Events are listed by the day. Events that happen every week appear first, one-time stuff after that. If you have anything you’d like people to know about, comment here or message me and I’ll add it in. If you’d like further info about any of the events, look it up! I usually don’t have any extra to add.

Events may be cancelled unexpectedly. If in doubt, contact the venue.

*Large Scale, Ongoing, and Multi-Day Events: *

• Amazing Art Expo Pop Culture Art and Cosplay Event at the Tallahassee Conference Center. The Amazing Art Expo is proud to present 3 days filled with your favorite pop culture characters brought to life through stunning art pieces and cosplayers. Whether you’re a Superhero, villain, Jedi or a Sith, this expo is perfect for anyone looking to have a blast and don’t forget…..it’s FREE! Something about this seems sketchy, but it’s free so check it out if you want. May 8-10 2026: Friday 6-9 pm, Sat & Sunday 12-6 pm

• Tallahassee Ballet presents Coppélia at Ruby Diamond. A charming comedic ballet that will enchant the whole family. In a small European village, the young couple, Franz and Swanhilda have become engaged. However, the beautiful, mysterious girl sitting on the balcony of the eccentric inventor Dr. Coppelius’s house has captivated Franz. Little does he realize she is a doll that the inventor is trying to bring to life. The feisty Swanhilda and her friends are determined to discover the secret behind the mysterious Coppélia and sneak into the Doctor’s workshop. After a little mischief and a case of mistaken identity this charming, family-friendly ballet finds a joyful ending as love triumphs over all. Perfromend with a live orchestra at Ruby Diamond Concert hall makes this an exciting event for Mothers Day Weekend! Saturday 10:30am (abbreviated performance), Sat at 7:30pm and Sun at 2:30pm, both with full orchestra.

Local Running, Walking, and Biking Info: troubleafoot.blogspot.com/

Tallahassee Film Society Showings: www.tallahasseefilms.com/tickets/

GameScape Events: (RPGs, Card Games, etc) www.gamescape.com/pages/events-calendar

Tara Angel’s Magic (RPGs, Card Games, etc) www.taraangelsmagic.com/events_and_calendar

Book Clubs for all tastes:

• Midtown Reader: www.facebook.com/midtownreader/events

• Common Ground Books: www.eventbrite.com/o/common-ground-books-76806456843

A Load of Crafts, watercolor and painting classes: www.aloadofcrafts.com/

LeMoyne Arts, classes, events, and exhibits: www.lemoyne.org/

Cap City Video Lounge: Tally’s only video rental store and independent theater specializing in cult films, weird horror, and forgotten classics. www.facebook.com/capcityvideolounge

Live Theater:

• Making Light Productions. Our mission is to provide an inclusive and empowering arts education to children, teens, and adults of all abilities. We believe that the arts belong to everyone, and we embrace diversity in all its forms. www.makinglightproductions.org/

• Theatre Tallahassee. Broadway in your backyard since 1949. theatretallahassee.org/

• Mickee Faust Club. The Mickee Faust Club is an arts/activist Community Theater for the Weird Community of Tallahassee. And it’s funny as hell. www.mickeefaust.com/

• Monticello Opera House. Community theater in a gorgeous venue built in 1890. Hey, I hear it’s haunted! www.monticellooperahouse.org/

• FSU School of Theatre. Top tier entertainment in a beautiful setting. theatre.fsu.edu/productions/

• Young Actors Theatre. Long regarded as a community treasure, YAT is one of the nation’s few independent children’s programs with its own on-site theater, specializing in musical productions. www.youngactorstheatre.com/

• Quincy Music Theatre. North Florida’s largest all-musical community theater. quincymusictheatre.com/

• Tallahassee Hispanic Theater. Presenting contemporary Hispanic theater productions for the cultural education and enrichment of the of the community while building cross-cultural awareness. tallahasseehispanictheater.wordpress.com/

• White Mouse Productions. A student theatre company for positive social change. www.facebook.com/WhiteMouseProductions

Events at the Leon County Public Libraries: Including story times, play dates, book clubs, and other fun stuff! leoncountyfl.libcal.com/calendar

Outdoor/Farmer’s Markets:

• Downtown Market: Take a stroll in the park among dozens of local artists, craft vendors, and food trucks- all in the heart of downtown! The Downtown Market takes place every Saturday from 9-1 in Ponce De Leon Park (127 E Park Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32301). The market season runs from March-November. Parking on the street is available near the market.

