Scene Calendar: 'Free Fridays,' 'Dracula,' BodyVox, fall festivals, Jeeptoberfest

MUSIC

“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. today, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (bodiddleyplaza.com/upcoming-events) The Imposters, a The Beatles tribute band, will close this year’s series.

Tioga Concert Night: 7-10 p.m. today, Tioga Town Center, 133 SW 130th Way, Newberry. Free. (tiogatowncenter.com) Crooked Counsel will perform today and Couch Messiahs will perform on Nov. 18.

Gainesville Orchestra: 7:30-9:30 p.m. today, Santa Fe College Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall, 3000 NW 83 St. Tickets: Prices vary; see website for details. (gainesvilleorchestra.com) The Gainesville Orchestra will presents “Cross Creek - A Place of Enchantment,” a world-premiere suite from Leonard Rosenman's Academy Award-nominated film score, including narration from the writings of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. Then, a solo from principal horn Margaret Dixon and Beethoven's joyous, dancing “7th Symphony.”

Steve Vai: 8 p.m. today, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets: $44.50-$89.50. (pvconcerthall.com) Steve Vai is a virtuoso guitarist, composer and producer, considered by many as one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

Gabriel Martins: 2 p.m. Sunday, Squitieri Studio Theatre in the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $35 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Lauded for his rich, warm, and mesmerizing sound on the concert stage, cellist Gabriel Martins has established himself as one of the world’s most enthralling young artists.

Pablo Cruise: 8 p.m. Sunday, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets: $49.50-$79.50. (pvconcerthall.com) Ruling the adult contemporary charts with its sunny, tropical pop sound in the 1970s, Pablo Cruise reached the Top 10 with mega hits “Whatcha Gonna Do When She Says Goodbye?” and “Love Will Find A Way.”

Amos Lee: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets: $39.50-$89.50. (floridatheatre.com, 904-355-5661) The singer/songwriter will perform as part of his “2022 Fall” tour.

Suwannee Hulaween: All day Thursday-Oct. 30, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park and Campground, 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak. Tickets: Prices vary; see website. (musicliveshere.com) Numerous live musical performances set across five stages.

THEATER

“A Visit With Quentin Crisp”: 8 p.m. today-Saturday plus 2 p.m. Sunday, Actors Warehouse, 2512 NE First Blvd. Tickets: $25 general admission, $20 seniors, $15 students. (actorswarehouse.org/coming-soon) Highlights from the memoir of Quentin Crisp, an English raconteur whose work in the public eye included becoming a gay icon.

“The Fall Of The House Of Usher”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays plus 2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 30, High Springs Playhouse, 23416 NW 186th Ave., High Springs. Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 students 17 and younger and seniors ages 65 and older. (highspringsplayhouse.com) Based on the short story by Edgar Allan Poe, re-invented as a detective thriller and set in 1930s Boston.

“Matilda the Musical”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays plus 3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays through Oct. 30, Star Center Theatre, 11 NE 23rd Ave. Tickets: $22 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students. (starcenter.ticketleap.com/matilda-the-musical) The captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life.

“Running Mates”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays and 7 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays through Oct. 30, Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE Second Place. Tickets: $20-$50. (thehipp.org) With the scandal of a leaked video, Sam, the longtime beloved mayor of Anderson suddenly sees his seat in office threatened. Mischief ensues when the last person he ever expected, his wife Sophia, decides to run against him.

“Dracula”: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $27-$49. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Performed by Dance Alive National Ballet. Through the fog and mist of Transylvania appears a sinister castle. Within it lives Count Dracula, the vampire to end all vampires! This is the story of a gentleman, his fiancée and the dastardly deeds of the evil Count Dracula. After all is said and done, good wins out and life goes on. Family friendly.

“Dracula”: 4 p.m. Saturday, Historic Thomas Center, 302 NE Sixth Ave. Free. (bit.ly/drivewaydracula) UF Performing Arts Driveway Theatre Project “re-vamps” this classic tale of blood-sucking horror into a live radio play.

Josh Gates Live: An Evening of Ghosts, Monsters and Tales of Adventures: 8 p.m. Saturday, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets: $39-$125. (floridatheatre.com, 904-355-5661) Adventurer, television personality and author Josh Gates is the host and executive producer of the smash-hit Discovery Channel series “Expedition Unknown.”

Daniel Howell: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets: $29.50-$59.50. (floridatheatre.com, 904-355-5661) Daniel Howell is one of the world’s most successful, stressed and depressed entertainers. Known for his savagely self-deprecating and sarcastic humor, Howell fairly skewers everything that’s wrong with the world as much as he does himself.

