Arts and Entertainment June 21 - 28
Enjoy an open air free concert with Gypsy Riot from 7-9 p.m. June 21 on the main stage at HarborWalk Village, with live music at seven venues, clubs and restaurants during the evening. Concerts are held every Saturday during the summer.
Thrive Music Fest
KC’s Sand Bar in Fort Walton Beach will host Thrive Music Fest to benefit Covenant Hospice from 11 a.m. to midnight June 21 with 13 artists performing live on two outdoor stages. KC’s full menu will be available with a portion of food and beverage sales benefiting Covenant Hospice. Advance tickets are $5; children 12 and under free. Tickets may be purchased at the Miracle Strip Parkway entrance to KC’s Sandbar beginning at 10 a.m. June 21.
Kitten Extravaganza
SOCKS hosts its Fourth Annual Kitten Extravaganza from 12-5 p.m. June 21 at the shelter and the thrift store behind the shelter. Kitten and cat adoption fees will be drastically reduced and free adoptions for cats five and over. GS Gelato and other animal rescues will also attend. Call 863-5756 or visit www.saveourcatsandkittens.com.
Starlight Ballet
The NWF Ballet presents a free mixed repertory performance at 7 p.m. June 21 in Rosemary Beach with scenes from the 2nd Act of Swan Lake as well as an eclectic mix of new contemporary pieces.
Dinner theater
Act4Murder and Crab Island Cantina present “Top O’ the Murder to You” at 7:30 p.m. June 22 and 29 at 2 Harbor Blvd. #100. Seating at 7 p.m. Price is $49.95/adults and $24.95/kids 10 and under, all inclusive. Call 862-2885 for reservations.
American Legion
American Legion Post 296, 311 Main Street in Destin, sells pizza and hotdogs from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Smoke free bingo begins at 6 p.m. June 23. Jackpot, $250. Karaoke is from 7:30-11:30 p.m. June 27. Call 837-3818.
Gulf Jazz Society: Singer and pianist David Seering will perform a program of the songs of the Great American Songbook, which includes selections from the music associated with Johnny Mercer, Harry Connick Jr., Elton John and Andrew Lloyd Webber, from 6:30-9 p.m. June 23 at The Place in Panama City. Seering will be accompanied by bassist Steve Gilmore and stride and ragtime pianist Bobby van Deusen. Make reservations at 784-2106, 258-4022 or 769-5494. Tickets are $12/GJS members and $15/non-members.
Fat Tuesday Parade
HarborWalk Village becomes “The Big Easy” from 6-10 p.m. June 24 with floats, beads and lots of swag, a performance by the Village Brass Band on the main stage, and a fire dancing show. Event is free.
Wednesday Night Concert Series: A free concert with Chubby Carrier from 7-9 p.m. June 25 in the Events Plaza at The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Call 267-8186.
HendersonBeach
Learn all about the animals when Henderson Beach State Park hosts the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge staff and their animal ambassadors from 11:30 a.m. to noon June 26. Bring a camera. Program included in the park admission fee. Call 837-7550.
Red, White and Blue Celebration
The Red, White and Blue Celebration at HarborWalk Village, a weekly honoring of a local hero, is held from 6-10 p.m. June 16. Enjoy live entertainment, free kid’s crafts and face painting, a WWII replica flyover and fireworks over the harbor at 9 p.m.
Splash series
Cruise up and anchor your boat for a Heritage concert from 4-8 p.m. June 28 at North Light Marina in Niceville.
Art in the Park
Free event begins with an art exhibition at noon June 28 in the Fort Walton Beach Landing Park. Food vendors will be on site. At sundown, the NWF Ballet presents a mixed repertory performance with scenes from the 2nd Act of Swan Lake as well as an eclectic mix of new contemporary pieces.