Scene Calendar: Fun things to do

MUSIC

Honky Tonkin Opry: 7 p.m. today, The Church at Triple Cross Ranch, 20736 NW 100th Ave. Road, Micanopy. Tickets: $10 general seating, $15 select seating. (615-491-8253) The Wacaster Family, Norm Edwards and The Jayc Harold Band will perform. Concessions also will be sold.

The Gospel Meets Jazz Band: 7-9 p.m. today, Historic Thomas Center, 302 NE Sixth Ave. Tickets: $25. (gospelmeetsjazz.com, 283-9319) Unique blend of gospel, jazz and R&B.

Etienne Charles: Creole Soul: 7 and 9 p.m. today, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $50 for 7 p.m., $35 for 9 p.m.; $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Etienne Charles blends myriad rhythms from the French, Spanish, English and Dutch-speaking Caribbean with a traditional jazz sound.

The Juan Rollan Quartet: 8 p.m. today, Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main St. Tickets: $10-$20. (heartwoodsoundstage.com, 258-8557) Performing John Coltrane’s groundbreaking album “A Love Supreme” in its entirety.

“Free Fridays” Concert: 8-10 p.m. today, Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gnvculturalseries.org/free-fridays-concert-series) The Beatles tribute band The Impostors will perform.

Chiappini’s Concert: 7 p.m. Saturday, Chiappini’s, 326 State Road 26, Melrose. Free (475-9496). Lee Kelly and Bill Snyder will perform Americana, Appalachian, country and Irish music, and a barbecue food truck will be on-site. Bring a chair; no dogs or coolers permitted.

David Feder: 8 p.m. Saturday, Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main St. Tickets: $12-$20. (heartwoodsoundstage.com, 258-8557) Feder performs a signature blend of flamenco-infused folk music.

Gainesville Community Band: 3 p.m. Sunday, Santa Fe College Fine Arts Hall, 3000 NW 83rd S. Tickets: $5. (gnvband.org) The band will present its Charles Dean and William Dishman Memorial Trumpet Concert.

Sarah Chang and Julio Elizalde: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $25-$45; $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu)  Recognized as one of the foremost violinists of our time, Chang made her New York Philharmonic debut at the age of 8 and has continued to impress audiences worldwide. Chang will be accompanied by longtime collaborator and touring partner Julio Elizalde. The gifted American pianist is one of the most sought-after and multifaceted artists of his generation.

Postmodern Jukebox: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $25-$45; $10 UF students. (performingarts.ufl.edu) To usher in the upcoming 2020s, Postmodern Jukebox will travel the globe in 2019 on their Welcome to the Twenties 2.0 Tour, and they’re bringing the fun to Gainesville. These YouTube sensations serve up energetic and soulful reworkings of classic pop and rock songs. With a stellar backing band and a mind-bogglingly talented roster of vocalists, this group knows how to turn a performance into a party.

THEATER

“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”: 8 p.m. today and Saturday plus 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE Second Place. Tickets: $37 general admission, $25 seniors and patrons younger than 30, $15 youths in grades K-12. (thehipp.org, 375-4477, tickets@thehipp.org) When Christopher falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor’s dog, the efforts to clear his name uncover secrets that turn his world upside down. A powerful play that examines what it truly means to love and be loved.

“God of Carnage”: 8 p.m. today and Saturday plus 3 p.m. Sunday, Actors’ Warehouse, 619 NE First St. Tickets: $25 general admission, $20 seniors, $15 students. (actorswarehouse.org, 376-8561) A playground altercation between 11-year-old boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses, and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their liberal principles in tatters.

“Dreamgirls”: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 28, Star Center Theatre, 11 NE 23rd Ave. Tickets: $15-$20. (starcenter.ticketleap.com/dreamgirls, 222-3699) Play tells the story of “The Dreams,” an up-and-coming 1960s girl singing group as they experience the triumphs and tribulations that accompany their pursuit of fame and fortune in the tumultuous music industry.

“Game of Tiaras”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays today-Sept. 29, Chief Theater, 25 E. Park Ave., Chiefland. Tickets: $12 general admission, $10 seniors, students, military and first responders. (493-2787) What could happen when the king divides his kingdom between his three daughters? Join in this hilarious adaptation of Shakespeare’s King Lear to find out.

“Sunset Village”: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 29, Vam York Theater, 4039 NW 16th Blvd. Tickets: $23 general admission, $19 seniors, $12 students. (gcplayhouse.org, 376-4949) The comedy by Gainesville playwright Michael Presley Bobbitt is set in Florida's most notorious retirement community. A recent widow is drawn into a senior citizen Neverland where sex, drugs and rock 'n’ roll never die.

