MUSIC
CkeyTiki Fest: 4-9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Cedar Key. Tickets: SOLD OUT. (ckeytiki.com) Three-day grassroots festival where tropical rock and reggae artists fill the island.
Bad Religion and Social Distortion: 6:30 p.m. Friday, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine. Tickets: $49.50-$69.50. (904-209-0367, theamp.com) Bad Religion is in an almost singular position in the history of punk.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Bennie and the Band will perform R&B music.
Playlist at the Pointe: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) TJ Brown Band will perform. Food will be available from area restaurants.
“The Sights and Sounds of Space”: 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, First Presbyterian Church, 300 SW Second Ave. Free. (1stpcmusic.org) An immersive experience using Webb telescope images and live music from choirs, handbells, organ, piano, violin and percussion. The concert features music from television, films and video games, as well as classical and modern collections.
Corey Smith: 8-10 p.m. Friday, Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main St. Tickets: $25-$150. (heartwoodsoundstage.com) Rambler Kane will open the show. Corey Smith, the fan-made man, has sold more than 1 million concert tickets, 1.5 million digital singles and more than 220,000 albums. His Spotify channel has amassed more than 5.76 million listeners with more than 73 million streams, and is currently averaging more than 1.13 million streams each month.
Barbergators Chorus: 7 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, 419 NE First St. Tickets: $15-$35. (tinyurl.com/bcspring24) Fiftieth anniversary show featuring Wise Guys, a quartet who are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their first Sunshine District Championship; Time of Our Lives; the Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus; and the Barbergators Chorus.
Yellow Brick Road: 8 p.m. Sunday, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets: $35-$45. (floridatheatre.com, 904-355-5661) A tribute to Elton John.
Leon Majcen: 8-10 p.m. Saturday, Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main St. Tickets: $15-$20. (heartwoodsoundstage.com) Kyle Keller will open the show. Leon Majcen is a musician whose story is one of resilience and determination.
Duke Ellington and Friends Sacred Jazz Concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, Cade Museum, 811 S. Main St. Free. (tinyurl.com/defsjc24) Annual concert in its fifth year celebrating Duke Ellington's 125th birthday with brassy horns, tickled ivories and toe-tapping beats. Performers will be revisiting the best of jazz from legendary bandleader Ellington, who not only defined the genre and tradition with his big-band sound, but united music lovers all over the world.
NEEDTOBREATHE: 7 p.m. Sunday, Daily's Place Amphitheatre, 1 Daily’s Place, Jacksonville. Tickets: Starting at $22. (dailysplace.com/events, 904-633-2000) The band will perform as part of their “The Caves” world tour.
Odie Leigh: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main St. Tickets: $15-$20. (heartwoodsoundstage.com) Mace will open the show. Beginning with a bet between friends to see who could go viral, Odie Leigh’s musical journey has always been a bit unconventional.
Jim White: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main St. Tickets: $15-$20. (heartwoodsoundstage.com) Jim White gets around. When he’s not releasing his own critically acclaimed solo albums, he splits time producing records for other songwriters, exhibiting his visual art in galleries and museums across the U.S. and Europe, and publishing award-winning fiction.
Colby Acuff: 8-11 p.m. Thursday, Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main St. Tickets: $17-$22. (heartwoodsoundstage.com) Sometimes it seems like country music has forgotten its wild roots — or at least outgrown them, changing as it has to reflect an ever-evolving world. Then there’s a guy like Colby Acuff.
THEATER
“Willy Wonka Jr”: 7 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday, Abraham Lincoln Middle School, 1001 SE 12th St. Tickets: $10, $8 students/faculty. (sbac.edu/lincoln) Based o the book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl.
“Noises Off!”: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd St. Tickets: $15 adults; $9 seniors, students, military service members, and children 12 and younger; free for SF students, faculty and staff with college ID cards. (395-4181, showpass.com/noises-off) A theatrical tour de force that features a manic group of second-rate actors racing against the clock to open a play called “Nothing On.” The audience will watch the slow demise of “Nothing On” and what’s left of the actors’ reputations.
Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express”: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, High Springs Playhouse, 23416 NW 186 Ave., High Springs. Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 students and ages 65 and older. (highspringsplayhouse.com) Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxury train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on Detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer — in case he or she decides to strike again.
“Beyond Therapy”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through May 4, Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, 3501 SW Second Ave., Suite O. Tickets: $25 general admission; $20 students, seniors, military and teachers. (acrosstown.org) Bruce and Prudence, two modern, neurotic urbanites searching for love and sanity — with the questionable help of their offbeat therapists. This delightful comedy will keep you laughing as the couple learn to live beyond therapy.
“Into the Woods”: 7 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 1 p.m. Saturdays through May 4, PK Yonge Performing Arts Center, 1080 SW 11th St. Tickets: $10-$15. (pkyonge.ufl.edu) The story follows a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the king’s festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.
“9 to 5: The Musical”: 7 p.m. Saturday, Wednesday-Thursday and May 3-4, 2 p.m. Sunday and May 4-5, Buchholz High School, 5510 NW 27th Ave. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 students, $10 group rate, free for BHS faculty. (buchholzdrama.com) Musical based on the 1980 film of the same name, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. It features a book by Patricia Resnick, based on the screenplay by Resnick and Colin Higgins. The musical ran on Broadway and tours annually in the U.S. and the U.K.
DANCE
Next Generation’s Spring Showcase: 4 p.m. Sunday, Eastside High School Theatre, 1201 SE 43rd St. Tickets: $15, $10 ages 4 and younger. (pofahldancestudio.com/works) The Next Generation is a group of 36 student dancers who present numerous programs and activities for community service projects in support of Dance Alive National Ballet’s mission and programming.
ET CETERA
Santa Fe River Preserve BioBlitz: 9 a.m.-noon Friday, Santa Fe River Preserve, 27025 N. SR 121, Alachua. Free. (tinyurl.com/cnc24b) Part of the City Nature Challenge, a International community science initiative organized by California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum Los Angeles County that encourages people to go outside and explore nature in their communities.
Tree Giveaway: 11 a.m.-noon Friday, Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov) Celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Day with a tree giveaway.
Shrimp Festival: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Micanopy Lodge No. 29, 503 Cholokka Blvd., Micanopy. Cost: $20 per plate. (tinyurl.com/sf24f) Shrimp four ways: fried, blackened, scampi and bang bang. Sides, drinks and dessert included. Benefits Lodge No. 29 general funds.
Weekly Walk and Talk: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Santa Fe River Preserve, 27025 N. SR 121, Alachua. Free. (facebook.com/AlachuaConservationTrust/events) Guided hike.
“Florida Skies (Spring)”: 7 p.m. Fridays through May 31, Kika Silva Pla Planetarium, 3000 NW 83rd St. Tickets: $7.19 for adults; $6.17 ages 4-12, ages 60 and older, UF affiliates, military and first responders. (showpass.com/florida-skies-spring-4) Join James Albury, former co-host of the PBS TV Show “Star Gazers,” as he takes you on a personally guided tour of the night sky using the GOTO Chronos Space Simulator.
Great Southern Music Hall 50th Anniversary: 7 p.m. Friday, Matheson History Museum, 513 E. University Ave. Free. (mathesonmuseum.networkforgood.com/events/70156-greatsouthern-music-hall-50th-anniversary, tinyurl.com/gsmhzoom, tinyurl.com/gsmh5a) Hear from Jeffrey Meldon, Jim Forsman, John Moran, Albert Teebagy and others who were there at the start and helped make the Great Southern Music Hall the "Showplace of the South." Light appetizers, beer and wine will be served along with music from the artists who performed at the theatre recreated by Trantham Whitley on keyboard.
Tioga Movie Night: 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, Tioga Town Center, 13085 SW First Lane, Newberry. Free. (tiogatowncenter.com) “Toy Story.” A classic tale centering on the rivalry between two children's toys: Woody, a cowboy doll who's the leader and brains of the group, and a co*cky spaceman named Buzz Lightyear.
Park Ranger Nature Walk: 9 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road. Free. (tinyurl.com/cnc24b) Part of the City Nature Challenge, a International community science initiative organized by California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum Los Angeles County that encourages people to go outside and explore nature in their communities.
