Scene Calendar: 'Free Fridays,' Freedom Concert, 'Gentleman's Guide,' 'Florida Skies'
MUSIC
“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) The Imposters will perform.
The Smile: 7:30 p.m. Friday, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine. Tickets: $64-$94. (904-209-0367, theamp.com) Trio featuring Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead and drummer Tom Skinner of UK jazz outfit Sons of Kemet.
Freedom Concert: 6-8 p.m. Sunday, The Pentacostals of Gainesville, 8105 NW 23rd Ave. Free entry; food for sale. (thepentecostalsgnv.com) Fourth of July themed concert featuring musical specials plus Jeremy and Jamin Hart.
Riley Green: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine. Tickets: $39.50-$79.50. (904-209-0367, theamp.com) Rolling Stone hailed his musical perspective as “Drinks-in-the-air ’90s country at an Alabama vs. Auburn tailgate,” and that is just the type of energy fans have come to expect from Riley Green.
THEATER
“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays through July 9, Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE Second Place. Tickets: $35-$45. (thehipp.org) The uproarious story of Monty Navarro, an heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession by eliminating the eight pesky relatives who stand in his way.
ET CETERA
“Florida Skies (Spring)”: 7-8 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 4, 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/o/santa-fe-college-planetarium) 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.
Hawthorne’s Homecoming: 7-11 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, 21633 65th Ave., Hawthorne. Free; items and food for sale. (bit.ly/hh23) Three-day event with food, music and more. Friday features old-school R&B /comedy, Soul Fest and dancing. Saturday features Gospel Extravaganza, parade, dancing and an artist showcase.
Lake Butler Independence Celebration and Fireworks: All day Saturday, Lakeside Park, 155 NW Third St., Lake Butler. Free entry; items and food for sale. (facebook.com/lakebutlerrotary) Lake Butler Rotary Club’s 29th annual event featuring 5k run, car show, fishing tournament, food trucks, live music, kids activities, fireworks and more.
Independence Day Flag Raising: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Amber Brooke Farms, 3250 NE 140th Ave., Williston. Tickets: $10 children, free for adults. (bit.ly/idfr23a) Day to celebrate the country with Rolling Thunder motorcycle group completing the flag-raising ceremony and the Mustang Cloggers performing, watermelon-eating contest, kids’ activities and live music provided by Vintage.
Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation Tour: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation, 8528 E. County Road 225. Tickets: $25 adults, $10 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.
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Tour: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Drive. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 ages 5-13, free for ages 4 and younger; free for members; group rates available. (kanapaha.org) Guided tour of the gardens.
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.''
Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Self-Guided Tours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Rooterville Animal Sanctuary, 5579 Darwood St., Melrose. Cost: Suggested $15 donation per person or $45 for a family of four. (rooterville.org) Take a map of the sanctuary at the gate to see highlights of Rooterville to help you find your way. Trolley tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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.
East Gainesville Backyard BBQ: Noon-5 p.m. Saturday, MLK Multipurpose Center, 1028 NE 14th St. Free entry; items and food for sale. (eastgnvbbq.com) Annual event in its second year to promote diversity, equity and inclusion on the east side of Gainesville featuring activities for children and adults, food trucks, vendors, businesses and community organizations.
Sweetwater Wetlands Tour: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 Williston Road. Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 pedestrians and buses. (sweetwaterwetlands.org, 554-5871) Take a guided tour and learn about the park's history and management, and the wildlife and plants that can be found there.
Birds and Brews: 5:45-7 p.m. Sunday, First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1220 SE Veitch St. Free. (facebook.com/FirstMagnitudeBrewing/events) Bird walks. Meet in front of the metal Maggie sign by the entrance to The Source. The group, led by volunteers from the Alachua Audubon Society, will identify birds at Depot Park. Some binoculars and bird guides provided, but feel free to bring any other equipment you wish.
Spaghetti To-Go Dinner Fundraiser: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, High Springs New Century Woman’s Club, 23674 W. U.S. 27, High Springs. Cost: $10. (gfwchighspringswomansclub.org, 386-518-3276) Menu will be gluten-free or regular spaghetti with meat or marinara sauce, Caesar salad, bread and butter, and dessert. Credit cards accepted. Proceeds will be donated to High Springs Playhouse.
4th of July Independence Celebration: 6 p.m. Monday, Horseman's Park, 1610 SW Eighth Terrace, Williston. Free entry; items and food for sale. (bit.ly/4jic23) Celebration featuring fireworks and live music by Fire Creek, Reggie Stacy and Adamrountree.
