Scene Calendar: 'Free Fridays,' 'Nunsense,' 'Enchanted Adventures,' magazine launch, more

MUSIC

“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) Ramblin’ Mutts will perform. Future performances include TBD on June 23; The Imposters on June 30; Purple Kloud, Jernie and Kenzie’s Place on July 7; The Savants of Soul on July 14; Crooked Counsel on July 21; Wax Wings on July 28; Pet Detective on Aug. 4; Dionysus on Aug. 11; De Lions of Jah on Aug. 18; and FEST 21 Showcase on Aug. 25.

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

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

Tedeschi Trucks Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Daily's Place Amphitheatre, 1 Daily’s Place, Jacksonville. Tickets: $29.50-$139.50. (dailysplace.com/events, 904-633-2000) The band will perform as part of their Summer 2023 tour.

THEATER

“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.

“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: $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

“Enchanted Adventures”: 3 and 6 p.m. Saturday, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $20. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Momentum Dance Arts annual recital.

ET CETERA

Expressions of Freedom Juneteenth Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. Friday, 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. Friday, 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.

Outdoor Movie Night: 8-9:40 p.m. Friday, CityLight Church, 5020 NW 23rd Ave. Free. (citylightgnv.com) Outdoor viewing of “The Sandlot” with popcorn, soda and candy for everyone. Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs.

Freedom Walk 5K: 7-11 a.m. Saturday, 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.

Family Fishing Day: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, 7922 NW 71st St. Free; cash donations welcomed. (ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu) Family oriented fresh-water fishing with loaner poles and bait available. Railed fishing deck with two handicapped accessible ramps.

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.

Gainesville Gaviatas Water Show: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, H. Spurgeon Cherry Westside Pool, 1001 NW 31 Drive. Tickets: $5 suggested donation. (synchrogainesville.com) Routine performances by all teams. Drinks and raffle sales will be available.

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.

Downtown High Springs Artwalk: Noon-5 p.m. Saturday, 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.

Cupcakes and Conversations: S.O.S. From Gun Violence: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, The Alchemy Work Club, 602 S. Main St. Free; registration required. (bit.ly/candcsos) Activities, engaging conversations, resource kits, prizes and cupcakes. For ages 11-18.

Pollinator Palooza: 2-8 p.m. Saturday, First Magnitude Brewing Company, 1220 SE Veitch St. Free entry; items and food for sale. (bit.ly/polpal23) Festival to help support pollinator conservation featuring free flowering plants,release of three special brews with part of the proceeds helping support imperiled butterfly recovery efforts, community partners, live music and more.

Freedom Fest 2023: 4-9 p.m. Saturday, 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.

Sunday Assembly: 11 a.m. Sunday, Pride Center located in the Liberty Center, 3131 NW 13th St. Free. (SundayAssembly32601@gmail.com, sagainesville.weebly.com) Sunday Assembly will host guest speaker Paul C. Pritchard, a nationally recognized leader in the conservation field. He is an author (“A Young Man in War”) and creative consultant for several publishers. He is a retired decorated military intelligence officer who served in South Vietnam. The title of his talk will be “A Hard Look at the Real Price of War.” Music will be provided by Sunday Assembly musicians with the opportunity to sing along. It also is possible to attend via Zoom.

ELO Fest: Noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Depot Park, 874 SE Fourth St. Free. (bit.ly/elofest23) Celebrate Father’s Day and Juneteenth with Dance with Dad, RadKids, Smooth Flava Dance, xtreme Hip-Hop, and live performance by a Michael Jackson impersonator.

Gala of the Royal Horses: 3 p.m. Sunday, Alachua County Equestrian Center, 23100 W. Newberry Road, Newberry. Tickets: $55 adult VIP, $45 adult, $35 senior, $27.50 VIP ages 4-12, $25 ages 12 and younger. (galaoftheroyalhorses.com) The Royal Horses of Europe are some of the most celebrated in history, favored for centuries by royalty, equestrian riders and bullfighters and this performance will celebrate the tradition, athleticism and grace of these revered creatures.