Guano Run 5K: 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Blackadder Brewing Company, 618 NW 60th St. Cost: $45; pre-registration required. (lubee.org/guanorun) The 5K will start and end at Blackadder Brewing Company and will follow 60th Street to 62nd Street where the bulk of the run will take place. For safety reasons, this route utilizes sidewalks and avoids road crossings. Benefits Lubee Bat Conservancy’s mission of bat conservation.
Faith and Family Ag Festival: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Promised Land Family Ministries, 6886 SW 74th Way, Lake Butler. Free. (tinyurl.com/fafaf24) Family event featuring farm animals, pony rides, lunch and prizes.
Guided Hike on Rim Ramble: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, La Chua Trail Horse Barn, 4801 Camp Ranch Road. Cost: $4 per vehicle. (prairiefriends.org) Rangers from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park will lead adventures through the La Chua Trail. Limited space available to the first 25 people who are present at the time of each event. Heavily suggested items for the trip include hiking shoes, comfortable clothing, binoculars, camera, drinking water and field guides. Insect repellent is highly recommended in warmer weather.
Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation Tour: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation, 8528 E. County Road 225. Tickets: $35 adults, $15 ages 2-11, free ages 1 and younger; $45 motorized-vehicle tours. (carsonspringswildlife.org, 468-2827, contact@cswildlife.org) Take a tour — on foot or in a tour vehicle — of Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation with big-cat feeding demonstrations and up-close encounters with the animals.
Family Fun Day: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Hawthorne American Legion Post 230, 20370 SE Hawthorne Road, Hawthorne. Free. (tinyurl.com/ffd24a) Inaugural event showcasing the importance of buddy checks and being "the one" to support one another and help prevent soldier suicide. Plus food and drinks, games, bounce house, snow cones, face painting and more.
Historic Haile Homestead Tour: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, noon-4 p.m. Sundays, Historic Haile Homestead, 8500 Archer Road. Entrance: $5 ages 12 and older, free ages 11 and younger. (hailehomestead.org) The Historic Haile Homestead is unique in the nation for its "Talking Walls.''
Grimy Gulch “Saloon” Fundraiser: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, GFWC High Springs New Century Woman's Club, 23674 W. U.S. 27, High Springs. Free admission; food for sale. (386-518-3276, Ext. 2) Fundraiser to benefit first responders. The club will be serving barbecue, coleslaw, beans and dessert. The bake sale table will have pies, cakes, breads, brownies and muffins. There will be a special $3 lunch for the kids. Credit cards accepted.
Blueberry Festival: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Amber Brooke Farms, 3250 NE 140th Ave., Williston. Cost: $15 online, $18 at gate. (amberbrookefarms.ticketspice.com) Annual family event featuring blueberry U-pick, happy hour, specialty blueberry foods, kids’ activities, live music, sunflower U-pick and more.
Fang Fest: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Amber Brooke Farms, 3250 NE 140th Ave., Williston. Cost: $15. (tinyurl.com/fangfest24) Inaugural event designed to equip guests with the skills and knowledge to coexist with Florida’s snakes and gain a better appreciation for them on the landscape. Featuring snake-related activities, wildlife-related exhibitors, vendors, food trucks, blueberry U-pick, live music and more.
Our Town Home and Garden Show: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Alachua County Sports and Event Center, 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave. Tickets: $5, free ages 10 and younger. (tinyurl.com/othags24) Connect directly with remodelers, builders, design professionals and more.
Pioneer Days Festival: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, James Paul Park, downtown High Springs. Free entry; items and food for sale. (tinyurl.com/pdf24a) Annual family event in its 46th year featuring vendors, kid korral area and shootout reenactment.
Horse Feeding: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses, 20307 NW CR 235A, Alachua. Entrance: Bag of carrots. (millcreekfarm.org) The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime care to elderly horses seized by law enforcement agencies, rescued by the SPCA or humane societies, as well as horses retired from government service such as police patrol or state and federal parks.
Spring Festival: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and May 4-5, Denmark Acres, 823 SW Wester Drive, Lake City. Tickets: $12.95 plus tax, $10.95 plus tax ages 3-12, free ages 2 and younger. (denmarkacres.com) Family spring event featuring petting zoo, sunflowers, vendors, games, food trucks, music and more.
