It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Trivia – Brass Tap
Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2022, begins @ 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Brass Tap, 1321 Thomasville Rd.
Cost: Free
What you’ll get: Test your knowledge of the popular sitcom It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Enjoy good food and cold drinks at Brass Tap. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m.
Steve Solomon: My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish, and I’m still in Therapy: A funny Masterpiece of Family Disfunction
Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2022, begins @ 1:00 p.m.
Where: Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts, 600 W Gaines St.
Cost: $15.00—$28.00
What you’ll get: Steve Solomon brings the next hilarious installment in his quest to defend himself against those people whose sole purpose in life is to add chaos to his. We meet the people that we are all too familiar with; the family members that make you remember why you left home in the first place. Adult themes and language.
Wine(d) Down Wednesday
Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: AR Workshop Tallahassee, 1950 Thomasville Rd. Ste. J
Cost: Begins @ $39.50.
What you’ll get: Join the AR Workshop Tallahassee for a DIY class to make any wood project! In the workshop, you will have the opportunity to customize your project with your choice of designer paints and (non-toxic!) stain colors. * BYO Beer, Wine, Snacks! *
Miracle Sports Baseball League for Youth and Adults
Date: Thursday, February 10, 2022, from 6:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.
Where: Messer Park, 1158-1172 Dupree St.
Cost: $30.00
What you’ll get: SportsAbility is hosting an inclusive recreational baseball league! This is a great opportunity for people of all levels of ability to exercise and have fun within the community! The field is a rubberized surface making it accessible and the programs are adapted to enable everyone to participate on their own level of ability.
Take it to Heart at the Challenger Learning Center
Date: Friday, February 11, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. ¬¬– 12:00 p.m.
Where: Challenger Learning Center, 200 S. Duval St.
Cost: $15.00
What you’ll get: K-8 age-appropriate activities may include: Learn about cardiovascular science, make a heart pumping model, build a stethoscope, explore the circulatory system with Ozobots, 3D prints parts of the cardiovascular system, chomp on an edible model of the heart, study hematology and explore blood type chemistry.
Sasha Tuck and the Jazz Valentines
Date: Friday, February 11, 2022, begins @ 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Wine House, 1355 Market St.
Cost: Unlisted
What you’ll get: For her Wine House debut, Sasha has put together a backing band, the Jazz Valentines, that features three of the guiding lights of Tallahassee’s burgeoning live music scene: FSU College of Music profs Panayotis “Paddy” League and Michael Bakan on guitar and drums, and FSU jazz studies bass ace and grad student Allen Cadet-Civil. You can count on Sasha and the Valentines to bring the romance, the beauty, and the heat as they traverse a wide range of songs from jazz to sambas.
Cupid Show, After Dark
Date: Friday, February 11, 2022, begins 8:00 p.m.
Where: Railroad Square Art District
Cost: $5.00 – $7.00
What you’ll get: Presented by Muse Tallahassee for the third year in a row, with a sexy new twist, be sure to wear black if you are taken and red if you are single. Kids on Call Street is headlining, and we also have our very own Marabella, alongside the newest lady-led band in Tally, Mantrap. There will be vendors and a polaroid photo booth.
Live Music by Once Great Estate
Date: Saturday, February 12, 2022, begins @ 6:30 p.m.
Where: Tallahassee Oyster City Brewing Company
Cost: Free
What you’ll get: Enjoy good cold craft beer by Oyster City Brewing while you listen the sounds of regional music and rock with Once Great Estate.
Monster Truck Nitro Tour
Date: Saturday, February 12, 2022, beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Where: Donald L. Tucker Civic Center
Cost: $17.50 – $39.50
What you’ll get: Monster Truck Nitro Tour invades the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center on February 12th for two monster shows! See these incredible 10,000-pound, car crushing giants compete in racing, wheelie contests, and then rock the house with amazing freestyle action during the Monster Truck Nitro Tour! The shows will take place on Saturday, February 12th at 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Advance discount tickets are on sale now.
A Tribute to Aretha Franklin
Date: Saturday, February 12, 2022, begins 7:30 p.m.
Where: Ruby Diamond Auditorium, 222 S. Copeland St.
Cost: $50.00
What you’ll get: Musician, vocalist, and composer Damien Sneed toured along with Aretha, developing a strong mentee relationship with the soul legend. In “A Tribute to Aretha Franklin” Sneed pay homage to Franklin with “fresh renditions” of her most popular hits. Sneed is backed by an accomplished cast of jazz, gospel, and soul musicians and vocalists, Sneed’s multi-media tribute is a tender and spiritual reflection upon the life of an iconic industry titan.
Pre-K Art Sparks
Date: Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: LeMoyne Art Education, Studio C, 417 E. Call St.
Cost: Free
What you’ll get: The session includes a hands-on art project intended to teach little artist about art materials, colors, and creating their own masterpieces.
For the Love of DIY- Valentines Mini Workshop
Date: Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where: AR Workshop Tallahassee, 1950 Thomasville Rd. Ste. J
Cost: Begins @ $39.50.
What you’ll get: Join the AR Workshop ans bring the family for a Valentines Mini Workshop. You’ll have the opportunity to make a Valentine Wood Block Village, Mini Tray, Canvas Pillow, Set of 3 or 5 Mini Blocks or a Set of 2 or 4 10×10 signs.
