Scene Calendar: 'Free Fridays' concert, 'SpongeBob Musical' and 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) Crooked Counsel will perform ’60s and ’70s rock.

Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Richy Stano and Mindwalk will perform on the stage in the promenade, food and drinks, lawn games and more.

The Lemon Twigs: 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main St. Tickets: $25. (heartwoodsoundstage.com) Crystal Egg will open the show. Following the release of “Everything Harmony,” which garnered acclaim from Questlove, Iggy Pop, Anthony Fantano, The Guardian and countless others, The Lemon Twigs — the New York City rock band fronted by brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario — have once again captured the attention of the music listening public.

Gainesville Community Band: 3 p.m. Sunday, Saint Patrick's Church, 500 NE 16th Ave. Free. (tinyurl.com/gcbmdc24) Concert to celebrate Mother's Day.

Davy Knowles: 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, Heartwood Soundstage, 619 S. Main St. Tickets: $25-$30. (heartwoodsoundstage.com) Whether playing acoustic, mandolin, national steel or screaming electric guitar, Davy Knowles has an unmistakable style.

THEATER

“The SpongeBob Musical”: 7 p.m. Friday, Trenton High School, 1013 N. Main St., Trenton. Tickets: $10, $25 VIP. (trentonhighschooltheatre.com) Based on the Nickelodeon animated television series “SpongeBob SquarePants.”

Jim Breuer: 7 p.m. Sunday, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets: $35-$75. (floridatheatre.com, 904-355-5661) The freewheeling, New York-bred comic storyteller — who made the list of Comedy Central’s “100 Greatest Standups of All Time” — is hotter than ever, a global touring sensation and regular presence on radio and television whose rabid audience, he’s thrilled to note, is filled with “lifetimers.”

“Finding Nemo Jr.”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $18, $12 ages 3-12, free ages 2 and younger. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his only child, Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean.

ET CETERA

Weekly Walk and Talks: 3-4 p.m. Friday, Prairie Creek Preserve, 7204 SE CR 234. Free; RSVP appreciated. (alachuaconservationtrust.org) USGS-led Amphibian Week hike.

“Florida Skies (Spring)”: 7 p.m. Fridays through May 31, 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/florida-skies-spring-4) Join James Albury, former co-host of the PBS TV Show “Star Gazers,” as he takes you on a guided tour of the night sky using the GOTO Chronos Space Simulator.

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.

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Ranger-Led Hikes: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 Williston Road. Cost: $5 per vehicle, $2 pedestrians and buses. (sweetwaterwetlands.org, 554-5871) Short guided walk that covers the history, function and ecosystem of the park.

Mother’s Day Cultural Arts Festival: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Maddox Park, 17100 SW Archer Road, Archer. Free entry; items and food for sale. (tinyurl.com/mdcaf24a) Annual event in its 43rd year featuring a band performing gospel, R&B, blues and jazz; live DJ; music showcase; vendors; games; kids play area; bounce house; cornhole; kickball; and volleyball.

Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation Mother's Day Tour: 10 a.m. Saturday, Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation, 8528 E. CR 225. Cost: $35 adults, $15 ages 2-11, free ages 1 and younger. (carsonspringswildlife.org) Celebration of Mother’s Day with up-close encounters with rare and exotic animals, big-cat feedings and cheetah cubs.

Family Fun and Hurricane Preparedness Expo: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Suwannee River Fair and Livestock Pavilion, 17851 NW 90th Ave., Trenton. Free. (tinyurl.com/ffahpe24) More than 45 organizations will be exhibiting and will provide attendees with disaster-preparedness education, information about community resources, giveaways, chance drawings, children's activities, food and more.

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.''

NAMIWalks: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Depot Park, 874 SE Fourth St. Free. (NAMIWalks.org) Walk to create awareness surrounding mental health.

Mother’s Day at the Patch: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, The Bryer Patch, 5700 SW 250th St., Newberry. Cost: $10, free ages 2 and younger. (tinyurl.com/mdatp24) Annual event featuring U-pick flower patches, hayride, barrel train ride, farm animal feeding, corn hole, live music and more.

Cade Museum Sixth Birthday Bash: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention, 811 S. Main St. Free. (cademuseum.org) Birthday celebration featuring the opening weekend of “Ebb and Flow,” petting zoo, photo booth and more.

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.

U-Pick Flower Fest: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Branford Farm Stand, 27687 US 129, Branford. Admission: $10, free ages 2 and younger; $10 per flower holder for flower picking. (tinyurl.com/upff24) Flower picking, photo ops, live music, outdoor vendor market, hay rides through the flower field, kids’ farm activities and food.