TEDx Gainesville High School: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Gainesville High School, 1900 NW 13th St. Tickets: $20, $15 students. (tedxgainesvillehighschool.com) Audience members can immerse themselves in groundbreaking ideas and engaging discussions with speakers including Abhith Kasala (who won Best in Show in the regional Science Fair), David Stanton, Sabrina Habib and Niraj Talathi. Special guests include Mayor Harvey Ward as program host, and performances and workshops by Danscompany of Gainesville, Hurricane Players and Good Question.
Bat Appreciation Day: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Blackadder Brewing Company, 618 NW 60th St., Suite A. Free entry; items and food for sale. (tinyurl.com/bad24b) Annual event in its seventh year featuring bat experts, education ambassadors, bat-inspired activities and crafts, and vendors. All proceeds will benefit Lubee Bat Conservancy.
Santa Fe Springs Celebration: Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Poe Springs Park, 29722 NW 182nd Ave., High Springs. Free entry; items and food for sale. (tinyurl.com/sfsc24) Celebration featuring music by Waxwings, Uncle Mosie and Harber Wynn; a beer tent sponsored by First Magnitude Brewing; educational presentations; vendors; artists; food trucks; mermaids and more.
Tree Fest: Noon-11 p.m. Saturday, Swamp Head Brewery, 3650 SW 42nd Ave. Free entry; items and food for sale. (alachuaconservationtrust.org) Annual event in its eighth year celebrating the environment by raising money to plant trees with the Alachua Conservation Trust in an event that features food trucks, family friendly activities until 5 p.m., live music and Swamp Head beer. Four trees will be planted for every beer purchased during Tree Fest, 20 trees for every Tree Fest T-Shirt bought, and all sponsor donations will increase tree planting.
Tyler's Hope for a Dystonia Cure Cajun Crawfish Boil: 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Momentum Labs, 12742 NW 133rd Terrace, Alachua. Cost: $60-$80. (tinyurl.com/thfadcccb24) Cajun-style low country boil and gumbo, food trucks, live music, cornhole tournament, bounce houses and outdoor fun.
The Beatles Tea Party: 3 p.m. Saturday, Haile Village Bistro, 5323 SW 91st Terrace. Cost: $35, $15 ages 9 and younger; reservations required. (tinyurl.com/tbtp24) Celebration the Fab Four with traditional English tea and goodies. Costumes encouraged. Prices for trivia and best costume.
Pancakes With a Ranger: 9-10:30 a.m. Sunday, Ichetucknee Springs State Park, 12087 SW U.S. 27, Fort White. Cost: $6 per vehicle. (tinyurl.com/mt2kvr7a) Coffee and pancakes with syrup. Feel free to bring your own toppings as well.
Gainesville Bromeliad Society: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Millhopper Branch Library, 3145 NW 43rd St. Free. (gainesvillebromeliad.org) Teresa Watkins will discuss “Companion Plants for Bromeliads.” Plants will be for sale at 1:30 p.m. Plants will be given away after the meeting.
Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks: 8:30-11 a.m. Wednesdays through May 29, Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road. Admission: $5 per vehicle; $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes. (alachuaaudubon.org) Discover the rich diversity of birds at one of north central Florida's premier birding hotspots during a two- to three-hour guided walking tour. Birders of all levels welcome. Walks are led by volunteers from Alachua Audubon Society with assistance from Sweetwater Wetlands Park rangers.
Barnyard Buddies: 3-4 p.m. Wednesdays through May 29, Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave. Free. (bit.ly/barnbuds) Weekly program where youngsters, with an adult, can meet and greet farm animals by helping staff with afternoon feeding. Animals love donations of carrots, squash, apples, sweet potatoes and melons.
“Once Upon a Time in Florida: Roots and Rivers” with Jacki Levine, Jack E. Davis and Cynthia Barnett: 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. panel discussion Wednesday, Matheson History Museum, 513 E. University Ave. Free; registration required. (mathesonmuseum.org) This is the final stop in the Florida Humanities’ statewide book tour for “Once Upon a Time in Florida.” This book marks Florida Humanities' 50th anniversary with a collection of 50 timeless stories from the archives of FORUM, the award-winning magazine of Florida Humanities. This tour stop will focus on Florida’s environment.
