:30 - 20:30
Southern Echo Chorale will conclude their 2025/2026 season with a spring concert at the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, under the direction of Joseph Setzer. The all men’s a cappella vocal ensemble will perform works by Palestrina, William Byrd, Randall Thompson, and Ola Gjeilo. Admission is free and open to the public. Donations at the door are encouraged. All are welcome!

Friday Night at the Rage
2026-05-15 18:00 - 22:00
Join us for a night of high-energy pickleball at PickleRage! Enjoy FOUR HOURS of open play for only $10. Courts are divided by skill level so everyone gets competitive, fun matchups all night long. Bring your paddle (or demo one of the 50+ name brand paddles we have in store), bring your friends and make Friday your favorite night of the week!

Open to the public — all players welcome.

Friday Night Karaoke
2026-05-15 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-08 18:00 - 22:00

Poker Night at Waffles R Wild
2026-05-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-13 18:00 - 21:00

Mossy Oak Night
2026-05-15 18:00 | United States
SAVE THE DATE! Friday, May 15th, we’ll be raising a glass to the end of turkey season and kicking off summer with Mossy Oak!!! Throw on your favorite Mossy Oak gear (old school or brand new) and you’ll be entered to win custom prizes from YETI￼, Turtlebox Audio￼, and Waffle House￼. We’ll also have exclusive Flora-Bama merch available only at the bar featuring artwork from Craig Brumfield. Live music, cold drinks, and a beach bar full of old friends waiting on you. See y’all next Friday.

Intro to Pickleball
2026-05-15 17:00 - 17:30
New to Pickleball? Curious about PickleRage? Let our skilled staff of instructors introduce you to the fastest growing sport in the Country and the newest indoor Pickleball Club in the area!In this class you will learn:💚 The different types of paddles.💚 Scoring system.💚 Contact points and swing basics.💚 The rules on how to serve.Best of all, it’s free to EVERYONE! Don’t see the time/date you’re looking for? No worries! Call us today and we will set up a time that works best for you – completely free of charge.

Mobile Delta Festival
2026-05-15 12:00 - 21:00
The Mobile Delta Festival is a one-day pop-up exhibition celebrating sustainable design solutions developed by Auburn University students. Open to all ages, the outdoor exhibition will showcase the students’ work and a series of interactive workshops hosted by local Mobile organizations.

Mobile County Master Gardeners 2026 Tour of Gardens
2026-05-15 09:00 - 2026-05-17 16:00
Mobile County Master Gardeners are excited to invite you to the 2026 Tour of Gardens!Explore one or all of our eight outstanding gardens, clustered in three areas: Downtown/Midtown Gardens, Springhill/West Mobile and South Mobile County.Our gardens are designed and maintained by Master Gardeners, offering “how to” ideas for small and large gardens, plantings for sun and shade as well as research-based information on highlighted plants.Online ticket sales begin March 1 and may also be purchased at any garden during the event.As most gardens are at private homes, we cannot guarantee that all locations are handicapped accessible. Pets, strollers and smoking will not be allowed.

Let's Ride! Adaptive Cycling Experience
2026-05-15 00:00 - 2026-05-17 23:59
It is an Adaptive Cycling Experience to celebrate the Backcountry Trail, an accessible trail in Gulf Shores. We want to introduce more people to adaptive cycling through hand cycles and recumbent trikes. Lakeshore will be bringing our adaptive bikes for participants to try out and take on the trail. We will be promoting other adaptive cycling opportunities in the state and ways that people can get connected. Participants can also sign up for the free 100 Alabama Miles Challenge and start logging their miles! We will have free t-shirts to giveaway at the event. https://100alabamamiles.org/

Gulf State Park is hosting its first ever Venture Out event on May 15-17. This three-day festival will feature a variety of nature and outdoor-focused activities, workshops, and tours throughout the park and along the Backcountry Trail. The family-friendly event is a collaboration between Gulf State Park, the Gulf Coast Eco-Center, Valor Hospitality, the City of Gulf Shores, and the City of Orange Beach.

An Evening with Folk Noir artist Anna La Mare
2026-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | United States
Join us for an earnest evening with Anna La Mare!

