What's Happening: 'No Exit,' Spiders Alive,' 'POTUS,' Sarah's Birthday Bash and more

SEPT. 1 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 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.

SEPT. 1 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.

SEPT. 6 THROUGH OCT. 1

“POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE”: Written by Selina Fillinger, “POTUS” is a foul-mouthed political funhouse farce. Roar with laughter as seven brilliant and beleaguered women panic, problem-solve and, ultimately, persevere to save the president from himself. Catch a preview at 7 p.m. Sept. 6-7, then shows run at 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays through Sundays through Oct. 1 at the Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE Second Place. Tickets are $25 for previews, then $20 to $50. For more information, or to purchase tickets online, visit thehipp.org.

SEPT. 9

SARAH’S BIRTHDAY BASH: Join Jason and Sarah Hedges from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Matheson History Museum to celebrate Sarah Hamilton Matheson’s birthday. The free event will feature music from the front porch of the Matheson home. Matheson was the last resident of the historic Matheson House, which was bequeathed to the museum on her death in 1996. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and their appreciation for music for a relaxing afternoon in Sweetwater Park. The Matheson History Museum is located at 513 E. University Ave. For more information, visit mathesonmuseum.org.

ONGOING

“WE ARE HERE: STORIES FROM MULTILINGUAL SPEAKERS IN NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA”: Immigrant inclusion requires us to think about languages other than English, and to listen to the stories that people carry through their languages and their cultures. “We are Here” — the newest exhibition at the Matheson History Museum, 513 E. University Ave. — highlights stories from 60-plus people who speak multiple languages in North Central Florida. Through visual collages that centralize cultural images, “We Are Here” illustrates the immigration journeys of the North Central Florida community through stories that hold power in multiple languages. These stories include examples of successes, struggles, hopes, injustices, and dreams of a more inclusive and just community. The goal is to showcase these stories, make visible the language diversity present in the community, and advocate for all neighbors’ right to access information in their preferred languages. The Matheson has partnered with curators and designers Valentina Sierra Niño and Laura Gonzales, the Rural Women’s Health Project, Gainesville Immigrant Neighbor Inclusion Initiative, Language Access Florida, and UF’s Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere with support from the Humanities Fund for this original and exciting exhibition.

This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: What's Happening: 'We Are Here,' Sarah's Birthday Bash, 'POTUS,' more