Stranger Things Trivia
Date: Tuesday, April 5, 2022, begins @ 6:30 p.m.
Where: Brass Tap at Midtown, 1321 Thomasville Rd.
Cost: Free
What you’ll get: Join in the fun and show off your knowledge of the hit SyFy series Stranger Things, during an evening oftrivia while you enjoy good food and cold drinks.
Harry Potter Trivia
Date: Tuesday, April 5, 2022, from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Smitty’s Taphouse & Grill, 6265 Old Water Oak Rd.
Cost: No Cover
What you’ll get: Enjoy dinner at Smitty’s Taphouse with cold drinks while you show off your wizardry knowledge during Harry Potter trivia night, but beware this is for true Harry fans only, all questions are original and were written by super fans (most of the questions based on the books). The top two teams will face off during an “epic finale wizard duel.”
The Man in the Mangroves Counts to Sleep – Special Performance
Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2022, begins @ 6:30 p.m.
Where: Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee, 200 South Duval St.
Cost: Free
What you’ll get: Come join Tallahassee poet Donna Decker, Oscar® and Emmy® award winning composer James “Andy” Moorer, local musician Frank Lindamood, and Toy Story producer Ralph Guggenheim for a presentation of their animated film project, The Man in the Mangroves in a look behind-the-scenes at the creation of this short animated film. This Word of South pre-event is not to be missed!
Wine(d) Down Wednesday
Date: Wednesday, April 6, 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! *
Jim Gary and his dinosaur creations.
Date: Thursday, April 7, 2022, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Where: Tallahassee Museum
Cost: $12.00-$14.00
What you’ll get: Spend the morning learning about Jim Gary and his dinosaur creations. Students will learn the history of them and how they are taken care of at the museum. Parents will meet the museum educator at the red caboose and sign their child(ren) in. Parents are encouraged to leave and come back to pick their child(ren) up at the caboose or stay at the museum with paid admission. Please wear close toe shoes and bring a water bottle. Be prepared to spend most of the time outside. Must preregister online by April 5, by noon
Jamey Johnson @ Capital City Amphitheater
Date: Friday, April 8, 2022, begins @ 7:00 p.m.
Where: Capital City Amphitheater at Cascades Park
Cost: $20.00-$40.00
What you’ll get: Eleven-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, Jamey Johnson, will be performing at the Capital City Amphitheater on Friday, April 8, 2022, headlining and kicking off the 6th annual Word of South Festival weekend. Johnson is a platinum-selling artist and is one of the few people in the history of country music to win two Song of the Year Awards from both the CMA and ACMs.
Grayson Capps
Date: Friday, April 8, 2022, begins @ 7:00 p.m.
Where: Bradfordville Blues Club, 7152 Moses Ln.
Cost: $20.00
What you’ll get: Join in and dance the night away listening to the tunes of Grayson Capps at the Blues Club.
Wine Tasting
Date: Friday, April 8, 2022, begins @ 5:30 p.m.
Where: Goodwood Museum, 1600 Miccosukee Rd.
Cost: $25.00-$45.00
What you’ll get: Enjoy an evening of wine tasting as the Goodwood Museum celebrates women produced and managed wineries. Listen to these hard-working women’s stories, taste their wines, purchase them for your next outdoor gathering onsite and support the continuing work here at Goodwood Museum and Gardens.
Word of South Festival
Date: Saturday, April 9 and Sunday April 10, 2022, beginning @ 12:00 p.m.
Where: Cascades Park, Tallahassee
Cost: Free Entry
What you’ll get: Word of [South], a festival of literature and music, is a unique blend of writers and musicians and an exploration of the relationship between the two disciplines.
Jam Session
Date: Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where: Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, 3540 Thomasville Rd.
Cost: From $4.00 to $6.00
What you’ll get: Join other music lovers for a jam session at the “Recreation Area,” led by volunteer Laurel J. All experience levels are welcome. Meet other local musicians and enjoy nature together! Electricity will not always be available (acoustic instruments encouraged).
