Community Calendar

Tuesday, January 13-Tuesday, February 24

Memories of Other Places, Other Times, is a collective exhibition celebrating the creative voices of the Artists’ League of the Big Bend of Florida. This dynamic showcase brings together a rich tapestry of artists whose work reflects the landscapes, stories, and remembered moments that shape both our region and the wider world. Memories of Other Places, Other Times honors the diversity, talent, and enduring creativity of the Artists’ League, offering visitors a vibrant and contemplative journey through art that echoes where we’ve been and the places we carry within us.

Join us for the Opening Reception on Tuesday, January 13th, from 5 PM-7:30 PM.
Muffins & Mimosas with Walk & Talk (with artists), Saturday, January 17th from 11 AM-12:30 PM.

Free entry for members. $5 non-members Open hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11 am-6 pm

Club-n-Grub is a monthly meet-up built for riders of all kinds. Each month, a different local motorcycle group fires up the grill and serves free food to anyone who rides in. It’s a laid-back, come-as-you-are event where you can meet new riders, check out different bikes, and enjoy real biker camaraderie.

This month is Southern Patriots Motorcycle Association

Whether you ride Harley, sport bike, cruiser, trike, or something custom you built in your garage—all bikes are welcome. No pressure, no membership required—just good food, good people, and a shared love of the ride.

Get Ready for the Inaugural Elder Care Services “Paddles for Purpose” Pickleball Tournament!

Join us for an exciting day of friendly competition, community fun, and meaningful impact at our very first Paddles for Purpose tournament! This isn’t just a game—it’s a chance to make a real difference in the lives of seniors in the Big Bend region.

Your participation and support help fund programs that provide: Vital nutrition for home-bound seniors, social connection for isolated older adults, personalized care for frail seniors and emergency assistance for those facing crisis situations.

By sponsoring or joining the tournament, you’re directly supporting Elder Care Services’ mission to care for vulnerable seniors in our community.

Come paddle with purpose—have fun, compete, and help seniors thrive!

Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Check-in at 11:00 AM)
Location: Tom Brown Park – Pickleball Courts
Event Overview Players: Approximately 50 participants expected
Skill Levels: Beginner: 2.0 – 2.9 Intermediate: 3.0 – 3.8 Advanced: 3.8+
Awards: Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners
Registration Fees: $100 per Team $50 per Individual

For questions regarding sponsorships, please contact Cindy Underwood at underwoodc@ecsbigbend.org or (850) 245-5931.

The School of Theatre at Florida State University presents
Footloose
Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie | Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford | Music by Tom Snow Lyrics by Dean Pitchford | Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins, and Jim Steinman

FALLON THEATRE

Bomont is about to get a wake-up call! Chicago teen Ren McCormack lands in a town where dancing is the devil's music. But this rebel with rhythm isn't about to stand still. Caught between a forbidden crush and a town full of "stick-in-the-muds," Ren's ready to kick off a revolution. With electrifying '80s hits and killer choreography, Footloose explodes onto the stage, proving that sometimes, the best way to fight the system is to cut loose!

FOOTLOOSE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Furaha Festival is a celebration of joy as a cultural practice. Rooted in African heritage and collective expression, Furaha brings together music, movement, food, and art to create a space for wellness, connection, and community renewal. This family-friendly gathering invites the community to experience joy not as escape, but as resistance, healing, and shared humanity.

The Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) invites the public to an armchair Ghost Tour of the Chestnut Street Cemetery of Apalachicola, as part of their Spring Speaker Series. The Society has annually performed history-themed walks through the cemetery guided by local reenactors sharing the stories of some of the city’s founding mothers and fathers. However, this Spring’s tour will be held indoors on Saturday, February 21, beginning at 4:00 PM at the Carriage House of the Raney House Museum located at 126 Market St. in Apalachicola.

The program will be hosted by past Society president and former City Librarian Caty Greene and will draw from video tours recorded by the late Dolores Roux. Dolores was a native daughter of Apalachicola and was instrumental in starting the annual cemetery tour where locals offer an historical reenactment of the tales of the men and women buried in the city’s oldest cemetery.