Fanfares and Fireworks: 6-10 p.m. Monday, Flavet Field, University of Florida campus, 605 Woodlawn Drive. Free entry; food for sale. (wuft.org/fireworks) Annual event featuring live music and fireworks. WUFT-FM Morning Edition host Glenn Richards will serve as emcee. Musical groups include Matcha, Sooza Brass Band, The Savants of Soul and Gainesville Community Band and the Gainesville “POPS” under the direction of Gary Langford. Food trucks will be on site. For safety reasons, no dogs, sparklers, drones or alcohol. Coolers are allowed, but may be subject to search by UF Police Department.
Jack Gamble Melon Run: 8-11 a.m. Tuesday, Westside Park, 1001 NW 34th St. Cost: $15-$65. (runsignup.com/Race/FL/Gainesville/41stMelonRun) Annual Independence Day event featuring a rolling-hills course where age-group winners receive a watermelon. Age groupings for awards are in 10-year increments. Refreshments will be served to all runners after the race.
Town of Micanopy 4th of July Celebration: 11 a.m. Tuesday, along Northeast Cholokka Blvd. Free; items and food for sale. (micanopytown.com) Micanopy celebrates Independence Day with traditional parade, music, food, fun and fireworks. Shops and eateries will be open for browsing.
Summer Movie Express: 11 a.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Regal Royal Park, 3702 W. Newberry Road. Tickets: $2. (regmovies.com/static/en/us/promotions/summer-movie-express) Summer movies for kids. “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” and “Clifford the Big Red Dog.”
Branford 4th of July River Reunion Festival: 2 p.m. Tuesday, greenway next to town hall, 502 SW Suwannee Ave., Branford. Free entry; items and food for sale. (bit.ly/bfrr23a) Celebration featuring duck race, national anthem, vendors, food trucks, live music, car show, corn hole tournament, watermelon spitting and eating contest, bedrock derby, car show and fireworks.
Archer Farmers Market 4th of July Extravaganza: 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, Archer Farmers Market, 16994 SW 134th Ave., Archer. Free entry; items and food for sale. (facebook.com/archerhistoricalsociety) Celebration featuring vendors, games, mini-splash pad, raffle and live music.
Fourth of July Celebration and Summer Festival: 3-10 p.m. Tuesday, Sansei Shuri International, 1639 Paris St., Bell. Free; items and food for sale. (bit.ly/3r4doq4a) Community event featuring vendors, prizes, food, fundraising, raffles and fireworks.
Red White and Boom: 4-9 p.m. Tuesday, Archer Road, Archer. Free entry; items and food for sale. (bit.ly/redwhiteboom23) Celebration featuring apple pie eating contest, vendors, food trucks, kids’ area, live music by Big Bad Duo and fireworks.
Alachua Fourth of July Celebration: 5-10 p.m. Tuesday, Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Road, Alachua. Free entry. (bit.ly/afjc23a) Annual event in its 23rd year featuring live music and fireworks.
GVN Cornhole Tournament: 6 p.m. registration, 7 p.m. competition Thursday, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Cost: $10 per player. (celebrationpointe.com) Bag-tossing competition.
ART
Artisans' Guild Gallery: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event featuring the works of Anita Lenas and live music with Chapter 3. 224 NW Second Ave. (378-1383, artisansguildgallery.com)
The AUK Market: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event featuring works by in-store artists. 2031 NW Sixth St.
Bingo Deli and Pub: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event featuring work by Zach Taylor. 619 S. Main St., Unit 1A. (451-4470)
Black C Art Gallery: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event featuring artistry, music, scenes and spectacles. 111 SE Second Place. (blackcproduction.com)
Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention: “Music & The Mind: A Medley of Innovation,” exploring how music impacts the brain both creatively and physically, on display through December; “Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion,” featuring 40 full-scale machines that were built after in-depth study of Leonardo da Vinci’s designs by a group of scientists and skilled craftsmen in Florence, Italy, on display through Jan. 7, 2024. 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 featuring food trucks, new beer releases and live music. 1001 NW Fourth St.
First Magnitude Brewing Co.: 7-10 p.m. Friday artwalk event featuring beer and a vision to celebrate what makes Florida naturally great. 1220 SE Veitch St.
Florida Museum of Natural History: “Spiders Alive!” on display through Sept. 4. This exciting exhibit dives into the world of spiders, scorpions and their relatives with more than a dozen live species from around the world. Tickets: $8 adults; $7.50 Florida residents, seniors and non-UF college students; $5.50 ages 3-17; free ages 2 and younger, UF students and museum members. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 3215 Hull Road. (floridamuseum.ufl.edu, 846-2000)
Gainesville Fine Arts Association Gallery: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event featuring “Summer Showcase 2023,” on display through July 22. 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: “Global Perspectives: Highlights from the Contemporary Collection,” a celebration of global interconnectedness, on display through Oct. 1; “Jerry Uelsmann: A Celebration of His Life and Art,” commemorating a beloved UF artist, teacher, colleague and friend through an overview of his creative life, including 37 photographs laid out chronologically, on display through Feb. 18, 2024; “Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art” on display July 11–Jan. 7, 2024. “Under the Spell of the Palm Tree” is drawn exclusively from the collection of Susie and Mitchell Rice, and offers a glimpse into the complexity of culture and history that has inspired Cuban art throughout the 20th century and into the 21st century. Guest curators Gabriela Azcuy and David Horta will utilize the work of a broad range of artists in the Rice Collection to display an inclusive view of Cuban art, reflecting on its current dynamic and the existence of new geographies as an essential part of its reality. Through more than 70 works representing 53 artists, the exhibition will present the narrative of a “crossing” — a virtual crossing of the seas as well as a crossing of generations, of artists living or having lived both in Cuba and in the Diaspora; “Gateway to Himalayan Art” on display Feb. 6, 2024-July 2024. 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. Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE Second Place. (thehipp.org)
Matheson History Museum: “We Are Here: Stories From Multilingual Speakers In North Central Florida,” an exhibition that illustrates the immigration journeys of the North Central Florida community through stories that hold power in multiple languages; “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; “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: Works by Christine Brundige on display through July 30; Works by Vivian Jendzio and Ann Ramsden on display Aug. 4-27 with an artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Aug. 4; Quilted fiber art wall hangings and pillows by Candace McCaffery on display Sept. 1-24; Wood sculpture and carvings in cypress by Bob Bird on display Sept. 30-Oct. 29 with an Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Oct. 6; Special Pre-Holiday Gifts Show to be held Nov. 3-12 with an Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Nov. 3; 2023 Holiday Invitational to be held Nov. 18-Dec. 30 with an Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Dec. 1. 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)
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.
The SL8: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event featuring fine art. 10 E. University Ave.
Sweetwater Print Cooperative: 7-10 p.m. Friday Artwalk event featuring "Love and Stardust” by Leslie Peebles. 117 S. Main St. (514-3838)
University Galleries: “Sound-Sites in the Age of Utopian Recoverism: Art, Technology and Exhibition Practices” on display Aug. 9-Sept. 30 with opening reception 5-7 p.m. Aug. 9. The main purpose of this exhibition is to initiate a series of conversations about how the artists’ exploration of the connections between art and technology can lead to rethinking problems related to our ways of inhabiting the environment. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. 400 SW 13th St. (arts.ufl.edu/university-galleries)
UPCOMING CONCERTS
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. July 7, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Purple Kloud, Jernie and Kenzie’s Place will perform.
Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. July 8, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Live music on the stage in the promenade, food and drinks, lawn games and more.
Hotel Alabama: 8 p.m.-midnight July 8, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak. Tickets: $35. (bit.ly/rootsrevival23, musicliveshere.com, 386-364-1683) A tribute to The Eagles and Alabama.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. July 14, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) The Savants of Soul will perform.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. July 21, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Crooked Counsel will perform.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. July 28, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Wax Wings will perform.
Playlist at the Pointe: 7-9 p.m. July 28, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) A live band will perform. Food will be available from area restaurants.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 4, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Pet Detective will perform.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 11, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Dionysus will perform.
Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 12, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Live music on the stage in the promenade, food and drinks, lawn games and more.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 18, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) De Lions of Jah will perform.
“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 25, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) FEST 21 Showcase.
Playlist at the Pointe: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 25, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) A live band will perform. Food will be available from area restaurants.
Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 9, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Live music on the stage in the promenade, food and drinks, lawn games and more.
Playlist at the Pointe: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 22, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) A live band will perform. Food will be available from area restaurants.