Singer-songwriter Anna La Mare (ANuh Lah MAH-ray) blends roots music and Celtic storytelling with Southern Gothic elements to create stormy, poetic Americana animated by her powerful and haunting voice.
La Mare has held international residencies, performed in dimly lit venues, and graced festivals as well as songwriter showcases across the United States and abroad. She took the stage at the Belladrum Music Festival (Scotland), earned a grant from the City of Austin Live Music Fund to produce an album, has played hundreds of shows, as well as wrote songs with greats like Mick Flannery, Terry Klein, Jeff Plankenhorn, and Pete Damore from Ordinary Elephant.
An artist on the rise, La Mare is dedicated to crafting provocative songs and is currently in the process of laying down her first album. Listeners will be invited into her world — one that is deeply personal and universally relatable.
The well-traveled storyteller has been writing songs since she opened the first page of a journal as a child. When she wasn’t falling asleep in the back of the jazz clubs where her mother sang, she was learning traditional American and Celtic tunes on family road trips.
Diving into the music scene of the North Carolina Piedmont, she fell in love with the balladry of Americana and discovered the foundation for her own music.
Spending her formative years in Europe and the United Kingdom and her stage years in New Orleans, Texas, and North Carolina, her sound is a rich mix of influences ranging from Leonard Cohen and Sting to Loreena McKennitt, Sharon Van Etten, Sigur Ros, Natalie Merchant, and Joni Mitchell. These artists’ ability to conjure emotion and atmosphere is a driving force in La Mare’s songwriting.
The combination of La Mare’s jazz and folk roots with her eclectic, soundscape-driven influences sets her apart, and her ability to turn a phrase and weave a mystical story gives her music a distinct characteristic that feels intimate and expansive.
Anna tackles a range of styles to deliver meaningful and enchanting ballads. She isn’t afraid to restyle a cover, and her original works are as versatile as her background. With her captivating vibrato, she can sing a tender soprano ballad as easily as a rich, soulful anthem or quirky waltz. Delivering each song with a heartfelt and enchanting sincerity, her voice and storytelling create a space where vulnerability and strength coexist, resonating deeply with her listeners.
In December 2022, Anna decided to pack up her things and go on the road full time. She put everything she owned in storage and made a 3,000-mile journey to British Columbia to start a new chapter in her music career. She toured all over BC before spending a solitary two weeks with her dog and a trunk of her old journals in a cabin on an island off the Sunshine Coast. There, she reconnected with herself as a songwriter and wrote an album’s worth of songs.
After traveling down the West Coast and playing across the United States, U.K. and Canada, she is back in her now home state of Texas : working on new music in Austin and building her music community.
In her heart, La Mare is a true artist of the road, strumming and singing the stories she’s picked up in her travels, poised to enliven the wanderer in every listener.

Groovy Goat Thursday Night Karaoke
2026-05-14 18:00 - 22:00
Looking for a mid-week pick-me-up? Head to Groovy Goat every Thursday from 6:00 – 10:00 pm for Karaoke Night! Pick your song, grab the mic, and have a great time with friends.

Game Night at Waffles R Wild
2026-05-13 17:00 - 21:00
Game night plans? We’ve got your Wednesday covered! Join Game Nights at Waffles R Wild from 5:00 – 9:00 pm for fun for all ages. Bring your favorite game or jump into one of the games provided while you enjoy great food and a relaxed atmosphere.
Whether it’s family night, a casual night with friends, or a fun way to break up the week, Waffles R Wild is the place to play, laugh, and stay awhile!

Comedy Open Mic at Oyster City Brewing Company
2026-05-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Oyster City Brewing Company, 600 Government Street, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Come to Oyster City Brewing Company for a night of laughs at our Open Mic Comedy event!

Brandon Styles Variety Show
2026-05-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-09 19:00 - 21:00

Tacos, Tequila, & Trivia
2026-05-12 18:00 - 20:00

Tom McGehee Presents Mobile’s Own Pratt Family
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:00
Join the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion for a special evening with guest speaker Tom McGehee. In honor of Historic Preservation Month, McGehee will present a fascinating look into the history of Mobile’s own Pratt family. • Admission: Donations greatly appreciated

Healthy Her Women's Health Panel
2026-05-12 17:30 - 19:00
Join us Infirmary Health for an evening about women’s health, a panel discussion with trusted local healthcare professionals. Topics include gynecology, primary care, mental health and more. Tickets are $10 and include dinner and door prizes!

