January 11
The Big Gala
Skopelos at New World
600 A Palafox Street | Pensacola
6:00pm – 12:00am
The Big Gala – 2019 marks our 30th anniversary year! Join us in celebrating 30 years of helping futures blossom at The Big Gala-Lunar New Year, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida. This breathtaking evening will feature delicious signature cocktails, a gourmet seated dinner handcrafted by Executive Chef Gus Silvos, the entertaining Main Attraction Band, dancing, chances to win, and silent and live auctions. Brent Lane from Cat Country 98.7 will be wishing you all good fortune as our Master of Ceremonies. Dress for the evening is Black Tie.
For more information please e-mail Courtney Cook at ccook@bbbsnwfl.org
January 12
Pensacola Beach 10K, 5K & Half Marathon
Casino Beach Pavilion
20 Casino Beach Blvd | Pensacola Beach
Races start at 7:30am and 8:00am
A Pensacola Runners Association Event, this is one of the premier destination road races in the Southeast and the perfect way to kick off your New Year Resolution. It’s for both runners and walkers and takes participants along this city’s scenic waterfront along paved roads between the Gulf of Mexico and the Santa Rosa Sound. The event features a half marathon and a “pick your distance” 10k/5k, meaning participants do not have to decide whether to run the 10k or the 5k until they are out on the course!
Visit PensacolaRunners.com for more information.
January 18-20 & 24-27
The Cemetery Club
Pensacola Little Theatre
400 S Jefferson Street | Pensacola
7:30pm – 10:00pm & Sunday 3:00pm – 5:30pm
Join PLT as we present The Cemetery Club. This is the story of three Jewish widows -Ida, Lucille, and Doris- who meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husband’s graves. This story tells of love and loss while being full of quick humor and compassion.
For more information and to purchase tickets visit PensacolaLittleTheatre.com.
January 25 & 27
Pensacola Opera Presents: Romeo & Juliet
Saenger Theatre
118 South Palafox Place | Pensacola
Friday – 7:30pm | Sunday – 2:00pm
Venture through fair Verona’s divided houses as Shakespeare’s sweeping tragedy of star-crossed lovers is brought to life by Gounod’s sumptuous score.
For more information and to purchase tickets visit PensacolaOpera.com.
January 26
Cordova Mall Ball
Cordova Mall
5100 N 9thAvenue | Pensacola
8:00pm – 12:00am
Let the Good Times Roll! Enjoy a night of live entertainment, music and dancing—plus food tasting and drink stations throughout the mall, all in support of sick and injured children at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital.
Purchase tickets and reserve tables of eight online at www.cordovamallball.com.
January 31
Double Bridge Run
Maritime Park
301 W Main Street | Pensacola
Quickly becoming one of the premier 15K (9.3 miles) races in the country, the Double Bridge Run Presented by Publix gives runners a full view of our great area. Beginning in downtown Pensacola at the Vince Whibbs Community Maritime Park, the 15K winds through historic Pensacola, over the 3-mile bridge spanning Escambia Bay, through Gulf Breeze, over the Bob Sikes Bridge and the Intercostal Waterway, and finishing at the Pensacola Beach boardwalk! The race also features a 5K (3.1 miles) race which begins in Gulf Breeze, runs over the Bob Sikes Bridge and uses the same finish line on the beach. This will be the last event on the bridge!
For more race information visit DoubleBridgeRun.com.
