Your Weekly Guide to Fun July 24 - 31

All area codes are 850 unless specified.

Rock the Docks concert

DESTIN – Live entertainment featuring The Apples with Good Moon from 7 to 9 p.m. July 24 at HarborWalk Village.

Movie night

FORT WALTON BEACH – A free movie, “Hotel for Dogs,” can be seen at 8 p.m. July 24 at Uptown Station. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and coolers. (No pets or glass containers.)

Fundraiser

OKALOOSA ISLAND – Fort Walton Elks Lodge 1795 presents Shane Owens in concert at 7 p.m. July 24 at 1335 Miracle Strip Parkway. Lead band will be Interface. Cost is $20/person. All are welcome for the charity fundraiser and membership drive. Call 244-5632 for ticket information.

American Legion

DESTIN – The Destin American Legion, 311 Main Street, is open to members and guests from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, with entertainment from 7 to 1 p.m.; and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays. Call 837-3818.

Art exhibits: Mattie Kelly Arts Center Galleries
NICEVILLE – The Mattie Kelly Arts Center art galleries at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville are currently featuring free exhibitions on display through July 25 — “Flight Path” explores human flight, both real and fantastic in art, “The Americans” features “Military Family Tree”, a project which memorializes family members who have served in the US Armed Forces, and “Through a Glass Darkly”, a film that addresses military conflict and the natural landscape. Both exhibits are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. 

Shark Tank exhibit

DESTIN – The Shark Tank Exhibit at the Destin History and Fishing Museum is ready for viewing at 108 Stahlman Ave. The “shark tank” is visible from the road and houses three shark mounts and other seafloor life.

Operation Inspiration

DESTIN – Worship at The Water with Britt Landron from 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 25 on the outdoor stage at HarborWalk Village.  

Le Grand Cirque

SANDESTIN – Featuring more than 40 champion acrobats and performers from Brazil, Canada, Russia, Mongolia, Europe and China, Le Grand Cirque starts in late May at Grand Boulevard and continues throughout the summer. Performances are at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and matinees are at 2 p.m. Visit www.cirquedestin.com for days, times and ticket prices or call 866-973-9610.

Chuck Lawson
DESTIN ­– Professional singer, songwriter and musician Chuck Lawson will perform from 5 to 8 p.m. July 28 at Pompano Joe’s.

Music in Grand Park

MIRAMAR BEACH – Local musician and performer Cheryl Jones plays from 5 to 8 p.m. July 28 in Grand Park at Grand Boulevard. Concerts are free and open to the public. Bring a chair or blanket. Grand Boulevard at Sandestin is at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

Red, White and Blue Celebration

DESTIN – A weekly ceremony that honors local heroes is held at 7 p.m. July 29 at HarborWalk Village. The Highsteppers Dance troupe and other local dance teams will perform and a mini air show follows the hero's recognition. A frieworks display begins at 8:30 p.m.

Downtown Art Walk

FORT WALTON BEACH – The merchants of Downtown Fort Walton Beach sponsor the Downtown Art Walk from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 30. Artists will display, some shops will serve wine and snacks and musicians will perform at selected locations. Call 244-8191.