“Pensacola POPS! A Tribute to the Beatles”looks to recreate the hits from the “Fab Four” this Saturday. Friday, Feb. 12

Women Build 'Fun'draising party is Friday

Come enjoy a fabulous evening of entertainment and fun while helping raise funds for the Women Build Project. Howl at the Moon offers a unique and exciting production of Dueling Piano and a Rock and Roll Show. Habitat will receive 100 percent of the proceeds from all pre-sold tickets for our evening of fun on the Island. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p m.

For more information call 850-315-0025.

Saturday, Feb. 13

Pensacola POPS! pays tribute to the Beatles

Join the Pensacola Symphony as we welcome the Classical Mystery Tour at the Saenger Theatre at 8 p.m. They will be performing hits of the Beatles in a concert that is sure to be a smash hit with the populace.

For details concerning the event go online at http://www.pensacolasymphony. com or call 850-435-2300.

Anti-Gulf drilling group to meet

Have a negative opinion on the oil drilling to be conducted in the Gulf of Mexico? Come and support the others who seek to drive out the drilling at 12 p m.

For more information, please visit www.handsacrossthesand. com or call 850-837- 6241.

Enjoy Mardi Gras at the Grand Mardi Gras Parade

The Pensacola Grand Mardi Gras Parade rolls at 2 p m. in downtown Pensacola. This is a great opportunity to see the many krewes as they parade on Palafox Street, throwing beads and other goodies to eager parade attendees.

Details: pensacolamardigras. com

Baytowne Wharf kicks off Mardi Gras

This musical gumbo has electrified and entertained audiences world wide. Make plans to be in the Village! You don't want to miss out! Begins at 6 p.m. at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort at Destin.

For more information call 850-837-6241.

Participate in the 20th annual Chili Competition

Put a team together and be part of this fun local event at the Santa Rosa Mall where contestants will be selling competition chili to the general public for 50 cents. Takes place at the mall in Ft. Walton Beach. Let the public decide who the winner of the best chili in the area shall be.

Sign up your team today. Email: events@united-way.org. Call 850-837-6241 for more details about the contest.

Sunday, Feb. 14

McBride, Adkins perform concert

Starting at 7:30 p.m., come see Martina McBride and Trace Adkins perform at the Pensacola Civic Center. A memorable evening flavored with boisterous revelry, sexy romance and honest reflection.

For details, visit www.pensacolaciviccenter. com or call 850-432-0800.

Krewe of Wrecks parade rolls on Pensacola Beach

The Pensacola Beach traditional Mardi Gras parade will roll down Via de Luna, from Avenida 10 to the Gulfside Pavilion, beginning a 2 p.m.

Krewe members on floats will throw beads, moon pies and other items to parade attendees in the traditional Mardi Gras style.

Details: www.kowrecks.com.

‘Unlock your mind’ is topic of program

The February program of Unlimited Horizons presents “Awakening to the Secret Code of Your Mind” with Hay House author Dr. Darren Weissmandeom 2:30 to 5:30, Gulf Breeze Recreation Center, 800 Shoreline Ct., Gulf Breeze. A $7 donation will be requested.

For more info: www.unlimited horizons.org

Thursday, Feb. 18

Professor will discuss energy challenges at IHMC

As part of the University of West Florida’s William D. Smart Seminar Series, Daniel Nocera from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will speak Feb. 18 at 6 p m. at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, 40 S. Alcaniz St. in Pensacola, and Feb 19 at 3 p m. on the UWF Main Campus in the Science Lecture Hall, Building 58A, Room 106. Both presentations are free and open to the public.