What's Happening: 'Powerful Doctoring Women,' 'Rocky Horror,' 'Running Mates' and more

OCT. 7

TIOGA CONCERT NIGHT: Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a performance under the stars by Chris McCarty from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Tioga Town Center Amphitheatre. This is a free outdoor concert. Don't forget to visit the Tioga Town Center restaurants for dinner before the show, or to grab take-out to enjoy during the concert. Parking is available near the Tioga Town Center, 33 SW 130th Way in Newberry. Future performances are planned from Crooked Counsel on Oct. 21 and Couch Messiahs on Nov. 18.

OCT. 8

JAZZ ON THE GREEN: Join Celebration Pointe for live music, food and drinks, lawn games and more as the Global Jazz Quintet plays live music on the stage in the promenade from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 8. Spread a blanket under the setting sun and catch some live music while the kids play games on the lawn. Celebration Pointe is located off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road at Celebration Pointe Avenue. For more information, call 333-9333 or visit celebrationpointe.com. Future Jazz on the Green events are planned for Nov. 12 and Dec. 10.

OCT. 9

“POWERFUL ‘DOCTORING WOMEN’ ”: Enjoy a talk and demonstration by Martha R. Bireda, Ph.D., director of the Blanchard House Museum of African American History and Culture in Punta Gorda, about “Powerful ‘Doctoring Women’ ” beginning at 4 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Cotton Club Museum, 837 SE Seventh Ave. Grannies and midwives were powerful “doctoring women” who provided the foundation of health care for enslaved African Americans in Florida. Since few African Americans were able, or permitted, to study medicine during the Jim Crow era, "doctoring women" continued to provide needed medical care for African Americans well into the 1960s. Listen, learn, taste, smell and touch as the practices of these powerful women are demonstrated during Bireda’s interactive talk. The event is free and open to the public. The Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center is an organization dedicated to enriching the experiences of all who wish to grow in knowledge and appreciation of the history and culture of African-derived cultures, highlighting those in Gainesville and North Central Florida. Learn more at cottonclubmuseum.com/events.

OCT. 12

“ROCKY HORROR” LIVE: The local “Rocky Horror Picture” troupe, "Frankie and the Pretenders," is fully vaccinated and ready to party! Come celebrate this High Dive tradition with performances set for 8 p.m. Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Oct. 26 and Nov. 2. The show will include live-action skits from local players to accompany the cult movie classic — with audience participation. Tickets cost $13 in advance or $15 the day of the show. According to rockyhorror.com, the movie’s official fan site, the American premiere of “Rocky Horror Picture Show” was in late September 1975. Even though it played in a few test market cities, the film was considered a failure and was shelved. Then, on April 1, 1976, a young advertising executive at 20th Century Fox persuaded the Walter Reade Organization to replace the midnight show at the Waverly Theater with “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” The Waverly had already been a mecca for midnight movies, and Denise Borden, the theater’s manager, was fascinated with the film. She began her own personal hype campaign, with photos in the box office window and a theater telephone recording that stated, "This is a film not to be missed." It was because of her that audiences began generating a party atmosphere and turning it into the audience-participation cult classic that it is today. The local production is for ages 18 and older, unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (there is a $3 under-21 fee charged at the door). No smoking inside the venue, but it is allowed outside in the Beer Garden. High Dive is located at 210 SW Second Ave., Suite A. For more information, visit bit.ly/rockyfall22.

OCT. 12-30

“RUNNING MATES”: The Hipp’s newest production, the fast-paced political comedy “Running Mates,” brings new meaning to the phrase “family politics.” 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. It’s down and dirty and laugh-out-loud funny as husband and wife duke it out. And what happens when an unexpected third candidate enters the race? Find out during a preview showing at 7 p.m. Oct. 12-13 or during a regular-season show at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays through Oct. 30 at the Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE Second Place. Tickets are $25 for previews or $20 to $50 for regular showings. For more information, visit thehipp.org.

This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: What's Happening: Tioga Concert Night, Jazz on the Green and more