Art After Dark: Eyes to the Sky: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Harn Museum of Art, Southwest 34th Street and Hull Road. Free. (tinyurl.com/aadetts24) Explore how the stories we tell help us make sense of space and science. Featuring “Story of a Photon,” a new dance work by Natalia Guerrero, planetarium tours, astronomy activities, live music and more.
ART
Artisans' Guild Gallery: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 224 NW Second Ave. (378-1383, artisansguildgallery.com)
Bingo Deli and Pub: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event. 619 S. Main St., Unit 1A. (451-4470)
Black C Art Gallery: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event. Gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. 111 SE Second Place. (blackcproduction.com)
Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention: 6 p.m. Friday “Shaped By Water” reception; “Shaped By Water,” a juried art exhibition, on display through May 5. The creative works in this exhibition explore how Florida is “Shaped by Water,” literally and figuratively, on canvas, photo, sculpture, and screen; “Imagination in Motion: Animation and Optical Illusions,” a world of endless possibilities where reality blurs and creativity takes center stage. Unveil the secrets of animation’s evolution, immerse yourself in optical illusions and discover the science behind your favorite animated films; “Reel Revolution: The Rise of Animation,” where attendees can explore how the future of animation is being shaped within the minds of visionaries just like them. Step through time to uncover the origins of some of the most well-loved movies, shows and characters of all time. Tickets: $12.50, $10 seniors and college students, $7.50 ages 5-17, free ages 4 and younger. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. 811 N. Main St. (371-8001, cademuseum.org)
Civic Media Center: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event. 433 S. Main St. (373-0100, civicmediacenter.org)
Cypress and Grove Brewing Company: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event. 1001 NW Fourth St.
Flow Space: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event. 117 NW 16th Ave. (ileigh@flowspacegnv.com, 888-4669)
Gainesville Fine Arts Association Gallery: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event featuring “Disruption,” on display through May 25; “Weeklong Solo/Curated Shows and Member Postcards” on display May 28-June 22; “Summer Showcase 2024” on display June 25-July 20; “Hair” on display July 23-Aug. 24; “Biennial National Juried Exhibition — Heat” on display Aug. 27-Oct. 19; “Nostalgia” on display Oct. 22-Nov. 23; “Winter Showcase 2024” on display Nov. 26-Dec. 20. Gallery hours are 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 1314 S. Main St. (gainesvillefinearts.org, info@gainsevillefinearts.org)
Harn Museum of Art: “Surrealism at the Harn,” a centennial celebration, on display through June 2; “Gateway to Himalayan Art” on display through July; “Windows and Mirrors,” staff selections from the photography collection, on display through Nov. 3; “Metamorphosis: Reshaping Contemporary Art,” featuring artists who are rethinking traditional materials and techniques to create innovative works of art, on display through Oct. 26, 2025. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 3259 Hull Road. (392-9826)
Hippodrome Gallery: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event. Gallery hours are noon-10 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE Second Place. (thehipp.org)
Lanza Gallery and Art Supplies: “Santa Fe Plein Air Paintout” paintings on display through May 4. 23645 W. U.S. 27, High Springs. (lanzagallery.com, 474-1049)
Limelight: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event. 4908 NW 34th Blvd., Suite 11. (limelightsalongallery.com)
Matheson History Museum: “Return to Forever: Gainesville’s Great Southern Music Hall,” showcasing dozens of John Moran‘s performance photos from his two years as the Great Southern Music Hall house photographer. Also featured is a display of Bo Diddley artifacts, including one of Bo’s signature square box guitars. Written by music journalist Bill DeYoung and designed by historian Rick Kilby, this unique exhibit celebrates a golden age in the University City’s musical history, the likes of which may never be seen again. On display through June 8; “Weaving a Community: 30 Years of the Matheson History Museum,” an all-encompassing view of the Matheson’s history and its origins; “When Johnny Came Marching Home: Some Gave All – All Gave Some,” remembering those who came home from war with both physical and mental wounds, on display outside. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. 513 E. University Ave. (378-2280, mathesonmuseum.org)
Melrose Bay Art Gallery: Open Air Arts on display through Sunday; Works by Julie Robitaille on display May 3-26, with Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. May 3; Works by Carron Wedlund on display June 1-30, with Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. June 7; July featured artist TBA July 5-28, with Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. July 5; August featured artist Linda Zidonik Aug. 2-25, with Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Aug. 2; Works by Candace McCaffery on display Aug. 31-Sept. 29, with Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Sept. 6; Works by Kay Deuben on display Oct. 4-27, with Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Oct. 4; Special Pre-Holiday Gifts Show to be held Nov. 1-10, with Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Nov. 3; 2024 Holiday Invitational to be held Nov. 16-Dec. 29, with Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Dec. 6. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday or by appointment. 103 State Road 26, Melrose. (475-3866, melrosebayartgallery.com)
Milam Funeral and Cremation Services: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event. 311 S. Main St.