Nature Valentines
Date: Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, 3540 Thomasville Rd.
Cost: $4.00 for single-occupant vehicle or $6.00 per vehicle (two to eight people)
What you’ll get: Join park staff and volunteers for nature-inspired kids Valentine’s crafts at the Gnome Home. Activities include recycled seed paper making, peanut butter/birdseed heart leaves, and more. Please call the park to sign up at 850-487-4556.
Satur-DIY Wood Workshop
Date: Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: AR Workshop Tallahassee, 1950 Thomasville Rd. Ste. J
Cost: Begins @ $39.00.
What you’ll get: Join the AR Workshop Tallahassee for a DIY class to make a wood project! In the workshop, you will have the opportunity to customize your project with your choice of designer paints and (non-toxic!) stain colors.
Tallahassee Farmers Market
Date: Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: 2904 Kerry Forest Pkwy
Cost: Free
What you’ll get: The Tallahassee Farmers’ Market offers a wide variety of locally grown products. It is a Year-Round Market with over 25 vendors with a wide selection of items for sale.
Family Crafternoon-Youth and Adult Projects
Date: Sunday, February 13, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: AR Workshop Tallahassee, 1950 Thomasville Rd. Ste. J
Cost: Begins @ $39.50.
What you’ll get: Join the AR Workshop Tallahassee for a DIY class to make a canvas or wood project! In the workshop, you will have the opportunity to customize your project with your choice of designer paints and (non-toxic!) stain colors.
Wonderful Wednesday at Goodwood
Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Goodwood Museum, 1600 Miccosukee Rd.
Cost: $5.00
What you’ll get: This month we are dedicating our Wonderful Wednesday to Carnaval! We will be bringing Planeta Azul Samba Club to Goodwood to get our guests moving and grooving. They will be playing original songs to celebrate their Brazilian culture. Samba offers a powerful fusion of rhythm, and dance beyond its popularity on record and in performance. Come enjoy great food, sommelier-selected wines, and soft drinks.
Miracle Sports Baseball League for Youth and Adults
Date: Thursday, February 17, 2022, from 6:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.
Where: Messer Park, 1158-1172 Dupree St.
Cost: $30.00
What you’ll get: SportsAbility is hosting an inclusive recreational baseball league! This is a great opportunity for people of all levels of ability to exercise and have fun within the community! The field is a rubberized surface making it accessible and the programs are adapted to enable everyone to participate on their own level of ability.
Water Circus by Cirque Italia
Date: February 17 – 21, 2022, show times vary
Where: Governor’s Square, 1500 Apalachee Parkway
Cost: $10.00 – $50.00
What you’ll get: Cirque Italia presents “Aquatic Spectacular.” The name reflects a unique attribute under the tent, as the show features a custom designed water stage that travels from city to city. The stage holds 35,000 gallons of water that performers dazzle over while thrilling the audience with every move. At Cirque Italia, the high-energy acts swing from ropes, flip over trapezes, and zip by on BMX bikes and roller skates—pushing the boundaries of human ability.
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Date: Friday, February 18, 2022, Opening Night @ 8:00 p.m.
Where: Fallon Theatre, 540 W. Call St.
Cost: $10.00 – $25.00
What you’ll get: Sway to the tunes of Rodgers and Hammerstein in this fresh take on the timeless tale in a hilarious and romantic experience for anyone who’s ever had a dream.
Plein Air Painting Workshop
Date: Saturday, February 19, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, 3540 Thomasville Rd.
Cost: $12.00 includes painting supplies. $7.00 bring your own supplies.
What you’ll get: Join park volunteer Terri M. for plein air painting workshop overlooking Lake Hall. Experienced painters or beginners are welcome. Two classes available, the first at 10 a.m. and then again at 4 p.m. close to sunset. Call 850-487-4556 to reserve a spot.
Satur-DIY Wood Workshop
Date: Saturday, February 19, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: AR Workshop Tallahassee, 1950 Thomasville Rd. Ste. J
Cost: Begins @ $39.00.
What you’ll get: Join the AR Workshop Tallahassee for a DIY class to make a wood project! In the workshop, you will have the opportunity to customize your project with your choice of designer paints and (non-toxic!) stain colors.
Family Crafternoon-Youth and Adult Projects
Date: Sunday, February 20, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: AR Workshop Tallahassee, 1950 Thomasville Rd. Ste. J
Cost: Begins @ $39.50.
What you’ll get: Join the AR Workshop Tallahassee for a DIY class to make a canvas or wood project! In the workshop, you will have the opportunity to customize your project with your choice of designer paints and (non-toxic!) stain colors.
Plaza Suite
Date: Thursday, February 17 – March 6, 2022
Where: Theatre Tallahassee,
Cost: $25.00
What you’ll get: Hilarity abounds in this portrait of three couples successively occupying a suite at the Plaza Hotel. From a couple who takes the suite while their home is being painted, a producer who wants a secret rendezvous, to a couple who can’t get their bride-to-be-daughter out of the bathroom. You are guaranteed a good time with the telling of this entertaining tale.
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