What's Happening: 'Free Fridays,' 'No Exit,' Sunday Assembly, Baturdays of Summer and more
AUG. 18
“FREE FRIDAYS” CONCERT: Catch the next performance of the city’s popular “Free Fridays” concert series from 7 to 9 p.m Aug. 11 at the Bo Diddley Plaza downtown amphitheater, located at 111 E. University Ave. The free concert series highlights a different act each week, with De Lions of Jah performing this week. Attendees are encouraged to bring their blankets and lawn chairs to Bo Diddley Plaza to enjoy the concert under the stars. For more information, including a list of upcoming performances, visit gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series.
AUG. 18 THROUGH SEPT. 3
“NO EXIT”: In the newest production from Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, “No Exit,” two women and one man are locked up together for eternity in one hideous room in Hell. The windows are bricked up, there are no mirrors, the electric lights can never be turned off, and there is no exit. A remounting of a successful 2017 production reminds the audience that hell is other people. Catch a show at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays plus 2 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 18 through Sept. 3, at the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, 3501 SW Second Ave., Suite O. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $20 for students, seniors, military and teachers. For more information, or to purchase tickets online, visit acrosstown.org.
AUG. 20
SUNDAY ASSEMBLY: Sunday Assembly Gainesville will feature guest speaker Val Leitner, an aquaculturalist in Horseshoe Beach and an adjunct professor at Santa Fe College. The title of her talk will be “Aquaculture and Purposeful Living.” Music will be provided by Sunday Assembly musicians. Sunday Assembly Gainesville is a secular congregation that celebrates life at 11 a.m. the third Sunday of each month. The group will meet at the Pride Center located in the Springhill Professional Center, 3850 NW 83rd Blvd., Suite 201. It also is possible to attend via zoom. Sunday Assembly Gainesville is a chapter of the Global Secular Sunday Assembly Movement. For more information, visit sagainesville.weebly.com or email SundayAssembly32601@gmail.com.
AUG. 26
BATURDAYS OF SUMMER: Learn all about bats during the inaugural Baturdays of Summer event — set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 26 at Lubee Bat Conservancy, 1309 NW 192nd Ave. — featuring the world’s largest bats in a small, intimate event setting. Have one-on-one conversations with bat experts, sit in on educational presentations, have a picnic or visit the Bat Barn and Education Center full of games, displays and interactives. Stubbies Pop-up Sausages will be on site. No pets or emotional support animals allowed. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $15 for ages 5-12, and free for ages 4 and younger. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information, or to purchase tickets online, visit lubee.org.
ONGOING THROUGH SEPT. 4
“SPIDERS ALIVE!”: Take an eight-legged walk on the wild side with “Spiders Alive!” at the Florida Museum of Natural History. This exciting exhibit dives into the world of spiders, scorpions and their relatives with more than a dozen live species from around the world on display. Discover the unique traits and characteristics of this diverse group of animals at this interactive, family-friendly experience! Live arachnids (spiders) highlight the ecological importance of these animals that include black widows, orb weavers and bird eaters. Large, touchable models reveal more about spider anatomy and their differences from insects while rare fossils display species from the past — including one that is 100 million years old. Videos showcase a variety of unique animal behaviors, such as a diving bell spider living underwater and a southern black widow spinning silk. Separate fact from myth and learn about ancient spiders, conservation, venom and more. “Spiders Alive!” will be on display through Sept. 4. The museum is located at 3215 Hull Road. Tickets are $8 for adults; $7.50 for Florida residents, seniors and non-UF college students; $5.50 for ages 3 to 17; and free for ages 2 and younger, UF students, and museum members.
This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: What's Happening: 'Spiders Alive,' Baturdays of Summer and more