“Jekyll and Hyde, The Musical”: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 6, Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, 619 S. Main St. Tickets: $20 general admission, $15 seniors, military and students. (acrosstown.org/2019-09-jekyll-hyde-the-musical) In an attempt to cure his ailing father’s mental illness by separating good from evil in the human personality, Dr. Jekyll inadvertently creates an alternate personality of pure evil, Mr. Hyde, who wreaks murderous havoc on the city of London.

DANCE

Perú Dance: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillelatinofilmfestival.com) Part of the Gainesville Latino Film Festival. Peruvian dance performance by Jacksonville-based group Perú.

Grupo Folklorico Mahetzi: 4-5 p.m. Saturday, Historic Thomas Center, 302 NE Sixth Ave. Free. (gainesvillelatinofilmfestival.com) Part of the Gainesville Latino Film Festival. Mexican American students will perform traditional dances.

ET CETERA

Caribbean-fusion Cooking Demonstration: 5:30-7:30 p.m. today, Field and Fork Farm and Garden, Museum Road (next to the UF Bat House). Free. (gainesvillelatinofilmfestival.com) Part of the Gainesville Latino Film Festival. Chef Cynthia “Thia” Verna will demonstrate her Haitian fine dining.

Holy Ghost Revival: 7 p.m. today, North Chiefland Church of God, 1705 NW 27th Ave., Chiefland. (nccog.church) National Evangelist John Richeson will be featured along with singing, preaching of the gospel, prayers for the sick, signs and wonders. All walks of life are welcome.

Celebration Pointe Dog Park: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Celebration Pointe next to Bass Pro Shops, 2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Grand opening of Celebration Pointe's 8,000-square-foot dog park. Free photos with your pup and a giveaway to the first 50 dogs a day to get photos taken. Free 2020 waterfowl calendars to the first 50 guests to participate, and helpful sporting dog training seminars at 1 and 3 p.m. both days.

Tequila Tasting: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dorn’s Liquors, 4140 NW 16th Blvd. Free. (gainesvillelatinofilmfestival.com) Part of the Gainesville Latino Film Festival. A taste of Mexico’s national liquor, tequila, and Latin American appetizers.

Bill DeYoung: 7 p.m. Saturday, Matheson History Museum, 513 E. University Ave. Free. (MathesonMuseum.org, 378-2280) As part of Smithsonian Magazine’s 15th annual Museum Day, the Matheson History Museum is celebrating the Smithsonian Year of Music with journalist and author Bill DeYoung. He will speak about his latest book, “I Need to Know: The Lost Music Interviews,” which includes 23 revealing conversations with seminal music artists, including Tom Petty and Bo Diddley. A book signing will follow the presentation.

“Adiós Amor: The Search for Maria Moreno”: 7 p.m. Tuesday, UF Smathers Library East, 1545 W. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillelatinofilmfestival.com) Part of the Gainesville Latino Film Festival. Film and presentation by Cecilia Suarez, UF assistant professor of agricultural leadership.

Black 2 the Future: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Civic Media Center, 433 S. Main St. Tickets: $5. (civicmediacenter.org) A celebration of Afrofuturism, the reimagining of a future filled with arts, science and technology seen through a black lens. Poets, singers, musicians and emcees are welcome to perform. Attire must be Afrofuturistic.

“Theater of Life”: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Historic Thomas Center, 302 NE Sixth Ave. Free. (gainesvillelatinofilmfestival.com) Part of the Gainesville Latino Film Festival. Film and presentation by Susan Paulson, UF professor of anthropology and associate director for the Center for Latin American Studies.

“Liberty in a Soup”: 7 p.m. Thursday, Historic Thomas Center, 302 NE Sixth Ave. Free. (gainesvillelatinofilmfestival.com) Part of the Gainesville Latino Film Festival. Film and presentation by Alexandra Cenatus, UF Haitian Creole lecturer, Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere.

PAGES

Gainesville Poets & Writers: Group meetings held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Lucky’s Market Community Room, 1459 NW 23rd Ave.

Tempting Reads Book Club: 6-7 p.m. every fourth Wednesday, Newberry Branch Alachua County Library, 110 S. Seaboard Drive, Newberry. Free. Discusses popular and recently published books including books recommended by participants. (472-1135)

Word Weavers Writing Group: 6 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month, Crone’s Cradle Conserve, 6411 NE 217th Place, Citra. Writing group for women. Each meeting begins with a potluck dinner followed by writing, reading, discussion and sharing.

Writers Alliance of Gainesville: Group usually meets the second Sunday of every month at 2:30 p.m., Millhopper Branch Library, 3145 NW 43rd St. (writersalliance.org)

CASTING CALL

“The Ghosts on the Wall”: 7 p.m. Sunday-Monday auditions, Actors’ Warehouse, 619 NE First St. (actorswarehouse.org, 376-8561) Open role is for Third Reich German Official. Rehearsals held Oct. 21-Nov. 14. Show runs Nov. 12-24.

