Knights, wizards and monsters invade this weekend

Jousting will be one of the feature activities at the 9th Annual Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire at the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds this weekend. Thursday, March 4

The Wizard of Oz at the Saenger Theatre

Go see an American classic and relive your childhood without having to go back in time.

At 7:30 p.m., the Saenger Theatre in Pensacola presents “The Wizard of Oz.” For tickets or more information, call 850-595-3880 or visit www.pensacolasaenger.com.

Friday, March 5

BBQ chefs compete at ‘Smokin in the Square’

On Friday and Saturday in Seville Square, professional barbecue teams from around the U.S. will gather to compete at the first barbecue contest locally to be sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KSBS).

For more information, call 850-516-2622 or visit www.smokininthesquare.food. officelive.com.

Civic Center hosts Monster Truck Tour

The Thunder Nationals Monster Truck Tour crashes into the Pensacola Civic Center at 7:30 p.m.

These 10,000 pound monsters are on a mission of demolition with axles popping, chassis snapping, and engines exploding that are sure to provide a spectacle of rock and roar that is unequalled anywhere in the motor sports arena.

For more information, visit www.pensacolaciviccenter.co m.

PJC presents ‘Doubt, A Parable’

The Pensacola Junior College Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium will host three showings of “Doubt, A Parable,” this weekend. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., with a Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m.

“Doubt, A Parable” is written by John Patrick Shanley. It explores the power of certainty and uncertainty. It is winner of the 2005 Pulitzer prize and Tony Award.

For more information, call 850-484-1847.

‘Victor/Victoria’ continues at PLT

“Victor/Victoria” continues at PLT this weekend with Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m.

Victoria is a struggling soprano who just bombed her audition at a tawdry Paris night club. Toddy is a gay entertainer who is barely holding onto his own job at the same club. When Toddy's ex mistakes Victoria for a man, Toddy dreams up the perfect solution to their problems-- make Victoria a star as a woman pretending to be a man pretending to be a woman. With "Victor" now the toast of the Parisian night club scene, complications and hilarity inevitably follow, especially when Chicago mobster King Marchan somehow finds himself falling for Victor.

For more information, call 850-432-2042 or visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.co m.

Saturday, March 6

Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire invades Fairgrounds

Knights on horseback, Medieval crafters and bands of Gypsies plan to invade Pensacola this weekend.

On March 6 and 7, at The Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Hwy., the 9th annual Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

The two-day festival will feature medieval Jousting Knights, Falconry, the King & Queen, Swashbuckling Swordsmen, Storytellers, Arabian Dancers, Gypsy Dancers, Medieval Pony Rides and more!

For more information, contact 850-429-8462 or visit www.gcrf.us.

AKC Dog Show prances at equestrian center

The Escambia County Equestrian Center is hosting an AKC Dog Show on March 6 and 7 at 9 a.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

The show will include conformation, featuring many of the dogs seen at the Westminster show, and obedience, including the newest obedience trials, rally.

Food and vendors of specialized, often hard to find items will be available. The judging schedule will be on the club website when it becomes available.

Flea Markets Saturdays in Bayview Park

On Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, get out to Bayview Park in Pensacola for a shopping experience like no other. Items for sale at Flea markets Saturdays will vary from clothing to pottery, jewelry, baked goods and much more.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor or would like more information, please call 436-5190 or e-mail aquina@ci.pensacola.fl.us.