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Live: 8 p.m. Wednesday and Nov. 2, High Dive, 210 SW Second Ave. Tickets: $13 in advance, $15 day of show. (bit.ly/rockyfall22) Live action skits from local players to accompany the cult movie classic — with audience participation. Ages 18 and older unless accompanied by parent or legal guardian; $3 under-21 fee charged at the door.

DANCE

Next Generation’s Fall Showcase: 4 p.m. Sunday, Eastside High School Performing Arts Center, 1201 SE 43rd St. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 children. (pofahldancestudio.com/works, infor@danceallive.org) Dance Alive National Ballet’s student group, The Next Generation, takes the stage with a wildly varied concert.

BodyVox: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $20-$40 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Overflowing with rich imagery, peak athleticism, and humorous charm, BodyVox helped push dance into the 21st century, and now they’re celebrating 25 years of breathtaking productions. Funny and quirky, to be sure, but BodyVox is also equal parts charming and awe-inspiring.

BENEFITS

Fall Festival: 3-7 p.m. today, Springtree Park, 2640 NW 39th Ave. Free entry; donations accepted. (bit.ly/springtreefall22) Family event featuring pumpkins, tractor hay rides, f ace painting and costume contests. All donations will benefit Rebuilding Together and Blossoming Butterfly, two local nonprofits.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer: 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue. Free. (bit.ly/strides22) Annual walk to benefit the American Cancer Society.

Dream Teams Trunk-Or-Treat: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Flavet Field, University of Florida campus off of Woodlawn Drive. Cost: $10, $23 for group of three plus $3 for each additional person, $15 per car to join car-decorating competition. (bit.ly/dreamfall22) Celebrate Halloween while raising money for children at Shands with pumpkin painting, carving, music, food, silent auction, henna painting, bounce house and more.

ET CETERA

Fall Festival: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays plus 1-7 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 13, Amber Brooke Farms, 3250 NE 140th Ave., Williston. Tickets: Rates vary, see website. (redwhiteandbluesfarm.com/fall-festival) Annual event in its second year featuring food trucks, live music, kids’ activities, jump pillows, large yard games, train, you-pick sunflowers, corn maze, pumpkin patch, ball zone and more.

Fall Festival: 4-7 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and noon-7 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 6, Coon Hollo Farm, 22480 N. U.S. 441, Micanopy. Tickets: $13, free ages 3 and younger. (coonhollo.com) Annual fall festival featuring hayride to feed cows, harvest hoops, pony rides, archery, crop maze, pig races, putt putt golf, sack slide, trough train and more.

Trunk or Treat: 5-7:30 p.m. today, Magnolia Ridge Rehabilitation Center, 6517 NW 39th Ave. Free. (facebook.com/MagnoliaRidgeRehab) Annual fall family event.

Newberry Cornfield Maze: 5-11 p.m. Fridays, 3-11 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 29, Hodge Farm, 20015 W. Newberry Road, Newberry. Tickets: $20 general admission, $10 ages 3-9, free ages 2 and younger; $5 hayride, $5 mechanical bull, $5 human hamster balls. (newberrycornfieldmaze.com) Annual fall family event featuring cornfield maze, hayride, haunted house, kids’ play area and more.

Peanut Patch and Corn Maze Halloween Festival: 5-11 p.m. Fridays, 3-11 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 29, 8656 SW 75th St. Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 ages 4-10, free ages 3 and younger. (facebook.com/peanutpatchandcornmaze) Annual haunted attraction featuring new thrilling scares to the haunted house and hayride.

Hollow Oaks Corn Maze: 6-11 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays, 2-6 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 6, Hollow Oaks, 18005 NW 190th Ave., High Springs. Tickets: $12 general admission, $10 ages 4-12, free ages 3 and younger. (hollowoakscornmaze.com) Annual fall event featuring an interactive game in the maze with a chance to win prizes, hay ride (haunted at night), photo opportunities and kids area.

“Florida Skies (Autumn)”: 7-8 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 18, 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.

UF Astronomy Public Night Observatory: 8:30-10 p.m. today, UF Astronomy Teaching Observatory, 211 Bryant Space Science Center. Free. (astro.ufl.edu) The Department of Astronomy operates an on-campus teaching observatory for educational and public programs.

Jeeptoberfest: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday plus 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Kirby Family Farm, 19630 NE 30th St., Williston. Tickets: Prices vary; see website for more information. (kirbyfarm.com/jeeptoberfest-25th-anniversary) Annual event in its 25th year featuring stock and modified obstacle courses, trail by the circus train, amusement rides, view the courses while riding the historic railroad, live music, vendors, food, kids’ playground and more.

Jean Dorney Memorial Wildflower Walks: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays through Oct. 29, Morningside Nature Center 3540 E. University Ave. Free. (bit.ly/memorialwalks) Join nature interpreters for a stroll along the trails of Morningside Nature Center and learn about native wildflowers. Wear comfortable walking shoes; bring water and field guides.

