Event Series The Hippodrome Presents “Morning After Grace”

Don’t Miss the Final Weekend of “Morning After Grace” Starring Nell Page and Kevin Rainsberger, April 17-20

Hippodrome Theatre 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, FL, United States

Love, loss, and late-in-life surprises take center stage in the Hippodrome’s "Morning After Grace" — a heartwarming comedy that proves it’s never too late for a fresh start. This witty and touching play by Carey Crim follows an unexpected trio brought together by a one-night stand and a few hidden connections....

$15 – $50

Limón Dance Company

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Step into an evening of bold movement and timeless artistry with the groundbreaking Limón Dance Company, America’s first modern dance repertory company.  Established in 1946 by José Limón and Doris Humphrey, Limón has been honored with the National Medal of Arts for Lifetime Achievement, recognizing the founder’s profound impact and...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents “Hadestown: Teen Edition”

Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience the haunting, jazz-infused "Hadestown: Teen Edition," a retelling of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice set in an industrial underworld. Featuring a student cast and live band, the powerful musical explores themes of industry vs. nature, doubt vs. faith, and fear vs. love, while also commenting on societal...

$15 – $17

Mean Girls Jr. at Lincoln Middle School

Lincoln Middle School 1001 SE 12th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

The award winning Troupe 88521 performs in this family-friendly musical edition of the comedy classic, Mean Girls. You will NOT be disappointed! Fetch your tickets online or at the door!

$10

Now Playing at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

Discover Gainesville's only art-house cinema. Weekend movie screenings include: Mickey 17 (heldover from April) Thursday May 1, 7 p.m., Saturday, May 3, 5 and 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 4, 2 p.m. Buster Keaton's The Cameraman, with Live Piano Score by Collin Whitlock Friday, May 2, 7 p.m. The Man...

The Next Generation Spring Concert

Eastside High School Auditorium 1201 SE 43rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience a performance from Dance Alive National Ballet's youth group The Next Generation and Pofahl Studios. The afternoon of dance features original works by eight choreographers, including three student-created pieces. The program includes classical ballet selections from Le Corsaire Suite and contemporary works by resident and guest artists. Special guest...

SING! A Musical Workshop Experience at the Hippodrome Theatre

Hippodrome Theatre 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join us at the Hippodrome Theatre on May 13th for SING! – an interactive musical workshop led by the host of Show & Tell (Gainesville’s most absurd storytelling group) and local musician Collin Whitlock! In this engaging experience, participants will learn, rehearse, and perform a song together. No prior musical...

$8.00

Cannesville: A Celebration of the Cannes Film Festival at the Hippodrome Cinema, May 16-17

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

Cannesville is a celebration of films across several decades that have been recognized at the prestigious international Cannes Film Festival. Friday, May 16 features “La Haine.” The French social thriller follows three young men in the 24-hour aftermath of a violent urban riot in the Parisian suburbs.   Saturday, May...

Event Series Messy: Loveset No. 2

Messy: Loveset No. 2 at Limelight

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

Two Exes. One Stage. No Limits. "Messy: Loveset No. 2" is an unscripted, immersive performance exploring love, grief, memory, and emotional transformation through improvisation, music, and ritual. This unique two-act show dives deep into vulnerability and humor with raw, unpredictable energy. Join a preview performance with a Q&A on May...

$10 – $20

“A Pivotal Moment” at the Hippodrome Theatre

Hippodrome Theatre 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, FL, United States

DanZeCentral! Entertainment! presents Felicia Walton in "A Pivotal Moment," produced by Jonathan Banks. The event features Tony Walton as a special guest, with opening acts by vocalist Alexis Jennna and Dynamic Poet Bakari McClendon. The event is sponsored by the Arts Council of Alachua County.

Leap of Faith Musical at Star Center Theatre

Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience a tribute to the power of faith as an unscrupulous healer and con man finds unsuspecting love and finally sees the light. The "Reverend" Jonas Nightingale, an electrifying performer and con artist, travels with his ministry when his bus breaks down in a small Kansas town. The sheriff, a...

Don’t Miss the Final Weekend of “The Play That Goes Wrong,” June 5-8

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

Expect the unexpected - and uncontrollable laughter - when everything that can go wrong does in this award-winning comedy. The Cornley Drama Society is attempting to stage a classic murder mystery... but from missing props and collapsing sets to unconscious actors and a corpse that won’t play dead, chaos reigns supreme. Will...

Gainesville Circus Center Student Showcase: Icons Through the Ages, June 6-7

Gainesville Circus Center 1925 NW 2nd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Watch original choreography from the Gainesville Circus Center paired with hit music for a iconic performance on Friday and Saturday. Icons through the Ages is a showcase of aerial acrobatics and dance with music from the 1920s to today. Tickets are available online. Children ages 5 and under are free....

$10 – $15

Armand and Angelina – Magical Musical Comedy Show

Unity of Gainesville 8801 NW 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Get Ready to Laugh Out Loud with Armand and Angelina! Looking for a night of fun, laughter, and unforgettable entertainment? Mark your calendars and prepare for an evening of pure joy as Armand and Angelina bring their latest musical comedy extravaganza to the stage! This all-new program is more than...

National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

NR 2025 ‧ Comedy ‧ 3h 2m (15 min intermission) Back by popular demand! Grab tickets now, this will sell out. Two Victorian gentlemen lead double lives, each creating fictional personas to escape their responsibilities. Their deceptions grow complicated when they pursue romance with two different women.

“The Wedding Banquet” at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

R 2025 Romance/Comedy 1h 43m Hoping to stay in the country, a gay man proposes a green card marriage to a female friend in exchange for paying for her IVF treatment. However, things soon get complicated when his grandmother surprises them with plans for an extravagant Korean wedding banquet. Showtimes:...

The Room Next Door at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

R 2024 ‧ Drama ‧ 1h 50m Pedro Almodovar's English language feature debut. Ingrid and Martha were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. After years of being out of touch, they meet again. The movie explores themes of friendship, end-of-life decisions, and the...

Room to Dance, June 13-14

Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Watch Santa Fe College’s dance season finale "Room to Dance" with performances Friday and Saturday. Original student-driven choreography highlight a range of dance styles including contemporary dance, hip hop, ballet, musical theatre, tap and more. Audiences are invited to join a Q&A with the choreographers after each performances. Tickets are...

$10 – $15