Looking for fun events? Top 5 things to do around Tallahassee

A big, bad storm is brewing, casting a cloud of uncertainty over the entertainment forecast for the weekend.

Here's what we know now. We recommend checking to make sure events have not been derailed by incoming Hurricane Helene. Some of these events may end up getting postponed so we are keeping it short this week.

Most importantly, stay safe.

Here's a roundup of entertaining events planned around Tallahassee, culled from emails, the Council on Culture & Arts online listings and elsewhere.

1. Tallahassee Bard Crawl with Southern Shakespeare

The Southern Shakespeare Company has slowed down the “Tallahassee Bard Crawl,” and postponed Friday's performance due to Hurricane Helene. The group is still assessing and may go forward with performances on Saturday, Sept. 28, (2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.) If so, a chartered trolley will transport ticket holders to four stops in the capital city to experience a round of refreshments and Shakespearean performance (Proof Brewpub, Hummingbird Wine Bar, Hayward House, and Proof again).

The Crawl’s Shakespearean scenes will range from comedy to tragedy, but each scene will use the environment of the restaurant, bar or pub in which it is performed. The tour includes scenes from “Romeo and Juliet,” “Hamlet,” “Henry IV, Part I” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The journey is slated to begin at Proof Brewpub (1320 S. Monroe St.) and runs about two hours long. Proceeds from the event will support Southern Shakespeare Company’s 10th anniversary season, including the free 2025 Shakespeare in the Park festival running May 8-11. The Festival mainstage will be “Henry IV, Part I.” For information and tickets ($55) visit southernshakes.org.

2. Meet Katie Skene and friends at House of Music

Tallahassee native Katie Skene returns to town and hits the stage at House of Music, 2011 S. Monroe St., with Chris Skene and special guests for a show at 7 p.m. Saturday. The Katie Skene Band is a blues & Americana band that infuses southern rock with the cosmic sounds of California. Tickets are $12 general admission ($15 day of show) and $20 front section seating. Visit houseofmusictally.com.

3. A June Star at Blue Tavern

Here's the Friday plan for Blue Tavern, 1206 N. Monroe St.: happy hour from 5-7 p.m. with Greg Brown and a mix of originals and covers inspired by old school country, bluegrass, and folk. Mike Lagasse & Reptile Dysfunction String Band with Swinglewide take the stage from 8-11 p.m.

If the planets align, June Star will light up Blue Tavern from 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. Baltimore, Maryland’s, June Star (Andrew Grimm and Dave Hadley) deliver aching vocals and plaintive folk arrangements. Grimm’s rich baritone voice and Hadley’s atmospheric, pedal steel brings a time-honored aesthetic to their tales of fractious love, quixotic anxiety, and the power of redemption. $10 cover.

June Star has performed in nearly every state of the Union and has traveled to Florida before; Andrew Grimm played at Blue Tavern with Ellen Cherry in the "before times;" this will be his first appearance with June Star at the tavern. For details visit junestar.com.

Bluesday Tuesday is set to go with Steve Sternberg at the piano from 8-10 p.m. Tuesday. Tallahassee's own boogie-woogie piano man is back at the tavern with blues piano, and a tribute to the New Orleans piano professors. $5 cover.

On Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. Tallahassee mainstay Jon Copps is slated for happy hour, followed by Open Mic Night at 8 p.m. On Thursday, Conor Churchill plays 5-7 p.m., followed at 8 p.m. by Music of the Spheres with Paddy League.

4. Fun at the Experience Asia 2024 Festival

Bring yourself and family to Tom Brown Park from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, weather permitting, for one of Tallahassee’s largest festivals, the 22nd annual “Experience Asia” Festival. Admission is free. Visit asiantlh.org. Unique cultural exhibits, arts and crafts, and cuisine from nine Asian countries. Vendors, including 24 food vendors, representing organizations, the arts and businesses from Tallahassee and beyond, are scheduled. Two stages will feature performances from 25 different musical and dance ensembles representing both international and local styles. There will also be a large children’s activity area with games and entertainment.

5. 40th anniversary tour at The Moon

Scott Carswell presents Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen, known for his heavy metal/neoclassical playing style, for his 40th anniversary tour at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Moon, 1105 E. Lafayette St. Ages 18 and up. Reserved seating (seat specific): P1 Front Row Tables $75; P2 Floor Tables , Lower levels, & Mid Levels $45. General admission, $30. Visit moonevents.com.

Bonus event: Take the Capital City Rowing challenge

Capital City Rowing plans its 2nd Annual ROW, RUN, RIDE event, a fundraiser that promises participants an exciting day of fitness, camaraderie, and charitable giving, in support of Capital City Rowing from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at Apalachee Regional Park.

The event offers participants the opportunity to form teams of three and take on a 2K Relay Challenge that combines rowing, running, and cycling. This one-of-a-kind event is designed to promote teamwork, fitness, and community engagement while raising funds to support the incredible work of Capital City Rowing.

Registration for the 2nd Annual ROW, RUN, RIDE event is open at capitalcityrowing.org.

Have an event coming up? Email details to limelight@tallahassee.com.

This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Top 5 fun things to do around Tallahassee this weekend