European Car Show: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Butler Plaza near the Cheesecake Factory. Free. (shopatbutler.com) Car show featuring more than 120 cars and motorcycles from vintage to modern models.

Kanapaha Botanical Orchid Show: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Drive. Free entry; items for sale. (kanapaha.org) In addition to viewing the botanical gardens, approximately 50 vendors will sell a wide variety of plants. The American Orchid Society will have their annual American Orchid Society's judged show inside Kanapaha's entrance building. Bring cash because most vendors do not accept credit cards. Pets are not allowed.

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday plus noon-6 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday, 430-B N. Main St. Free entry; books and items for sale. (folacld.org) Largest book sale of its kind in Florida with more than 500,000 books, records, games, CDs, DVDs, audio, paintings, posters, prints, puzzles and magazines for sale.

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.

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 13 and older, free ages 12 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. Guided tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Harvest Festival: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 30, Sugar Camp Ranch, 387 SW Cumorah Hill St., Fort White. Tickets: $12 general admission, free ages 2 and younger, $9 ages 65 and older, military, police and first responders. Free parking. (sugarcampranch.com) Annual event featuring Spookley the Square Pumpkin meet and greet, pollinator pathway, hay ride, corn maze, interactive critter corral, lead-line horse rides and more.

Bat Fest: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Lubee Bat Conservancy, 1309 NW 192nd Ave. Tickets: $25 beer garden online, $28 beer garden at the gate, $8 ages 13 and older, $5 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger. (lubee.org/batfest) Annual event featuring baby bats, new education building, games, vendors, beer garden, food offerings, live music by Jig to a Milestone and more.

Thornebrook Fall Arts Festival: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Shoppes at Thornebrook, 2441 NW 43rd St. Free entry; items for sale. (facebook.com/Artfestivalthornebrook, shoppesatthornebrook.com) Annual event in its 37th year featuring 75 fine artists and craftsmen exhibiting their work.

Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 31, Branford Farm Stand, 27687 U.S. 129, Branford. Free entry; $5 crop maze; purchase of pumpkin requested. (bit.ly/pumpkinstand22) Pumpkin patch and crop maze plus authentic Mexican food, desserts and milkshakes.

Fall Festival and Corn Maze: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays and 2-7 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 6, Crossroads Farm and Apiary, 3831 NW 156th Ave. Tickets: $10. (crossroadsfarmandapiary.com) Annual fall festival featuring bounce pad, hay ride, train ride, paintball, hay bale target shooting, punkin' chunkin', games, playground, animals, corn bin, haystack, hay bale jungle gym, face painting, crafts, shopping, photo ops and a beekeeping encounter.

High Springs Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, James Paul Park, 23718 W. U.S. 27, High Springs. Free entry; food and items for sale. (386-454-3120) Annual fall family event featuring music, costume contest, kids corral, hay rides, trains running in the museum and a ghost walk ending at the gardens in the backyard of the Grady House Bed and Breakfast.

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.

Mayhem Ranch Fall Festival: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays through Oct. 30, Mayhem Ranch, 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston. Tickets: $12 online, $15 at the gate, free ages 1 and younger. (bit.ly/mayhemfall22) Annual event featuring live music, food trucks, craft vendors, animal shows, you-pick pumpkins, crop maze, hayride, cow feedings, farm train, petting farm and more.

Gainesville Pride Festival: Noon-8 p.m. Saturday, Bo Diddley Community Plaza, downtown Gainesville. Free entry. (gainesvillepride.org/2022pride) Annual event featuring entertainment highlighting local LGBTQ+ performers, activities and a variety of vendors.

The Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest: 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Farmers Market Pavilion, 23517 NW 185th Road, High Springs. Free. (bit.ly/greatpump22) Pumpkin drop-off is 3-5 p.m.; viewing and voting is 5-7 p.m. Age categories: 6 and younger, ages 7-12 and family ages 13 and older.

Original Gainesville Food Truck Rally: 4 p.m. Saturday, High Dive, 210 SW Second Ave. Free entry; food for sale. (bit.ly/rallyfood2021) Outdoor event featuring food trucks and live music. Vegan options available.

City of Waldo Fall Festival: 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Waldo City Square, 14450 NE 148th Ave., Waldo. Free entry; food and items for sale. (facebook.com/WaldoFLWow) Fall family event featuring games, food trucks, music, trunk-or-treat and local business booths.

Brooker Fall Festival and Parade: 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Brooker Elementary School old site, 8551 Charlotte Ave., Brooker. Free. (bit.ly/brookerfall22) Annual fall parade and festival.

