DESTIN EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT - June 29
Adopt-A-Street
The City of Destin’s Adopt-A-Street Program allows local families, businesses and community groups to perform a valuable community service by adopting sections of a street to keep clear of litter and debris. Groups who participate in this program will have their name listed on the City’s website and signage installed on their adopted street. For more information, call 837-6869 or email adoptastreet@cityofdestin.com.
Summer fireworks
Okaloosa Island continues its series of summer fireworks. The show begins at 9 p.m. every Wednesday through Aug. 10 on the Boardwalk, 1450 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach. Organizers suggest making it a dinner and a show with a front-row view from any of The Boardwalk's restaurants, or grab a quick treat and spread out along the beach to watch the fireworks blast off from the pier.
Destin fireworks
In honor of Independence Day, the City of Destin and Compass Resorts will host the 36th Annual Independence Day Fireworks Show.
Destin's fireworks show will start 9 a.m. July 4 over the East Pass. Tune in to Z96 (96.5 FM) for the simulcast music. In the event of inclement weather, the fireworks show will take place on Tuesday, July 5 at 8:30 p.m.
5K Fun Run
The July 4th Fun Run is a friends and family 5K. Participants will meet about 7:30 a.m. July 4 at Ross Marler Park, 1275 Santa Rosa Blvd., Fort Walton Beach. The informal run is a way to come together as a community and celebrate America's birthday.
Catalyst concert
80's Rock/Dance Tribute Band 'Catalyst' Rocks the Gulf Restaurant 3-6 p.m. July 3 at 1284 Marler Ave., Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy seafood, BBQ, drinks and music. Celebrate the holiday with your favorite 80s rock and dance songs.
BBQ contest
The 11th Annual Smoke on the Coast BBQ and Fireworks Festival is 5-10 p.m. Sunday, July 3 at Destin Commons, 4100 Legendary Drive, Destin. It will be magically presented by Presto! At The Magic Parlor, with family entertainment and live music. The event benefits local charities and barbecue teams will partner with charities for the competition portion of the event. Attendees may enjoy taste tests with $1 bowls, and fireworks as part of the activities.
New Orleans funk
Boukou Groove will provide live music 5-9 p.m. July 3 at Lulu's Destin, 4607 Legendary Marina Drive, Destin. Boukou Groove is the brainchild of singer/producer Donnie Sundal and New Orleans guitar luminary Derwin “Big D” Perkins. The band provides audiences with a genre-bending collective, touching on elements of New Orleans funk, r&b, soul and blues.
Oceans of Possibilities Storytimes
The Destin Library series of Cuddlers and Toddlers storytimes continues every other Thursday July 7, and July 21 at 10:30 a.m. at Captain Leonard Destin Park at 101 Calhoun Ave. They are for ages 0-3, but are open to all children. Alternating Thursdays, they are at the Destin Library, 150 Sibert Ave.
The theme for summer reading this year is Oceans of Possibilities, so come hear stories about ocean monsters, ocean wildlife and other aquatic marvels. There will also be fingerplays, stretching and ocean-themed yoga fun. Feel free to bring a blanket or mat to participate.
Call the library at 850-837-8572 or email library@cityofdestin.com for more information.
Kids' Night Out
Destin Kids' Night Out is 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at the Destin Community Center at 101 Stahlman Ave. Kids will have a night full of games, crafts, food and lots of fun.
The cost is $30 for Destin residents and $35 for non-residents. Preregister to secure a spot at www.cityofdestin.com/reconline. For more information, call 850-654-5184.
Paint Like an Artist
3rd Planet Brewing's 2nd Annual Paint Like an Artist Summer Art Series features sip-n-paint style sessions based on a masterpiece.
The final session is 6 p.m. July 18 and features Salvador Dali's "Perception of a Memory."
No prior painting experience necessary. Classes last about two hours. Cost is $35 per session. Purchase at https://bit.ly/3NUUNG3.
ECTC The Tempest
Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s production of “The Tempest” is a family-friendly comedy performed 8-9 p.m. every Thursday through July 28 at the Grand Park, 495 Grand Blvd., Miramar Beach. Wade through the storm to a magical island filled with scaly fish men, woodland sprites, and a powerful wizard pulling all the strings. Sit in the splash zone and experience the action up close - if you dare!
This show is free and open to the public. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. In case of rain, “The Tempest” will be performed at Emerald Coast Theatre Company upstairs in the 560 building on Grand Boulevard.
Capps and Hughes concert
A Grayson Capps and Corky Hughes House Concert is 6-10 p.m. July 1 at the Wilkinson home, 630 Brookhaven Way, Niceville. Tickets start at $20 at on Eventbrite, https://bit.ly/3QHHj2G. Bring your own drinks, and a dish to share if you wish. Doors open at 6 and music starts at 7 p.m.
Trolling seminar
A free fishing seminar on offshore trolling is 6-8 p.m. July 5 at Legendary Marine, 4601 Legendary Marina Drive, Destin. Enjoy a hands-on clinic taught by a professional captain sharing tips and techniques. Learn the proper way to outfit and use your boat; match rod, reel, line and lure to conditions; and adapt to changing weather and water conditions.
Alvarado concert
Alvarado Road Show will provide live music 5-9 p.m. July 6 at Lulu's Destin, 4607 Legendary Marina Drive, Destin. Group leads are singer/ bass player/guitarist, Cleve Clark and feature A.J. Clark, singer/guitarist. The brothers create and perform rootsy American music about life, love and relationships.
Grand Boulevard Farmers Market
Grand Boulevard Farmers Market takes place every Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grand Park in the heart of Grand Boulevard in South Walton. Bring your shopping bag and load up on local produce, eggs, jams and pies. Homemade soap, good olive oil, and pickled things are all there for the taking.
Rosemary Beach Farmers Market
Come browse the 30A Farmers Market in Rosemary Beach on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The local farmers market takes place on Sundays year round, and Thursdays throughout the summer months, in North Barrett Square along Scenic 30A.
Taylor Dayne concert rescheduled
The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) announced that that the concert performance of Taylor Dayne, scheduled for Thursday, May 26, has been rescheduled to a later date because of inclement weather. Due to the impending inclement weather and for safety and logistical reasons (set-up/concert preparations). The concert is postponed until Thursday, Oct. 13. Tickets will automatically transfer to this new date.
For the latest news and information, please check www.MKAF.org, and follow the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Facebook and Instagram pages for dates, information, and inspiring arts and culture-related posts.