Scene Calendar: Live and Local concert, 'Three Musketeers' and more

MUSIC

Live and Local Concert Series: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (tinyurl.com/livelocal24) Singer Songwriter Showcase featuring Zara Dalvi, Thomas Allain, Janie, HelDog, Robbie Pawns, Jack Edmondson, Thymn, Banyan Leaves, Vincent Raphael and Coffee Project.

Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) The Smooth Operatives will perform live music on the stage in the promenade, plus food and drinks, lawn games and more.

Legends of the Billy Joel Band: The Lords of 52nd Street: 8 p.m. Friday, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets: $45-$69.50. (floridatheatre.com, 904-355-5661) The Lords of 52nd Street is a rock band of the legends of Billy Joel’s live and recording band (Liberty Devitto and Russell Javors) joining forces to play a set of Joel’s hits as only they can. They’ve sold 150 million records and helped establish Joel’s formidable sound.

Nick Shoulders and The Okay Crawdad with Holy Locust: 8-10 p.m. Friday, Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main St. TIcket: $18-$22. (heartwoodsoundstage.com) “All Bad,” the latest album from Nick Shoulders, ultimately encapsulates everything that makes Shoulders’ inimitable form of country music so vital: a heady balance of dazzling musicianship and punk defiance, coupled with gritty eccentricity and a generational connection to the roots of the genre.

Zach Williams: 7 p.m. Saturday, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets: $18-$203.25. (floridatheatre.com, 904-355-5661) The country star will perform as part of his “A Hundred Highways” tour.

The Gainesville Guitar Festival: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main St. TIcket: $20-$100. (heartwoodsoundstage.com) Some of the best guitar players on the planet will be gathered for a day of curated workshops and legendary performances. Artist-led guitar workshops will be held inside, with performances held outside throughout the day.

Extreme and Living Colour: 7 p.m. Sunday, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets: $34.50-$99.50. (floridatheatre.com, 904-355-5661) Extreme Formed in 1985, the group’s quiet grind resulted in the release of the self-titled “Extreme” in 1989. Among many highlights, “Play With Me” not only graced the soundtrack of “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” but also the season 4 opener of “Stranger Things.” Living Colour is a rock band from New York City, formed in 1984. Stylistically, their music is a creative fusion influenced by heavy metal, funk, jazz, hip-hop, punk and alternative rock.

Scott Stapp: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets: $50. (pvconcerthall.com) The 2000s rock star will perform as part of his “The Higher Power” tour.

Gino Vannelli: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets: $65-$85. (floridatheatre.com, 904-355-5661) Since his debut release of “Crazy Life” in 1973, Gino Vannelli has remained one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary music. His voice is as memorable as his hair, as he has been dubbed “The Canadian singer/songwriter with a lion’s mane.”

Foreigner: 7 p.m. Tuesday, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine. Tickets: $35-$124.50. (904-209-0367, theamp.com) The rock band will perform as part of their “Farewell” tour with special guest Cage Willis.

The Temptations and The Four Tops: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets: $47.50-$87.50. (floridatheatre.com, 904-355-5661) It’s a Motown, Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy Lifetime Achievement double header featuring The Temptations (“My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg,” “I Wish It Would Rain,” “I Can’t Get Next to You,” “Just My Imagination”) and The Four Tops (“I Can’t Help Myself,” “It’s the Same Old Song,” “Reach Out I’ll be There,” “Bernadette,” “Ain’t No Woman Like the One I’ve Got”). The Temptations include original member Otis Williams. The Four Tops include original member Abdul “Duke” Fakir.

Mitch McKay’s Piano Students: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall, Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd St. Free. (sfcollege.edu, 395-5144) Six students of Associate Professor of Music Mitch McKay, as well as two guests, will play the college’s full-size Steinway concert grand piano.

