Event Series One To One John & Yoko

“One To One John and Yoko” at the Hippodrome Cinema, June 19-28

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

R 2024 ‧ Documentary ‧ 1h 40m This documentary follows John Lennon and Yoko Ono during the early 1970s, with never-before-seen footage of their time living in Greenwich Village and their “One to One” concert performance at Madison Square Garden. Thurs, June 19 at 8:30 PM Fri, June 20 at...

Summer Hit “Pump Boys and Dinettes” Extended at the Hipp!

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

Top off your tank and head downtown as the Hippodrome Theatre’s sensational summer musical "Pump Boys and Dinettes" has been held over through July 6. This Tony-nominated crowd-pleaser hits the mainstage with twang, talent, and toe-tapping tunes. Set on Highway 57 between a gas station and the Double Cupp Diner,...

Event Series Little Sparks

Little Sparks at the Cade Museum

The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

A fun and interactive program that introduces little ones, ages 0-5, to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, stories, and more. This program is included with admission and free for museum members.

Event Series Maker Workshops

Maker Workshops at the Cade Museum

The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Engage in hands-on maker sessions to build and create using a variety of materials, electronics, and coding platforms. Each week has a different theme and provides an opportunity to take part in STEAM-activities like 3D modeling, basic coding, and more! These workshops are designed for people age 9 and up....

Pride at Heartwood Dance Party

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

Celebrate Pride Month and honor the anniversary of Stonewall with an outdoor dance party hosted by Heartwood Soundstage in partnership with Bimbo Night. The evening begins with a happy hour at 8 p.m., followed by DJ sets from Kill Zach, Crisca, and Ráfaga starting at 9 p.m. Admission is sliding...

Sliding Scale

Storytelling Meetup: “Beneath The Surface” at The Bull

The Bull 18 SW 1st Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join Self Narrate for an evening of live storytelling centered on the theme “Beneath the Surface.” Storytellers have 5–7 minutes to share true, personal stories—some planned in advance, others spontaneous. Want to participate? Submit a brief story outline (2–3 sentences) to info@selfnarrate.com or message Self Narrate on Facebook by Monday,...

Design + Doodle Lab: A Summer Art Pop-Up at the Cade Museum

The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience at the Cade Museum! Throughout the day, the Cade Museum offers a variety of pop-up art projects designed to inspire imagination and hands-on exploration. Prefer to follow your own muse? Head to the open art station, where you’ll find a wide range...

Event Series Free Fridays Concert Series

Free Fridays Concert Series

Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features diverse local and regional musical talent at Bo Diddley Plaza. Each Friday night from 7 to 9 p.m., bands bring their original and cover tunes to the plaza concert stage in downtown Gainesville. Make a night of it and grab...

Hedwig and the Angry Inch at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

2001 Musical/Comedy 1h 33m Adapted from the stage musical of the same name, a gender-queer punk-rock singer from East Berlin tours the U.S. with her band as she tells her life story and follows the former lover/band-mate who stole her songs.

Birds and Brews Guided Bird Walk

First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Go birding with the Alachua Audubon Society on the monthly bird walk starting at the brewery. Alachua Audubon Society volunteers lead the bird walk from First Magnitude Brewing to the nature trail at Depot Park. The tour returns to the brewery an hour later with plenty of time for a...

North Central Florida Blues Society presents Swing with Toots Lorraine and The Traffic with Root Redemption Duo

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

The North Central Florida Blues Society is excited to bring for the first time to Gainesville, Toots Lorraine & The Traffic - at Heartwood Soundstage. This husband (guitarist Chad Dant) and wife team share the purest of love for the preservation of the Blues. Toots Lorraine expertly layers her powerful...

$20

Chamber-Folk with The Wire Birds at Heartwood Soundstage

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

The Wire Birds is a folk group performing original songs with close harmonies and a string quintet. Their most recent songs focus almost exclusively on Florida stories, places, and themes.

$15 – $18

“A History of Gainesville and Alachua County”

Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Learn Alachua County history through the eyes of a collector and preservationist at "A History of Gainesville and Alachua County." Join founding Matheson board president Dr. Mark V. Barrow for an enlightening presentation on the history of Gainesville and Alachua County. Dr. Barrow, a retired cardiologist, has spent over 50...

Free

Wheatus (acoustic) at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Blend pop, rock and clever lyrics with a special acoustic set by Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown. Wheatus burst onto the scene in 2000 with their hit "Teenage Dirtbag," which topped charts in Australia and reached the top 10 in the UK and Germany. Opening the night is Gabrielle Sterbenz,...

$25 – $37

Downtown Festival and Art Show

Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

The nationally recognized Downtown Festival & Art Show transforms historic downtown Gainesville into a masterful blend of art, music, and entertainment. Presented by the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department, this juried fine art festival celebrates its 44th anniversary in 2025. On November 15 & 16, 10:00...