Scene Calendar: Fun things to do March 12-18, 2021
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MUSIC
Jazz on the Green: 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue off of Interstate 75 and Archer Road. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Live music by the Joe Breidenstine Quartet on the stage in the promenade, food and drinks, lawn games and more.
Trey Lewis: 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Knockin Boots Saloon, 201 W. University Ave. Tickets: $15. (bit.ly/tlewis2021) The Dicked Down in Dallas singer will perform with guests Cliff Dorsey and Ryan Nelson.
St. Patrick s Day Music and Irish Dancing: 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Cypress & Grove Brewing Co., 1001 NW Fourth St. Free. (bit.ly/38chPWr) Irish dancing performed by the Gainesville Dance Academy, Celtic music by Scuttered the Bruce and food available for purchase from The Chameleon Food Truck.
Scene Calendar: Fun things to do Feb. 19-25, 2021
The Gainesville Sun
MUSIC
The Gainesville Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. today, Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. Tickets: $49 general admission, $39 ages 65 and older, $19 students and children. (performingarts.ufl.edu, 392-2787) “Mystery.” Explore the mysteries of the universe with one of the most popular works in the symphonic repertoire, Gustav Holst’s “The Planets,” and John Adam’s “Harmonielehre.”
Luke Bryan Tribute: 10 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Knockin’ Boots Saloon, 201 W. University Ave. Tickets: $10-$45. (bit.ly/354AIJq) A tribute band will perform as part of the saloon’s Legends of Country series.
DANCE
“Dancer’s Choice”: Noon today and 5 p.m. Saturday, Pofahl Studios, 1325 NW Second St. Tickets: $35 adults, $25 students. (dancealive.org) A performance where dancers choose the choreography.
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ET CETERA
Winter Reading Challenge: Online through Feb. 14, aclib.beanstack.org. Free. The Alachua County Library District is launching the first Winter Reading Challenge, calling on the community to read 1,000 hours today through Feb. 14 to win local prizes and help the library district compete against libraries across the country. Participants can register at aclib.beanstack.org or by using the Beanstack app. Nine local readers will receive $20 gift cards to local restaurants.
Sing in the New Year: Noon-5 p.m. today and Saturday, Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Ave. Free. (depotpark.org) Two days of family friendly activities to celebrate the new year including a children’s sing-along, chalk art and food trucks.
Scene Calendar: Fun things to do Dec. 18-24, 2020
The Gainesville Sun
MUSIC
Playlist at the Pointe: 7-9 p.m. today, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Whiskey Jones will perform, and food will be available from area restaurants.
“Songs from the Heart”: Online 8 p.m. today, heartwoodsoundstage.com. Tickets: Pay what you can. (heartwoodsoundstage.com) Artists will talk about the process of writing a great song, share an intimate experience and offer new tunes. The venue will pair two diverse songwriters as they tell the stories that inspired their music. Funds will support the musicians. Heartwood also will open its outside deck at 619 S. Main St. during the performances. BYOB social distancing and masks are required. Tonight’s stream will feature Matthew Fowler and Shine.
The Gainesville Sun
MUSIC
Music Under the Stars: 7-9 p.m. today, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Late Night Delivery will perform as part of a series of concerts by bands and musicians who were rescheduled.
“Songs from the Heart”: Online 8 p.m. today, heartwoodsoundstage.com. Tickets: Pay what you can. (heartwoodsoundstage.com) Artists will talk about the process of writing a great song, share an intimate experience and offer new tunes. The venue will pair two diverse songwriters as they tell the stories that inspired their music. Funds will support the musicians. Heartwood also will open its outside deck at 619 S. Main St. during the performances. BYOB social distancing and masks are required. Tonight’s stream will feature Pierce Pettis and Jordan Foley.