Gainesville Pride Brunch: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Paramount Grill, 12 SW First Ave. Tickets: $33.46 (tax/gratuity/booking fee included); must be purchased by Oct. 17. (gainesvillepride.org/brunch) Pride Week festivities wrap up with a special two-course brunch.

Alachua Conservation Trust Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Rockwood Park, 2221 NW 22nd St. Free. (alachuaconservationtrust.org) Fall family event featuring pumpkin carving and treats. Pumpkins will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Gainesville Bromeliad Society: 2 p.m. Sunday, Entomology Building, 1881 Natural Area Drive, University of Florida campus. Free. (gainesvillebromeliad.org) Terrie Bert, from Sarasota, will be the guest speaker. Her presentation will include bromeliads that are cold hardy in north Florida. Plants will be sold and given away.

Howl-A-Palooza: 3 p.m. Sunday, Sun Country Sports Center, 333 SW 140th Terrace, Jonesville. Cost: $35 per child. (bit.ly/sunfall22) Annual fall family event featuring food, drinks, games, prizes, train rides, kid-friendly haunted house, raffle and more.

Noah's Endeavor Halloween Event: 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Possum Creek Park, 4009 NW 53rd Ave. Free; RSVP requested but not required. (noahsendeavor.org) Fall family event featuring pumpkin decorating, crafts and more.

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks: 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesdays through May 31, 2023, 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 31, 2023, 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.

Scary Movie Night: 3-5 p.m. Thursday, High Springs Branch Library, 23779 W. U.S. 27, High Springs. Free. (aclib.us) Viewing of “The Ring” with snacks.

Pumpkin Decorating: 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Headquarters Library, 401 E. University Ave. Free. (aclib.us) Get in the Fall spirit and decorate a mini pumpkin. Use paint, fabric, paper, clay, sequins and more to show off your spooky creativity; no carving required. Completed works of pumpkin art can be taken home or put up for display in the library. For ages 12-18.

Celebration Pointe Trick-Or-Treating: 6 p.m. Thursday, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) A safe trick-or-treat and a special Halloween dance performance from the Gainesville Danscompany. Costumes are encouraged.

Haunted Swamp House: 7-10 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays through Oct. 30, The Dunbar Hotel, 732 NW Fourth St. Tickets: $17, free for ages 12 and younger with purchase of an adult ticket. (thedunbarhotel.com) Experience the legendary haunted swamp house. Located in the historic neighborhood, learn about the crude experiments and morbid writings of the young professor who lived in this house during the early days of the university. Find out why he got locked up and what happened next.

CASTING CALL

“Disney’s Descendants: The Musical”: Auditions 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Star Center Theatre, 11 NE 23rd Ave. Free. (bit.ly/disdesauditions) Open to 8-year-olds through 12th graders. Performance dates are Jan. 8 and Jan. 10, 2023. Vocal auditions; some may be asked to read from the script. Come prepared with a 90-second song and monologue combined. Bring sheet music in the proper key and clearly marked. A pianist will be provided.

American Legion Auxiliary Flea Market: Event set for 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 12, American Legion Post 230, 20370 E. Hawthorne Road, Hawthorne. $15 per vendor space. (481-4483) Each vendor space is 15 feet by 15 feet.

Craft Sale: Event set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 19, GFWC High Springs New Century Woman’s Club, 23674 W. U.S. 27, High Springs. (craftshopgirl@gmail, 386-518-3276) Inside and outside tables available. Handmade items only.

ART

4Most Gallery: “Characters” by Lindsay Carlton, on display through today, is a series of photographs in which Carlton used both staged photography and self-portraiture to create bizarre scenes with different characters. Within these scenes Carlton created a staged image that introduces both a character and a narrative to the viewer without providing any concluding details. Carlton used costume design, lighting, special effects and props in these images to enhance this idea of a storyline. Inspired by media and the horror/thriller genres of films, this series also has suggestions of dark situations and theatrical elements. The pieces in this series are large scale inkjet prints on luster paper. Open 1-6 p.m. weekdays. 534 SW Fourth Ave.

Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention: “Wandering the Milky Way,” a tour of the solar system, on display through Jan. 1, 2023; “Voyages,” a trip through space and time, on display through Jan. 1, 2023; “Animationland” on display through Jan. 3, 2023. 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.-5 p.m. today open studio for Plein Air/Sketch and Play with Clay; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday open studio for Play with Clay; 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: Standing exhibits include the “Our Changing Climate: Past and Present,” “Butterfly Rainforest,” “Florida Fossils: Evolution of Life & Land,” “Northwest Florida: Waterways & Wildlife,” “South Florida People & Environments,” “Exploring Our World,” “Fossil Plant Garden” and “Florida Wildflower & Butterfly Garden.” All standing exhibits are free, but regular admission fees apply to enter the “Butterfly Rainforest” exhibit: $14 for adults ($12 for Florida residents and seniors) and $7 for ages 3-17. Admission is free for museum members and UF students with a valid Gator 1 card. 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: “Things Unseen: Biennial National Juried Exhibition,” featuring artists from 16 different states, on display through Saturday. These artists make the implicit explicit; they investigate, dive deep into and bring to light things unseen; “Indulge: The Art of Food” on display Tuesday-Nov. 19. 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: “COPIA II,” celebrating new photographs that have entered the Harn Museum of Art’s collection in the last six years, with a few other photographs rarely or never shown before, on display through Oct. 30; “Speechless: Text & Image in Global Culture,” a fascinating look at how words, aesthetics and materials have supported religious, political and socio-cultural agendas for millennia, on display through Dec. 30; “Global Perspectives: Highlights from the Contemporary Collection,” a celebration of global interconnectedness, on display through Oct. 1, 2023; “She/Her/Hers: Women in the Arts of China,” which unravels the intersecting roles women played as subjects, artists and consumers of art in traditional, modern and contemporary China, on display through March 24, 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)

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; “We're Tired of Asking: Black Thursday and Civil Rights at the University of Florida,” which follows one slice of African American history in Gainesville, currently on display online and in person; “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 1 to 4 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 513 E. University Ave. (378-2280, mathesonmuseum.org)

Melrose Bay Art Gallery: Oil paintings by Nancy Betty on display through Oct. 30; work by Gwen Chraznowski on display Nov. 4-20; Gallery Special Pre-Holiday Gifts Show to be held Nov. 26-Dec. 31; 2022 Holiday Invitational Reception to be held Dec. 2 during the First Friday Art Walk. 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: "Nothing So Delightful as Drawing," an exhibit of color prints by Mike Donovan that began as drawings and have been given new life by being reworked mainly in pastels on art paper or gel pens on photo paper, on display through Wednesday. Gallery hours: By appointment. 117 S. Main St. (514-3838)

University Galleries: “Painting Situations: Sigfredo Chacón and Liliana Porter / ISLAA Artist Initiative,” showcasing the work of two pioneers of Latin American conceptualism, on display through Dec. 2. 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

Playlist at the Pointe: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 28, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) A live band will perform. Food will be available from area restaurants. Future events include Nov. 25 and Dec. 16.

UF Carillon Studio Recital: 7:20 p.m. Oct. 28, Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Drive. Free. (arts.ufl.edu) Annual Halloween Spooktacular. The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a fifty-minute recital. Listeners are encouraged to find a location at least 100 feet from the tower for an optimal listening experience.

Voices Rising Community Chorus: 3 and 7 p.m. Oct. 30, First United Methodist Church, 419 NE First St. Tickets: $10-$20 suggested donation. (vrccgainesville.org) The chorus will present their fall concert “Songs of Social Conscience.” A portion of the proceeds will benefit the PACE Center for Girls.

The BASH Music Festival: All day Nov. 5-6, Depot Park, downtown Gainesville. Tickets: Free general admission; upgraded packages available. (thebashgnv.com) Music festival showcasing more than 30 artists on three stages plus food trucks and vendors, an artisan art and craft market, beer garden and more.

Music at Holy Trinity Series: 4 p.m. Nov. 6, Holy Trinity Church, 100 NE First St. Free. (holytrinitygnv.org) The 15th anniversary season continues with the annual All Saints' Concert with music presented by the Holy Trinity choir, Dance Alive National Ballet, chamber orchestra and conductor John T. Lowe Jr. A reception (wine and hors d’oeuvres) will follow the performance.

Jazz on The Green: 7-10 p.m. Nov. 12, Celebration Pointe, Interstate 75 and Archer Road at Celebration Pointe Avenue. Free. (celebrationpointe.com, 333-9333) Live music, food and drinks, lawn games and more. Future events planned for Dec. 10.

UF Carillon Studio Recital: 1:55 p.m. Nov. 13, Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Drive. Free. (arts.ufl.edu) The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a fifty-minute recital. Listeners are encouraged to find a location at least 100 feet from the tower for an optimal listening experience.

UF Carillon Studio Recital: 1:55 p.m. Dec. 4, Century Tower Carillon, 375 Newell Drive. Free. (arts.ufl.edu) Annual holiday concert. The UF Carillon Studio Concert Series offers a chance to hear the UF Carillon during a fifty-minute recital. Listeners are encouraged to find a location at least 100 feet from the tower for an optimal listening experience.

tenThing Brass Ensemble: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $20-$40 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Norwegian brass ensemble tenThing will be your tour guide on this journey through the musical traditions of the Christmas season. Featuring songs from Norway, Germany, Italy, England and Ukraine, as well as modern classics from America, tenThing helps spread holiday cheer the only way they know how — with fantastic new arrangements and masterful performances.

