Gulf Shores Area Upcoming Events

Come see the island's only show. Experience a mix of 60 singing and speaking impressions, speaking impressions, comedy, dance, ventriloquism and award winning magic. This is a one hour family-friendly show. Get your tickets on the website or at the door. Seating is first come, first served, so please arrive early. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.  Hosting a private house party, family reunion, family vacation or corporate event? You can also hire Brandon Styles to entertain guests of all ages with professional close-up magic or an impression concert!

Geeks Who Drink Trivia is like live pub quiz with music rounds, picture rounds and more. You play in teams, it's free to play, and you get the opportunity to win sweet prizes like gift certificates or Big Beach swag. We'll be hosting every Monday from 7-9 p.m. get here early to be sure you and your team get a good spot!

Sail around the beautiful sunset on the back bays of Orange Beach. These sailing sunsets are truly the best way to end your day. Hues of pink, purple, orange and blue illuminate the sky. Then sail into Perdido Bay for the moonrise. The views are spectacular. The moon rises above the skyline and the moonbeams dance across the water lighting up your path down the bay. This is a one of a kind experience. Book your private sunset full moon cruise today. This is a private sailing charter for up to six passengers. Perfect for stargazing for families, girls night out or a romantic evening. Limited availability. 

Visit Fort Morgan Historic Site for a guided tour, by a historian, during spring break 2018. Learn a little more about the history of military occupations at Mobile Point from The War of 1812 until  the end of WWII.  Guided tours will be held on Tuesday and Thursday, during March, April, and May at 10 a.m. only. You can also visit Fort Morgan any day of the week from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. for a self guided tour.  Visit the museum and gift shop. Explore the brick fort, the siege line or mortar battery and the beach too.

Although the team travels the country during the year, they return home to NAS Pensacola in Florida most weeks. In order to stay proficient in their demanding routine, they traditionally fly practice performances over the base on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during airshow season (March through November). Look below for their planned practice dates, but keep in mind that these can and do change as the year progresses due to things like weather or other circumstances. Practices typically begin at 11:30 a.m. central time and last about 55 minutes. Public viewing is available at the National Naval Aviation Museum at no cost. The outside viewing area for the Blue Angels practice is located on the museum’s flight line north of the museum. Signs are posted to direct visitors to viewing and parking locations, including limited parking for handicapped visitors. Open bleacher seating is available and seats 1,000 people. A limited quantity of chairs are available for a fee of $3 per chair, good for that day’s practice session. Concessions of bottled water, sport drinks, light food, treats and merchandise are also available. Chair service, concessions and merchandise are provided by the National Naval Aviation Museum Foundation and proceeds support the museum and foundation programs.A valid ID is required for all visitors 16 and over to gain access to the museum flight line. Backpacks, daypacks and other similar items are not allowed on the flight line.2018 Blue Angels Pensacola Practice ScheduleMarch 27March 28*March 29April 3April 4April 10April 11*April 17April 18*April 24April 25*May 1May 2*May 8May 9*May 15May 16*May 17May 18 (9am-10am)May 29June 5June 20*June 26July 3July 5July 6 (9am-10am)July 11July 17July 18*July 24August 15*August 21August 22*August 28August 29*September 5*September 6September 7 (9am-10am)September 11September 12*September 18September 25*October 17*October 23October 24*October 30October 31November 1November 2*Denotes autograph session following the practice inside the National Naval Aviation Museum.Again, practices may be canceled due to weather or other circumstances without notice. Please contact the museum for last minute information.

Brent Burns was born in Seminole, Oklahoma, and moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1958. While attending high school and community college, sports were important, but music was in his blood. Brent soon strapped on an electric guitar and was fronting a rock-n-roll band. Life soon changed when he volunteered for service in Vietnam. Several months after entering combat, Brent was wounded and received the Purple Heart. After a three-year recuperation in and out of military hospitals, he returned to his love of music and hit the road performing all over the United States. Later on he felt compelled to take a year off from music and hit the college lecture circuit. Offering an honest, insightful, and a humorous look at life as a combat soldier, Brent was able to help others troubled with the effect of the war on their day to day lives. Brent Burns is no stranger to notoriety. In response to the oil shortages of the 1980s, Burns wrote the hit song, “Cheaper Crude or No More Food”. It sold 200,000 copies the first day it was released.   Paul Harvey played the song three times: the first and only song ever played in the program’s 35-year history.  Burns’ fame has continued with guest appearances on all three major networks, interviews on the BBC and featured articles in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune and Billboard Magazine. Brent also has the distinction of being the first entertainer to sing for American troops overseas since the tragedy of September 11.  Besides his busy performance schedule, he continues to perform at benefits around the world, including the National Underwater Marine Agency (NUMA) of Australia, the Phoenix Suns Night Hoops Program, American Cancer Society, and Habitat for Humanity, where Brent is building a house with proceeds from his latest CD “Margarita Smile.”