• FSU Farmer’s Market: 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 10am- 3pm. Seminole Dining and the Frenchtown Neighborhood Improvement Association have partnered to bring fresh produce and homemade goods to Florida State University’s campus. The market aims to foster personal connections and mutually beneficial relationships between local farmers, artisans, and the campus community.

• Tallahassee Farmers Market: 2904 Kerry Forest Pkwy, Saturdays, 8am to Noon. Come see us at Tallahassee’s longest-running farmers market! We are a year-round market, featuring local farms and vendors that provide the best seasonal produce, meats, baked goods, and more. We welcome you and your whole family (leashed pets included) to come out and meet your local farmers! Ample parking is available between our lot and the shopping center lot next door (by Red Elephant). Come early for the best selection.

• St. Marks Community Market: Saturdays, 9am to 1pm. Come enjoy local artists, crafters, bakers, farmers, and gardeners in beautiful downtown St. Marks!

THURSDAY, 5/7

• Pedro’s: Karaoke. 6pm

• Lee Park: Ultimate Frisbee Pickup. Come out for some fun and a good way to meet new people! All levels welcome. 6pm

• The Hub at Feather Oaks: Music Bingo. 6pm

• The Getaway Grille and Bar: Bret Wellman & “Dangerous” Dave’s Blues Jam. 6pm

• Red Shed Tallahassee: Karaoke with Big Bob’s Music Machine. 6pm

• Big D BBQ: Bingo Night. 6:30pm

• Lake Tribe: Trivia. 7pm

• Amicus Brewing: Trivia. 7pm

• Proof: Bingo. We provide all the bingo cards and dobbers, and host Gary Davis kicks off the action at 7 pm sharp each Thursday! All ages are welcome to play, and the prizes (gift cards, swag, koozies, etc …) are handed out to all of the round winners! 7pm

• Nelson’s Burger Bar: Free Comedy Open Mic. 7pm

• Cap City Video Lounge: MST3K Thursday: Godzilla vs. Megalon & Atlantic Rim. Join us Thursday as we climb aboard The Satellite of Love along with Joel, Tom Servo and CROOOOW for two larger than life Kaiju vs Mech Suit battles! 7pm/free but donations encouraged

• Smitty’s Taphouse: Trivia Lab Thursdays. Teams of 6 or fewer players can compete for $40/$30/$20 Prizes + The Golden MacGuffin prize table! New format! Interactive smartphone answering for your comfort and safety! 6 Fun Rounds – 42 Total Questions. 7:30pm

• Nelson’s Burger Bar: Karaoke. 7:30pm-10:30pm

• Studio D: Bachata Fever. We always have a bachata workshop at 8 pm before Bachata Fever. We dance afterwards to the sounds of DJ Bacharod. The class is at 8 pm and Bachata Fever will start at 930 pm. Many times people are learning in class and may feel uncomfortable social dancing while they are still learning moves. We have a welcoming environment so stay and have fun and dance with everyone. That is how we learn. 8pm/Class $5/Bachata Fever $5.

• Stix: R&B Bingo. 8pm

• Finnegans Wake: Open Mic Night. 8pm

• Brass Tap in Midtown: Karaoke with DJ Rah. 9pm

• 926: Karaoke with DJ Phoenix. 9pm

• Bird’s: Karaoke with Nathan. 9pm

• Blue Tavern: Shane Parish. 8pm

FRIDAY, 5/8

• Hobbit West: Friday Night Dart Tournament. Anyone can Enter! Sign ups at 7:30, Darts fly at 8:00/$10 entry fee

• The Moon: Stetsons. 8pm

• Just One More: Karaoke with DJ Rah. 9pm-11pm/21+

• 926: The Hot Friday Night Party and Drag Show. 9pm/$5/18+

• The Golf Club at Summerbrook: Leland Williams. 6pm

• Juice Bar Miami: Juice & Jam Community Block Party. Come experience the magic of community at this vibrant celebration hosted by Juice Bar Miami! Whether you’re a long-time local or new to the city, this is your chance to connect, celebrate, and soak in the joyful spirit of Tallahassee. 6pm

• The Hub at Feather Oaks: Seminole Uprising. 6pm

• Lake Tribe Brewing: Ben Goldman. 6pm

• The Bark: Bradford Reed, Scott Bazar, Debra Amesqua, Sage Wiard! 6:30pm

• Southwood Country Club: The Allie Cats. 7pm

• The Wine House on Market Street: Méabh’s Mavericks. 7pm

• Tally Mind Over Mat (RR Sq): Ecstatic Dance. A community driven dancing experience where communicty members gather to move without talking or judgement. Sound healers might play their bowls and gongs and electronic music will be playing over the sound system. Opening circle starts at 7pm to check in, stretch, play contact improv, then begin after reminding members of guidelines for Ecstatic Dance. 7pm