Concerto Budapest Symphony Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $30-$60 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Concerto Budapest is one of the most progressive and versatile symphonic orchestras in the world. The young musicians are characterized by the passion, energy and commitment they bring to the stage. Their repertoire traverses well-loved masterpieces to newly composed works of the 21st century.

International Guitar Night XXIII: 7 and 9 p.m. Jan. 20, 2023, UpStage at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $50 for 7 p.m. showing, $35 for 9 p.m. showing, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) The intercontinental super-group of four acoustic guitarists has returned for its 23rd year of touring with Stephanie Jones (Australia), Olli Soikkeli (Finland), Jocelyn Gould (Canada) and Jesús Guerrero (Spain). The guitar greats take the stage displaying their individual diverse styles and then perform together, mesmerizing audiences with an evening of grandeur.

Bobby Rush: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $20-$40, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) With special guest Jontavious Willis. Thanks to Bobby Rush’s long memory and quick wit, he’s hailed as one of the blues’ best storytellers, which shines through during his live shows. The two-time Grammy-winning legend and Blues Hall of Famer incorporates humor, prolific guitar and harmonica playing into his stunning performances.

Interpreti Veneziani: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $25-$45, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) When Interpreti Veneziani takes center stage, prepare for remarkable interpretations of Vivaldi, Bach and other Baroque composers. The ensemble has gained a reputation for its exuberance and Italian brio characterizing their performances.

Isaiah Sharkey: 7 and 9 p.m. Jan. 28, 2023, UpStage at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $50 for 7 p.m. showing, $35 for 9 p.m. showing, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Isaiah Sharkey and his band fuse their background in rock, gospel, jazz, R&B, blues and funk to create an original sound with an unmistakable dose of soul. Sharkey toured as lead guitarist with D’Angelo and John Mayer.

Viano String Quartet: 2 p.m. Feb. 5, 2023, Squitieri Studio Theatre in the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $35 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Viano String Quartet performs chamber with a lust for life that few can rival. Formed in 2015 at the prestigious Colburn Conservatory of Music in Los Angeles, the quartet has built a career on touring the globe and winning top prizes at international competitions, including the coveted First Prize at the 2019 Banff International String Quartet Competition.

Delfeayo Marsalis: 7 and 9 p.m. Feb. 9, 2023, UpStage at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $50 for 7 p.m. showing, $35 for 9 p.m. showing, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) For Delfeayo Marsalis, music runs in his family, and it’s in his blood! Marsalis is a Grammy award-winning trombonist, composer and producer who has toured internationally with jazz icons such as Ray Charles, Art Blakey, Max Roach, Elvin Jones and Slide Hampton, as well as leading his own group.

Kings Return: 7 and 9 p.m. Feb. 24, 2023, UpStage at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $50 for 7 p.m. showing, $35 for 9 p.m. showing, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Kings Return’s tagline is simple: “We sing in stairwells.” The unique, harmonizing group turned Internet sensation captures the essence of an old-school a cappella quartet with sounds inspired by gospel and R&B, and has a reputation for performing diverse arrangements from “Ave Maria” to “How Deep is Your Love” and “God Bless America.” Kings Return has been featured on NPR and has performed on stages (and stairwells) nationwide.

Academy of St. Martin in the Fields: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $30-$60 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Renowned for fresh, brilliant interpretations of the greatest orchestral music, the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields has gained an enviable reputation for its distinctive, polished and refined sound. Combine this world-class orchestra with Johannes Moser, who is a passionate and fiercely graceful artist, and you’ll experience a performance like never before.

Jessica Vosk: 7 and 9 p.m. March 2, 2023, UpStage at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $50 for 7 p.m. showing, $35 for 9 p.m. showing, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Jessica Vosk is a celebrated singer and actress known for her starring role on Broadway and in the national tour of “Wicked.” Her strengths are in her stage presence and in her natural humor. She draws audiences in with her unique voice and by sharing real-life stories about her pandemic experience, journey to Broadway, her love life and her formative years.

Itzhak Perlman and Rohan De Silva: 7:30 p.m. March 6, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $45-$75 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Beyond his technical mastery, legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman is known for his musical eloquence. Performing with Perlman is grandmaster pianist Rohan De Silva.

Stacey Kent: 7 and 9 p.m. March 9, 2023, UpStage at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $50 for 7 p.m. showing, $35 for 9 p.m. showing, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) When talking about Stacey Kent, it’s easy to get caught up in all of the accolades she’s earned during her 20-plus years as a jazz vocalist. The Gold, Double Gold and Platinum-selling artist has released hit records on legendary jazz label Blue Note, garnered a global following of diehard fans and received endless praise from critics along the way.