Suwannee Roots Revival: All day Oct. 5-8, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak. Tickets: $175; $15 car pass purchased in advance, $20 car pass purchased at gate; free children 12 and younger when accompanied by parent or legal guardian. (bit.ly/rootsrevival23, musicliveshere.com, 386-364-1683) Initial lineup announced with Trampled by Turtles, Hot Tuna Electric, Donna the Buffalo, The Peter Rowan Band, Jim Lauderdale Band, Electric Larry Land, Big Richard, Jon Stickley Trio, Sunny War, The Last Revel, Stillhouse Junkies, Verlon Thompson, Jeff Mosier Ensemble, John Mailander’s Forecast and more.
Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 14, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Live music on the stage in the promenade, food and drinks, lawn games and more.
Playlist at the Pointe: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 27, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) A live band will perform. Food will be available from area restaurants.
Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. Nov. 11, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Live music on the stage in the promenade, food and drinks, lawn games and more.
Playlist at the Pointe: 7-9 p.m. Nov. 24, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) A live band will perform. Food will be available from area restaurants.
Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. Dec. 9, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Live music on the stage in the promenade, food and drinks, lawn games and more.
Playlist at the Pointe: 7-9 p.m. Dec. 15, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) A live band will perform. Food will be available from area restaurants.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tioga Outdoor Movie Night: 8:30 p.m. July 7, Tioga Town Center, 133 SW 130th Way, Newberry. Free. (tiogatowncenter.com) Tioga movie night featuring “Little Rascals.” Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and enjoy the movie under the stars.
“How a Great Theatre Saved a Dying Downtown”: 4 p.m. July 8, Matheson History Museum, 513 E. University Ave.; online via Zoom. Free; registration required. (bit.ly/gtsd, bit.ly/gtsdzoom) Award-winning author Richard Gartee will discuss his book “The Hippodrome Theatre First Fifty Years” along with guest speakers Mark Sexton and Jessica Hurov.
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Day: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. July 9, River Ranch Water Park, 23400 NW 212th Ave., High Springs. Admission: $16 ages 4 and older, free ages 3 and younger. (kulaqua.com) In an effort to support the community, Camp Kulaqua opens the River Ranch during specific days during the summer at a discounted rate with no reservations required. The venue requests that modest swimsuits be worn. Food and coolers allowed, but no glass containers or alcoholic beverages.
Sip ’n' Stroll: 5 p.m. July 9, Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE Second Place. Tickets: $25. (thehipp.org) Exclusive behind-the-scenes building tour of the Hippodrome Theatre. Ages 12 and older.
Summer Movie Express: 11 a.m. July 11-12, Regal Royal Park, 3702 W. Newberry Road. Tickets: $2. (regmovies.com/static/en/us/promotions/summer-movie-express) Summer movies for kids. “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” and “The Paw Patrol.”
2023 GFAA Artist Studio Tour Kickoff Party: 6-9 p.m. July 14, Gainesville Fine Arts Association Gallery, 1314 S. Main St. Free. (gfaastudiotour.org) Party celebrating this year's studio tour lineup of the 2023 GFAA Artist Studio Tour.
2023 GFAA Artist Studio Tour: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 15-16, throughout Gainesville; see gfaastudiotour.org/map. Free. (gfaastudiotour.org) Tour showcasing fine art and fine craft in a broad range of media and styles.
Summer Movie Express: 11 a.m. July 18-19, Regal Royal Park, 3702 W. Newberry Road. Tickets: $2. (regmovies.com/static/en/us/promotions/summer-movie-express) Summer movies for kids. “The Bad Guys” and “Playing with Fire.”
GVN Cornhole Tournament: 6 p.m. registration, 7 p.m. competition July 20, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Cost: $10 per player. (celebrationpointe.com) Bag-tossing competition.
“Kinky Boots”: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays July 21-Aug. 13, Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd. Tickets: $23 general admission, $19 seniors, $12 students. (gcplayhouse.org) Based on the Miramax motion picture of the same name, written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth. Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they realized … and discover that, when you change your mind, you can change your whole world. With a little compassion and a lot of understanding, this unexpected pair learns to embrace their differences and creates a line of sturdy stilettos unlike any the world has ever seen! But in the end, their most sensational achievement is their friendship.
Summer Movie Express: 11 a.m. July 25-26, Regal Royal Park, 3702 W. Newberry Road. Tickets: $2. (regmovies.com/static/en/us/promotions/summer-movie-express) Summer movies for kids. “Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank” and “Sing 2.”
