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: *

• 30 Days of Rock at The Bark. One month ago, local musicians drew names, formed bands, and started writing songs. This weekend they rock out! Friday: The Moss Pit, Bog Bodies, Project Hail Jerry. Saturday: Coupon Connie and the Cheapskates, Cyclospora Syncope, MEMRO, and Second Lunch. Don’t miss it! 8pm, $5

• 9th Annual Big Bend Rodeo in Quincy. Experience an action-packed rodeo filled with bull riding, broncs, fast-paced competition, and fun for the whole family. Don’t miss one of the biggest weekends of the year! August 21st and 22nd. Tickets: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/9th-annual-big-bend-rodeo

• Cat Video Fest 2026 at Cap City Video Lounge. Join us Friday August 21st, Saturday August 22nd (where we will be joined by our good friends from Far Cat Books from 1pm-6pm) and Sunday August 23rd for the ultimate celebration of all things feline — a purr-fectly curated reel of the internet’s funniest, silliest, and most heartwarming cat videos, all on the Hal Drewek Auditorium Screen! ALL WEEKEND LONG: Bring kitty supplies (cat food, kitty litter, etc.) and get a FREE popcorn! This joyous, family-friendly event supports a good cause as a portion of the proceeds will benefit various animal rescues. Whether you’re a lifelong cat lover or just in it for the laughs, Cat Video Fest 2026 is the feel-good event of the year, it’s like catnip for the human soul.

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

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

Cap City Video Lounge (2122 W P’cola St): 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/

• Pas de Vie. A non-profit dance company. We offer classes for all ages and experience levels and present performances that inspire and delight. pasdevieballet.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, 8/20

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

• Common Grounds: D&D Game Night w/DM Gabriel. 6pm

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

• Lake Tribe: Trivia. 7pm

• Pedro’s: Karaoke. 7pm

• Amicus Brewing: Trivia. 7pm

• Cap City Video Lounge (2122 W P’cola St): MST3K Thursday. Join us Thursday as we climb aboard The Satellite of Love along with Joel, Tom Servo and CROOOOW! 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.

• Finnegans Wake: Open Mic Night. 8pm

• Cap City Video Lounge: Thursday Night Live Comedy. 8:30pm

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

• 926: Karaoke with DJ Phoenix. 9pm

• Bird’s: Karaoke with Nathan. 9pm

• Oyster City Brewing: Ethan Kyllonen. 6pm

• The Bark: Mr. Scientist, The Someday Maybes, HARDSTUCK, The Dirt Eaters, Pineapple Tuesday. 7pm

• Common Ground Books: Read the Rainbow Drag Night! * Prepare to get SCHOOLED: Read the Rainbow is BACK with Drag King, Drag Queen, and Burlesque performances! Get ready for the back-to-school season with us at the one and only @1102southadams as we enjoy a sober night of fun, delight, and scandal during our Reddit Stories Night!* 7pm

• Blue Tavern: A Tribute to Connie Converse. 8pm

• 926: St. Soleil and The Queen High Straight. 8pm

FRIDAY, 8/21

• The Monroe TLH: Jazz Night with Rhys Bennetti. 6pm

• 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/$10/18+

• Capital City Beer & Billiards: Karaoke with Rhaya. 9pm

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

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

• Common Ground Books: Poetry Workshop: The Metaphor, hosted by local author and poet Sarah K. This is a free event, all are welcome to come and learn. 6pm

• The Hub at Feather Oaks: Lizz Faith. 6pm

• Oyster City Brewing: Flamingo Party. 6pm

• The Getaway Grille and Bar: The Charlie Morris Band. 7pm

• Blue Tavern: Reese Cloud. 8pm

• Capital City Beer & Billiards: Karaoke Party! 8pm

• American Legion Hall: The Eric Johanson Band. 8pm

SATURDAY, 8/22

• 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

• 926: Bienvenidos A 926. Tally’s Premier Latin Night! Drag show at Midnight. 11pm

• LeRoy Collins Library: 2026 CosmicCon: Sirens, Sailors, and Sea Monsters! Set sail on a fantastical voyage through the world of pirates, mermaids, sea monsters and maritime legends. This year’s CosmicCon celebrates ocean lore, favorite fandoms, and the spirit of adventure with a day of hands-on activities, demonstrations, cosplay, trivia, scavenger hunts, and more. 10am-2:30pm/details: cms.leoncountyfl.gov/library/Events-Exhibits/Special-Events/CosmicCon

• Challenger: Godzilla vs. Mothra IMAX Screening. Keep the sea monster fun going with a free screening of Godzilla vs. Mothra in our IMAX theater that evening. The film will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by a Q&A with Dr. Laura Lee. 5:15pm/free

• Amicus: One Eyed JAK. 6pm

• Oyster City Brewing: The Groove Merchants. 6pm

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

• The Getaway Grille and Bar: Sawmill Jam. 7pm

• The Moon: 20th Annual Parrothead Phrenzy. *Get ready to celebrate the 20th Anniversary Parrothead Phrenzy, a high-energy concert benefiting the Alzheimer’s Project! Keep the party going while making a difference—proceeds will support this incredible local organization and its vital work caring for the caregivers of people with dementia across the Big Bend area. This Jimmy Buffett tribute concert features Jimmy Parrish & the Waves, a 5-piece band bringing the beach vibes with tropical favorites, crowd-pleasing covers, and original songs that will have you singing along. The fun doesn’t stop there—enjoy the Seaside Silent Auction, Wine Toss, Liquor Pull, Last Man Standing game, and more. Come dressed to impress for the Pirate and Tropical Costume Contests or keep it casual in your tank tops and flip-flops. * 7pm

• American Legion Hall: Big Al and the Heavyweights. 8pm

• Blue Tavern: Terry Lee & the Rescue Horses w/ BlackSunBlackMoon. 8pm

• Common Ground Books: Toasty Taiyaki Anime Movie Night. This is a free event. Throw on your jammies, bring a blanket and curl up for movie night! 8pm

• NorthFlora Collective: TLHMSSV with Rends, Seraphim, Wrexx. Tallahassee’s new & only 100% Drum and Bass bi-monthly event featuring invited local talent along with Stateside & International guests. 8pm

SUNDAY, 8/23

• 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: River Bottom Nightmare. 3pm

MONDAY, 8/24

• 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

• NorthFlora Collective: Stay Lost, Tan and Handsome, Inonit, Zercher. 7pm/$10

TUESDAY, 8/25

• Blue Tavern: Piano Bar Tuesdays with Rhys Bennett. 5pm

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

• 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

WEDNESDAY, 8/26

• 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

• Cap City Video Lounge: TRASH Tabletop Gaming Club. 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

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

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

• Dukes and Dotties: Karaoke. 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

• Amicus Brewing: BANDITS & BREWS: Fabric Stained Glass Workshop! Come learn Kinusaiga, the Japanese art of turning colorful fabric into beautiful stained-glass-inspired artwork—no sewing required! Choose from a variety of designs and fabrics to create your own unique 6” × 6” framed piece to take home. 6pm/$35