Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of June.
Good morning, Mobile.
Local restaurateurs Garrett Spence and his mother Michelle Deerman opened Driftwood Oyster Bar at 23479 Perdido Beach Blvd in Orange Beach, replacing the old Flying Harpoon II.
The venue serves seafood platters, po’ boys and fish and shrimp tacos with live music and is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight.
Leon Maisel Author Signing
1-3 p.m. — Page & Palette — Free entry — Enjoy coffee or wine while getting your book signed by the author of Normandy, Echoes in Blood.
Ify Nwadiwe Live Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Crescent Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience Ify Nwadiwe's big personality and sharp timing in a night of laughs.
Distinguished Young Women Community Night
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Free entry — Celebrate local talent with participants and winners from the Gulf Coast Talent Showcase.
The King and Queen of Foggy Flats
7:30 p.m. — Chickasaw Civic Theatre — $18 adults, $15 seniors/military/students — Enjoy a heartwarming tale of newcomers winning over a small-town community.
Jen Kober Live Show
7-10 p.m. — Crescent Theater — Ticket prices vary — Get ready to laugh with Jen Kober as she brings her sharp and candid comedy rooted in real-life stories to the stage.
The Neverending Story Special Screening
7-11 p.m. — Crescent Theater — Ticketed event — Experience a special screening of The NeverEnding Story followed by a live Q&A with Noah Hathaway.
Mobile Bay Night of Worship 2026
7-9 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Free entry — Experience a city-wide night of worship uniting local churches in an uplifting atmosphere.
Weirdo Record Wednesdays
6-9 p.m. — Alabama Music Box — Free entry — Enjoy vinyl nights hosted by local DJs with weekly guest appearances.
An Evening with Hanan Browning
8-10 p.m. — The People’s Room of Mobile — $20 — Experience genre-blending sounds from Hanan Browning alongside talented musicians John Hamilton and Ross Graham.
Fourth of July Celebration: America's 250th Anniversary
5:30-9:30 p.m. — USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park — Free admission — Celebrate with live music, food trucks, games, and a spectacular fireworks show.
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