Scene Calendar: 'Free 'Fridays,' 'Clue,' 'Lion King,' Climate Fair, Tioga movie night

MUSIC

Kane Brown: 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine. Tickets: $40.50-$80.50. (904-209-0367, theamp.com) The musician will perform with special guests Gabby Barrett and Locash.

“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) D.R. Band and Soul Fire will perform.

Legends Show: 7-10 p.m. Friday, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak. Tickets: $11. (musicliveshere.com, 386-364-1683) Ted McMullen (Teddy Mac Elvis) will pay tribute to Elvis plus performances by Keith Thrift as Conway Twitty, Dale Bennett as Loretta Lynn, Penny Hannah as Wynonna Judd, Calvin Smart as Johnny Cash, Texanna as Patsy Cline, Diane Johnson Fields as Lorrie Morgan, Kathy Stafford as Shania Twain, Karen Black as Karen Carpenter, Trese Hill as Tammy Wynette and Bobby Long as Willie Nelson (if health permits).

Sierra Ferrell: 8 p.m. Friday, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets: $36.50. (pvconcerthall.com) With her spellbinding voice and time-bending sensibilities, Sierra Ferrell makes music that's as fantastically vagabond as the artist herself.

Legacy Park Spring Concert Series: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Legacy Park Amphitheater, 15400 Peggy Road, Alachua. Free; food for sale. (bit.ly/springseries23) Live performance by Elio Pieda plus food trucks and a bounce house.

TLC and Shaggy: 6 p.m. Sunday, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine. Tickets: $49.50-$125. (904-209-0367, theamp.com) The popular musicians will bring decades of their most beloved hits to the stage.

Rebelution: 5 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine. Tickets: $21.50-$49.50. (904-209-0367, theamp.com) Founded in Isla Vista, California, Rebelution has followed their instincts since the release of their breakout 2007 debut, “Courage To Grow.”

THEATER

“Clue”: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays through June 11, Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd. Tickets: $23 general admission, $19 seniors, $12 students. (gcplayhouse.org) Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie that was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, “Clue” is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery.

“Nunsense: The Musical”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays through June 25, High Springs Playhouse, 130 NE First Ave., High Springs. Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 students and ages 65 and older. (highspringsplayhouse.com) The show is a fundraiser put on by the Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise money to bury sisters accidently poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia (Child of God). Updated with new jokes, additional lyrics, two new arrangements and a brand new song, this madcap musical was recorded for television starring Rue McClanahan as the Mother Superior.

Trey Kennedy: 8 p.m. Friday, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets: $45-$95. (floridatheatre.com, 904-355-5661) While attending college at Oklahoma State University, Trey found fame on the mobile app Vine, amassing more than 2.5 million followers.

“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: $55 Friday (opening night), then $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.

DANCE

“The Lion King”: 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $16. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Doxa Dance Studio recital.

“Career Day”: 10:15 a.m., 1 p.m., 3:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, University Auditorium, 333 Newell Drive. Tickets: $17 general admission, $12 ages 2-10. (performingarts.ufl.edu) IndepenDANCE Studio annual recital.

ET CETERA

Spring Extravaganza: 4-8 p.m. Friday and Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 2-8 p.m. Sunday, Hollow Oaks, 18005 NW 190th Ave., High Springs. Cost: $10. (hollowoakscornmaze.com) Sunflower U-Pick, photo opportunities and children's area with corn box, duck race, jump pad and more.

Climate Fair: 8 p.m. Friday, Camp Cuscowilla, 210 SE 134th Ave., Micanopy. Free entry; items and food for sale. (bit.ly/climatefair23) Family friendly event to discuss Alachua County’s climate vulnerability analysis. Attendees can get local answers to a global question as they explore what impacts climate change will have on North Central Florida, then create and expand on solutions already happening in Alachua County.

Tioga Outdoor Movie Night: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Tioga Town Center, 133 SW 130th Way, Newberry. Free. (tiogatowncenter.com) Tioga movie night featuring the animated Disney classic “Aladdin.”

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 adults, $10 ages 14 and younger. (friendsofoleno.org) Run or walk through O'Leno State Park for age-group trophies.

High Springs Garden Club Yard Sale: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, High Springs Garden Club, 19460 NW US 441, High Springs. Free entry; items for sale. (hsflgardenclub@gmail.com) This is a rain-or-shine event.

Chiefland Watermelon Festival: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 23 SE Second Ave., Chiefland. Free entry; items and food for sale. (chieflandwomansclub.org) Annual event featuring sliced watermelon, live entertainment, and craft and food vendors.

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.

Reader Palooza: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Ave. Free entry; items and food for sale. (aclib.us) Community event featuring more than 20 vendors, activities and information. Patrons can sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge.

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.

PinkFest: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Celebration Pointe, 4949 Celebration Pointe Ave. Free; items and food for sale. (blossomingbutterflyinc.org/pinkfest-2023.html) Annual family event in its third year to bring awareness to all cancers while educating and uplifting the community with vendors, 1K walk/run, live information sessions and a live DJ.

Enstoolment Celebration: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Best Western Gateway Grand, 4200 NW 97th Blvd. Tickets: $75. (cottonclubmuseum.com/event-details/enstoolment-celebration) In honor of Vivian Washington Filer, who will be given a royal stool and designated with the honorary title of Queen Mother.

