June (literally) blends into July. Get ready for Independence Day with Tallahassee's Celebrate America fireworks spectacular at Tom Brown Park.

Experience the creative beat of the summer heat with the Civic Chorale's colorful concert on Friday and Leon High School's anniversary performance of “The Music Man” all weekend long.

Here's a roundup of fun events in and around Tallahassee, compiled from emails, the Council on Culture & Arts' online directories, and other sources.

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1. Civic Chorale shines in the colors of summer

The Tallahassee Civic Chorale presents its summer concert “We Sing Colors” on Friday, June 28th at 7:30 p.m. in the Turner Auditorium at Tallahassee Community College.

All songs are themed in colors, like Pink Panther, Blue Moon, and of course Over the Rainbow! The concert also features solo and ensemble performances by our members. There will be an ice cream reception after the concert. Tickets can be purchased in advance at civicchorale.org or at the door. Tickets are $13 for adults, $10 for seniors and non-TCC students, and are free for TCC students and faculty/staff.

The choir offers beautiful music, camaraderie, and the opportunity to serve the community through its various civic activities. If you would like to join in the fall 2024 season, go to singer registration at civicchorale.org.

2. Jazzy nights at the Blue Tavern

Two Clever opens happy hour Friday, June 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Blue Tavern, 1206 N. Monroe St., followed by Seep & Sasha at 8 p.m. Chris Seepersaud and Sasha Tuck play jazz and other worlds brought to life through song and guitar. Admission $10.

Join the Happy Hour jam on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m., led by the bitchy bunnies of the Bunny Bread Banditry. If you want to follow the strange trails through Celtic, Cajun and Canadian traditions, bring your instrument. The Jacob Wright Quintet, led by tenor saxophone player Jacob Wright, takes over intermission from 8 to 11 p.m. Admission is $10.

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3. Rocking at the House of Music

Road House, a city fixture for 31 years, brings the house down on Friday, June 28, at 8 p.m. $12 at the door, 2011 S. Monroe St.

On Saturday, June 29th, guitarist Maurice Mangum will play his release show at HOM. By the time he takes the stage, he will have released 3 of 6 songs from his 2024 self-titled EP “Maurice.” If you love Don Henley, John Paul White, and all things songwriting, you'll be glad you came.

Opening the evening in support of Maurice will be Tallahassee-born singer-songwriter Madison Avery. Her music career began during her college years at Florida State University, and with her first full-length album expected to be released in late 2024, her music career is just beginning.

4. Take over the night shift

Night Shift reports for the evening shift Friday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Great Oaks Pub in Southwood, 3750 Grove Park Drive. The group consists of keyboards, guitar, bass and drums, with Rick Christian, Bobby Jett and Stan Gramling of Gramling's Feed Store and Sparky. The group's last performance was a packed house. Reservations at 850-942-4653. No cover charge, full bar and restaurant.