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Tallahassee is buzzing with exciting events this August, from the 37th Annual Art in Gadsden Juried Exhibition to the Anhinga Music & Art Festival. Despite the heat, the city’s art galleries and theaters are full of engaging activities, including performances and art sales. Community members are invited to celebrate culture, music, and creativity across various venues, ensuring an eventful month for residents and visitors alike.
Tallahassee Welcomes August with Vibrant Events and Celebrations
Tallahassee is embracing the sweltering heat of August, humorously referred to as “hotter than a $2 pistol” and “hotter than Satan’s house cat.” Despite the rising temperatures, the city is bustling with exciting events, art exhibitions, and record-breaking entertainment to engage the community.
On August 1, the Gadsden Arts Center will launch its 37th Annual Art in Gadsden Juried Exhibition at 5 p.m., showcasing an impressive 117 artworks from 91 artists across North Florida and South Georgia. The opening reception will include an awards ceremony starting at 6:15 p.m. Admission is free for children and museum members, while nonmember adults are charged $5. Visitors will also have the chance to participate in an Art in Gadsden Flash Sale during the first two days of the exhibition (August 1-2), allowing them to purchase the displayed artworks.
Located at 13 N. Madison Street in Quincy, just 20 miles from Tallahassee, the Gadsden Arts Center is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Simultaneously, the Venvi Art Gallery will host a new exhibition titled “In The Round: The Circular Paintings of Jack Reilly”. The opening reception is set for August 1 from 5-8 p.m., coinciding with the Gadsden Arts event. This exhibition will feature 21 paintings by Reilly, focusing on the cultural and symbolic importance of circles across various traditions and disciplines, and will run until October 19.
On August 2, Tallahassee Downtown and the Council on Culture & Arts will launch the Anhinga Music & Art Festival from 3-9 p.m. at Kleman Plaza, which will feature live music from local artists, including the Rachel Hillman Band, Miss Mango, Revival, and Grass Is Dead. Attendees can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with creativity and entertainment.
Additionally, the Tallahassee Film Society will present Cat Video Fest 2025 at the Challenger IMAX on August 2 and 3, showcasing a compilation of engaging cat videos. Tickets are priced at $11 for general admission and $9 for members and students, with portions of the proceeds directed towards local feline rescue operations.
The local music scene is alive with various events for August. Blue Tavern will celebrate Jerry Garcia’s birthday with a Grateful Dead Night on August 1 from 8-11 p.m., featuring a $10 cover charge. The 1st Saturday Jug Band Jam will kick off on August 2 at 4 p.m., followed by Peak Dive at 8 p.m., with the same cover charge. Additionally, Great Oaks Pub will host the local favorite, “Seminole Uprising,” on August 1, open to the public without a cover charge.
The Quincy Music Theatre is set to present the sci-fi musical “Be More Chill” with performances scheduled for August 1, 2, and 3, offering community members a delightful evening of theater.
In a nod to sustainability, a Fall Seed Library Kickoff event hosted by Leon County Government is scheduled for August 2 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Leon County Main Library. This event celebrates a decade of the seed library program, fostering community interest in gardening and food sustainability.
Finally, music enthusiasts can catch the acoustic duo Hot Tamale performing at Summers Smokehouse on August 1 from 7-9 p.m. during “Folk Music Friday.” With these varied and engaging events, Tallahassee is certainly welcoming August in full bloom.
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