Tioga Outdoor Movie Night: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Tioga Town Center, 133 SW 130th Way, Newberry. Free. (tiogatowncenter.com) Tioga movie night featuring the live-action Disney film “Aladdin.”

Sweetwater Wetlands Tour: 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.

“The History of the Seminole Nation: Unchained and Unconquered”: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Oak View Park, 810 NW Eighth Ave. Free. (bit.ly/journeyjuneteenth23) Juneteenth event featuring music, art, poetry, a lecture and a Q&A period. Dr. Anthony Dixon will explore the origins of the Seminole Nation and contextualize their rich heritage within Emancipation Day and Juneteenth to better understand Florida history as well as African diasporic and indigenous history and culture.

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 Operation Smile.

ART

Artisans' Guild Gallery: Fall Markets planned for Oct. 8 and Nov. 12. 224 NW Second Ave. (378-1383, artisansguildgallery.com)

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: “Transparency,” part of a series of exhibitions based on the organizations governing values, on display through June 24. 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: “Posing Beauty in African American Culture” on display through Sunday. “Posing Beauty” explores the contested ways in which African and African American beauty have been represented in historical and contemporary contexts through a diverse range of media, including photography, video, fashion and advertising. This exhibit challenges the relationship between beauty and art by examining the representation of beauty and different attitudes about aesthetics through the themes of “Constructing a Pose,” “Body and Image” and “Modeling Beauty and Beauty Contests." 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: “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 Jay Winter Collins on display through June 25 with an Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Friday. 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 Puigon 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: "Brushing: Works on Paper” by Joon Thomas on display through noon June 28. Gallery hours: By appointment. 117 S. Main St. (514-3838)

UPCOMING CONCERTS

Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. June 10, 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. Future concerts planned for July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9.

Sunday Sampler Series: 2-4:30 p.m. June 18, Historic Dunnellon Train Depot, 12061 S. Williams St., Dunnellon. Free. (discoverdunnellon.com) In Good Company will perform.

Eli Lev: 5:30 p.m. June 22, Curia on the Drag, 2029 NW Sixth St. Free. (eli-lev.com) The Maryland-based musician will perform pop-folk music.

Playlist at the Pointe: 7-9 p.m. June 23, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Dan Flok will perform. Food will be available from area restaurants. Future events planned for July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 24 and Dec. 15.

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

High Springs New Century Woman’s Club Yard and Bake Sale: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. June 10, High Springs New Century Woman’s Club, 23674 W. U.S. 27, High Springs. Cost: $10. (gfwchighspringswomansclub.org, 386-518-3276) Rain or shine. Credit cards accepted.

Juneteenth Film Festival: 5:30-9:30 p.m. June 10, A Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center, 1013 NW Seventh Ave. Free. (bit.ly/journeyjuneteenth23) Featuring "Soul of America: The Charles Bradley Story," "One More Time" and "Sarah's Place: The Sarah McKnight Story."

Smooth Flava Gainesville Juneteenth Dance Party: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 11, Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (bit.ly/journeyjuneteenth23) Join Smooth Flava for a community line dance party.

Juneteenth Storytime at Depot Park: 10:30 a.m. June 15, Depot Park, 874 SE Fourth St. Free. (bit.ly/journeyjuneteenth23) Children and caregivers can read, laugh and sing at an outdoor story time led by library staff.

Juneteenth: Rejoice, Reflect, Remember: Noon-8 p.m. June 15, Blount Center, 530 W. University Ave. Free. (bit.ly/journeyjuneteenth23) Join the Santa Fe College Association of Black Faculty and staff for a celebration that includes food trucks, arts and crafts, historical tour, youth activities, live entertainment and more.

Expressions of Freedom Juneteenth Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. June 16, Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, 837 SE Seventh Ave. Tickets: $35. (cottonclubmuseum.com/events) Enjoy breakfast and music.

SYNERGY Magazine Launch: 6 p.m. June 16, Thomas Center, 302 NE Sixth Ave. Tickets: $25-$40. (bit.ly/synergytickets23) The SYNERGY unveil is an elegant reception held to unveil the 2023 edition of SYNERGY.

Freedom Walk 5K: 7-11 a.m. June 17, Depot Park, 874 SE Fourth St. Free. (bit.ly/journeyjuneteenth23) 5K meant to educate and engage the Gainesville community on the rich history, legacy and resilience of Black and African Americans locally and nationally.

Downtown High Springs Artwalk: Noon-5 p.m. June 17, 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. Future dates include Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16.

Freedom Fest 2023: 4-9 p.m. June 17, Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E. University Ave. Free entry; items and food for sale. (bit.ly/journeyjuneteenth23) Music and arts festival featuring musical performances, vendors, children's zone, food and drinks.

Reaching Back to Move Forward: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 19, Downtown Gainesville. Free. (bit.ly/journeyjuneteenth23) Unveiling of Sankofa statue honoring Dr. Patricia Hilliard-Nunn, drum procession, local history, motorcycle parade, music and more.

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. Future community days include Aug. 6 and Aug. 13.

“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.

“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.

“Lungs”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, July 28-Aug. 13, Actors’ Warehouse, 2512 NE First Blvd. Tickets: $25 general admission, $20 students and ages 65 and older. (actorswarehouse.org) A brutally honest, funny and edgy off-kilter love story.

This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Scene Calendar: Legends Show, 'Nunsense,' 'Career Day' performance