Santa Fe College’s Blount Hall: A large art collection from local collector Hector Puig on display. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Corner of West University Avenue and North Sixth Street.
Sweetwater Print Cooperative: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event. Gallery hours: Thursday afternoons, Friday mornings and by appointment. 117 S. Main St. (514-3838)
Top Secret Event Space: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event. 10 N. Main St.
UPCOMING CONCERTS
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. May 3, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) The Nancy Luca Band will perform.
Annasemble Community Orchestra: 3 p.m. May 5, First United Methodist Church, 419 NE First St. Free. (annasemble.org) The Annasemble Community Orchestra will focus on music that celebrates the identities of the peoples in the nation and the world — belonging.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. May 10, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Crooked Counsel will perform ’60s and ’70s rock.
Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. May 11, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Richy Stano and Mindwalk will perform on the stage in the promenade, food and drinks, lawn games and more.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. May 17, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Michael Claytor and Ricky Kendell will perform.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. May 24, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Orbiter, Chimes and Shehehe will perform.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. May 31, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) The Impostors, a Beatles cover band, will perform.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. June 7, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Mindwalk will perform contemporary jazz.
Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. June 8, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Gruv Therapy will perform on the stage in the promenade, food and drinks, lawn games and more.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. June 14, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Loosey’s Downtown Showcase.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. June 21, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Little Wings Studio Showcase.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. June 28, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Mei, Now Leaving Space and The Mermers will perform.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. July 5, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Pet Detectives will perform ’90s alt-rock covers.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. July 12, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) The ox Showcase featuring Short Stack, Cooper and Wiley Gaby.
Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. July 13, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) D.R. Band and Soul Fire will perform on the stage in the promenade, food and drinks, lawn games and more.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. July 19, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) The Gainesville Big Band will perform jazz/swing.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. July 26, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) MusicGNV Showcase: Tribute to Gainesville Bands.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 2 Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) TBD.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 9, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Stereo Vudu will perform rock, blues and funk.
Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 10, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Swing Theory will perform on the stage in the promenade, food and drinks, lawn games and more.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 16, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) D.R. Band and Soul Fire will perform R&B, neo-soul and funk.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 23, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) PULP Arts Showcase.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 30, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) The Lions of Jah will perform reggae.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 6, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) FEST 22 Showcase.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 13, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) TBD.
Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 14, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Brazil Side B will perform on the stage in the promenade, food and drinks, lawn games and more.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 20, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Morningbell will perform psychedelic rock and soul.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 27, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Savants of Soul will perform soul.
Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 12, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Marty Liquori Jazztet will perform on the stage in the promenade, food and drinks, lawn games and more.
Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. Nov. 9, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Ed Roth Trio will perform on the stage in the promenade, food and drinks, lawn games and more.
Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. Dec. 14, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Natalie Rella Jazz will perform on the stage in the promenade, food and drinks, lawn games and more.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Floridiana Show: 10-11 a.m. museum members, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. general public May 4, Matheson History Museum, 513 E. University Ave. Cost: $5, free ages 14 and younger. (mathesonmuseum.org) The Floridiana Show is back featuring Florida kitsch and vintage Florida from a variety of vendors from Gainesville and around the state.