“Celebrating Elvis Presley’s Records from Sun Studio”: 7 and 9 p.m. March 10, 2023, UpStage at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $50 for 7 p.m. showing, $35 for 9 p.m. showing, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Performed by Tyler Hilton with the Hot Club of Cowtown. Known for its legendary music collection, including the early albums of Elvis Presley, Sun Studio left an indelible mark on the history of rock ’n’ roll. In 2005, Hilton was cast to play the legendary rock star in the blockbuster biopic “Walk the Line” (starring Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash). Now, he has teamed up with hot jazz and Western swing trio Hot Club of Cowtown to bring Elvis’ greatest hits from the Sun Studio years to life on the stage.

The Kingdom Choir: 7:30 p.m. March 20, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $20-$40 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) London’s The Kingdom Choir were catapulted to worldwide fame after their show-stopping performance of “Stand By Me” at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Since that day, the choir’s infectious joy and spirit, matched only by their raw gospel spiritual style, has taken them around the world performing soulful renditions of traditional gospel classics and popular contemporary hits.

San Salvador: 7 and 9 p.m. April 13, 2023, UpStage at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $50 for 7 p.m. showing, $35 for 9 p.m. showing, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) The members of San Salvador have made it their mission to search for what they call “universal folklore,” rooted in their region’s deep troubadour traditions yet oscillating between cultures and musical genres. Singing in Occitan­ — a language that is spoken primarily in southern France — this group of six singers composes hypnotic vocal harmonies cascading over shifting patterns of compelling polyrhythmic percussion.

Love Canon: 7 and 9 p.m. April 14, 2023, UpStage at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $50 for 7 p.m. showing, $35 for 9 p.m. showing, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Love Canon takes you back in time. The group’s performances reimagine pop hits of the ’80s and ’90s. Additionally, they deliver a fresh take on classics, crossing genres to recount music from the likes of Peter Gabriel, Billy Joel, Depeche Mode and Paul Simon.

Risa Hokamura: 2 p.m. April 16, 2023, Squitieri Studio Theatre in the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $35 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) At just 22 years old, Risa Hokamura is on the short-list of the world’s great violinists. She picked up the instrument at the age of 3 and by 10, Hokamura was already capturing top prizes at competitions in her native Japan.

Angélique Kidjo: 2:30 p.m. April 18, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $30-$60 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Five-time Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo is one of the greatest artists in international music today — a creative force with 16 albums to her name. Her striking voice, stage presence, and fluency have cross-pollinated West African traditions of her childhood in Benin, with elements of American R&B, funk and jazz, as well as influences from Europe and Latin America.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Boo at the Zoo: 3-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, 3000 NW 83rd St. Entrance: One canned good or non-perishable food item donation per person. (sfcollege.edu) Annual event where children can visit in costume to trick-or-treat throughout the zoo. Bbring your own bag or bucket.

“Elf”: 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays plus 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 3-Dec. 11, Buchholz High School, 5510 NW 27th Ave. Tickets: $15 general admission, $12 students, $10 group rate, free for BHS faculty. (buchholzdrama.com) “Elf” is a musical based on the motion picture of the same name, with a score by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin. The book is adapted by Bob Martin and Thomas Meehan from the 2003 film. The musical ran on Broadway and tours annually in the U.S.

“Macbeth”: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3-5, Squitieri Studio Theatre in the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $40 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Performed by Actors from the London Stage. Traditional Shakespeare performed in an inventive way — but, make no mistake, this is not a new interpretation, this is “Macbeth.” Five versatile actors play multiple roles, weaving together dialogues and switching between characters all while maintaining a clear narrative that is true to the original.

McIntosh 1890s Festival: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5, town of McIntosh, 5835 Avenue G, McIntosh. Free entry; items and food for sale. (mcintoshfestival.com) Annual event in its 48th year with more than 280 arts, crafts, plants and antiques vendors plus live music.

Tioga Outdoor Movie Night: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11, Tioga Town Center, 133 SW 130th Way, Newberry. Free. (tiogatowncenter.com) Tioga movie night featuring “Elf.” Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and enjoy the movie under the stars.

Chomp the Block: 6-10 p.m. Nov. 11, Celebration Pointe, off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free entry; food and drinks for sale. (celebrationpointe.com) Pre-Gator football event featuring food and drinks from onsite restaurants and food trucks, live music, giveaways and games, along with special appearances by the Gators’ Spirit Team. Live music will be performed by Gainesville Retro Society.

American Legion Auxiliary Flea Market: 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 12, American Legion Post 230, 20370 E. Hawthorne Road, Hawthorne. Free entry; food and items for sale. (481-4483) Vendors, breakfast and lunch. All proceeds benefit local veterans, a special education class at Shell Elementary and local food pantries.