Inaugural Boyington Oak Day
2026-05-10 14:00
The inaugural Boyington Oak Day, as proclaimed by the Mobile City Council, will be celebrated to honor one of Mobile’s oldest and most famous legends, Charles Boyington, at the site of the Boyington Oak. Azalea Trail Maids and Mobile Belles will greet guests, there will be a performances and Secret History Tours will provide free tours for attendees. 🌳 Charles Boyington, journeyman printer, poet and musician was hanged for the murder of his critically ill best friend. As he predicted would happen to prove his innocence, an oak tree grew from his gravesite and still stands almost 200 years later.This celebration is sponsored in part by the Mobile County Commission and the Mobile City Council.

Brunch & Rally
2026-05-10 13:00 - 17:00

Mother's Day at Le Moyne's Chophouse
2026-05-10 12:00 - 20:00
Celebrate Mother’s Day in true Southern style at Le Moyne’s Chophouse. Join us for an elevated dining experience designed to honor the occasion.In addition to our signature menu, enjoy specially curated features that highlight rich flavors, seasonal ingredients and a touch of indulgence worthy of Mom. From perfectly prepared steaks to decadent accompaniments and thoughtful finishes, every detail is crafted to make her feel celebrated.Gather, toast and treat her to an afternoon (or evening) she won’t forget.

Tropic Falls – May Sundays
2026-05-10 10:00 - 19:00

White Tie Rock Ensemble Presents: Bohemian Stardust
2026-05-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-08 19:00 - 20:30
White Tie Rock Ensemble Presents: Bohemian Stardust arrives at OWA Theater on May 8th and 9th, celebrating the music of Queen and David Bowie through a powerful symphonic rock performance. Known for recreating classic rock with the precision and detail of a symphony, the White Tie Rock Ensemble brings a fresh dimension to some of the most influential songs in music history.
Bohemian Stardust delivers two unforgettable nights that honor legendary catalogs with bold sound and striking presentation, only at OWA Theater!

UCP Of Mobile's Hooked Up To Help Inshore Fishing Tournament
2026-05-09 13:00 - 16:00
Join us for the Hooked Up To Help Inshore Fishing Tournament on Saturday, May 9! Kids under 14 fish for just $1 with a paid adult entry. Make memories, reel in big catches, and support children and adults with disabilities. The tournament has both adult and kids (14 and under) divisions where anglers can enter the following fish: Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Ground Mullet and Croaker. The tournament concludes with a weigh-in at Ralph & Kacoo’s on the Mobile Bay Causeway, along with an awards and prize presentation. Ralph & Kacoo’s on the Causeway Weigh-In at 1-4 PM

Tropic Falls – May Saturdays
2026-05-09 10:00 - 21:00

Opening Reception May 2026 Faces of Mobile by Daniel Domenzain & Faces of America by Kathleen Kirk Stoves
2026-05-08 18:00 - 21:00 | 6 S Joachim St, 6 S Joachim St, Mobile, AL, 36602
Faces of Mobile

The people of Mobile serve as the subjects and primary protagonists for this collection. These photographs seek to honor the Mobillian spirit—not through a series of staged postcards, but through exploration of the uncurated self, presented as a dialogue between the “perfect” frame and unobserved expressions that emerge when the camera is supposedly “off”. In an era dominated by the performative pose, these photographs focus on the spectrum of human presence—capturing both the definitive, intentional final shot and the quiet, unobserved breaths that exist in the margins. We spend so much of our lives preparing to be seen. This exhibition celebrates the beauty of both being unprepared and nailing that perfect final shot.

By prioritizing the “essence” over the “execution,” the “in between” captures challenge the viewer to find value in what is considered not a perfect shot. There is a profound honesty in a blurred face, a mid-laugh squint, or a gaze directed away from the lens. These are the moments where we are most ourselves: unpolished, unintentional, and entirely real. In contrast the intentional final shots prioritize execution displaying the polished result of curation, highlighting a version of reality that is meticulously crafted, controlled, and performative. Ultimately trading the messy truth of being for the seamless allure of the ideal.

“The photograph is not the goal; the connection to the moment is. I am looking for the split second where the persona slips and the person remains.”