You Grow Girl: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, The Alchemy Work Club, 602 S. Main St. Cost: $45. (tinyurl.com/ygg24) Celebration of motherhood featuring DIY terrarium crafting, brunch and community conversation.

We Are Royalty Mother’s Day Brunch: Noon-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Tommy Usher Community Center, 506 SW Fourth Ave., Chiefland. Cost: $35. (tinyurl.com/warmdb24) Mother’s Day brunch with guest speakers.

Sundown Social for Mother's Day: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Amber Brooke Farms, 3250 NE 140th Ave., Williston. Admission: $10 in advance, $12 at gate. (tinyurl.com/ssfmd24) U-pick after hours and soak in golden hour at the farm.

Haile Equestrian Center Movie Nights: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Haile Equestrian Center, 7680 SW 46th Blvd. Cost: Free for Haile Equestrian members, $40 for non-members. (haileequestrian.com) From classic horse movies to current films, these movie nights are all about horses. Popcorn and drinks provided, bring other movie snacks if you wish and a comfy blanket to watch with.

Gainesville Cars and Coffee: 9-11 a.m. Sunday, Whole Foods Market, 3490 SW Archer Road. Free. (tinyurl.com/gccmarch242) Family friendly gathering open to all automotive enthusiasts. Get together for a cup of coffee and show off each other’s vehicles regardless of if it’s an import, exotic, classic or jalopy.

Water Park Community Days: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Kulaqua River Ranch, 23400 NW 212th Ave., High Springs. Cost: $18, free ages 3 and younger, free for mothers. (kulaqua.com) Annual discounted swimming days. Operators request that modest swimsuits be worn. Also, feel free to bring food and coolers, but no glass containers or alcoholic beverages are permitted in the water park.

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Wednesday Bird Walks: 8:30-11 a.m. Wednesdays through May 29, 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 29, 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..

ART

Artisans' Guild Gallery: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday Mother's Day Muffins and Mimosas Art Market. 224 NW Second Ave. (378-1383, artisansguildgallery.com)

Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention: “Imagination in Motion: Animation and Optical Illusions,” a world of endless possibilities where reality blurs and creativity takes center stage. Unveil the secrets of animation’s evolution, immerse yourself in optical illusions and discover the science behind your favorite animated films; “Reel Revolution: The Rise of Animation,” where attendees can explore how the future of animation is being shaped within the minds of visionaries just like them. Step through time to uncover the origins of some of the most well-loved movies, shows and characters of all time. 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. Friday-Sunday open studio; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through May 28 CKAC Members Art Sale 2024. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 457 Second St., Cedar Key. (543-5801, cedarkeyartscenter.org)

Gainesville Fine Arts Association Gallery: “Disruption” on display through May 25; “Weeklong Solo/Curated Shows and Member Postcards” on display May 28-June 22; “Summer Showcase 2024” on display June 25-July 20; “Hair” on display July 23-Aug. 24; “Biennial National Juried Exhibition — Heat” on display Aug. 27-Oct. 19; “Nostalgia” on display Oct. 22-Nov. 23; “Winter Showcase 2024” on display Nov. 26-Dec. 20. 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, [email protected])

Harn Museum of Art: “Surrealism at the Harn,” a centennial celebration, on display through June 2; “Gateway to Himalayan Art” on display through July; “Windows and Mirrors,” staff selections from the photography collection, on display through Nov. 3; “Metamorphosis: Reshaping Contemporary Art,” featuring artists who are rethinking traditional materials and techniques to create innovative works of art, on display through Oct. 26, 2025; “Kaleidoscope of Colors in Asian Art,” introducing a fresh perspective for visitors’ exploration and appreciation of Asian art through the prism of colors, on display through April 26, 2026. 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. On display through June 8; “Weaving a Community: 30 Years of the Matheson History Museum,” an all-encompassing view of the Matheson’s history and its origins; “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 Julie Robitaille on display through May 26; Works by Carron Wedlund on display June 1-30, with Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. June 7; July featured artist TBA July 5-28, with Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. July 5; August featured artist Linda Zidonik Aug. 2-25, with Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Aug. 2; Works by Candace McCaffery on display Aug. 31-Sept. 29, with Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Sept. 6; Works by Kay Deuben on display Oct. 4-27, with Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Oct. 4; Special Pre-Holiday Gifts Show to be held Nov. 1-10, with Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Nov. 3; 2024 Holiday Invitational to be held Nov. 16-Dec. 29, with Artwalk reception 6-9 p.m. Dec. 6. 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 Puig on display. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Corner of West University Avenue and North Sixth Street.

UPCOMING CONCERTS

“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. May 17, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Michael Claytor and Ricky Kendell will perform.

