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Featured Events
 
University Philharmonia Performance
 
 
FSU College of Music at Opperman Music Hall
Thursday, September 30, 2021
 
Hear the University Philharmonia in their first performance of the 2021-22 concert season. Works on the program include Mozart's Overture to Le Nozze di Figaro, Schubert's Symphony No. 8 in B Minor, and the world premiere performance of Tim Hoekman's Orchestral Suite from Prophet Songs.
 
 
Movie Nights at the Museum: National Treasure
 
 
Florida Historic Capitol Museum
Friday, October 1, 2021
 
Follow treasure hunter Benjamin Franklin Gates (Nicolas Cage) as he delves into the past to solve a mystery in the present. Historic sites, figures, and legends provide the path to a treasure of mythical proportions.
 
 
White Rabbit Red Rabbit
 
 
The Artist's Workshop at Theatre Tallahassee
October 1 - 9, 2021
 
White Rabbit Red Rabbit is an avant-garde theatrical experience featuring a different celebrated local performer each night who is not allowed to read, research, or rehearse the play in advance.
 
 
October First Friday
 
 
Arts & Cultural Experiences of Railroad Square at Railroad Square Art District
Friday, October 1, 2021
 
First Friday is an authentic and eclectic event that happens monthly at Tallahassee’s favorite Art District: Railroad Square. This family-friendly event has everything from local music and open galleries and shops to delicious food and drinks.
 
 
Alys Beach Crafted
 
 
Alys Beach
October 1 - 2, 2021
 
Crafted celebrates the collaboration of talents, pooled from throughout the Southeast, that come together to enrich the 30A experience. Crafted tells the stories behind a refined collection of craft beverages, culinary experiences, and artistry.
 
 
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Blessing of Animals
 
 
Mission San Luis
Saturday, October 2, 2021
 
Bring your pet to Mission San Luis and get your favorite animal friend blessed. The practice originated in the 13th century in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.
 
 
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Little Shop of Horrors
 
 
Thomasville On Stage And Company at TOSAC Storefront Theater
Through October 3, 2021
 
In this production, Seymour is an assistant in a flower shop who gets more than he bargained for when the girl of his dreams and the plant of his nightmares both rely on Seymour to be their hero: Audrey needs Seymour to save her from an abusive relationship and the plant needs Seymour to feed it human flesh.
 
 
13th Annual Jazz Showcase
 
 
Thursday Night Music Club at Opperman Music Hall 
Sunday, October 3, 2021
 
Hear a much-anticipated program of both standard and original arrangements of jazz, funk, rock, and Latin favorites, including a few tunes by The Beatles and Weather Report.
 
 
An Evening of Music and Dance: ENCORE
 
 
The Tallahassee Ballet (Virtual)
Through October 3, 2021
 
Enjoy a free dance performance featuring original choreography with live music. Each work highlights world premieres by choreographers Katy E. Cashin, Meagan Helman, Ben Howard, and Jennifer Medina. Composers include Antonio Vivaldi, George Frideric Handel, and Béla Bartók.
 
 
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Social Distance
 
 
FSU Museum of Fine Arts
Through October 30, 2021
 
Social Distance is an installation integrating sculptural work by Linda Hall with photography by Becki Rutta to document the deadly and unpredictable nature of the pandemic, contentious elections, environmental crises, and protests against racism.
 
 
COCA Spotlight
 
Megumi Terry
Violinist for Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra
After a long, pandemic-induced hiatus, the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra will “Return to Ruby” for its first concert of the fall season on Saturday, Oct. 16.
 
Violinist Megumi Terry is most looking forward to playing Jessie Montgomery’s composition which is featured on the program. “Starburst” plays with the imagery of rapidly forming stars in an endless galaxy to create a multidimensional sonic landscape...
 
Read the complete article written by COCA for the Tallahassee Democrat.
 
Arts & Culture Industry & Education Update
 
 
  • Every Thursday, "COCA Classifieds" provides arts industry info including calls to artists, professional development, funding resources, and more. View all listings here. View the most recent issue from 9/23/21 here.
 
On the first Tuesday of every month, COCA's "Arts in Education" newsletter has resources for teachers, students, caregivers and arts advocates. View the September issue here.
 
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DANCE
 
Presented by The Tallahassee Ballet at The Tallahassee Ballet
Sep 23, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021
 
 
FESTIVALS
 
Presented by Railroad Square Art District at Railroad Square Art District
Oct 01, 2021
 
Presented by Alys Beach, Florida at Alys Beach
Oct 01, 2021 - Oct 02, 2021
 
Presented by The Hispanic Graduate Student Association (HIGSA) at Askew Student Life Center
Sep 12, 2021 - Oct 22, 2021
 
Presented by Tallahassee Downtown at Tallahassee Downtown Marketplace
Mar 06, 2021 - Nov 27, 2021
 
Presented by Crooked River Lighthouse at Crooked River Lighthouse (Carrabelle Lighthouse Association)
Jun 19, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021
 