• The Getaway Grille and Bar: Star Eater. 7pm

• Tally Senior Center: Tallahassee Contra Dance. Join us Friday, May 8th for a fun community contra dance! Tallahassee’s delightful Drew Thomas will be calling dances to the live tunes of Katie’s Contradiction. No dance experience needed and you don’t need to bring a partner. Drew will give an intro lesson at 7:15 for beginners and anyone wanting to refresh their skills. Wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes. First-timers get in to your 2nd dance free! 7:15pm

• Blue Tavern: Songwriters in the Round. We’re back for another song trip with local songwriters, hosted by Craig Daniel Hardin. Our featured songwriters for May are Kelly Goddard, Elizabeth Fravel and Gillian Canning, collectively known as The Dolce Trio. Join us as they share the trio writing experience. 8pm

• NorthFlora Collective: Revival. 8pm

SATURDAY, 5/9

• The Hub at Feather Oaks: Feather Oaks Farmers Market. 1pm

• Midtown Reader: Book Club – Saturdays in Silence. Need help getting through your TBR list? Join us for our Saturdays in Silence Book Club. A place to gather with other book lovers, get some reading done, discuss what you’re reading or just finished reading, and enjoy a nice treat from the Piebrary all at once! 4pm

• Game Vault Florida: Trade Night. Join us at our weekly trade night at the shop! Trade night runs from 5pm to 8pm. Trade Pokemon, Sports & more! 5pm – 8pm

• Corner Pocket: Tallahassee Area Dart Association Blind Draw (Random Partner) Tournament. Signups are 6:45pm/$10 entry

• Duke’s and Dottie’s: Line Dancing Plus Lessons. 7pm/21+

• The Low Tide Bar (Panacea): Karaoke. 7pm

• El Ray Tacos: Karaoke with Nathan. 9pm

• United Church in Tallahassee: Tallahassee Pottery Market. We’re incredibly excited to host the Winter 2025 Tallahassee Pottery Market. Find your new favorite artists at the highly anticipated Tallahassee Pottery Market, which brings together over 30 talented local potters! There will be one-of-a-kind, handcrafted mugs, vases, dishes, planters and more, direct from the local and talented ceramicists of Lafayette Arts and Craft Center, LeMoyne Arts, Tallahassee Clay Arts, TCC, FAMU, FSU, and local home studios. Admission is free, so please come by, say hi and shop some amazing ceramic art. 9am-4pm

• Challenger: SCIturday: Geology. Dig into the fascinating world beneath our feet with hands-on activities all about rocks, minerals, and Earth’s natural processes. Families can explore how rocks form, discover the differences between minerals and fossils, and learn how forces like volcanoes, earthquakes, and erosion shape our planet. Through interactive science and creative activities, participants will uncover how geologists study Earth and why understanding our planet’s history helps us protect its future. 10am

• LeRoy Collins Library: Origami Creations: Japanese Paper Art. In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, explore the art of Japanese origami in this hands-on workshop led by educators from the FSU Museum of Fine Arts (MoFA). Inspired by Miya Turnbull’s exhibition, “Like everything alive that we try to hold forever,” on display at MoFA through June 27 and sponsored by Independent Curators International in partnership with the Esker Foundation, participants will learn to fold butterflies, hearts, frogs, stars, and cranes while exploring the cultural and historical origins of Japanese paper art. 1pm

• The Getaway Grille and Bar: Saturday Night Bikes & Trikes featuring Dawgjaw. 5pm

• The Hub at Feather Oaks: Firewall. 5pm

• Common Ground Books: May Queen Market | Kreatures Oddity Market. * Join us for our last Kreatures Oddity Market before our summer hiatus! Think flower crowns, faeries, and more! Dress to impress (but remember this is Florida and it’s hot as h3ll.) Evening market taking place at Common Ground Books & Creepy Girl Trap on May 9th from 6pm until 10pm. There is a sliding scale entry fee. The recommended donation is $5, but only pay what you are able.* 6pm

