Gallery Night in Downtown Pensacola. Gallery Night is an opportunity for the public to experience the essence of downtown Pensacola. People stroll casually down the street, stop to hear a street performer, walk in and out of galleries to view and purchase beautiful art, sit on benches under trees and chat with friends. Trolleys pick up passengers preferring not to walk. Ph: 850-432-9906. Web site: www.artsnwfl.org.

Downtown Pensacola at Plaza de Luna at the end of Palafox St. 5:30-7 p.m. Call 850-435-1673.

Artissimo!

Downtown Pensacola’s hottest new restaurant, Artissimo!, has something for every mood and taste. Owned and operated by Sebastian and Stacey Russo, the atmosphere features stylish, up-to-date colors with Murano glass and a big-city feel. We can thank John and Libby Klein, the architects, for providing this up-scale environment. Without their expertise, this wonderful place would not have been possible.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner six days a week, Artissimo! offers Euro Cuisine, an Italian Bakery, Sushi Bar, Wine/Espresso Bar, Live Pianist and Art Gallery. Dine at lunch on Paninis and sandwiches; for dinner, our six incredible chefs prepare, tapas, sushi, steak and pasta. We have two dining rooms, one casual and one formal, and a few outdoor tables for dining on beautiful Palafox Place. Reservations are recommended for formal dining.

Truly unique to the downtown area is the Artissimo! bakery. Drop in on your way to a show or after the show at the Saenger Theater, after an early morning run, or for a late-night snack and enjoy a fresh pastry, treat, an espresso or other coffees. If you’re thirsty, be sure to order one of our wines from over 100 great selections.

Enjoy an art show while you dine, as the restaurant will feature different artists every two weeks with works sold on consignment. Live jazz will be provided on Friday and Saturday nights.

Private dining may be reserved for business meetings, bridal luncheons, etc. Wi-Fi is available for patrons. Located in downtown Pensacola at 102 S. Palafox Place just steps away from the Saenger Theater. Open Mon.-Thurs. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. with Fine Dining 5-10 p.m. Open Fri.-Sat. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. with Fine Dining from 5-11 p.m. Closed Sundays. Reservations recommended. Call 850-341-0579.

First Baptist Church at 505 N. Palafox St. Event begins at 8 p.m. and is sponsored by the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra. Call 850-435-2533. Web site: www.pensacolasymphony.com.

Located in downtown Pensacola at 112 Palafox Place, enjoy a Silent Auction from 5-8 p.m. with part of the proceeds going to the USO. Call 850-429-9100. Web site: www.bluemorninggallery.com.