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This weekend, Tallahassee and South Georgia will host a variety of cultural, entertainment, and community events, including the T-Pain Block Party, FAMU Homecoming celebrations, and the Stone Crab Festival. Attendees can enjoy live performances, art displays, and more, making it a joyful gathering for families and friends. With pleasant weather forecasted, visitors are invited to participate in a range of activities from parades to theater shows, ensuring a memorable weekend for all.
TALLAHASSEE – A vibrant weekend is set to unfold in Tallahassee and South Georgia from October 17 to October 19, promising a mix of entertainment, culture, and community events. The region is expecting beautiful weather, with morning temperatures in the 50s and 60s, rising to highs in the 80s as the day progresses.
T-Pain Block Party kicks off the festivities on Friday, October 17, at 2 p.m. on T-Pain Lane. This free block party will feature various games, activities, karaoke, food, and, of course, music, making it an ideal gathering for friends and families. Later that evening, the celebration continues with a concert titled “TP20: Celebrating 20 Years of T-Pain,” at the Tucker Civic Center at 8 p.m. Tickets for the concert are priced between $55 and $206, providing fans with the opportunity to enjoy the artist’s major hits live.
On Saturday, October 18, the FAMU Homecoming celebrations will commence with a parade starting at 8 a.m. The parade will take off from Althea Gibson Way and Wahnish Way. Following the parade, FAMU will face off against Alcorn State in a highly anticipated game scheduled for 4 p.m. at Bragg Stadium.
The Florida State University’s School of Theatre will present a powerful performance of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” with showings on October 17 and 18 at 8 p.m. and a matinee on October 19 at 2 p.m., promising to be a must-see event for theater enthusiasts.
Additionally, the 29th Annual Stone Crab Festival will take place in St. Marks on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This family-friendly festival will feature live music along with scrumptious seafood delicacies. Another highlight for the weekend, the FSU Flying High Circus will present its 15th annual Halloween Show Series, hosting performances at 7 p.m. on October 17 and 18, along with additional shows on the following weekends.
For those seeking a more participatory experience, a lantern-making workshop will be held at the Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., allowing attendees to craft traditional Filipino parols.
In Whigham, Georgia, the Lower Muskogee Creek Tribe will host its 53rd Annual Cultural Days and Pow-Wow from October 17 to 19. This event will celebrate Native American culture through music and dance competitions, aimed at educating attendees about the rich history of the tribe.
The weekend will also include various live music performances at local venues, with NightShift band performing at The Sound Bar at 8 p.m. on Friday, alongside acoustic duo Hot Tamale making appearances at different locations. Great Oaks Pub will welcome The Intoxicators on October 17 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., continuing the musical festivities throughout the region.
Community-driven art will also be on display, as Mickee Faust’s Festival of Fears offers a unique cabaret experience at the House of Music on Fridays and Saturdays from October 17-18, and again on October 24-25, wrapping up with performances on Halloween weekend.
Lastly, Florida A&M University’s Essential Theatre will present “Fat Ham,” a Pulitzer Prize-winning play, from October 22 to 26 at the Charles Winter Wood Theatre, providing profound insights through theater.
As festivities unfold over this exciting weekend, Tallahassee and South Georgia will showcase a blend of music, culture, and tradition, inviting residents and visitors alike to join in the celebrations.
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Additional Resources
- Tallahassee.com: Top 5 Fun Things to Do Around Tallahassee This Weekend
- Wikipedia: Tallahassee
- WTXL: Events Happening Around the Big Bend and South Georgia
- Google Search: Tallahassee events October 2023
- Tallahassee.com: Top 5 Fun Things to Do Around Tallahassee
- Google Scholar: Tallahassee culture events
- Tallahassee.com: Top 5 Fun Things to Do Around Tallahassee
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Tallahassee
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