I Heart Art: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 4, Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs. Free entry; items and food for sale. (artinmypark@yahoo.com) Traditional arts-and-crafts demonstrations and items for sale. Items range from weaving, painting, wood working, soap making, photography and other handmade items.
World Tree Kangaroo Day: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 18, Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, 3000 NW 83rd St. Tickets: $10 general admission; $6 ages 4-12, ages 60 and older, active military and veterans, teachers, police, firefighters, first responders, EMT/EMS, health care workers (all with valid ID), UF students and staff with current Gator1 ID; $3 Electronics Benefits Transfer recipients (up to four total tickets with card, any combination of adults/children); free ages 3 and younger, SF Students, staff and retirees (with current SFID), and zoo members. (sfcollege.edu) Celebrate Matschie’s tree kangaroo, an endangered species native to a small area of Papua New Guinea. Plus kangaroo-themed crafts and games.
“Treasure Island”: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays May 24-June 9, Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd. Tickets: $24 general admission, $20 seniors, $12 students. (gcplayhouse.org) Picture a world where pirates rule what we call Earth. Humanity’s desire to find hidden treasures will take them to heights they never imagined. Based on the masterful adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, “Treasure Island” is an epic adventure from Ken Ludwig. It begins at an inn on the Devon coast of England, and quickly becomes an unforgettable tale of treachery and mayhem featuring a host of legendary swashbucklers including the dangerous Billy Bones, the sinister two-timing Israel Hands, the brassy woman pirate Anne Bonny, and the hideous form of evil incarnate Blind Pew. Sail the vastness of space to find Captain Flint’s treasure in this coming-of-age tale that is out of this world! Join Jim Hawkins as he navigates the universe longing for adventure with the infamous Long John Silver, perhaps the most famous hero-villain of all time. Silver’s greedy quest for gold, coupled with his affection for Jim, cannot help but win the heart of every soul who has ever longed for romance, treasure and adventure.
“Cabaret”: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays June 7-23, Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, 3501 SW Second Ave., Suite O. Tickets: $25 general admission; $20 students, seniors, military and teachers. (acrosstown.org) In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920s draw to a close, a garish master of ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all of their troubles at the Cabaret. With the emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, “Cabaret” explores the dark, heady and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles.
“Dead Man’s Cellphone”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays June 7-30, High Springs Playhouse, 23416 NW 186 Ave., High Springs. Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 students and ages 65 and older. (highspringsplayhouse.com) An incessantly ringing cellphone in a quiet cafe. A stranger at the next table who has had enough. And a dead man — with a lot of loose ends. So begins “Dead Man’s Cellphone,” a wildly imaginative new comedy by Sara Ruhl. A work about how we memorialize the dead — and how that remembering changes us.
Brew at the Zoo: 4-7 p.m. June 8, Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, 3000 Northwest 83rd St. Tickets: $60, $25 for non-drinkers. (showpass.com/brewatthezoo2024) For ages 21 and older. All ticket sales include admission to the zoo, animal encounters, beer and food tastings, live entertainment, food trucks, games and commemorative souvenir cup. All funds raised will directly support the zoo and its mission to educate, inspire and secure a future for wildlife. Held rain or shine.
“In The Heights”: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays July 19-Aug. 11, Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd. Tickets: $24 general admission, $20 seniors, $12 students. (gcplayhouse.org) “In the Heights,” created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can decide which traditions you take with you and which ones you leave behind.
“The Wizard of Oz — Youth Edition”: 7 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays July/August, High Springs Playhouse, 23416 NW 186 Ave., High Springs. Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 students and ages 65 and older. (highspringsplayhouse.com) Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a scarecrow with no brain, a tin man with no heart, and a lion with no “nerve.” Their journey to happiness — and self-awareness — is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness.
Zach Williams and Tim Tebow: 7 p.m. Sept. 5, O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Drive. Ticket prices vary; see website for more information. (tinyurl.com/williamstebow) An evening of worship and inspiration, with a message of love, hope and God’s grace highlighting the importance of persevering in Christ through life’s challenges.
This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Scene Calendar: Shrimp Fest, Tioga Movie Night, Faith and Family Fest
