Come one, come all!
Do you have a secret talent you've been hiding at work? Do you have songs, poems, or jokes stashed somewhere in your closet and nowhere to perform them? Why not at the center of Gainesville's artistic community?
Show up to the Hippodrome Lower Level around 8:00, where a sign-up sheet will be waiting for you. The official show starts at 9 p.m.
The show will be divided into two sections, Music/Poetry and Comedy.
HIPSTER NIGHT AT THE HIPPODROME
Florida Swing Dancing Club invites you all to join us Friday the 19th at the Hippodrome Theatre downtown for some swing dancing, speakeasy style! You may come alone or with a group of friends. Coming with a dance partner is not necessary and no prior dance experience is required!
Lessons start at 8:00 pm and the social dance will start at 9:00 pm and end at 1:00 am! This event only costs $10 and can be paid at the box office right at the front of the theatre.
Visit their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FLSDC/
DRAGFORMATION SHOWCASE
Dragformation Showcase is the live story of aspiring drag artists who began their journey of self-discovery by committing to a 6-week intensive Drag Werqshop. They invite you to share their transformation in a fabulous mixed media, debut performance on July 19 at 7 p.m. at The Hipp Cinema!
Regina Gorgan writes, "I would call my foray into drag a part of a larger saga of my own growth as an artist and a person."
Through collaboration, journaling, mindfulness meditation, the guidance of local drag experts, and a heartfelt commitment to learning the craft they discover their drag persona.
Become a part of their community and be inspired on July 19 for a truly dynamic and authentic performance that you won't want to miss.
AN EVENING OF CHEKOV
Join us for two spectacular nights where we pay homage to the great Anton Chekhov the Sister Shakes way.
They will be re-imagining two Chekhov classics, The Bear AND The Proposal, with our unique, feminine touch.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Can't wait to see you there!
LOWER LEVEL SILENT DISCO
This disco, we will be taking the underground silent disco culture and injecting it into a space that is LITERALLY underground. Dion Dia is collaborating with the Hippodrome to host a unique silent disco in the basement of the Theatre. This wireless dance party will have several DJs transmitting a wide array of music to your headphones.
A silent disco is an immersive sound experience in which live DJs broadcast music directly into your personal headphones. Turn up your music to enter your own groovy experience by choosing between different genres. Whenever you need a break from the music, relax outside on the patio and enjoy food from vendors like Soul Spice LLC.
MILLION DOLLAR CABARET
Join us on the Hipp Mainstage for Million Dollar Cabaret!
Featuring live music by Justin Bendel, Joe Boover, Benny Cannon, Hugh Hysell, Sam C. Jones, James Penca, Cali Newman, and Brady Wease.
Music will include original singer-songwriter numbers along with covers of hit songs and some of your favorite musical theatre tunes!
SWING DANCE LESSONS
Have you been aching to dance the night away?
Come join us for Swing dance lessons presented by Florida Swing Dancing Club. No dance experience is required, so come and learn some skills!
Classes are $5 and can be purchased HERE or at the box office!
THREETLES BENEFIT CONCERT
Come see THE THREETLES live Friday, August 9, playing at the Hipp Cinema! Doors and bar open at 7 p.m. and music starts at 8 p.m.
Get ready to twist and shout, and come on down to the Hipp to rock out to your favorite Beatles tribute band, THE THREETLES, keeping the beat alive.
BILLY BUCHANAN: THE PIONEERS OF ROCK 'N SOUL
Love 50's and 60's music? Four legends, one night, and a whole lot of Rock 'n Soul!! Chuck Berry, Sam Cooke, Stevie Wonder, and David Ruffin (The Temptations), performed by 'Legends in Concert' entertainer, BillyBuchanan!
The Pioneers of Rock 'n Soul Show is an exciting 90 minute stage production celebrating the 50's and 60's Pioneers of Rock and Soul.
Billy performs in character as, and pays tribute to, FOUR 50's and 60's icons: Chuck Berry, Sam Cooke, Stevie Wonder, and David Ruffin (The Temptations). You don't want to miss this special one-night only, high energy stage production and concert rolled into one! Featuring legendary tunes like 'Johnny B. Goode', 'You Send Me', 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours', 'My Girl', and many more! Check out Billy's website for more information: billybuchanan.org/tributes