The Brad “Scarface” Jordan Behind the Desk Experience: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets: $43-$573. (floridatheatre.com, 904-355-5661) Scarface is a rapper, singer and record producer from the South Acres neighborhood of Houston, Texas. He also is an early member of Southern rap group the Geto Boys, alongside Willie D and Bushwick Bill. Throughout his career, Scarface has worked with many other renowned hip-hop artists such as 2pac, Jay-Z, Master P and Nas. His influence in the rap game has been unmatched since he entered the hip-hop scene in the late 1980s.

Noah Gundersen: 8-10 p.m. Thursday, Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main St. TIcket: $20-$105. (heartwoodsoundstage.com) The singer-songwriter will perform.

THEATER

“The Three Musketeers”: 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Buchholz High School Auditorium, 5510 NW 27th Ave. Tickets: $10 general admission online, $8 students and seniors online, $12 general admission at door, $10 students and seniors at door, $10 each for purchases of 10 or more tickets, free for BHS faculty. (buchholzdrama.com) A swashbuckling romp abounds with comedy, danger and romance. Featuring lavish sword fights and sweeping romance, this adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel evokes a time where honor and love ruled all.

“Misery”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays through March 17, Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, 3501 SW Second Ave., Suite O. Tickets: $25 general admission; $20 students, seniors, military and teachers. (acrosstown.org) “Misery” follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “No. 1 fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home.

Jimmy Failla: 5 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets: $30-$60. (pvconcerthall.com) The acclaimed comedian, radio host and author will perform as part of his “Everybody Calm Down” tour.

“Jesus Christ Superstar”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $45-$75, $20 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) “Jesus Christ Superstar” is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas.

Tom Segura: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, 8 p.m. March 15, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine. Tickets: $62.50-$112.50. (904-209-0367, theamp.com) Actor/Comedian/Writer Tom Segura is one of the biggest names in the comedy business. Segura is best known for his Netflix specials “Ball Hog” (2020), “Disgraceful” (2018), “Mostly Stories” (2016) and “Completely Normal” (2014). His fifth Netflix special “Sledgehammer” was released July 4, 2023, and debuted at No. 1 on the streamer.

Mike Birbiglia: 7 p.m. Thursday, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets: $43-$573. (floridatheatre.com, 904-355-5661) The comedian, storyteller, director and actor will perform as part of his “Please Stop the Ride” tour.

ET CETERA

Weekly Walk and Talks: 3-4 p.m. Friday, Tuscawilla Preserve, 406 SE Tuscawilla Road, Micanopy. Free; RSVP appreciated. (alachuaconservationtrust.org) Wetlands and bird hike. Join Alachua Conservation Trust staff and occasionally guest experts to enjoy nature and learn about the ecosystems.

Dusty’s Ragtime Circus: 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $25. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Dusty’s Ragtime Circus is back with an all-new cast! Catch Professor Dusty Bottom’s musical shenanigans paired with awe-inspiring acrobats at the Gainesville Circus Center. This one-of-a-kind performance features live music, dance, aerial acrobats and more.

“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.

Race the Tortoise 5K Run/Walk: 8-10:30 a.m. Saturday, O'Leno State Park, 410 SE O'Leno Park Road, High Springs. Cost: $25-$30. (runsignup.com/Race/FL/HighSprings/racethetortoise5K) Race winds through the tree-lined roads of O'Leno State Park. Registration includes state park admission for the day, post-race food, official race T-shirt and awards including a one-day park pass "medal" for each finisher. All proceeds will be used to support projects and interpretive programs at O’Leno and River Rise Preserve State Parks.

John J. Collins: 7 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 100 NE First St. Free. (holytrinitygnv.org) The Holmes Professor of Old Testament Criticism and Interpretation at Yale Divinity School and author of “What Are Biblical Values?” will present two lectures. The first, on Friday, is titled “Do Creatures Have Rights?” The second, on Saturday, is titled “Do Creatures Have Responsibilities?”

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Ranger-Led Hikes: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 Williston Road. Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 pedestrians and buses. (sweetwaterwetlands.org, 554-5871) Short guided walk that covers the history, function and ecosystem of the park.