 
FILM
 
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
Aug 27, 2021 - Sep 30, 2021
 
Presented by Florida Historic Capitol Museum at Florida Historic Capitol Museum
Oct 01, 2021
 
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
Jul 30, 2021 - Oct 02, 2021
 
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
Sep 10, 2021 - Oct 10, 2021
 
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
Sep 03, 2021 - Oct 15, 2021
 
Presented by Museum of Fine Arts at FSU at Museum of Fine Arts, Florida State University
Aug 23, 2021 - Oct 30, 2021
 
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
Oct 01, 2021 - Oct 31, 2021
 
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
Sep 24, 2021 - Oct 31, 2021
 
Presented by Tallahassee Film Society at Online/Virtual Space
Sep 03, 2021 - Nov 05, 2021
 
 
HISTORY & HERITAGE
 
Presented by Museum of Florida History at Museum of Florida History
Sep 28, 2021
 
Presented by The Village Square at Online/Virtual Space
Sep 30, 2021
 
Presented by The Village Square at Online/Virtual Space
Sep 30, 2021
 
Presented by Mission San Luis at Mission San Luis
Oct 02, 2021
 
Presented by Apalachicola Arsenal Museum and Conference Center at Apalachicola Arsenal Museum and Conference Center
Aug 28, 2021 - Oct 23, 2021
 
Presented by Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum at Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum
Oct 01, 2021 - Oct 30, 2021
 
Presented by Carrabelle History Museum at Carrabelle History Museum
Oct 01, 2021 - Oct 31, 2021
 
Presented by Spring House Institute at Spring House
Oct 13, 2020 - Oct 12, 2021
 
Presented by Mission San Luis at Online/Virtual Space
Feb 08, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021
 
Presented by Museum of Florida History at Museum of Florida History
Jun 07, 2021 - Jan 23, 2022
 
 
KIDS
 
Presented by The Bookshelf at The Bookshelf
Oct 02, 2021
 
Presented by Music Lessons Express at Gentle Hands Tallahassee Playspace
Sep 13, 2021 - Oct 18, 2021
 
Presented by Music Lessons Express at Gentle Hands Tallahassee Playspace
Sep 13, 2021 - Oct 18, 2021
 
Presented by Leon County Public Library at Online/Virtual Space
Sep 24, 2021 - Oct 29, 2021
 
Presented by The Bookshelf at The Bookshelf
Oct 02, 2021 - Oct 30, 2021
 
Presented by The Bookshelf at The Bookshelf
Sep 11, 2021 - Dec 04, 2021
 
 
LECTURE
 
Presented by The Bookshelf at The Top Shelf
Sep 29, 2021
 
Presented by Museum of Fine Arts at FSU at Museum of Fine Arts, Florida State University
Sep 30, 2021
 
 
MUSIC
 
Presented by Florida State University College of Music at Dohnanyi Recital Hall
Sep 30, 2021
 
Presented by Florida State University College of Music at Opperman Music Hall - Florida State University
Sep 30, 2021
 
Presented by Square Mug Cafe at Square Mug Cafe and Coffee Shop
Oct 01, 2021
 
Presented by Monticello Opera House at Monticello Opera House
Oct 02, 2021
 
Presented by Thursday Night Music Club at Opperman Music Hall - Florida State University
Oct 03, 2021
 
Presented by Apalachicola Riverkeeper at Harry Smith Outdoors in Railroad Square
Oct 03, 2021
 
Presented by Moose Magnificat Radio at Online/Virtual Space
Sep 18, 2021 - Dec 18, 2021
 
Presented by Tallahassee Civic Chorale at Online/Virtual Space
Jul 15, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021
 
Presented by Brett Wellman & "Dangerous" Dave Messler at Dreamland BBQ
Dec 10, 2020 - Dec 30, 2021
 
Presented by Tallahassee Live Music Community Charity Group, Inc. at The Warrior on the River Theater of the Performing Arts
Feb 18, 2021 - Dec 30, 2021
 
 
THEATRE & LITERATURE
 
Presented by Hearth & Soul at Hearth & Soul
Sep 29, 2021
 
Presented by Thomasville On Stage And Company (TOSAC) at TOSAC Storefront Theater
Sep 24, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021
 
Presented by The Artist's Workshop at Theatre Tallahassee
Oct 01, 2021 - Oct 09, 2021
 
Presented by Wanderlust: Theatre on Location at John G. Riley Center & Museum of African-American History and Culture
Sep 30, 2021 - Nov 30, 2021
 
Presented by Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) at Cascades Park
Sep 27, 2020 - Sep 27, 2022
 
 
VISUAL ART
 
Presented by Jefferson Arts Gallery at Jefferson Arts Gallery
Sep 08, 2021 - Sep 29, 2021
 
Presented by Florida Division of Cultural Affairs at Gallery for Innovation and the Arts
Jun 04, 2021 - Sep 30, 2021
 
Presented by Wiregrass Gallery at Wiregrass Art Gallery
Sep 01, 2021 - Sep 30, 2021
 
