Good morning, Mobile.

Mobile Tiki Week begins tomorrow and runs through Aug.

23 with 32 downtown venues serving tiki-themed drinks and food. Roy Clark of the Haberdasher said the event has grown into a local celebration—combining tropical coffee, special lunch deals and a ride service that turns golf cart taxis into party barges.

Animal rights advocates from ROAR held a rally Saturday to oppose the city's plan to build the new animal shelter at the I-65 service road site and urged officials to use the Montlimar Road site, where work had already begun before cost increases.

The city, which has already committed $10 million, said the planned facility will include new structures and added green space—ensuring better service for staff and volunteers.

A revived Amtrak passenger service between Mobile and New Orleans is set to begin on Monday—trains named Mardi Gras will run twice daily as local leaders celebrate the service's return.

The Alabama ABC Board proposed rules to implement a new hemp law from the 2025 session and will accept public comments before final approval—local hemp advocates worry the regulations will raise production costs and force business closures while a state representative defends the measures as key to public safety.

Baptist Health Care is now the first in Northwest Florida to offer Barostim Baroreflex Activation Therapy for congestive heart failure patients who still have symptoms despite medication—a treatment that implants a device near the carotid artery to help the heart pump better.

Cardiothoracic surgeon Russell Ronson performs the procedure to improve heart function and help patients regain strength.

Chess Club at West Regional Library

3-5 p.m. — West Regional Library — Free entry — All ages welcome to improve chess skills in a friendly club environment.

SS United States Tour with Historian John Sledge

3-4 p.m. — Mobile Convention Center — Tickets from $15 — Discover the storied history of the SS United States from esteemed maritime historian John Sledge.

Orchestra Noir

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Ticket required — Experience Orchestra Noir's electrifying reimagining of early 2000s music through orchestral power.

An Evening with Pastor Shirley Caesar

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Saenger Theatre Mobile — Ticket details available — Experience the uplifting performance of the Queen of Gospel.

Emerald Coast Beer Festival

5:30 p.m. — Seville Quarter — Cost not specified — Sample a variety of craft beers from Iron Hand Brewing at this local festival.

Free First Sunday at the History Museum of Mobile & Colonial Fort Conde

1-5 p.m. — History Museum of Mobile — Free admission — Enjoy a day at the museum and explore local history for free on the first Sunday of each month.

Comedy Open Mic Night

6:30-7 p.m. — Lucky Irish Pub & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy a cozy evening of laughter with local comedians showcasing their talents.