Paleontology in the Park: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Depot Park, 870 SE Fourth St. Free. (bit.ly/paleonov21) Complete a fossil-finding expedition with the help of Depot Park Ambassadors while learning about the unique fossils hidden throughout the Blue Grotto. Future dates include Dec. 10.

High Springs Art Walk: Noon-5 p.m. Nov. 19, downtown High Springs. Free entry. (facebook.com/HighSpringsDowntownMerchants) Seasonal monthly event featuring local artists gracing sidewalks and storefronts with some locations featuring live painting and demonstrations. Future date is Dec. 17.

“Chicago”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $45-$75 general admission, $20 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) After 25 years, “Chicago” is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz, with one show-stopping song after another, and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. No wonder “Chicago” has been honored with six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations.

“The Nutcracker”: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17-18, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $30-$50. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Performed by Dance Alive National Ballet. The all-time family favorite returns. Clara saves the nutcracker prince, and to thank her, he brings her on a magical journey to the Kingdom of Sweets, where the exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy puts on a regal show.

Class With Clara: 4 p.m. Dec. 17-18, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $25; free for spectators. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Presented by Dance Alive National Ballet. Join the charming Clara, heroine of “The Nutcracker,” for a princess-style ballet class onstage in the Kingdom of the Sweets. Training not required. Street shoes acceptable, but you can dance in your socks or ballet shoes. Company dancers will be available to help children as well, so they will have the most possible attention given.

Shen Yun: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 3-4, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $84-$184. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Exquisite beauty from the heavens, profound wisdom from dynasties past, timeless legends and ethnic traditions all spring to life through classical Chinese dance, enchanting live orchestral music, authentic costumes and patented interactive backdrops. Revisit a time when scholars and artists sought harmony with the Tao, or the “Way” of the universe, and when divine beings walked upon the earth to inspire humanity.

“Stomp”: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $45-$75 general admission, $20 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) “Stomp” is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty and utterly unique — an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments — matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps — to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms.

“Alice”: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $25-$45 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Travel down the rabbit hole MOMIX-style with their newest creation, “Alice,” inspired by the classic story “Alice in Wonderland.” As Alice’s body grows and shrinks and grows again, dancers extend themselves by means of props, ropes and other dancers.

Demetri Martin: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $20-$40 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Demetri Martin is one of the most recognizable comedic voices in a generation. Blending cerebral and fanciful jokes with hilarious songs and inventive illustrations, Martin has toured the world and released four one hour-long standup comedy specials, including his latest for Netflix, “The Overthinker.”

“Horse of a Different Color”: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $27-$49. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Performed by Dance Alive National Ballet. A contemporary performance showcasing the thrill and excitement of change set to music by Stella Sung.

“Disney’s Winnie the Pooh”: 2 p.m. Feb. 19, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $20-$75 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin and their best friends Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, Owl and Tigger come to life in a beautifully crafted musical stage adaptation. Featuring the Sherman Brothers’ classic Grammy Award-winning music with further songs by A.A. Milne, this beautifully fresh stage variation is told with stunning life-sized puppetry through the eyes of the characters in a new story from the Hundred Acre Wood.

“Swan Lake”: 7:30 p.m. March 25, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $35-$70. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Performed by Dance Alive National Ballet. “Swan Lake” is the story of a prince whose fiancee has been transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer. With guest artists Oksana Maslova and Sterling Baca from Philadelphia Ballet, this performance transforms the stage into a world of beauty and artistry.

“Carmen”: 7:30 p.m. March 31-April 1, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $20-$40 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Performed by UF Opera Theatre and UF Symphony Orchestra. Set in 1830 Spain, “Carmen” is a roller-coaster ride of desire, passion and the relentless hand of fate.

“My Fair Lady”: 7:30 p.m. April 3, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $45-$75 general admission, $20 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Boasting such classic songs as “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” and “On the Street Where You Live,” “My Fair Lady” tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” But, who is really being transformed?

“Āhuti”: 7:30 p.m. April 22, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $20-$40 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Performed by The Nrityagram Dance Ensemble in collaboration with The Chitrasena Dance Company. Nrityagram is a thriving community of artists dedicated to the practice of Odissi, a 2,000-year-old classical dance of India. The village is home to a school inspired by the Gurukula, an ancient teaching paradigm, and an internationally renowned dance ensemble. The mission is to nurture dance professionals through the gurukula system, perform on a global stage, and forge a community through outreach.

Alan Cumming: 7:30 p.m. April 23, 2023, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $30-$60 general admission, $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Alan Cumming is not acting his age. Hailed by Time Magazine as one of the three most fun people in show business, the Tony and Olivier award-winning theatre actor equally enjoys the stage and the big screen. However, he prefers center stage, which allows him to connect with audiences. Join Cumming for a hilarious night of storytelling, music and hijinks. This performance includes adult content.

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