Events – The Pulse

First “Slow Ride” of 2018 set for Feb. 17

Derek Cosson — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 17:41:53 +0000

Bike Pensacola’s monthly “Slow Ride” series returns for 2018 on Saturday, February 17 with a ride through several of the city’s historic neighborhoods. Participants will meet at First City Arts Center, located at 1060 North Guillemard Street in Pensacola’s Long Hollow neighborhood, before embarking on a roughly hour-long ride through the Long Hollow, Eastside, East Hill, […]

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Workshop to be held on transgender issues in Pensacola

Pulse Staff — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 19:42:29 +0000

Sunday’s Child, a Pensacola-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting equality and inclusivity, is hosting a free diversity workshop on Wednesday, Jan 31 in downtown Pensacola. At a community workshop entitled “Transgender Dynamics in the Workplace,” nationally-recognized LGBT advocate and corporate trainer Gina Duncan will discuss the vital importance of diversity in the workplace, give attendees an […]

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UWF to host Bob Graham during inaugural lecture series

Pulse Staff — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 18:53:08 +0000

The University of West Florida College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities will host Sen. Bob Graham on Jan 16. from 1 to 2:30 p.m. for the inaugural Seligman First Amendment Lecture Series. Dr. Jocelyn Evans, associate dean for the college, and Dr. Kelly Carr, assistant professor of communication, will join Graham for a panel […]

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First City’s Hot Glass, Cold Brew set for Jan. 26

Pulse Staff — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 23:07:54 +0000

Pensacola’s First City Art Center is starting off the new year with their “Hot Glass, Cold Brew” series on Friday, January 26. If you’ve never been before, here’s how it works: for the price of admission, attendees receive a signature handmade glass or ceramic cup along with two complimentary beers from Pensacola Bay Brewery. In […]

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Tickets now on sale for inaugural Pensacola Tall Ships Challenge

Drew Buchanan — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 19:03:21 +0000

Leading up to a historic event that will bring a fleet of historic tall ships to Pensacola this spring, Visit Pensacola has announced that tickets for the Pensacola Tall Ships Challenge are now on sale. Set to take place April 12-15 at Plaza de Luna in downtown Pensacola, the event will include educational and special […]

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Pensacola to kick off Mardi Gras season Friday

Drew Buchanan — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 19:39:28 +0000

The annual Carnival season, spanning from the first week of January until Mardi Gras (Feb. 13 this year), packs the social calendars of Pensacolians, Mobilians, and New Orleanians with parades, balls, and other celebrations unique to the Gulf Coast. To kick off the 2018 Mardi Gras season, organizers of the official festivities in Pensacola have announced […]

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Cleanup at Carpenter Creek headwaters set for Dec. 9

Derek Cosson — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 18:18:35 +0000

Emerald Coastkeeper and Escambia County will host a “groundbreaking” and cleanup event at the headwaters of Carpenter Creek on Saturday, Dec. 9. The four-mile-long creek rises in north Pensacola and runs southeasterly, weaving through some of Pensacola’s most heavily-developed areas before flowing into Bayou Texar. The headwaters, essentially a small lake, is located at 715 Olive […]

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Last Pensacola “Slow Ride” of 2017 set for Dec. 2

Pulse Staff — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 01:10:31 +0000

Bike Pensacola’s monthly “Slow Ride” series will wrap up its 2017 schedule on Saturday, Dec. 2 with a ride through some of the city’s west-side neighborhoods. The popular event series provides an opportunity for cyclists to explore the quiet, scenic streets of Pensacola’s many historic neighborhoods with a fun, leisurely ride among friends. The rides are designed […]

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First City’s Hot Glass, Cold Brew and Ugly Sweater Party set for Dec. 8

Derek Cosson — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 01:22:46 +0000

First City Art Center’s popular “Hot Glass, Cold Brew” series is coming back next month with a special holiday and ugly sweater party on Friday, December 8. If you’re never been before, here’s how it works: for the price of admission, attendees receive a signature handmade glass or ceramic cup along with two complimentary beers […]

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Killers, Chainsmokers, Kendrick Lamar top 2018 Hangout lineup

Derek Cosson — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 21:07:47 +0000

Rock giants The Killers, electropop duo The Chainsmokers, and superstar rapper Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2018 Hangout Music Festival, officials announced Tuesday. The popular oceanfront festival, currently in its ninth year, will take place over three days from Friday, May 18 to Sunday, May 20, 2018 on the beaches of Gulf Shores, Ala. The […]

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