Dan Domenzain is a photographer currently based in Mobile, Alabama. Being born in El Paso, Texas, and raised in Chihuahua, Mexico, has instilled in Dan a profound sense of belonging to more than one place. From this duality emerged a desire to deeply experience both Mexican and American cultures. This journey of exploration continued early in his engineering career when he relocated to Southern France—the region of his family’s origins—adding a third cultural layer to his identity and perspective. Dan Domenzain is a photographer currently based in Mobile, Alabama. Being born in El Paso, Texas, and raised in Chihuahua, Mexico, has instilled in Dan a profound sense of belonging to more than one place. From this duality emerged a desire to deeply experience both Mexican and American cultures. This journey of exploration continued early in his engineering career when he relocated to Southern France—the region of his family’s origins—adding a third cultural layer to his identity and perspective. Dan is passionate about experiencing and celebrating the essence of humanity—our shared similarities and our unique differences—with a specific focus on how we interact and communicate. This drive has led him to master English and Spanish, as well as pursue fluency in French. Beyond spoken language, Dan has discovered that art is one of life’s greatest joys. Whether capturing a moment through a lens or painting on canvas, he has found a universal language to connect with others, a passion he continues to cultivate daily. On weekends, Dan is deeply immersed in the local creative community and a frequent presence at local City of Mobile events, where he focuses on capturing the genuine joy of people in his community. Dan’s commitment to the arts extends into his professional life. At his workplace, he leads and coordinates an annual event called “Art of Engineers.” Now in its seventh year, the initiative showcases the intersection of engineering and creativity, connecting colleagues through their shared hobbies and artistic pursuits. Through Art of Engineers, Dan has collaborated with prominent organizations such as the Mobile Museum of Art, Alabama Contemporary Art Center and the Mobile Arts Council. Ultimately, Dan believes that everyone has something to say, and his goal is to ensure there is always someone listening.

Faces of America

Established Mobile artist, Kathleen Kirk Stoves, is inspired by Lynn Oldshue’s storytelling through Our Southern Souls. In a series of acrylic portraits, Kathleen captures the essence of individuals Lynn has interviewed. Her paintings reflect the depth, humanity, and shared experiences that bind us together. Profits from any paintings sold will go to the Love All Pantry in Mobile.

ABOUT KATHLEEN KIRK STOVES | PAINTER OF SOULS

I was lucky enough to meet Lynn Oldshue outside of Central Presbyterian Church in 2020. I had been following her work for years, completely taken by her ability to be a connector of humanity, telling the stories of strangers who transform into teachers and friends with each recorded word. Lynn has a gift for seeing others for all the good they can offer to the world. Each story feels sacred and more valuable than anything money can buy. And isn’t that how we should always view each other? I am forever grateful to Lynn for helping me to love others. It is so easy these days to feel trapped by hate and beaten down by evil in the world. But there is still so much good. And if we take the time to really see each other, we’ll find it. When I approached Lynn about painting her “Souls” over a year ago, I had no idea she’d be celebrating the 10th anniversary of “Our Southern Souls” just in time for this exhibition. As a believer in signs, this felt like more than a coincidence. Maybe others needed these stories right now as much as I did. Thank you for your trust and friendship, Lynn. Thank you for bringing me back to love for others. Happy 10th!

ABOUT LYNN OLDSHUE | OUR SOUTHERN SOULS

I started Our Southern Souls after writing a story about the bus riders of Mobile, Alabama. I rode the bus for months, listening to the stories of people who depend on public transportation for everything from work and school to shopping and appointments. I missed those interviews when the story was finished, but my husband gave me the Humans of New York and said to keep doing it. Our Southern Souls is now over 2,000 interviews, and some of the stories are in books we published a few years ago. The stories are all unique, just like the people who share them. They are funny and inspiring, sad and heartbreaking, or a quick moment in time. Still more are inspiring, and many connect us with history. Each story is a reminder of the broken and better sides of all of us and what humans overcome on a daily basis—just to live our lives. Readers say they find a part of themselves in the stories or share similar thoughts and feelings. These “strangers” and their stories have changed my life and helped me find my own story. There are interesting people all around us, we just need to open our eyes to see them. Thank you for reading Souls.

The Faces of Mobile and Faces of America exhibits will hang in the MAC Gallery, Room 1927 at 6 South Joachim Street in Mobile, from May 5 through May 30, 2026. Gallery hours are 11:00 to 5:00 Tuesday through Friday and 11:00 to 2:00 on Saturday.

A public reception will be held during Artwalk from 6pm to 9pm on May 8, when Lynn Oldshue will also be in the gallery along with her book, Our Southern Souls.

Please email Sydney Cramer at scramer@mobilearts.org with any questions.