• Amicus Brewing: Queen of Hearts. 6pm

• Burned Beard Brewing (Quincy): Saylor Dollar Duo. 6pm

• American Legion Hall: The Rhythm Remedy Soul Dance Revue. 7pm

• The Bark: Queens of The Bark DRAG. 8pm

• Blue Tavern: Corey Hall Trio. 8pm

• Birds: Trash Cinema Night with Alien Outlaw. Hey Gang, The Primal Root here, inviting you to join us Saturday May 9th at 9pm Bird’s Shack as Cap City Video Lounge takes over for an evening of coke magic weirdness sure to have you wondering just what in the Hell did you just experience. For this month’s offering we are proud to bring you the low rent 1985 sci-fi action film ALIEN OUTLAW starring none other than silver screen legend Lash LaRue! Synopsis: Aliens have landed! And these aliens hunt…for sport! When a UFO crash lands in the Appalachian back country, it releases a squad of interstellar predators, playing The Most Dangerous Game with any Earthlings who cross their path. But these alien outlaws encounter unexpected resistance in the form of a gun-toting blonde (Kari Anderson) and her mentor (Western legend Lash La Rue). Phil Smoot’s second creature feature (following The Dark Power) is both a clever send-up of the 1950s rubber-suit monster genre, and a loving homage to the 1940s B Western (with a special appearance by Sunset Carson). Photographed by Paul Hughen (The Book of Boba Fett). 9pm/free

SUNDAY, 5/10

• 926: Sunday Drag Brunch. Come out and enjoy some amazing food, mimosas, and DRAG! 11am-4pm/$10/18+

• The Puff: Flea Market. Every Sunday, come out to our weekly flea market—an exciting community event filled with local vendors, unique items, and great vibes. From vintage goods to handmade crafts, there’s something for everyone. It’s a perfect place to shop, explore, and support small businesses. Vendors are welcome! Booths are $25 or $50 for a double space. Setup starts at 11 AM. Noon- 5pm

• Flippin’ Great Pinball: $25 Sunday Funday. Every Sunday spend a fun-filled time with the family for only $25 plus tax at the arcade! Our normal all-day family admission of $34.99 is just $25 and that includes up to a family of 6 (two adults and four kids). Experience affordable family fun that everyone will enjoy. Noon-8pm

• E Peck Greene Park (Behind the LeRoy Collins Library): Food Not Bombs Free Mealshare. We offer free vegetarian/vegan food, water, coffee, personal care & hygiene products, bus passes, and clothing when we have some available to those in need. Contact foodnotbombstally@gmail.com to find out about getting involved. Noon-2pm

• Common Ground Books: Community Grocery Share. * All are welcome, no questions about income. Bring what you can, take what you need. If you have BOGOs you don’t need, or extra hyper-fixation foods that won’t get eaten, please share, and take what you need. What to bring: Shelf-stable items, produce, bakery overstock, and cold items. A cooler will be available for cold items. Unopened or single-serving packages preferred. You don’t need to bring to take.* 2pm-4pm

• The Getaway Grille and Bar: Sundays with Maurice. 4pm

• The Hub at Feather Oaks: Ethan Kyllonen. 3pm

• The Bark: HORSES, Blissful thoughts, and The Dirt Eaters. 7pm

MONDAY, 5/11

• Just One More: Bingo. 5pm-6:30pm

• Making Awesome: Open House. Drop by from 5:30 to 6:30pm to tour the space, learn about memberships and Making Awesome! Volunteers will be on hand to show you around and answer questions. 5:30pm-7pm

• Honest Living Tea House: Game Night. Cards Against Humanity, Dungeons and Dragons, oh my! Join us every Monday night, bring your games or play ours! 6pm-9pm

• Hangar 38: Bingo. 6:30pm

• Tally Senior Center: Capital Twirlers Square Dance Club. No previous dance experience required. 7pm-8pm/$5

TUESDAY, 5/12

• Oyster City Brewing Company: Tuesday Night Beer-go! 6pm

• La Florida Coffee & Wine: Trivia Night. 6pm

• Beef O’Brady’s: Trivia. 7pm

• Crave Social Eatery: Boombox Bingo. Join us for BoomBox Bingo—a lively twist on the classic game! Instead of numbers, you’ll mark off songs as our DJ plays a mix of hits from various genres and eras. It’s a fun-filled evening of music, friendly competition, and great food and drinks. Whether you’re a music buff or just looking for a good time, BoomBox Bingo offers an entertaining experience for all. 7pm

• Island Wings: Wingo Bingo. 7pm

• American Legion Hall: Tallahassee Swing Band Tuesday Night Dance. 7:30pm

• 4th Quarter: Professor Jim’s Tuesday Night Trivia. Popular for a reason! 8pm

• Finnegans Wake: Trivia. 8pm

• 926: Trivia! Every week is trivia but the 2nd & 4th Tuesday it’s Drag Trivia! Join your hostess Justina Hole and her special guest as they entertain you and give you and your team the chance to test your trivia knowledge!! You can win tickets good for well drinks or some of our fabulous fries! 9pm