Guided Lower Santa Fe River Paddle with Lars Andersen: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Poe Springs boat ramp, 28800 NW 182nd Ave., High Springs. Cost: $6 entrance fee plus $55 if renting kayak/canoe or $40 to bring own kayak/canoe. (alachuaconservationtrust.org) Paddle from Poe Springs and pass by ACT’s acquisitions, Little Awesome Preserve and Sawdust Spring, before taking out at the State Road 47 boat ramp.

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.

I Heart Art: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 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.

Authentic Creations at The Homestead: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Z Farms, 8401 SE Hawthorne Road. Free entry; items and food for sale. (tinyurl.com/acth24) Family friendly craft event featuring food trucks, FWC Buck Scoring, Kona Ice, 50/50 drawing and more.

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.

“Tales of the Maya Skies”: 5-5:30 p.m. Saturdays through March 30, Kika Silva Pla Planetarium, 3000 NW 83rd St. Tickets: $6.17-$8.22. (showpass.com/tales-of-the-maya-skies-2) Digital fulldome show that immerses the audience in Mayan astronomy, art and culture through a custom score and visuals. Produced by Chabot Space and Science Center, “Tales of the Maya Skies” inspires and educates through its description of the Maya's accurate astronomical achievements and how astronomy connected them to the universe. The program is accompanied by an extensive educator's guide.

Gainesville Street Rods Cruz-In: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Publix Super Market at Springhill Commons, 9200 NW 39th Ave. Free. (tinyurl.com/gsrcruzins) Car-lovers show.

Barn Dance: 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Turkey Hollow Farm, 19890 SE 62 Place, Morriston. Tickets: $12, free ages 4 and younger. (willistonflchamber.com/event-details/turkey-hollow-farm-barn-dance-1) The Mustang Cloggers are scheduled for a special performance at 6 p.m., and Latitudes will be the featured band, playing a mix of everything from country to pop and encompassing five decades of music.

Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Haile Equestrian Center, 7680 SW 46th Blvd. Cost: Free for Haile Equestrian members, $40 for non-members. (haileequestrian.com) From classic horse movies to current films, these movie nights are all about horses. Popcorn and drinks provided, bring other movie snacks if you wish and a comfy blanket to watch with.

30th Anniversary Sock Hop Gala: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Matheson History Museum, 513 E. University Ave. Tickets: $30 general public, $25 Matheson members. (mathesonmuseum.org) Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Matheson with a Sock Hop Gala in the former American Legion Hall. This ticketed event will hearken back to the days of Teen Time and high school dances in the Museum building — including several performances in 1965 by Tom Petty's first band, the Sundowners. Break out your best pair of socks for an evening of live music, food and dancing the night away.

Movie Night: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Cotton Club Museum, 837 SE Seventh Ave. Free; registration requested. (cottonclubmuseum.com) Showing of the documentary “What Happened, Miss Simone?”Snacks will be provided. Donations appreciated. This biographical documentary film about Nina Simone (1933-2003) — singer, songwriter, pianist and civil rights activist — traces her life from an aspiring concert pianist in North Carolina to a popular jazz vocalist to a major cultural figure in the civil rights movement of the 1960s.

“Eclipse”: 7-7:45 p.m. Saturdays through April 8, Kika Silva Pla Planetarium, 3000 NW 83rd St.Tickets: $8.22 for adults; $6.17 ages 4-12, ages 60 and older, UF affiliates, military and first responders. (showpass.com/eclipse) "Eclipse: The Story of Our Nearest Neighbor in Space" takes you on a journey of discovery to our nearest celestial neighbor. Learn about the origins, composition and mechanics of the moon. Discover how the ancients were able to predict eclipses with great accuracy, and find out when/where you can view the next eclipse.

Gainesville Cars and Coffee: 9-11 a.m. Sunday, Whole Foods Market parking lot, 3490 SW Archer Road. Free. (tinyurl.com/gccmar24) Family friendly gathering open to all automotive enthusiasts.