Hogtown Opry: 7 p.m. May 18, University Auditorium, 333 Newell Drive. Tickets: $40-$100. (hogtownopry.com, 392-2787) Annual event in its second year featuring bluegrass, old-time tinged originals, twin fiddling and old-time swing music.

The Hails: 2 p.m. May 19, High Dive, 210 SW Second Ave. Tickets: $20. (highdivegainesville.com) “Farewell, Old Friend” — High Dive’s last show.

“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. May 24, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Orbiter, Chimes and Shehehe will perform.

“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. May 31, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) The Impostors, a Beatles cover band, will perform.

“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. June 7, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Mindwalk will perform contemporary jazz.

Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. June 8, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Gruv Therapy will perform on the stage in the promenade, food and drinks, lawn games and more.

“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. June 14, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Loosey’s Downtown Showcase.

“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. June 21, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Little Wings Studio Showcase.

“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. June 28, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Mei, Now Leaving Space and The Mermers will perform.

“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. July 5, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Pet Detectives will perform ’90s alt-rock covers.

“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. July 12, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) The ox Showcase featuring Short Stack, Cooper and Wiley Gaby.

Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. July 13, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) D.R. Band and Soul Fire will perform on the stage in the promenade, food and drinks, lawn games and more.

“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. July 19, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) The Gainesville Big Band will perform jazz/swing.

“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. July 26, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) MusicGNV Showcase: Tribute to Gainesville Bands.

“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 2 Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) TBD.

“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 9, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Stereo Vudu will perform rock, blues and funk.

Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 10, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Swing Theory will perform on the stage in the promenade, food and drinks, lawn games and more.

“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 16, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) D.R. Band and Soul Fire will perform R&B, neo-soul and funk.

“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 23, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) PULP Arts Showcase.

“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 30, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) The Lions of Jah will perform reggae.

“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 6, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) FEST 22 Showcase.

“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 13, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) TBD.

Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 14, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Brazil Side B will perform on the stage in the promenade, food and drinks, lawn games and more.

“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 20, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Morningbell will perform psychedelic rock and soul.

“Free Fridays” Concert: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 27, Bo Diddley Plaza amphitheater, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (gainesvillefl.gov/Events-directory/Free-Fridays-Concert-Series) Savants of Soul will perform soul.

Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 12, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Marty Liquori Jazztet will perform on the stage in the promenade, food and drinks, lawn games and more.

Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. Nov. 9, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Ed Roth Trio will perform on the stage in the promenade, food and drinks, lawn games and more.

Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. Dec. 14, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Natalie Rella Jazz will perform on the stage in the promenade, food and drinks, lawn games and more.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Weekly Walk and Talks: 3-4 p.m. May 17, 27025 N. SR 121, Alachua. Free; RSVP appreciated. (alachuaconservationtrust.org) Guided hike.

World Tree Kangaroo Day: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 18, Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, 3000 NW 83rd St. Tickets: $10 general admission; $6 ages 4-12, ages 60 and older, active military and veterans, teachers, police, firefighters, first responders, EMT/EMS, health care workers (all with valid ID), UF students and staff with current Gator1 ID; $3 Electronics Benefits Transfer recipients (up to four total tickets with card, any combination of adults/children); free ages 3 and younger, SF Students, staff and retirees (with current SFID), and zoo members. (sfcollege.edu) Celebrate Matschie’s tree kangaroo, an endangered species native to a small area of Papua New Guinea. Plus kangaroo-themed crafts and games.

“Fire and Ice”: 1 p.m. May 18, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $23 general admission, $20 ages 3-11, free ages 2 and younger. (performingarts.ufl.edu) Dance Sun Country presents their 17th annual recital, featuring the theme “Fire and Ice” with approximately 45 dances. Many dance styles will be featured, including classical ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, musical theatre, lyrical, contemporary dance and clogging.

Water Park Community Days: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. May 19, Kulaqua River Ranch, 23400 NW 212th Ave., High Springs. Cost: $18, free ages 3 and younger. (kulaqua.com) Annual discounted swimming days. Operators request that modest swimsuits be worn. Also, feel free to bring food and coolers, but no glass containers or alcoholic beverages are permitted in the water park.

Sunday Assembly: 11 a.m. May 19, Pride Center located in the Springhill Professional Center, 3850 NW 83rd St., Suite 201. Free. ([email protected], sagainesville.weebly.com) Sunday Assembly will host Rick Gold, who has participated in and provided leadership to the Humanistic Judaism movement for 25 years. He is a board member of the Society for Humanistic Judaism. After moving to Gainesville in 2014, Gold has served as lead volunteer for the Gainesville Humanistic Judaism Community and Florida Jews for a Secular Democracy. The title of his talk will be “The Institutions of the Humanistic Judaism Movement.” Music will be provided by Sunday Assembly musicians with the opportunity to sing along. It also is possible to attend via Zoom.