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

Summer Movie Express: 11 a.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Regal Royal Park, 3702 W. Newberry Road. Tickets: $2. (regmovies.com/static/en/us/promotions/summer-movie-express) Summer movies for kids. “Minions: The Rise of Gru” and “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.” Future dates include “Sonic the Hedgehog” and “Dora and the Lost City of Gold” on June 27-28, “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” and “Clifford the Big Red Dog” on July 4-5, “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” and “The Paw Patrol” on July 11-12, “The Bad Guys” and “Playing with Fire” on July 18-19, “Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank” and “Sing 2” on July 25-26, “The Boss Baby: Family Business” and “Dolittle” on Aug. 1-2, and “Kung Fu Panda 3” and “Curious George” on Aug. 8-9.

Book Reading: 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Cone Park Branch Library, 2801 E. University Ave. Free. (attend.aclib.us) "Justice Rising" read by Professor Katheryn Russell-Brown. You've heard the names Rosa Parks and Coretta Scott King, but what about the many other women who were crucial to the civil rights movement?

ART

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

Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention: “Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion,” featuring 40 full-scale machines that were built after in-depth study of Leonardo da Vinci’s designs by a group of scientists and skilled craftsmen in Florence, Italy, on display through Jan. 7, 2024. 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)

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; “Summer Showcase 2023” on display June 28-July 22. 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: “Global Perspectives: Highlights from the Contemporary Collection,” a celebration of global interconnectedness, on display through Oct. 1; “Jerry Uelsmann: A Celebration of His Life and Art,” commemorating a beloved UF artist, teacher, colleague and friend through an overview of his creative life, including 37 photographs laid out chronologically, on display through Feb. 18, 2024; “Under the Spell of the Palm Tree: The Rice Collection of Cuban Art” on display July 11–Jan. 7, 2024. “Under the Spell of the Palm Tree” is drawn exclusively from the collection of Susie and Mitchell Rice, and offers a glimpse into the complexity of culture and history that has inspired Cuban art throughout the 20th century and into the 21st century. Guest curators Gabriela Azcuy and David Horta will utilize the work of a broad range of artists in the Rice Collection to display an inclusive view of Cuban art, reflecting on its current dynamic and the existence of new geographies as an essential part of its reality. Through more than 70 works representing 53 artists, the exhibition will present the narrative of a “crossing” — a virtual crossing of the seas as well as a crossing of generations, of artists living or having lived both in Cuba and in the Diaspora; “Gateway to Himalayan Art” on display Feb. 6, 2024-July 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: “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; Works by Christine Brundige on display July 1-30; Works by Vivian Jendzio and Ann Ramsden on display Aug. 4-27 with an artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Aug. 4; Quilted fiber art wall hangings and pillows by Candace McCaffery on display Sept. 1-24; Wood sculpture and carvings in cypress by Bob Bird on display Sept. 30-Oct. 29 with an Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Oct. 6; Special Pre-Holiday Gifts Show to be held Nov. 3-12 with an Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Nov. 3; 2023 Holiday Invitational to be held Nov. 18-Dec. 30 with an Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Dec. 1. 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

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.

Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. July 8, 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 Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9.

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

Lizzie Jenkins Discussion and Book Signing: 4 p.m. June 24, Matheson History Museum, 513 E. University Ave. or online via Zoom. Free; registration required. (bit.ly/jenkins23a, bit.ly/jenkins23azoom) Join historian and Real Rosewood Foundation founder and president Lizzie Jenkins as she shares about her children's book "Lizzie's Rosewood Race."

Tioga Outdoor Movie Night: 8:30 p.m. July 7, Tioga Town Center, 133 SW 130th Way, Newberry. Free. (tiogatowncenter.com) Tioga movie night featuring “Little Rascals.” Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and enjoy the movie under the stars. Future movie nights include “DC League of Super Pets” at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 4, “Ghostbusters” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27 and “The Santa Clause” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8.

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.

Sip ’n' Stroll: 5 p.m. July 9, Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE Second Place. Tickets: $25. (thehipp.org) Exclusive behind-the-scenes building tour of the Hippodrome Theatre. Ages 12 and older. Future event planned for 11 a.m. Aug. 13.

2023 GFAA Artist Studio Tour Kickoff Party: 6-9 p.m. July 14, Gainesville Fine Arts Association Gallery, 1314 S. Main St. Free. (gfaastudiotour.org) Party celebrating this year's studio tour lineup of the 2023 GFAA Artist Studio Tour.

2023 GFAA Artist Studio Tour: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 15-16, throughout Gainesville; see gfaastudiotour.org/map. Free. (gfaastudiotour.org) Tour showcasing fine art and fine craft in a broad range of media and styles.

“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: Sunday Sampler Series, 'Gentleman's Guide,' Juneteenth