Heartwood Community Night: “Since I Laid My Burden Down” with E. Stanley Richardson

Heartwood Soundstage 619 Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience an evening of poetry, music and song with Alachua County Poet Laureate E. Stanley Richardson and friends. "Since I Laid My Burden Down" features the reading of new and selected poems from E. Stanley Richardson, accompanied by Emmanuel Garilus (saxophone), Michelle Johnson (vocals), David Singletary (keyboard) and Wester Joseph...

Free
Gainesville Youth Chorus Auditions at Santa Fe College

Gainesville Youth Chorus Auditions at Santa Fe College

Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Let your singing voice be heard by joining the Gainesville Youth Chorus. No experience is needed, just bring your voice and enthusiasm. Auditions are being held for the 2025–2026 season of the Gainesville Youth Chorus for ages 7-18. Meet new friends and enjoy the Gainesville Youth Chorus experience all year...

“No Other Land” at the Hippodrome Cinema, August 21-24

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

"No Other Land" is a 2024 directorial debut by Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, Yuval Abraham, and Rachel Szor, a Palestinian-Israeli collective of filmmakers. The four conceived and produced the film to shed light on the ongoing situation in their homelands. The film was recorded between 2019 and 2023 and was...

“Sorry, Baby” at the Hippodrome Cinema

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

Something bad happened to Agnes, but life goes on for everyone else. When a beloved friend on the brink of a major milestone visits, Agnes starts to realize just how stuck she's been, and begins to work through how to move forward. Carrying off difficult subject matter with a light...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre’s Annual Gala

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre 3501 SW 2nd Ave., Ste. O, Gainesville, FL, United States

It's time for the ART's biggest fundraiser of the year! Tasty refreshments, entertainment, great company, and a good cause – what better way to spend a summer Saturday night in Gainesville? Enjoy scenes from the ART’s upcoming 44th season, hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine, and a silent auction featuring products...

“Angelheaded Hipster” at the Hippodrome Cinema, August 28-31

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

Celebrating the life and work of Marc Bolan, combined with a behind-the-scenes look at the tribute album of the same name. The complex and revolutionary music and lyrics of Marc Bolan and T. Rex, the glam rock powerhouse behind “Bang a Gong (Get it On)” and other iconic songs. Features...

“Don’t Let’s Go To The Dogs Tonight” at the Hippodrome Cinema, August 28-31

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

Based on Alexandra Fuller’s memoir of the same name, "DON'T LET'S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT" captures the childhood of 8-year-old Bobo on her family farm in Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) at the end of the Zimbabwean War for independence in 1980. Growing up in the midst of this long running...

“Sinners” at the Hippodrome Cinema, August 29-31

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. From Ryan Coogler-director of "Black Panther" and "Creed"-and starring Michael B. Jordan. R, 2025, Horror, 2h 17m Showtimes: Fri, August...

Children’s Puppet Short Film Festival at Legacy Park

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd., Alachua, FL, United States

Join an unforgettable day of imagination and inspiration at the Children’s Puppet Short Film Festival! The Music and Arts Program for Youth presents the featured short film: “Dreams of the Heart.” Meet Ameena, a bright and curious 12-year-old girl who knows she was born to do something great. This beautiful...

Free

Stand-Up Comedy Class Graduation Show at The Wooly

The Wooly 20 N Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Come out for a night of laughs as 6 Stand-Up Comedy Class for Beginners students present themselves as funny people in front of a packed house! See Chadwick, Jim, Liana, Luben, Nate and Tyson perform their very first stand-up gig. Hosted by Laugh Local's Jeff Jurgens. Tiered pricing is offered...

$15

Opening Weekend of Thrilling Stage Drama “On Clover Road”

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre 3501 SW 2nd Ave., Ste. O, Gainesville, FL, United States

Find out what happens when a desperate mother tries to reunite with her runaway daughter at the stage production of "On Clover Road." The smart, harrowing, edge-of-your-seat thriller begins as a mother meets with a cult de-programmer, believing she will be reunited with her daughter. What happens next shocks her...

ARTSPEAKS: Bringing Poetry and People Together

The Historic Thomas Center 306 NE 6th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Get inspired at North Central Florida's premier community poetry event. Community members gather for this annual event at the the Historic Thomas Center to share their divine, unique, authentic selves and their beautiful diverse voices through the art of poetry, spoken-word, storytelling and other forms of creative artistic expression. Featured...

Tailwhip Comedy’s Stand Up Showdown

Tailwhip Comedy’s Stand Up Showdown at CordaRoy’s Showroom

CordaRoy's Showroom 3417 W University Ave., Gainesville, United States

Tailwhip presents their second annual competition where comedians from all over have been hand-selected to compete in a live filming of the hottest comedy competition in Florida. The live audience will vote to keep their favorite comedians in the next round of head to head comedy face-offs. The comedians are...

“The Wall Street Boy” at the Hippodrome Cinema

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

"The Wall Street Boy," Kipkemboi tells the story of a young math genius from rural Kenya who uses his understanding of patterns in nature to develop a successful stock market algorithm. His remarkable success from a makeshift setup in his village draws attention from international financiers and local authorities, forcing...

“Bad Shabbos” at the Hippodrome Cinema

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

An engaged interfaith couple are about to have their parents meet for the first time over a Shabbat dinner when an accidental death gets in the way. NR 2024 Comedy 1h 24m Tribeca Audience Award 2024 Showtimes: Thursday, September 4 – 6 p.m. Friday, September 5 – 9 p.m. Saturday,...

Laugh Local’s Super Very Improv Comedy Show at Limelight

Limelight 4908 NW 34th St, Ste 12, Gainesville, FL, United States

Watch the hilarity and drama unfold in back-to-back performances created on the spot. Two teams of performers create the characters, conflicts, and plots of two improvised plays. When there are no scripts and no dress rehearsals, anything can happen!

Mystery, Murder, and Mayhem: The Master of Suspense HITCHCOCK presents “Strangers on a Train” at the Hippodrome Cinema

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

In this film noir thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock and based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith (The Talented Mr. Ripley), a psychotic mama's boy Bruno Anthony (Robert Walker) meets famous tennis professional Guy Haines (Farley Granger) on a train. Guy wants to move into a career in politics and...

One-Night Production of Original Play “Galatea” at the Hippodrome Cinema

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

Experience the original play "Galatea" from Williston native Lizzy Arnold before it hits the road to Philadelphia’s Fringe Festival. "Galatea" is a retelling of the Greek myth of Pygmalion and Galatea. The production explores the Pygmalion myth from Galatea’s point of view, following her gradual realization of imprisonment and abuse...

$15

Opening Weekend of the Tony Award-Winning Musical “RENT,” September 19-21

Gainesville Community Playhouse 4039 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Be transported to New York's bohemian East Village during the 1990s for a powerful and poignant stage production of "RENT." Follow a group of friends and artists as they navigate the challenges of love, loss and survival amidst the AIDS epidemic. "RENT" celebrates life, love, and the resilience of the...

$15 – $25

Final Weekend of “On Clover Road” at Acrosstown Repertory Theatre

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre 3501 SW 2nd Ave., Ste. O, Gainesville, FL, United States

At an abandoned motel on a desolate American road, a mother meets with a cult deprogrammer, believing she will be reunited with her runaway daughter. What happens instead shocks her to her core. What will she do to get her daughter back? Whatever it takes. Click on the feature for...