Chamber-Folk with The Wire Birds at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Experience original folk songs featuring close harmonies and a string quintet with The Wire Birds. Recently produced songs focus almost exclusively on stories, places and themes based in Florida. The Wire Birds are composed of Dan Stepp - guitar and vocals, Emma Rynear - vocals, Gabi Shapiro - bass, Dan...

$15 – $18

BLAAC2Basics Yoga Workshop at Santa Fe College Blount Hall

Santa Fe College Blount Hall 530 W University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join a yoga workshop hosted by BLAAC intern Aradhana Hegde! This is Aradhana's final project and your support would be loved. The event is free, but registration is required. Grab a mat and bring a friend!

Free

“Jane Austen Wrecked My Life” at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

Agathe (Camille Rutherford) is a hopelessly clumsy yet charming young woman who works in the legendary Shakespeare & Co. bookshop in Paris, while she dreams of being a successful writer, and of experiencing love akin to a Jane Austen novel, she finds herself desperately single and plagued by writers block....

Classics & Cocktails: “Bonnie and Clyde”

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

Catch a screening of "Bonnie and Clyde" (1967) at Classics & Cocktails, paired with a themed drink from the Hippodrome's bar. This groundbreaking true crime drama follows Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow on a daring crime spree during the Great Depression. Directed by Arthur Penn and nominated for ten Academy...

“Friendship” at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

Suburban dad Craig (Tim Robinson) falls hard for his charismatic new neighbor (Paul Rudd), as Craig’s attempts to make an adult male friend threaten to ruin both of their lives. R 2025 Comedy 1h 40m Showtimes: Friday, July 18 at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 19 at 9 p.m. Sunday, July...

Red Dot Sale at Artisans’ Guild Gallery through July 31

Artisans' Guild Gallery 224 NW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Look for bargains of exceptional handmade locally created works of art and craft. Browse the gallery and look for red dots indicating discounted prices. The annual red dot sale features reduced prices during the month of July. Shop ahead for holidays, weddings, birthdays, other gift giving or just to treat...

Teen Open Mic at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Come out to Heartwood for a free Teen Open Mic Night hosted by We Rock Gainesville in the soundstage. Sign up in advance to perform by emailing admin@werockgainesville.com to guarantee yourself a spot.

Free

“The Surfer” at the Hippodrome Theatre

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

In the psychological thriller directed by Lorcan Finnegan, a man (Nicolas Cage) returns to the idyllic beach of his childhood to surf with his son. But his desire to hit the waves is thwarted by a group of locals whose mantra is “don’t live here, don’t surf here.” Humiliated and...

“Life Of Chuck” at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

From the hearts and minds of Stephen King and Mike Flannagan comes "The Life of Chuck," the extraordinary story of an ordinary man. This powerful tale celebrates the life of Charles 'Chuck" Krantz (Tom Hiddleston) as he experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained...

Folk Music with Grant Peeples and Passerine at Heartwood Soundstage

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

A self-described “tree-hugger that watches NASCAR,” Grant Peeples is known for his axe-sharp socio-political tunes, raucous humor and heart-gigging ballads. He is the recipient of the Focus Foundation Award for Creative Excellence, which cited the “humor, compassion and wisdom of his songs,” and their “unflinching social insight and cultural acuity.”...

Birds and Brews Guided Bird Walk

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

Join the Alachua Audubon Society for a monthly bird walk that begins and ends at First Magnitude Brewing Company. Volunteers guide participants from the brewery to the nature trail at Depot Park and back—wrapping up at one of Gainesville’s favorite local hangouts. All skill levels are welcome. Bring binoculars or...

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
Event Series Design + Doodle Lab: A Summer Art Pop-Up

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...

Pop-up Museum: Mammals at the Night Market at The Lynx Books

The Lynx 601 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Enjoy a spooky summer night market in downtown Gainesville at the Spooks N Sips Night Market. Check out the Florida Museum table located inside The Lynx Books for oddities and specimens from the museum's collections. Verity Mathis, Mammalogy Collection manager, will teach you more about furry friends some strange finds...

Spooks-n-Sips Night Market at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Get your eerie on at the Spooks-n-Sips Night Market. Browse over 70 vendors with a wild and wonderful selection of oddities and art including taxidermy, witchy items, crystals, apparel and more. Enjoy a cocktail or mocktail, and sing karaoke. Admission is free.

Free
Event Series Free Fridays Concert Series

The Ox Showcase Features Indie Rock at the Free Fridays Concert Series

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

Bring a chair or spread a blanket and relax with a free outdoor concert featuring indie vibes on Friday night. Bo Diddley Plaza hosts an indie showcase presented by The Ox with indie rock, country and folk from Short Stack and singer-songwriter Kevin PM. Make a night of it and...

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....

Event Series Secret Mall Apartment HELD OVER!

Secret Mall Apartment HELD OVER at the Hippodrome Cinema, August 9-10

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

In 2003, eight young Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment in a hidden space inside the Providence Place Mall and lived in it for four years, filming everything along the way. They snuck in furniture, tapped into the mall’s electricity, and even secretly constructed a brick wall with a locking...

Spin into the 25th Anniversary Celebration of Flavor and Fun at The Top

The Top 30 N. Main St., Gainesville, F, United States

Cheers to a quarter-century of incredible food, drinks and good vibes as The Top marks its silver anniversary! Celebrate with a silver baby hunt, drink specials, giveaways and Magic Mike & Festive Faces adding to the festivities. Keep the celebration going next door at The Wooly with a killer lineup...

Free
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.