BUTTERFLYFEST

The Florida Museum of Natural History's annual extravaganza flies high — literally — this weekend, with several butterfly releases and all sorts of colorful, themed events and activities; 10 am.-5 pm. Saturday and Sunday, Florida Museum of Natural History. Free.

HEART OF FLORIDA ASIAN FESTIVAL

With acts as diverse as the Liang Acrobatic and Comedy Show and "Thai Elvis" Pol Parsley, the city of Gainesville's annual Asian-themed fest returns, this time for two days; noon-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Thomas Center. Cost: $5, free for children 12 and younger.

1890s FESTIVAL

The hamlet of McIntosh embraces fall with its annual nod to nostalgia, complete with hundreds of crafters, exhibits, music, food and thousands of visitors expected to fill its oak-lined streets; 8 am.-5 pm. Saturday, McIntosh, U.S. 301 south of Micanopy. Free.

GAINESVILLE PRIDE FESTIVAL

The centerpiece of Pride Week starts at 1 pm. Saturday with the Pride Parade on University Avenue, from 720 W. University Ave. to the Bo Diddley Community Plaza, where the festival proper will feature dozens of musical acts, a Kids Space, food and more; 2-9 p.m. Saturday, Bo Diddley Community Plaza. Free.

‘THE VOICE OF ALEGRIA'

This world-premiere performance spotlights Canadian singer Francesca Gagnon, the music of Cirque du Soleil and the UF Symphony Orchestra in the start of its 100th season; 7:30 tonight, Phillips Center. Tickets: $30-$40.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE

This annual fall favorite of bargain hunters features thousands of literary treasures, usually including some rare and limited editions; 9 am.-6 pm. Saturday, 1-6 pm. Sunday, Friends of the Library, 430-B N. Main St.

GREATER GATOR BEER FESTIVAL

The annual tasting of "the world's greatest beers" also offers food from more than a dozen restaurants and music; 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Magnolia Parke, 4700 N.W. 39th Ave. Tickets: $30 online (www.floridabeerfestivals.com), $35 at the door.

GRAM PARSONS TRIBUTE CONCERT

Acts as diverse as Tennessee's Black Cadillacs and Georgia's Deepwell join The Leadons and other Gainesville performers in the 12th-annual salute to the country-rock pioneer; 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Baird Center, 619 S. Main St. Cost: $5.

BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY

The hip-hop sensation of the '90s brings its reunion tour of original members and tunes from a new album to Gainesville tonight, with local acts DP and B. Brown starting things off; 9 tonight, The Venue, 233 W. University Ave. Tickets: $20.

"DRACULA"

The Hipp's production of this remake of the Bram Stoker tale bares its fangs with five performances throughout the weekend starting tonight; 8 p.m. today, 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Hippodrome State Theatre. Tickets: $12-$30.