Courageous Young Voices: 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Thomas Center, 302 NE Sixth Ave. Free. (tinyurl.com/cyv24e) Teens from Alachua County and the surrounding area come together to share their powerful voices through the art of poetry, spoken word and storytelling.

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.

Celebration Pointe Farmers Market: 4-7 p.m. Thursdays, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue. Free entry; items and food for sale. (celebrationpointe.com/events/farmers-market-2023, info@celebrationpointe.com) Weekly farmers market featuring a wide selection of products, including grass-fed local meat, fruit smoothies and hand-poured soy candles. Discover the flavors of the season and support local farmers and small businesses.

ART

Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention: “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)

Cedar Key Arts Center: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday Reclaimed Glass and Resin for repeat students with Mary Prescott; 9 a.m. Wednesday Boat Builders; 2:30-5 p.m. Wednesday Shark Sewing Club. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 457 Second St., Cedar Key. (543-5801, cedarkeyartscenter.org)

Florida Museum of Natural History: “Antarctic Dinosaurs” on display through April 21. Today, Antarctica is a forbidding land of snow and ice, but 200 million years ago it was a lush, wooded habitat where dinosaurs thrived. Uncover the history of the world’s southernmost continent and the unique species that have called it home in this interactive, family friendly experience. Tickets: $10 adults; $9 Florida residents, seniors and non-UF college students; $7 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: “An Elegy to Rosewood” on display through March 23; “Crossroads of Western and Eastern Europe — The Center for European Studies at UF” on display March 26-April 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; “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)

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 May 4; “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: Works by Santa Fe art students on display through Sunday; Open Air Arts on display March 16-April 28, with Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. April 5. 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.

Sweetwater Print Cooperative: "No Words," an exhibit of watercolors and other works by Joon Thomas, on display through March 26. Gallery hours: By appointment. 117 S. Main St. (514-3838)

UPCOMING CONCERTS

Live and Local Concert Series: 7-9 p.m. March 15, Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (tinyurl.com/livelocal24) Live performances by Jane K Collective, In Full Swing and Jernie.

Santa Fe Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo: 7:30 p.m. March 15, Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd St. Tickets: $15 adults; $9 seniors, students, children and military service members; free to SF students, faculty and staff with college ID cards. (395-4181, showpass.com/jazz-up-spring-2) The Santa Fe Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo will celebrate the work of jazz trail blazers Duke Ellington and Count Basie in the annual “Jazz Up Spring” concert.

UF Carillon Studio Concert Series — Florida Carillon Festival, Malgosia Fiebeg: 6:15 p.m. March 16, Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Drive. Free. (arts.ufl.edu/sites/carillon-studio/welcome) The University of Florida Carillon Studio is made up of students who have auditioned and committed to upholding the tradition of performing in Century Tower. The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a 45-minute recital. Listeners are encouraged to find a location at least 100 feet from the tower for an optimal listening experience.

Ying Li: 2 p.m. March 17, Squitieri Studio Theatre, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $35, $12 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Twenty-four-year-old pianist Ying Li has received top awards in numerous national and international competitions. Beginning piano at the age of 5, she has studied in Beijing, Philadelphia and at The Juilliard School. Since then, Li has performed with many leading orchestras such as The Philadelphia Orchestra, New Jersey Symphony and the Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, among others.

Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy: 7:30 p.m. March 19, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $20-$40, $12 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Canada’s reigning couple of Celtic music is coming to the Phillips Center — and they are bringing their family with them! Natalie and Donnell Leahy’s high level of skill and palpable joy at playing the fiddle together has earned them both industry acclaim and built up a loyal fan base. They combine their talents to give audiences an electrifying musical experience.

Pat Metheny: 7:30 p.m. March 20, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $40-$60, $12 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Twenty-time Grammy Award-winning guitarist Pat Metheny is known to bring something unique to every performance. This show is no exception, focusing on the various ways of playing solo he has explored across the decades in an evening that will be very special. The set features personal and fan favorite tracks from his nearly 50-year career, creating an almost orchestral range from bass to soprano within the realm of guitar.

“Sing Into Spring”: 7:30 p.m. March 21, Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd St. Tickets: $15 adults; $9 seniors, students, children and military service members; free to SF students, faculty and staff with college ID cards. (395-4181, showpass.com/sing-into-spring-2) The Santa Fe Singers will be joined by the Santa Fe Guitar Ensemble and the Voices Rising Community Chorus for the annual “Sing Into Spring” concert.

Live and Local Concert Series: 7-9 p.m. March 22, Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (tinyurl.com/livelocal24) Live performances by Half Gone, Earworms and Boat Stuff.

Playlist at the Pointe: 7-9 p.m. March 22, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Jamie Davis will perform. Food will be available from area restaurants.

UF Carillon Studio Concert Series: 1:55 p.m. March 24, Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Drive. Free. (arts.ufl.edu/sites/carillon-studio/welcome) The University of Florida Carillon Studio is made up of students who have auditioned and committed to upholding the tradition of performing in Century Tower. The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a 45-minute recital. Listeners are encouraged to find a location at least 100 feet from the tower for an optimal listening experience.

Academy of St. Martin in the Fields: 7:30 p.m. March 24, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $45-$75, $20 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Music director and virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell returns to the stage to lead the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. Retaining the flexibility and spirit of their origin as a small, conductorless ensemble, the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields has gained an enviable international reputation as one of the world’s finest chamber orchestras. Renowned for their polished, innovative interpretations of distinctive orchestral music, they present both symphonic and chamber repertoire on a grand scale at prestigious venues around the globe.

Community Choral Singing: 4-6 p.m. March 29, Oakview Community Center, 810 NW Eighth Ave. Free. (tinyurl.com/ccsmar24) Come together to enjoy singing madrigals, anthems, spirituals, pop, jazz and holiday classics.

Live and Local Concert Series: 7-9 p.m. March 29, Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (tinyurl.com/livelocal24) Second annual Teen Artist Showcase.

Eli Lev: 6 p.m. April 6, Satchel's Pizza, 1800 NE 23rd Ave. Free. (satchelspizza.com) The rising singer-songwriter pens lyrics and melodies for everyday enlightenment — songs that resonate because they’re heartfelt and earthy, and offer the wisdom he’s gained through lifelong travel and self-discovery.

Harold López-Nussa: 7 and 9 p.m. April 11, UpStage at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $50 for 7 p.m., $35 for 9 p.m., $12 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; the 9 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar. Pianist Harold López-Nussa reflects the richness of Cuban music with his distinctive combination of classical, folkloric and improvisation. This fresh take is an exhilarating personification of the ritmo of the modern music scene’s bustling soul. With astonishingly fresh performances that showcase the full range and richness of the genre, López-Nussa has earned significant national and international awards in the classical and jazz worlds.

The Crane Wives: 7 and 9 p.m. April 12, UpStage at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $50 for 7 p.m., $35 for 9 p.m., $12 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7 p.m. seating includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; the 9 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar. A four-piece indie band, The Crane Wives defies musical stereotype with eclectic instrumentation and lively stage presence. They perform homegrown Indie folk with candor and touching, soulful harmonies, and are not afraid to experiment with jazz influences and instruments.

UF Carillon Studio Concert Series: 1:55 p.m. April 21, Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Drive. Free. (arts.ufl.edu/sites/carillon-studio/welcome) The University of Florida Carillon Studio is made up of students who have auditioned and committed to upholding the tradition of performing in Century Tower. The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a 45-minute recital. Listeners are encouraged to find a location at least 100 feet from the tower for an optimal listening experience.

Playlist at the Pointe: 7-9 p.m. April 26, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) TJ Brown Band will perform. Food will be available from area restaurants.

UPCOMING EVENTS

St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser: 4:30-8:30 p.m. March 15, High Springs Brewing Co., 18562 NW 237th St., High Springs. Contact the GFWC High Springs New Century Woman’s Club for pricing information. (386-518-3276, Ext. 2) The GFWC High Springs New Century Woman’s Club will be serving homemade shepherd's pie, corned beef sliders, hot dogs and dessert. Proceeds  will support Al’z Place, a daycare located in Gainesville for Alzheimer’s patients.

Noah Hunton Band: 6-9 p.m. March 15, Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (facebook.com/celebrationpointeFL/events) Live music on the promenade stage. Seating is first come first served, so feel free to bring a chair.

Sunrise Hike: 7:30-8 a.m. March 16, Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road. Cost: $5 per vehicle; $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes. (tinyurl.com/sh24a) Join a ranger on a 30- to 45-minute walk into the wetlands while you enjoy the sunrise and learn about the importance of the sun throughout the world in the past and present. End with a brief guided meditation to enjoy the sun's energy throughout your day.

Sunday Assembly: 11 a.m. March 17, Pride Center located in the Springhill Professional Center,  3850 NW 83rd St., Suite 201. Free. (SundayAssembly32601@gmail.com, sagainesville.weebly.com) Sunday Assembly will host Donna Waller, now retired professor emerita of history and political science at Santa Fe College. She taught courses in American political history and honors classes, and she continues to teach there and at other venues. She also is active in the League of Women Voters. The title of her talk is “State Legislatures: Ours and Theirs.” Music will be provided by Sunday Assembly musicians with the opportunity to sing along. It also is possible to attend via Zoom.

Gainesville Dance Academy Irish Dancers: Noon March 17, Shoppes at Thornebrook, 2441 NW 43rd St. Free. (gvilledance.com/performing) St. Patrick's Day community performance.

Gainesville Dance Academy Irish Dancers: 1:30 p.m. March 17, Mother's Pub and Grill North, 1017 W. University Ave. Free. (gvilledance.com/performing) St. Patrick's Day community performance.

Gainesville Dance Academy Irish Dancers: 6 p.m. March 17, The Bull, 18 SW First Ave. Free. (gvilledance.com/performing) St. Patrick's Day community performance.

Gainesville Dance Academy Irish Dancers: 6-7 p.m. March 18, The Village, 8000 NW 27th Blvd. Free. (gvilledance.com/performing) Academy dancers join Irish music duo Celtic Ray to bring merry luck onstage for a St. Patrick's Day party.

“Ordinary Days”: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays March 22-April 14, Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd. Tickets: $24 general admission, $20 seniors, $12 students. (gcplayhouse.org) Experience the beauty of simplicity and the extraordinary in the ordinary with “Ordinary Days.” This intimate and introspective musical follows the lives of Deb, a graduate student who loses the notebook that contains all of her notes for her thesis somewhere on the streets of New York; Warren, a struggling artist and professional cat sitter who finds the notebook; and Jason and Claire, a couple inching toward marriage who can’t seem to completely figure each other out. Through a series of chance encounters and unexpected connections, their individual stories begin to intersect, revealing the profound impact that everyday encounters can have on our lives.

“Giselle”: 2 and 7:30 p.m. March 23, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $35-$65. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Presented by Dance Alive National Ballet. The ultimate romantic ballet, “Giselle” is the tragic story of a beautiful, young peasant girl who falls in love with a nobleman disguised as a commoner. Ultimately dying of a broken heart, she becomes one with the “Wilis,” ethereal ghosts of unmarried girls. Family friendly performances.

“White”: 7 p.m. March 27-28 previews, then 7 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays March 29-April 14, Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE Second Place. Tickets: $25 previews, then $20-$50. (thehipp.org) When a major museum seeks to showcase diverse voices in its next exhibition, Gus, an artist, enlists Vanessa’s help to create an audacious new artistic persona of color to get him in the show. From there it all spins out of control in this modern comedy, exploring white privilege, racial politics and the fine line between appropriation and opportunity.