“The Wind in The Willows”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, July 27-Aug. 7, High Springs Playhouse, 130 NE First Ave, High Springs. Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 students and ages 65 and older. (highspringsplayhouse.com) The famous English gentlemen, Mr. Toad of Toad Hall, sees his first motor car and promptly falls uncontrollably in love with motoring, so he buys a car that he then crashes. Another car is bought, followed by another crash and another — and another! For once at the throttle, Toad in his goggles and duster is a man possessed. Soon he is ruled off the road. Then he steals a car. For this he’s sent to jail for 20 years. While there, he learns that weasels have taken over his old family home and all of his friends have been thrown out. But the jailor’s daughter adores Toad for his charm and dash, and she helps him escape. In an exciting climax, Toad, Ratty, Badger and Mole retake Toad Hall by storm.
Summer Movie Express: 11 a.m. Aug. 1-2, Regal Royal Park, 3702 W. Newberry Road. Tickets: $2. (regmovies.com/static/en/us/promotions/summer-movie-express) Summer movies for kids. “The Boss Baby: Family Business” and “Dolittle.”
GVN Cornhole Tournament: 6 p.m. registration, 7 p.m. competition Aug. 3, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Cost: $10 per player. (celebrationpointe.com) Bag-tossing competition.
“Lungs”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays Aug. 3-13, Actors’ Warehouse, 2512 NE First Blvd. Tickets: $25 general admission, $20 ages 65 and older, $15 students. (actorswarehouse.org) A brutally honest, funny and edgy off-kilter love story.
Tioga Outdoor Movie Night: 8:30 p.m. Aug. 4, Tioga Town Center, 133 SW 130th Way, Newberry. Free. (tiogatowncenter.com) Tioga movie night featuring “DC League of Super Pets.” Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and enjoy the movie under the stars.
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Day: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Aug. 6, River Ranch Water Park, 23400 NW 212th Ave., High Springs. Admission: $16 ages 4 and older, free ages 3 and younger. (kulaqua.com) In an effort to support the community, Camp Kulaqua opens the River Ranch during specific days during the summer at a discounted rate with no reservations required. The venue requests that modest swimsuits be worn. Food and coolers allowed, but no glass containers or alcoholic beverages.
Summer Movie Express: 11 a.m. Aug. 8-9, Regal Royal Park, 3702 W. Newberry Road. Tickets: $2. (regmovies.com/static/en/us/promotions/summer-movie-express) Summer movies for kids. “Kung Fu Panda 3” and “Curious George.”
Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park Community Day: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Aug. 13, River Ranch Water Park, 23400 NW 212th Ave., High Springs. Admission: $16 ages 4 and older, free ages 3 and younger. (kulaqua.com) In an effort to support the community, Camp Kulaqua opens the River Ranch during specific days during the summer at a discounted rate with no reservations required. The venue requests that modest swimsuits be worn. Food and coolers allowed, but no glass containers or alcoholic beverages.
Sip ’n' Stroll: 11 a.m. Aug. 13, Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE Second Place. Tickets: $25. (thehipp.org) Exclusive behind-the-scenes building tour of the Hippodrome Theatre. Ages 12 and older.
GVN Cornhole Tournament: 6 p.m. registration, 7 p.m. competition Aug. 17, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Cost: $10 per player. (celebrationpointe.com) Bag-tossing competition.
Downtown High Springs Artwalk: Noon-5 p.m. Oct. 21, downtown High Springs. Free entry; items and food for sale. (facebook.com/downtownhighsprings/events) Monthly event featuring local artists and makers, as well as specials from downtown businesses.
Tioga Outdoor Movie Night: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Tioga Town Center, 133 SW 130th Way, Newberry. Free. (tiogatowncenter.com) Tioga movie night featuring “Ghostbusters.” Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and enjoy the movie under the stars.
Downtown High Springs Artwalk: Noon-5 p.m. Nov. 18, downtown High Springs. Free entry; items and food for sale. (facebook.com/downtownhighsprings/events) Monthly event featuring local artists and makers, as well as specials from downtown businesses.
Tioga Outdoor Movie Night: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Tioga Town Center, 133 SW 130th Way, Newberry. Free. (tiogatowncenter.com) Tioga movie night featuring “The Santa Clause.” Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and enjoy the movie under the stars.
Downtown High Springs Artwalk: Noon-5 p.m. Dec. 16, downtown High Springs. Free entry; items and food for sale. (facebook.com/downtownhighsprings/events) Monthly event featuring local artists and makers, as well as specials from downtown businesses.
This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Scene Calendar: Hawthorne's Homecoming, Independence Day celebrations
