GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – It’s a great holiday weekend filled with plenty of events to attend!. DanceAlive National Ballet presents The Nutcracker at the Phillips Center starting today and continues until the end of the weekend. This is a family favorite and a perfect way to absorb the holiday spirit all while watching a talent-filled classic. If you are planning to go on Friday, showtime is at 7:30 p.m. And on Saturday there are two show times, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. If you miss those dates, then on Sunday there is still a 2 p.m. show.