Presented by Signature Art Gallery at Signature Art Gallery
Oct 01, 2021
 
Presented by 621 Gallery at 621 Gallery
Oct 01, 2021
 
Presented by Tallahassee Community College Fine Art Gallery at TCC Fine Art Gallery
Sep 07, 2021 - Oct 07, 2021
 
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts
Sep 09, 2021 - Oct 09, 2021
 
Presented by Venvi Art Gallery at Venvi Art Gallery
Sep 03, 2021 - Oct 17, 2021
 
Presented by Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery at Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery- FAMU
Aug 30, 2021 - Oct 30, 2021
 
Presented by Museum of Fine Arts at FSU at Museum of Fine Arts, Florida State University
Aug 23, 2021 - Oct 30, 2021
 
Presented by Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) at Artport Gallery
Aug 25, 2021 - Nov 08, 2021
 
Presented by Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) at City Hall Galleries
Aug 11, 2021 - Nov 15, 2021
 
Presented by Tallassee Art Walks at Gaines and Gay streets
Sep 04, 2021 - Nov 27, 2021
 
Presented by Gadsden Arts Center & Museum at Gadsden Arts Center & Museum
Sep 04, 2021 - Dec 04, 2021
 
Presented by Museum of Fine Arts at FSU at FSU Museum of Fine Arts
Aug 23, 2021 - Dec 11, 2021
 
Presented by Gadsden Arts Center & Museum at Gadsden Arts Center & Museum
Sep 11, 2021 - Dec 11, 2021
 
Presented by Museum of Fine Arts at FSU at Museum of Fine Arts, Florida State University
Aug 23, 2021 - Dec 11, 2021
 
Presented by Gadsden Arts Center & Museum at Gadsden Arts Center & Museum
Feb 18, 2021 - Jan 15, 2022
 
Presented by Tallahassee Community College Fine Art Gallery at TCC Fine Art Gallery
May 10, 2021 - Mar 15, 2022
 
Presented by Thomasville Center for the Arts + Local Strolls at Thomasville Center for the Arts
Jul 27, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022
 
Presented by Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) at Downtown Public Art Walk Area
Jan 14, 2021 - Dec 31, 2022
 
Presented by Council on Culture & Arts (COCA) at Gaines Street Public Art Walk Area
Jan 14, 2021 - Dec 31, 2022
 
 
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
 
Presented by USA Dance 6010 at The American Legion Hall, Post 13
Sep 06, 2021 - Sep 27, 2021
 
Presented by AR Workshop Tallahassee at AR Workshop Tallahassee
Sep 29, 2021
 
Presented by AR Workshop Tallahassee at AR Workshop Tallahassee
Sep 29, 2021
 
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts
Oct 02, 2021
 
Presented by AR Workshop Tallahassee at AR Workshop Tallahassee
Oct 03, 2021
 
Presented by 621 Gallery at 621 Gallery
Oct 02, 2021 - Oct 03, 2021
 
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts
Sep 13, 2021 - Nov 01, 2021
 
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts
Sep 14, 2021 - Nov 02, 2021
 
Presented by AR Workshop Tallahassee at AR Workshop Tallahassee
Sep 14, 2021 - Nov 02, 2021
 
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts
Sep 16, 2021 - Nov 04, 2021
 
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts
Sep 17, 2021 - Nov 06, 2021
 
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts Education Center
Sep 21, 2021 - Nov 09, 2021
 
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts Education Center
Sep 21, 2021 - Nov 09, 2021
 
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts Education Center
Sep 20, 2021 - Nov 09, 2021
 
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts Education Center
Sep 22, 2021 - Nov 10, 2021
 
Presented by LeMoyne Arts at LeMoyne Arts Education Center
Sep 23, 2021 - Nov 11, 2021
 
Presented by Young Actors Theatre at Young Actors Theatre
Sep 07, 2021 - May 10, 2022
 
Presented by Young Actors Theatre at Young Actors Theatre
Sep 07, 2021 - May 10, 2022
 
Presented by Young Actors Theatre at Young Actors Theatre
Sep 07, 2021 - May 10, 2022
 
Presented by Young Actors Theatre at Young Actors Theatre
Sep 07, 2021 - May 12, 2022
 
Presented by Young Actors Theatre at Young Actors Theatre
Sep 09, 2021 - May 12, 2022
 
Presented by Young Actors Theatre at Young Actors Theatre
Sep 09, 2021 - May 12, 2022
 
Presented by Young Actors Theatre at Young Actors Theatre
Sep 09, 2021 - May 12, 2022
 
Presented by Young Actors Theatre at Young Actors Theatre
Sep 09, 2021 - May 12, 2022
 
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For consideration in the weekly Tallahassee Arts Guide weekly email, events must be listed on www.tallahasseearts.org by FRIDAY of the previous week.
 
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COCA's programs are sponsored in part by the City of Tallahassee, Leon County, the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.  
 
 
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