Our Top Picks for February 21-22 Entertainment on the Emerald Coast

With Spring Break officially less than two weeks away, the Emerald Coast is getting ready for the warm season that we all look forward to! This weekend, put on your dancing shoes for the Island Dance party on Okaloosa Island, get creative with a knitting class at the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida, or sip on a frozen margarita with extra salt in honor of National Margarita Day on Sunday—there’s always some fun to be had on the coast! Be sure to check weather.com or tune in to the Weather Channel for the latest updates on local weather conditions.

Thecrew wishes everyone a beachy weekend! Enjoy!

Saturday, February 21, 2015:

Island Dance Party on Okaloosa Island

Emerald Coast Convention Center

1250 Miracle Strip Parkway

Fort Walton Beach

Time: 6 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Dance and Party to Classic Rock! This event will benefit the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. The cost is $10 per person. Buy 4 tickets and get 1 free. More than 2,000 people attended the last three dance parties!

For more information, please visit IslandDanceParty.com.

Poppy's Seafood Factory Presents Western Gunfighters Murder Mystery Dinner

Poppy's Seafood Factory

138 Fisherman's Cove

Destin

Time: 6-9 p.m.

Knitting Class

Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida

115 Westview Avenue

Valparaiso

Time: 9-11 a.m.

Warm up when you learn to knit this winter with Carol Burkhard. She will teach students the craft of knitting by using basic stitches to begin a project of your choice. Please bring your own yarn and size 8 circular needles. The fee is $20/$15 for museum members.

Sunday, February 22, 2015:

Today is National Margarita Day! Enjoy one of these great beverages frozen or on the rocks at an area restaurant overlooking the water. Sounds like paradise to us!

Winter Guest Concert Series

Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village

10 Harbor Boulevard

Destin

Time: 2-4 p.m.

Shake off the chills of winter with free, live music on HarborWalk Village’s main stage. All winter guests and locals are invited to enjoy an inspirational and upbeat concert!

Fish Fry at the American Legion Post 296

American Legion Post 296

311 Main Street

Destin 

Time: Jabbo 4-7 p.m./ Cajun Ray’s Fish Fry 3-6 p.m.

This event is open to the public. The cost is $7. Please come out and help support our veterans. Visit AmericanLegionDestin.com to learn more.

Some Sunday Brunch spots in and around Destin:

Crab Island Cantina, Destin Harbor CrabIslandCantina.com

Harry T’s, Destin Harbor HarryTs.com

Angler’s Beachside Grill, Okaloosa Island Boardwalk AnglersGrill.com
McGuire’s Irish Pub, Destin McguiresIrishPub.com