Weekly Walk and Talks: 3-4 p.m. May 24, 27025 N. SR 121, Alachua. Free; RSVP appreciated. (alachuaconservationtrust.org) Guided hike.

“Treasure Island”: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays May 24-June 9, Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd. Tickets: $24 general admission, $20 seniors, $12 students. (gcplayhouse.org) Picture a world where pirates rule what we call Earth. Humanity’s desire to find hidden treasures will take them to heights they never imagined. Based on the masterful adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, “Treasure Island” is an epic adventure from Ken Ludwig. It begins at an inn on the Devon coast of England, and quickly becomes an unforgettable tale of treachery and mayhem featuring a host of legendary swashbucklers including the dangerous Billy Bones, the sinister two-timing Israel Hands, the brassy woman pirate Anne Bonny, and the hideous form of evil incarnate Blind Pew. Sail the vastness of space to find Captain Flint’s treasure in this coming-of-age tale that is out of this world! Join Jim Hawkins as he navigates the universe longing for adventure with the infamous Long John Silver, perhaps the most famous hero-villain of all time. Silver’s greedy quest for gold, coupled with his affection for Jim, cannot help but win the heart of every soul who has ever longed for romance, treasure and adventure.

Water Park Community Days: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. May 27, Kulaqua River Ranch, 23400 NW 212th Ave., High Springs. Cost: $18, free ages 3 and younger. (kulaqua.com) Annual discounted swimming days. Operators request that modest swimsuits be worn. Also, feel free to bring food and coolers, but no glass containers or alcoholic beverages are permitted in the water park.

Weekly Walk and Talks: 3-4 p.m. May 31, Tuscawilla Preserve, 406 SE Tuscawilla Road, Micanopy. Free; RSVP appreciated. (alachuaconservationtrust.org) Wetlands and bird hike.

“Cabaret”: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays June 7-23, Acrosstown Repertory Theatre, 3501 SW Second Ave., Suite O. Tickets: $25 general admission; $20 students, seniors, military and teachers. (acrosstown.org) In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920s draw to a close, a garish master of ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all of their troubles at the Cabaret. With the emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, “Cabaret” explores the dark, heady and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles.

“Dead Man’s Cellphone”: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays June 7-30, High Springs Playhouse, 23416 NW 186 Ave., High Springs. Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 students and ages 65 and older. (highspringsplayhouse.com) An incessantly ringing cellphone in a quiet cafe. A stranger at the next table who has had enough. And a dead man — with a lot of loose ends. So begins “Dead Man’s Cellphone,” a wildly imaginative new comedy by Sara Ruhl. A work about how we memorialize the dead — and how that remembering changes us.

Brew at the Zoo: 4-7 p.m. June 8, Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, 3000 Northwest 83rd St. Tickets: $60, $25 for non-drinkers. (showpass.com/brewatthezoo2024) For ages 21 and older. All ticket sales include admission to the zoo, animal encounters, beer and food tastings, live entertainment, food trucks, games and commemorative souvenir cup. All funds raised will directly support the zoo and its mission to educate, inspire and secure a future for wildlife. Held rain or shine.

Water Park Community Days: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. July 14, Kulaqua River Ranch, 23400 NW 212th Ave., High Springs. Cost: $18, free ages 3 and younger. (kulaqua.com) Annual discounted swimming days. Operators request that modest swimsuits be worn. Also, feel free to bring food and coolers, but no glass containers or alcoholic beverages are permitted in the water park.

“In The Heights”: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays July 19-Aug. 11, Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd. Tickets: $24 general admission, $20 seniors, $12 students. (gcplayhouse.org) “In the Heights,” created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can decide which traditions you take with you and which ones you leave behind.

“The Wizard of Oz — Youth Edition”: 7 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays July/August, High Springs Playhouse, 23416 NW 186 Ave., High Springs. Tickets: $15 general admission, $10 students and ages 65 and older. (highspringsplayhouse.com) Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a scarecrow with no brain, a tin man with no heart, and a lion with no “nerve.” Their journey to happiness — and self-awareness — is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness.

Black Business Expo: Time TBA July 20, Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd St. Free entry; registration requested. (GBPinc.org) Event dedicated to celebrating and promoting the achievements of Black-owned businesses in the community.

Zach Williams and Tim Tebow: 7 p.m. Sept. 5, O’Connell Center, 250 Gale Lemerand Drive. Ticket prices vary; see website for more information. (tinyurl.com/williamstebow) An evening of worship and inspiration, with a message of love, hope and God’s grace highlighting the importance of persevering in Christ through life’s challenges.

This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Scene Calendar: Mother's Day Festival and Hurricane Preparedness Expo