Drawing from her personal memories of 20th Century Apalachicola and the stories of many of the city’s earlier townsfolk, hearing again Dolores’ recollections of those interred in the Chestnut St Cemetery will provide an enlightening and often humorous peek into Apalachicola’s history and some of the characters that shaped it.

This will be a unique opportunity to take a tour from a comfortable chair and with a guide who knew Apalachicola intimately. No tickets will be required for this event, though attendees are encouraged to arrive early as seating is limited. Admission is free, though donations are welcomed and will support the Historical Society’s programs.

These Speakers events are part of a well-established and popular series by the Apalachicola Area Historical Society with monthly speakers January through May and funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. Previous programs have covered Apalachicola’s predominantly African American North Side, Territorial City St Joseph, Early Maps of the area, Niles Register Florida History, the ice delivery industry, Cemetery Preservation, Apalachicola Historic Squares and more. For details, email to AAHS.Raney@gmail.com, leave a message at (850) 653-1700, or go to www.apalachicolahistoricalsociety.org.

The School of Theatre at Florida State University presents
Footloose
Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie | Based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford | Music by Tom Snow Lyrics by Dean Pitchford | Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins, and Jim Steinman

FALLON THEATRE

Bomont is about to get a wake-up call! Chicago teen Ren McCormack lands in a town where dancing is the devil's music. But this rebel with rhythm isn't about to stand still. Caught between a forbidden crush and a town full of "stick-in-the-muds," Ren's ready to kick off a revolution. With electrifying '80s hits and killer choreography, Footloose explodes onto the stage, proving that sometimes, the best way to fight the system is to cut loose!

FOOTLOOSE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

49th Southern Watercolor Society Annual Juried Exhibition
February 20 – April 25, 2026
Explore stunning watercolor paintings by talented Southern artists in the 49th
Southern Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition. Since 1975, the Society has
celebrated watercolor as a vital art form. Enhance your visit with a guided
tour for an inside look at the techniques, inspiration, and stories behind some
of the works. Tours are included with admission—call (850) 627-5023 to
reserve your spot today!
Image: Chris Krupinski, Take a Cutie to Lunch

On January 29, 2026, at 5:30pm, you are invited to the opening reception of “Like everything alive that we try to hold forever,” an exhibition that brings the work of seven artists together to reflect on ways that our human bodies exist in relation to non-human objects.
Through photography, sculpture, and video, the artworks in “Like everything alive that we try to hold forever” start to navigate the many issues that come with being human. Refreshments will be provided. The reception is free and open to the public. You can park for free in the Call Street Garage after 5:00pm. The exhibition will be on view until June 27, 2026.
Like everything alive that we try to hold forever is curated by Elizabeth Diggon, Naomi Potter, and Shauna Thompson. The exhibition is organized by Esker Foundation and produced as a traveling exhibition by Independent Curators International (ICI). Funding for the exhibition tour has been provided by the generous support from ICI’s International Forum and the ICI Board of Trustees.
Artists Include:
Larry Achiampong & David Blandy (London, United Kingdom)
Diane Borsato (Guelph, Canda)
Stephanie Dinkins (Brooklyn, NY)
Bridget Moser (Toronto, Canada)
Sondra Perry (Perth Amboy, NJ)
Miya Turnbull (Halifax, Canada)

Tuesday, January 13-Tuesday, February 24

Memories of Other Places, Other Times, is a collective exhibition celebrating the creative voices of the Artists’ League of the Big Bend of Florida. This dynamic showcase brings together a rich tapestry of artists whose work reflects the landscapes, stories, and remembered moments that shape both our region and the wider world. Memories of Other Places, Other Times honors the diversity, talent, and enduring creativity of the Artists’ League, offering visitors a vibrant and contemplative journey through art that echoes where we’ve been and the places we carry within us.

Join us for the Opening Reception on Tuesday, January 13th, from 5 PM-7:30 PM.
Muffins & Mimosas with Walk & Talk (with artists), Saturday, January 17th from 11 AM-12:30 PM.

Free entry for members. $5 non-members Open hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11 am-6 pm