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Things to do in Pensacola: Mardi Gras Mambo featuring Lil Jon; Beethoven & Blue Jeans

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Seven days out is your guide to entertainment events, concerts, festivals and activities in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

MONDAY

Monday Night Blues

7 p.m. Monday, Monday, Jan. 6. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. Seville Quarter and the Blues Society of Northwest Florida are bringing the “blues” back to the Seville Quarter Entertainment District. The event features live blues music and “BBQ and Bud” food and drink specials. More info: 850-434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

Swan Lake: State Ballet of Ukraine with Live Symphony Orchestra

7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Experience the world’s most in-demand ballet, “Swan Lake,” presented by Classical Arts Entertainment and performed by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this full-scale production features Tchaikovsky’s legendary score performed by the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Aaron Collins. Join as the world-renowned dancers of The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine and the exquisite artistic direction by Andrei Litvinov bring the masterpiece choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov to life. Tickets start at $47. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.

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TUESDAY

Sweetwater Integration Expo

8 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 7 and 8. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. Come check out the incredible audio-visual equipment from the industry’s leading manufacturers. Immerse yourself in the stunning demonstrations and learn from the industry’s top manufacturers of audio, video, lighting, and acoustics, including finance options. This is a free event, but attendees need to “register” and RSVP to gain access. Every year, attendees rave about how much they enjoyed the expo. More info: 850-432-0800 or pensacolabaycenter.com.

THURSDAY

Snowbird Hootenanny: Rock Your Decade

11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9.  Flora-Bama Lounge Package & Oyster Bar, 17401 Perdido Key Drive. Kick off 2025 in style at the annual Snowbird Hootenanny. The Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce invites all snowbirds to an afternoon of nostalgia and fun as they celebrate the music and memories of the best decades. Whether you’re a fan of the rockin’ 60s, groovy 70s, pop-filled 80s, or grunge-infused 90s, this event is for you. Dust off your favorite outfit from your most beloved musical era and come dressed in style. More info: visitperdido.com.

Six Feet Under

6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. Six Feet Under will perform live in concert with Psycroptic, Rotted Remains, Accursed Creator, and Infernem. $20 in advance and $25 at the door. More info: thehandlebar850.com.

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SATURDAY

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra: Dress Rehearsal

1 p.m., doors; 1:30 p.m., program; Saturday, Jan. 11. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Join the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra for a working dress rehearsal of the Beethoven & Blue Jeans program. They will work to polish each piece, with adjustments to nuance, balance and blend. Many pieces will be played in their entirety, and certain sections will be retouched with starts and stops. Tickets start at $10. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.

Chili Cook-off at the Prost Office

2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. The Prost Office, 6821 Caroline St., Milton. Come show off your cooking skills and see if you can take home first place for your chili recipe. There will be first and second place prizes. The signup sheet will be behind the bar. $10 entry. More info: getrelaxing.com.

Mardi Gras Mambo featuring Lil Jon & Yung Joc

6:30 p.m., doors; 7:30 p.m., show; Saturday, Jan. 11. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. The Mardi Gras Mambo, presented by Pensacola Mardi Gras, brings the experience of a Mardi Gras party with entertainment from Lil Jon and Yung Joc. This event includes traditional Mardi Gras food, drinks, and entertainment highlighted with Krewe Royalty on stage with Lil Jon and Yung Joc, who will perform some of their greatest hits, bringing attendees the spirit of Pensacola’s largest event — the Pensacola Mardi Gras Grand Parade. Lil Jon is a rapper, record producer, and DJ known as one of the pioneers of the hip-hop subgenre crunk. Yung Joc is a rapper known for hits such as his 2006 single “It’s Going Down”, which earned him Grammy nominations. Tickets start at $161. More info: 850-432-0800 or pensacolabaycenter.com.

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven & Blue Jeans

7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox St. Dress up or dress down for this annual celebration of Ludwig van Beethoven, under the baton of guest conductor Laura Jackson. This rousing Pensacola Symphony Orchestra program features the composer’s Fifth Symphony along with Gioachino Rossini’s Overture to Barber of Seville and Jimmy López Bellido’s Fiesta! Four Pop Dances for Orchestra. Ray Ushikubo joins the orchestra as soloist on piano for Felix Mendelssohn’s First Piano Concerto and violin for Camille Saint-Saëns’ Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso. Tickets start at $25. More info: 850-595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.

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