2019 Fall Art Show: The Alachua County Library District invites teen artists ages 12 to 15 to submit works through Oct. 11. Submissions will be displayed Oct. 19-20 at Headquarters Branch Library, 401 E. University Ave., in Meeting Room A. Works will be judged Oct. 18, and winners will be announced at a reception at 1 p.m. Oct. 19 at the library. Submissions can be made at any Alachua County Library District branch.

Vintage Market Sale: Vendors needed for sale event planned for 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 19 on the grounds of Archer Community Center, 16671 SW 137th Ave., Archer. (archerhistoricalsociety.org, archerhistorical@gmail.com, call Linda at 374-8240) The city of Archer and the Archer Historical Society will host the event with all proceeds going to the preservation of the Historic Archer Depot.

ART

Artisans' Guild Gallery: September’s guest artist is Scott P. Lamp, who has won awards in watercolor, acrylic and pastels. He will be exhibiting his pastel landscapes through Sept. 27. October’s guest artist is Jay Winter Collins, whose goal is to engage the viewer and encourage a moment of delighted mindfulness as the brain is stimulated by the juxtaposition of intensely saturated line and pattern. The whimsical subject matter is meant to gladden the heart. Her work will be on display Sept. 27-Oct. 24. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Union Street Station, 201 SE Second Place, Suite 113. (378-1383, artisansguildgallery.com)

Black C Art Gallery: Gallery and performance space featuring the work of dancer, photographer and visual artist Ani Collier. Gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. 201 SE Second Place. (blackcgallery.com)

Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention: “Cuban Ingenuity — The Artistry of the Everyday Inventor,” showcasing the creativity, inventiveness and resourcefulness of the Cuban people, continues through December; “The Sweat Solution," permanent interactive exhibit detailing the invention and impact of Gatorade. Museum is located next to Depot Park featuring interactive science and technology exhibits in addition to various educational programs and events. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday. $12.50, $10 seniors and college students, $7.50 ages 5-17, free ages 4 and younger. 811 N. Main St. (371-8001)

Florida Museum of Natural History: “Gorillas in the Mist: Dian Fossey’s Legacy” exhibition features 27 historic high-resolution images by renowned nature photographer Bob Campbell. Campbell captured the first images of peaceful human-gorilla contact with conservationist Fossey in 1970 and 1971, which sparked public interest in their preservation. “Crocs: Ancient Predators in a Modern World” exhibit educates guests about crocodilian diversity and features live animals. This exhibit also has model dioramas of four different crocodilian species including a life-size model of the saltwater crocodile Gomek, the largest crocodile ever exhibited in North America. Tickets: $8 adults, $7 Florida residents, seniors and college students, $5.50 ages 3-17 and free to museum members and UF students with a valid Gator 1 card. Continues through Jan. 5, 2020; “Beverly and Jon Thompson Discovery Zone”; “Exploring Our World” spotlights ongoing UF and museum research and initiatives in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math, and offers videos, photographs and discovery drawers to allow visitors to view specimens and learn about the museum’s 100-year history; “Florida Fossils” highlights the museum’s internationally acclaimed fossil collections encapsulating the last 65 million years of Earth’s history including the jaw of the extinct Megalodon, the largest shark that ever lived; “Our Energy Future” offers hands-on activities about energy consumption and conservation, and how individual behaviors can make a significant difference. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 3215 Hull Road. (846-2000)

Gainesville Fine Arts Association Gallery: “Music to Your Eyes” on display through Saturday. “Mix it Up” on display in the front gallery Tuesday-Oct. 19. The front gallery features self-curated collections of art, and smaller original artworks are presented in the boutique. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 1314 S. Main St. (info@gainsevillefinearts.org)

Galleries at the Historic Thomas Center: “Synchronica :: Framing Time,” an exhibition of 150 photo portraits made of and by young adults between the ages of 14 and 21, on display through Jan. 4, 2020. Taken together, they capture a moment in time and place — Gainesville in 2019. The 150 images paint a picture of the community of young people as they stand at the verge of becoming the teachers, leaders, parents and change-makers of the city and world. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. 302 NE Sixth Ave. (393-8532, gvlculturalaffairs.org)

Gallery 26: Visual arts and fine crafts made by local artists. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday. 303 State Road 26, Melrose. (475-2924)

Gallery Under the Oaks: Original works by local artists, potters and craft persons. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 207 NE Cholokka Blvd., Micanopy. (466-9229)

The Great Frame Up: Florida photography by Mac Stone. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 4144 NW 16th Blvd. (373-5400)