• Capital City Billiards: Karaoke hosted by Rhayna. 9pm

• Amicus Brewing: Pints & Pages. We had SUCH A GREAT turnout for the 1st book club meeting and we can’t wait to do it again! Join us for an engaging, relaxed discussion of Broken Country by Claire Leslie Hall. Grab a pint, get comfortable, and dive into a thoughtful dialogue exploring the book’s characters, themes, and motivations in a cozy, social setting. Whether you’re a longtime reader or just looking for a new way to enjoy the taproom, all are welcome. Just bring your book, your curiosity, and a love for good stories and conversation. 6:30pm

• The Moon: Violent Vira – Our Lady of Sorrows Tour. 7pm

• Island Wings: Wingo Bingo. 7pm

• Blue Tavern: Donny Shrum. 8pm

WEDNESDAY, 5/13

• Hearth and Soul: Open Play Mahjong. Join us for complimentary open play mahjong all summer at the Hearth! 12:30pm-2:30pm

• Tallahassee Elks Lodge: Bingo. 5pm

• Blue Tavern: Rad Reading Hours. We won’t have music, just a quiet room to read in. And if you want to use the opportunity to talk about your favorite books with friends, that’s good too! Some people call it a book club, but we will avoid any formalities … for now, take this as an open invitation to make a date with yourself and your favorite books. Reading in a bar. Rad. 5pm-7:30pm

• Common Ground Books: D&D at CGB with DM Florian! Join us every Wednesday for an epic (and inclusive) high fantasy quest! This game night is free to join and open to people of all levels from the novice to expert. Ages 16+ welcome to join! 5:30pm

• Goodwood: Wonderful Wednesday. 6pm/$5

• Warhorse: Game Tally Open Board Gaming Night. Bring your own games or play something with new friends! 6pm

• American Legion Hall: Sue Boyd Country Western and More Dance Class. Session 2 – Beginner 6:30 to 7:45 pm. What: East Coast Swing and Waltz. Cost: $8.00 per person. Wear comfortable shoes you can turn in. 7:45 to 8:15 – Practice dance with paid admission. 8:15 to 9:30: Intermediate – 2 Step and WCS. $8.00 per person or $13.00 for both classes. Vaccines are required. Face masks are optional. Changing partners is optional. 6:30pm

• Perry Lynn’s Smokehouse in Quincy: Wed Night Open Mic w/ Steven Ritter and Friends. 6:30pm

• Hangar 38: Trivia. 6:30pm

• Oyster City Brewing Tallahassee: General Trivia. 7pm

• Proof: Trivia. 7pm

• SOS Pizza and Grill: Trivia. 7pm

• Fermentation Lounge: Trivia. 7pm

• Blue Tavern: Wednesday Open Mic with Doc Russell. The open mic night that has run continuously for almost 20 years, once housed at the Warehouse, lives on at the Blue Tavern. Doc Russell continues as the host with the most. Sign up starts at 7:45pm/free to attend

• Dukes and Dotties: College Night and Line Dancing Lessons. 8pm

• Birds: Wednesday Night Comedy. 8:30pm/free

• The Bark: Karaoke with DJ Nathan. Best karaoke DJ in town. 9pm

• 926: Dragged Out Wednesday. Shows at 10:30 and Midnight Hosted by Anye Sanchez and Tara Dikov with Sounds provided by DJ HeadphoneZ all night. 9pm/18+/18+ $8, 21+ $5

• Peppers: Karaoke. 9pm

• Tally Senior Center: Grant Peeples with violinist Jason Baker. 11am

• Tally Cat Café: Tally Cat Yoga. Come to Tally Cat Cafe on May 13th at 6pm, have a good Cat stretch in the lounge with all our adoptable kitties. After class, grab a free drink at the counter and hang in the lounge for up to another hour longer to chat and play with our furry friends! 6pm/$25

• Kleman Plaza: Moves in the Park: Lion King. Join Tallahassee Downtown and the Tallahassee Film Festival for a special evening under the stars at Kleman Plaza! Grab your friends and family and enjoy a free outdoor showing of Disney’s The Lion King in the heart of downtown. Bring your chairs and blankets and settle in on the lawn for a relaxing night at the movies. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to claim a good spot and soak in the atmosphere before the film begins. 8pm