Sunrise Hike: 7:20-8 a.m. March 30, Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Road. Cost: $5 per vehicle; $2 for pedestrians, vans and bikes. (tinyurl.com/sh24a) Join a ranger on a 30- to 45-minute walk into the wetlands while you enjoy the sunrise and learn about the importance of the sun throughout the world in the past and present. End with a brief guided meditation to enjoy the sun's energy throughout your day.

“On Your Feet!”: 7:30 p.m. March 30, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $45-$75, $20 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) The inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believe in their talent — and each other — to become an international sensation: Gloria and Emilio Estefan.

Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays April 5-28, 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.

Pancakes on the Prairie: 9-11:30 a.m. April 6, Poe Springs boat ramp, 28800 NW 182nd Ave., High Springs. Free. (alachuaconservationtrust.org) Join ACT for a pancake breakfast at the cabin on Tuscawilla Prairie. This event is first come, first served; pancakes and coffee will be available while supplies last.

Perspectives in the Park Speaker Series: Noon-1 p.m. April 7, Hogtown Creek Headwaters Park 1500 NW 45th Ave. Free. (facebook.com/cityofgainesvillenature/events) Monthly event. Learn from experts in their field about nature, history and art, and hear some of their stories. “Wandering in Wiregrass” with Raelene Crandall.

Spring Arts Festival: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.  April 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 14, Santa Fe College Northwest Campus, 3000 NW 83rd St. Free entry; items and food for sale. (sfcollege.edu) Artists and craftspeople from across the country and around the world will highlight their talents in mediums including painting, sculpture, jewelry, glass, ceramics and more.

Yoga in the Park with Emma Sugarman: 2 p.m. April 13, Matheson History Museum, 513 E. University Ave. Free. (mathesonmuseum.org) Yoga class on the front lawn of the historic Matheson House. All levels and abilities are welcome. Bring your own yoga mat or towel.

360 Allstars: 4 p.m. April 14, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $25-$45, $12 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) An energy-packed performance for the whole family complete with basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, BMX biking and more. 360 Allstars is a supercharged urban circus showcasing the phenomenal physical fusion of the artistry from street culture.

Houston Keen Band: 6-9 p.m. April 16, Celebration Pointe, Northwest Corner of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (facebook.com/celebrationpointeFL/events) Live music on the promenade stage. Seating is first come first served, so feel free to bring a chair.

“Beyond Therapy”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, April 19-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.

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo: 7:30 p.m. April 23, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $25-$45, $12 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is a world-famous, all-male, classically trained ballet troupe that delivers hilarious parodies while performing both men’s and women’s roles. Described as “a kick from a steel toe cap in a silky pointe shoe,” this irreverent, beloved dance troupe is celebrating its 50th anniversary season of toeing the line between high art and high camp with their humorous blend of deep knowledge of ballet with absolute silliness. Their performances offer satire of the rigid world of dance through their playful, fresh, tongue-in-cheek concept.

Ann Weimer Moxley: “Just Call Me Rae: The Story of Rae O. Weimer, Founder of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications”: 7 p.m. April 24, Matheson History Museum, 513 E. University Ave. Free; registration required. (mathesonmuseum.org) Rae O. Weimer founded the University of Florida’s first school of journalism in 1949. Ann Weimer Moxley, Weimer’s daughter, has written an eye-opening chronicle of her late father’s lasting legacy to journalism in the state of Florida.

The Harlem Globetrotters: 7 p.m. April 25, Stephen C. O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Drive. Tickets: Prices vary; see website for details. (bit.ly/globetrotters24) The trick-performing basketball team will go head-to-head against the Washington Generals, who will stop at nothing to try and defeat the world’s winningest team.

“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 May 1, 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.

Floridiana Show: Time TBD May 4, Matheson History Museum, 513 E. University Ave. Free. (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.

“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.

“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.

This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Scene Calendar: Jazz on the Green, 'Misery,' Dusty's Ragtime Circus