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X-WR-CALNAME:Gainesville · theater · Friday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:She Kills Monsters DTSTART:20260917T040000Z DTEND:20260928T035959Z DTSTAMP:20260918T002941Z UID:31337-1789603200-1790553599@arts.ufl.edu CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Tickets are available through the University Box Office at 352 -392-1653 and Ticketmaster.com \n\n\n\nShe Kills MonstersBy Qui NguyenDire cted By Tim AltmeyerShe Kills Monsters follows Agnes Evans as she prepares to leave her childhood home after the death of her parents and teenage si ster\, Tilly. While packing up her sister’s room\, Agnes discovers a cus tom Dungeons & Dragons module written by Tilly. Seeking closure and a bett er understanding of the sibling she feels she never truly knew\, she enlis ts the help of a local Dungeon Master\, Chuck\, to play through the game. What begins as a search for connection becomes a high-energy journey into the fantasy world that served as Tilly’s refuge. Filled with homicidal f airies\, fearsome ogres\, and ‘90s pop culture\, this fast-paced dramati c comedy is a heartfelt tribute to the geek and the warrior within us all. \n\n\n\nShow dates and times:\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 17\, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.\n\ n\n\nSeptember 18\, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nSeptember 19\, 2026 at 7:30 p .m.\n\n\n\nSeptember 20\, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nSeptember 21\, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nSeptember 22\, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nSeptember 23\, 20 26 at 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nSeptember 24\, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nSeptember 2 5\, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nSeptember 27\, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T002941Z LOCATION:Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion\, 1800 McCarty Dr\, Gai nesville\, FL\, 32603\, United States URL:https://arts.ufl.edu/event/she-kills-monsters/?utm_source=caldiscovery &utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=gainesville-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:University of Florida | College of the Arts X-SOURCE-URL:https://arts.ufl.edu/event/afro-roots-fest-gainesville-2023 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fabiola Méndez DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTEND:20260919T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T002446Z UID:10042133-1789758000-1789761600@calendar.hr.ufl.edu CATEGORIES:music,theater DESCRIPTION:With the cuatro (Puerto Rico’s national instrument) as her g uide\, Fabiola Méndez blends folk\, jazz\, and Afro-Caribbean influences into a sound rooted in tradition yet refreshingly original. Inspired by th e rich musical heritage of her Puerto Rican homeland\, she fills the room with warmth\, rhythm\, and an irresistible sense of joy. This virtuoso cua trista has graced stages from the Met to NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert\, both solo and with Bad Bunny\, and her music has been featured on Disney+ and PBS Kids. Seeing her live is less like attending a performance and more li ke being welcomed into a celebration. \nUpStage is an intimate\, cabaret- style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. The 7:00 p.m. seating incl udes heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar\; the 9:00 p.m. seating includes desserts and cash bar. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002446Z LOCATION:UpStage at the Phillips Center\, 3201 Hull Rd.\, Gainesville\, FL \, 32607\, United States URL:https://calendar.hr.ufl.edu/event/fabiola-mendez/2026-09-18/2/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=gainesville-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:HR Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.hr.ufl.edu/event/danscompany-of-gainesville- presents-cinderella/2025-12-12 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:“Finding Neverland” Musical in Gainesville\, Opening Weekend DTSTART:20260918T233000Z DTEND:20260919T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T180454Z UID:visitgainesville-f50b4bf97a@gainesvilleevents.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:See “Finding Neverland\,” a musical adventure inspired by the story behind “Peter Pan.” The production follows playwright J. M. Barrie as his friendship with Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and her four sons spa rks the creation of the magical world of Neverland. Filled with music\, im agination and heartfelt moments\, the story celebrates creativity\, courag e and the enduring wonder of childhood.\n\nSource: Visit Gainesville — h ttps://www.visitgainesville.com/event/finding-neverland-musical-in-gainesv ille-2/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T180454Z LOCATION:Gainesville Community Playhouse\, 4039 NW 16th Blvd.\, Gainesvill e URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com/event/finding-neverland-musical-in-ga inesville-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=gainesvil le-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Gainesville Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://gainesvilleevents.com/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:"Finding Neverland" Musical in Gainesville\, Opening Weekend DTSTART:20260918T233000Z DTEND:20260919T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T002842Z UID:10042208-1789759800-1789767000@www.visitgainesville.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:See “Finding Neverland\,” a musical adventure inspired by the story behind “Peter Pan.” The production follows playwright J. M. Barrie as his friendship with Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and her four sons spa rks the creation of the magical world of Neverland. Filled with music\, im agination and heartfelt moments\, the story celebrates creativity\, courag e and the enduring wonder of childhood. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002842Z LOCATION:Gainesville Community Playhouse\, 4039 NW 16th Blvd.\, Gainesvill e\, FL\, 32605\, United States URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com/event/finding-neverland-musical-in-ga inesville-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=gainesvil le-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Gainesville X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:“Antigone” Now Through September 27 DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T000427Z UID:visitgainesville-fbeba1f046@gainesvilleevents.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Experience “Antigone\,” Sophocles’ enduring Greek traged y exploring the conflict between personal conviction and the rule of law. When Antigone defies King Creon to honor her brother with a proper burial\ , she sets in motion a powerful story of love\, sacrifice\, and moral cour age. Directed by Justin Clement\, this classic production examines the tim eless struggle between divine law and human authority through one of histo ry’s most influential plays. Sponsored in part by Visit Gainesville\, Al achua County.\n\nSource: Visit Gainesville — https://www.visitgainesvill e.com/event/antigone/2026-09-18/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000427Z LOCATION:Acrosstown Repertory Theatre\, 3501 SW 2nd Ave.\, Ste. O\, Gaines ville URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com/event/antigone/2026-09-18/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=gainesville-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Gainesville Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://gainesvilleevents.com/music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:"Antigone" Now Through September 27 DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T002842Z UID:10036918-1789761600-1789768800@www.visitgainesville.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:Experience “Antigone\,” Sophocles’ enduring Greek traged y exploring the conflict between personal conviction and the rule of law. When Antigone defies King Creon to honor her brother with a proper burial\ , she sets in motion a powerful story of love\, sacrifice\, and moral cour age. Directed by Justin Clement\, this classic production examines the tim eless struggle between divine law and human authority through one of histo ry’s most influential plays. Sponsored in part by Visit Gainesville\, Al achua County. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002842Z LOCATION:Acrosstown Repertory Theatre\, 3501 SW 2nd Ave.\, Ste. O\, Gaines ville\, FL\, 32607\, United States URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com/event/antigone/2026-09-18/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=gainesville-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Gainesville X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fabiola Méndez DTSTART:20260919T010000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062006Z UID:ufperformingarts-6de5e1aa34@gainesvilleevents.com CATEGORIES:theater DESCRIPTION:[by: UFPA]\n\nSource: UF Performing Arts — https://performin garts.ufl.edu/events/fabiola-mendez/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062006Z LOCATION:Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, 3201 Hull Rd\ , Gainesville URL:https://performingarts.ufl.edu/events/fabiola-mendez/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=gainesville-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Gainesville Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://gainesvilleevents.com/music END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR