“IN THE HEIGHTS”: The newest production from Gainesville Community Playhouse, “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. Catch a show at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, July 19-Aug. 11, at the Gainesville Community Playhouse, located at 4039 NW 16th Blvd. Tickets are $24 for general admission, $20 for seniors and $12 for students. For more information, or to purchase tickets online, visit gcplayhouse.org.
JULY 19 THROUGH AUG. 29
“UNAPOLOGETIC VOL. 2, THE CENSORSHIP OF BLACKNESS”: The Cotton Club Museum has announced the opening of “Unapologetic Vol. 2, the Censorship of Blackness,” exhibiting the works of artist Yvonne Ferguson. This exhibit is a sequel to her “Unapologetic!” exhibit from 2022. “Unapologetic Vol. 2” explores the censorship in the history of the people of the African diaspora. The exhibit will be at the Cotton Club Museum through the end of August. The Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center is an organization dedicated to enriching the experiences of all who wish to grow in knowledge and appreciation of the history and culture of African-derived cultures, highlighting those in Gainesville and North Central Florida. The museum is located at 837 SE Seventh Ave. and is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
JULY 19 THROUGH EARLY 2025
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“VOICES AND VOTES: ALACHUA COUNTY”: The Matheson History Museum is hosting an exhibition titled “Voices and Votes: Alachua County” that focuses on the local history of elections, civil rights and more. Researched and curated by Liam Shanley and Willett Hancock, the local history exhibition will be on display through early 2025. It has been created in partnership with the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections and the League of Women Voters of Alachua County as an addition to an upcoming touring exhibit titled “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America.” For more information, visit mathesonmuseum.org. The Matheson History Museum is located at 513 E. University Ave. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays.
JULY 21
SUNDAY ASSEMBLY: Sunday Assembly will host Dr. Tony Delisle, the executive director of the Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida. Delisle has a long history of creating, implementing and sustaining impactful, community-based programs to address the needs of people with all kinds of disabilities. The title of his talk will be “Unity through Disability.” Music will be provided by Sunday Assembly musicians. Sunday Assembly Gainesville is a secular congregation that celebrates life at 11 a.m. the third Sunday of each month. The group will meet at the Pride Center located in the Springhill Professional Center, 3850 NW 83rd St., Suite 201. It also is possible to attend via zoom. Sunday Assembly Gainesville is a chapter of the Global Secular Sunday Assembly Movement. For more information, visit sagainesville.weebly.com or email SundayAssembly32601@gmail.com.
JULY 25 THROUGH AUG. 4
“THE WIZARD OF OZ — YOUTH EDITION”: 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. Catch a performance of “The Wizard of Oz — Youth Edition” at 7 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays plus 2 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 4 at High Springs Playhouse, located at 23416 NW 186 Ave. in High Springs. Tickets are $15 for general admission, and $10 for students and ages 65 and older. For more information, or to purchase tickets online, visit highspringsplayhouse.com.
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