The Mae West Band
Date: Saturday, April 9, 2022, begins @ 6:00 p.m.
Where: Hurricane Grill and Wings, 6800 Thomasville Rd.
Cost: No Cover
What you’ll get: Jam to the tunes by the Mae West Band while you enjoy hot wings and cold drinks at Hurricane Grill.
Plant Sale
Date: Saturday & Sunday April 9 & 10 2022 – Sat: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. & Sun: 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Where: Goodwood Museum, 1600 Miccosukee Rd.
Cost: Free
What you’ll get: The Annual Plant Sale returns to Goodwood. The plant sale will feature hundreds of heirloom perennials, annuals, ornamental vines, herbs, vegetables, shrubs, trees, and ground covers. Arrive early for the best picks.
Tallahassee Farmers Market
Date: Saturday, April 9, 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.
Tallahassee Downtown Market
Date: Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Where: Ponce de Leon Park, Downtown Tallahassee
Cost: Free
What you’ll get: Wake up to some Tallahassee goodness this Saturday at the Tallahassee Downtown Market from 10 am until 2 pm. You’ll be able to purchase fresh from the garden local produce an, fresh baked bread with jams, and unique arts and crafts hand made by local artists.
Capital Craft Festival
Date: Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Where: Tallahassee Automobile Museum, 6800 Mahan Dr.
Cost: Free
What you’ll get: Shop over 75 local vendors and crafters, enjoy live music by DJ Felix Flo and grab a bite to eat from a local food truck.
Satur-DIY Wood Workshop
Date: Saturday, April 9, 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.
Cookie Decorating Workshop
Date: Sunday, April 10, 2022, from 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where: AR Workshop Tallahassee, 1950 Thomasville Rd. Ste. J
Cost: Unlisted.
What you’ll get: This is a beginner cookie decorating class for all ages! Registration fee includes your all cookie decorating materials, instruction and 6 cookies. The course in cookie decorating will cover preparing royal icing and three different decorating techniques. Each participant will take home 6 decorated cookies and some sweet knowledge on this tasty skill!
Jennifer O’Connor Live
Date: Monday, April 11, 2022, begins @ 7:00 p.m.
Where: Smitty’s Taphouse & Grill, 6265 Old Water Oak Rd.
Cost: No Cover
What you’ll get: Enjoy dinner while you listen to music by Jennifer O’Connor. Her music is a “nod to the disco era,” with the sound of the 80s pop scene.
Wine(d) Down Wednesday
Date: Wednesday, April 13, 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! *
Coolbreeze Art and Smooth Jazz Festival
Date: Thursday, April 14, 2022, from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Fri: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. & Sat: 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Where: Cascades Park, Tallahassee
Cost: Free admission or $5.00 VIP ticket
What you’ll get: This unique festival will bring together talented artists and musicians from the North Florida area, surrounding areas, and the nation for three days of fun-filled activities, games, music, workshops, food vendors, and retail vendors.
Tallahassee Farmers Market
Date: Saturday, April 16, 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.
Tallahassee Downtown Market
Date: Saturday, April 16, 2022, from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Where: Ponce de Leon Park, Downtown Tallahassee
Cost: Free
What you’ll get: Wake up to some Tallahassee goodness this Saturday at the Tallahassee Downtown Market from 10 am until 2 pm. You’ll be able to purchase fresh from the garden local produce an, fresh baked bread with jams, and unique arts and crafts hand made by local artists.
Something Rotten
Date: April 7-9 @ 8:00 p.m., April 15-16 @ 8:00 p.m., and April 17 @ 2:00 p.m.
Where: Tallahassee Community College’s Turner Auditorium, 444 Appleyard Dr.
Cost: $7.00-$15.00
What you’ll get: Enjoy a live production of Something Rotten, book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell. The play is a hilarious musical that tells the story of brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom, two playwrights stuck in the shadow of a Renaissance rock star named William Shakespeare. “Something Rotten!” is a hysterical celebration of everything you love about Broadway!