Upper 70s Friday and Saturday with patchy morning fog burning off into sunshine -- perfect festival weather. Sunday brings a slight chance of thunderstorms and a cooler north wind, so plan your outdoor stuff accordingly. Blooms & Brews takes over Weeks Bay Plantation, Theatre 98 opens "Lend Me a Soprano," and the Mudbottom Revival brings live music to the Dog River on Sunday.
Friday
Live at Five featuring The Tip Tops -- Halstead Amphitheater, Fairhope, $33, 5:00 PM CT
The spring Live at Five series continues at Halstead Amphitheater with The Tip Tops. The outdoor concert series is one of Fairhope's signature Friday traditions -- bring a chair, grab a drink, and settle in for the evening. Individual and season passes available on Eventbrite.
Music & A Movie at Heritage Park -- Heritage Park, Foley, free, 6:00 PM CT
The popular Music & A Movie series kicks off its 2026 run at Heritage Park in Downtown Foley. Live music first, then a movie under the stars. Four Friday nights in April and May -- this is the opener. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.
GypsyPearl at LuLu's Gulf Shores -- LuLu's Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores, free, 6:00 PM CT
The GypsyPearl Duo brings soulful vocals and acoustic energy to the deck at LuLu's. Their sound pulls from Fleetwood Mac, Miranda Lambert, and The Eagles -- familiar favorites with a coastal spin. No cover, just show up and grab a table.
Colton Wadkins Live at Portside -- Portside at The Wharf, Orange Beach, free, 6:00 PM CT
Live music on the waterfront at The Wharf. Portside is one of the best spots on the coast for a Friday evening drink with a soundtrack. No cover.
The Alan Jackson Experience -- OWA Theater, Foley, tickets at visitowa.com, 7:30 PM CT
Canadian recording artist Aaron Halliday delivers a tribute to the music of Alan Jackson that has been packing theaters across the South. Two nights at OWA -- Friday and Saturday. Country music fans will want to catch this one.
"Lend Me a Soprano" -- Theatre 98 -- Theatre 98, Fairhope, $25, 7:30 PM CT
Opening night for Ken Ludwig's screwball comedy at Fairhope's beloved community theater. Theatre 98 shows tend to sell out fast -- if this weekend does not work, the run continues through May 3. Call the box office at 251-928-4366 or buy online.
Saturday
Blooms & Brews Spring Fest -- Weeks Bay Plantation, Fairhope, $5 (kids 12 and under free), 10:00 AM CT
The big one this weekend. Blooms & Brews takes over Weeks Bay Plantation with vendors, food, craft drinks, and live music all day long. The daytime festival runs from 10 AM to 5 PM. Then the 21+ Blooms & Brews After Dark kicks in at 6:00 PM with high-energy live music under the stars ($20, VIP $35).
Running with the Knights 5K -- The Wharf, Orange Beach, $43, 9:00 AM CT
South Baldwin Christian Academy's annual 5K and 1-mile fun run at The Wharf. Registration includes a t-shirt. Sign up at GoFan.
Earth Day Shred + Tech Recycling Event -- The Wharf, Orange Beach, free, 8:00 AM CT
Drive up, drop off old documents for secure shredding and outdated electronics for recycling. Quick and useful if you have been putting off that closet cleanout.
Barnwell Crawfish Derby -- Oak Hollow Farm, $45, 5:00 PM CT
All-you-can-eat crawfish boil plus five drink passes, live music, and crawfish racing. This community fundraiser has become one of the spring calendar's best parties. Tickets at barnwellcommunity.org.
The Alan Jackson Experience -- OWA Theater, Foley, tickets at visitowa.com, 7:30 PM CT
Night two of Aaron Halliday's Alan Jackson tribute at OWA. If you missed Friday, Saturday is your shot.
DISCO KISS Spring Break Jam -- The Hangout Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores, free, 7:00 PM CT
High-energy classic rock covers from the '70s through the 2000s -- Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Nirvana. The Hangout on a Saturday night with a band this loud is exactly what it sounds like.
Patrick! Duo at LuLu's Gulf Shores -- LuLu's Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores, free, 6:00 PM CT
Singer-songwriter PATRICK! brings pop-R&B and folk to the LuLu's stage. He is a nurse by day and a performer by night -- and the kid can sing.
Sunday
11th Annual Mudbottom Revival Music Festival -- Dog River, $45, 2:00 PM CT
One of the best outdoor music festivals in the Mobile area. The Mudbottom Revival benefits Dog River Clearwater Revival and features a full afternoon of live bands along the river. This one sells out -- grab tickets at dogriver.org or Eventbrite.
Wine Educational Series: Bubbles -- The Barn at The Hope Farm, Fairhope, $50, 3:00 PM CT
Four sparkling wine tastings with paired small bites at The Hope Farm. Tax and gratuity included. Limited availability -- book ahead at thehopefarm.com.
Chamber Music Concert -- St. James Episcopal Church, Fairhope, free, 4:00 PM CT
A rare chance to hear Classical and Romantic era masterpieces performed on harp, horn, organ, and string quintet in one of Fairhope's most beautiful spaces. Free and open to the public, donations accepted.
John Keuler at LuLu's Gulf Shores -- LuLu's Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores, free, 6:00 PM CT
Baldwin County singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist John Keuler plays an acoustic set on the deck. Keuler is also one half of Light Travelers and plays bass in Molly Thomas & The Rare Birds. Solid local talent, no cover.
Sunday Sunset Concert Series -- W.O. Lott Park, Daphne, free, 6:00 PM CT
Daphne's free outdoor concert series at W.O. Lott Park. Bring chairs and blankets, grab a spot on the hill, and close out the weekend right. 6:00 to 7:30 PM.
The Full Lineup
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