Opening Sept. 1: Gateway: From Graffiti to Gallery
Mobile Museum of Art • 4850 Museum Dr
Explore the cultural commentary and artistic expression of five graffiti artists as they move from public spaces to permanent collections. Admission prices vary.
September 1 – 12: The Animation Academy
Exploreum Science Center • 65 Government St.
Draw or trace famous characters, create your own animations and learn all about this fascinating art form at this special exhibition at the Exploreum Science Center.
Sept. 5, 12 and 19: Savor the Son of a Sailor Food Tour
Downtown Mobile
3:30 p.m. On this special Bienville Bites Food Tour, guests will enjoy a variety of dishes each inspired by a Jimmy Buffett song while listening to stories about his childhood in Mobile and how this city worked its way into his music and appetite. Tickets: $99.
Sept. 11: Margaritas and Memories
Saenger Theatre • 6 S Joachim St.
6:30 p.m. doors open, 7:30 p.m. show begins. Don’t miss this tribute to Jimmy Buffett featuring Buffett collaborator Mac McAnally and acclaimed performer Scotty Emerick. Ticket prices vary.
Sept. 11 – 12: Son of a Sailor Fest
The Outsider • 522 Dauphin St.
Celebrate the launch of the new Son of a Son of a Sailor Experience with a Parrothead happy hour, second line parade with Blow House Brass Band and more.
Opening Sept. 12: Son of a Son of a Sailor Experience
National Maritime Museum of the Gulf • 155 Water St.
Dive into a lasting tribute to Jimmy Buffett’s life and legacy through this immersive experience full of rare artifacts, personal stories, music, film and memories shared by those who knew him best. Admission prices vary.
Sept. 16, 17 – 24: Downtown Mobile Restaurant Week
Downtown Mobile
Discover Downtown Mobile’s unique culinary scene with local restaurants serving the best bites all week long. Kick off the festivities a day early on Sept. 16 with a ticketed progressive dining experience featuring small plates, cocktails and dessert from six local restaurants. Progressive dinner tickets: $120.
Sept. 19: Alabama Coastal Cleanup
Mobile Bay and Gulf Coast beaches
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Do your part to help keep our waterways free of trash and pollution! Take part in the state’s largest annual volunteer event as you clean your neighborhoods, local parks, streets and more.
Sept. 19 – Nov. 8: The Great Bellingrath Harvest
Bellingrath Gardens & Home • 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Rd.
Celebrate the beauty of fall during Bellingrath Garden’s seasonal showcase filled with festive scarecrow and pumpkin displays, a fall plant sale (Sept. 18 – 20), NatureNauts STEM Day (Sept. 19), Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee (Oct. 24) and the 62nd Annual Cascading Mums beginning in late October.
Sept. 26: USA Health GO Run
Hancock Whitney Stadium • 500 Stadium Dr.
8 a.m. Lace up for a 5K or fun run supporting gynecologic oncology care, detection, treatment and prevention. Advanced registration required.