Ever wonder about the history of the Hotel Magnolia or the Foley trains? Now is your chance to discover more about these and other local landmarks. Walking tours featuring historic points of interest in downtown Foley will begin at 10 a.m. each Saturday in April at the Foley Welcome Center.The Welcome Center is located on the northeast corner of Ala. Highway 59 McKenzie Street and U.S. 98 Laurel Avenue. The walking tours last approximately one hour, wear comfortable shoes. No reservations are required. For more information, call (251) 943-1200.

All the fun of just about every TV-show genre you can imagine is jam-packed into this wild and fast-paced comedy! The audience becomes the live studio audience on a talk show, Real Talk with Fairytale Legends, where the seven dwarves tell the story of Snow White as the Fairytale Players bring it to life.  As each new dwarf takes a turn telling part of Snow White’s famous story in his or her own unique voice, the players’ re-enactment shifts to match the style and personality of that particular dwarf.  At any given moment, the story can be anything; romance, comedy, home improvement show, suspense, Western, epic poetry, mystery, cooking show, stand-up routine, or blockbuster action movie!

Birmingham Audubon in collaboration with the Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, Mississippi State University, Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism, the Alabama Historical Commission, and Mobile Bay Audubon Society is excited to announce our new Coastal Alabama Bird Banding Project, scheduled for April 17 - 21 at Baldwin County’s historic Fort Morgan. Reviving the popular public bird banding events originally championed by the late Bob Sargent and his wife, Martha, this project provides a scientifically invaluable look at spring migrants traveling through the Coastal Alabama section of the Mississippi Flyway, one of the four major routes North American birds travel on their way to and from their summer breeding grounds. Throughout the week, the public will enjoy unparalleled access both to researchers and to the birds, with opportunities to discuss the science behind the surveys and the important conservation work happening on the Gulf Coast. They’ll also get up-close-and-personal looks at some amazing migratory birds! Remember to bring water, bug spray, sunscreen, and perhaps an outdoor chair; restrooms and concessions are available next to the ferry, and all ages are welcome to attend. Please note that while the Coastal Alabama Bird Banding Project is free, there is an admission fee to enter the park. For up-to-date pricing, visit this website.

Cirque Italia has grown to the point where the next logical step can only be to expand operations and double our presence at the national level. In response to our wonderful fans all over the U.S., and with over 90% of shows being sold out, NOW is the perfect time for a substantial investment. Beginning in 2017, Cirque Italia, the first traveling Water Circus, introduced a second unit, the Gold Unit: a luxurious experience where technology and preforming arts are mixed to create a one-of-a-kind show. Now for 2018, a brand-new performance has been created. This new performance will feature an ultra-modern water curtain that controls every droplet of water meticulously. Audience members can expect to see words and beautiful patterns as the water falls to the ‘lagoon’ below. Cirque Italia is ready to provide a breathtaking experience. This new stage by itself is enough to amaze the most demanding audience, and synchronized with the most creative display of superhuman talent - the result is simply out of this world!    The latest trends of the industry are challenged with every Cirque Italia appearance and this 2nd unit is not going to be any different. A careful casting selection has united the best artists from all over the world. This production will feature acts all the way from Russia to Mexico. Cirque Italia believes in multi-culturalism as one of our strongest assets. Packed full of incredible acts, there is no room for boredom. The variety presented is exceptional. For those who enjoy whimsy, we have an Avatar and not one, but two mermaids. There is almost no bodily limit for our contortionist, Ricardo, as he bends in ways you never would have imagined. Our incredible wheel of death performance features a front summersault flip, something you will be hard-pressed to see anywhere else. If that doesn’t get your head spinning, perhaps our 5 roller skaters and their incredible tricks and turns will. And although Cirque Italia does not use animals in our performances, this year we will be featuring amazing lifelike elephant puppets. They are so well made, you might just think they are real. Whether it’s a futuristic laser act or mesmerizing aerial performances, the show has something for all tastes and expectations. One thing Cirque Italia sets out to accomplish is to create a type of world-class entertainment suitable for all age groups.  This new second unit also follows the same strict animal-free policy that makes the Water Circus stand out from other circus entertainment shows.The “magic touch” of the Italian entrepreneur Manuel Rebecchi, President and Owner of Cirque Italia, added to the flawless direction of the COO, Chanté DeMoustes, and has turned this once romantic project into a successful production known and acclaimed all over the country. Don’t miss the opportunity to be amazed and transported to a fantastic realm where your deepest dreams can -and will- come true. For more information visit www.cirqueitalia.com and make sure to check all our social media accounts. Tickets can be purchased now starting at $10-$50 depending on availability.  Cirque Italia offers one free child admission with every full priced paying adult ticket in levels 2 or 3. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or deals. Please call 941-704-8572 to find out the promo code for this location.