Harn Museum of Art: Main exhibition hall features “53rd SA+AH Studio Faculty Art Exhibition,” with more than 30 recently created works of art by University of Florida School of Art and Art History faculty. The works, some on view for the very first time, offer visitors a glimpse into the creative and professional work of the artists and educators. On view through Jan. 5, 2020; "ClayCurvyCool" ongoing exhibit featuring contemporary Japanese ceramic artists; "Elusive Spirits: African Masquerades" ongoing exhibit featuring masks from the mid-20th century to the early 21st century show the continuity of masking but also feature new directions in masquerades, such as the fancy dress masks of Ghana. 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. Free. (392-9826)

Hawthorne Historical Museum and Cultural Center: Paintings by Francis Moore and a historic memory map of "old" Hawthorne; other exhibits spotlight the turpentine industry along with artifacts of Magnesia Springs. Hours are 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, 7225 SE 221, Hawthorne. (481-4491)

Hill Top Gallery: Gallery featuring art, antiques, gifts and collectibles. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. 821 NW 13th. St., Suite B. (226-0991)

Matheson History Museum: Permanent and temporary exhibits tell the story of Alachua County, including a look at area history from the Timucuan Indians and the Spanish occupation of the area to William Bartram's travels and more. Free. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 513 E. University Ave. (378-2280, mathesonmuseum.org)

Malgorzata’s Gallery: Jewelry by Chicago-based artist Sue Rosengard on display through September. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday-Friday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 2441 NW 43rd St., No. 9, Thornebrook Village. (215-8689, malgorzatas.com)

Santa Fe Galleries: “Donald Martin — Sanctuary” on display through Oct. 4. Santa Fe Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday; President’s Hall Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Northwest Campus, Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd St. (395-5464)

Shady Oak Gallery: Features fine semi-precious and sterling silver jewelry, local artisans, assorted gifts, stained glass lamps and custom art glasswork. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. 201 NE Cholokka Blvd., Micanopy. (466-3476, shadyoak.com)

Shake Rag Art and Culture Center: Coffee Talk event featuring various speakers held Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, noon to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. 882 N. State Road 21, Melrose. (475-5111)

Sweetwater Print Cooperative: Terence Stevens’ "Grimoire," a series of mixed media and relief prints about a book of spells and the characters who have interacted with it, on display through Wednesday. Gallery hours: Thursday afternoons, Friday mornings and by appointment. 117 S. Main St. (514-3838)

University Galleries: In the University Gallery: “Vitruvian Women,” featuring paintings by Allison Zuckerman, on display through Oct. 25; “Accumulate, Classify, Preserve, Display: Archivo Roberto Obregón” from the collection of Fernando and Carolina Eseverri on display Nov. 12-Feb. 14, 2020, with a reception 7-9 p.m. Nov. 15; “2019-2020 FACC Annual Student Juried Exhibition” on display Feb. 22-March 13, 2020, with a reception 7-9 p.m. Feb. 21, 2020; “MFA Thesis Candidates Exhibition 1” on display March 24-April 3, 2020, with a reception 7-9 p.m. March 27, 2020; “MFA Thesis Candidates Exhibition 2” on display April 14-24, 2020, with a reception 7-9 p.m. April 17. In the Gary R. Libby Gallery: “Tile Exchange Exhibition: Wuhan Textile University and University of Florida” on display through Oct. 18; “Felipe Meres: Global Illuminations,” curated by Macarena Deji-Prado, PhD candidate, on display Nov. 6-Jan. 31, 2020; “Ligature 29” on display Feb. 21-March 13, 2020, with a reception 7-9 p.m. Feb. 21, 2020. In the Constance and Linton Grinter Gallery: “A Table of Contents,” by Emmanuel Manu Opoku, on display through Nov. 8; “Global Culture Photography Exhibition | UF International Center” on display Nov. 18-Jan. 3, 2020; “Paleobotany: Reading the Signs” on display Jan. 21-Aug. 21, 2020 with a reception Jan. 31, 2020. 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)

Windmill Gallery: Florida landscape and nature photography by Sean M. Dowie and expressionist Florida landscape paintings by Gary Borse. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 19865 N. U.S. 441, McIntosh. (219-3021)

ALTERNATIVE ART SPACES

Civic Media Center: 6 p.m. bluegrass and old-time jam potluck every third Friday. 433 S. Main St. (373-0100, civicmediacenter.org)

The Collaborative Shoppe: Retail boutique that provides DIY workshops and hosts local artisans and businesses. 532 N. Main St. (219-5718, thecollaborativeshoppe.com)

Leonardo’s 706: More than 50 paintings and unique palm masks by Jane Medved on display through Nov. 4. Gallery open every day except Tuesdays. 706 W. University Ave.

Oak Hammock Art Gallery: "Oak Hammock Resident and Staff" on display through Oct. 4. Gallery hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. 5100 SW 24th Blvd. (548-1000, galleryexhibit.org)

Rum 138: Permanent exhibit features photography by John Moran. 2070 SW County Road 138, Fort White. (386-454-4247)