GFAA Summer Showcase Exhibit Reception

GFAA Gallery 1314 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Start your Artwalk Gainesville tour at the Gainesville Fine Arts Association (GFAA) Gallery featuring the Summer Showcase. The annual showcase is a collection of newly created work featured by local artists. The open exhibition is a display of all mediums and subject matter. Enjoy refreshments and meet local artists. Admission...

Global Grooves with Orlas and Floresamba at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Get swept up in the rhythm as Orlas and Floresamba bring a vibrant blend of samba-jazz, bossa nova, disco-funk, and tropical soul to the stage. This dynamic father-son duo creates a rich, cross-cultural sound that’s both timeless and full of surprise, delivering a night of movement, melody, and musical connection.

$15

Hedwig and the Angry Inch at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

R 2001 ‧ Musical/Comedy ‧ 1h33m 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. Special performance prior to the movie Ethan...

Red Dot Sale at Artisans’ Guild Gallery

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 the Holidays, other gift giving, or just to treat yourself!

Spooks-n-Sips Night Market at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Browse a selection of taxidermy, witchy items, crystals, art, apparel, candles and more at the Spooks-N-Sips night market. Over 50 vendors vendors line up outside Heartwood Soundstage for a unique outdoor shopping experience.

Free

Pink Pony Night at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Giddy up and glitter up for Pink Pony Night - Heartwood Soundstage’s high-camp country dance party. 8 - 9 p.m.: Happy Hour — sip specials and meet your fellow ponies 9 - 10 p.m.: Learn to line dance with Tyger — no experience needed! 10 p.m. - midnight: Dance party...

$10 – $15

Dauzat St. Marie at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Experience the powerful Americana duo Dauzat St. Marie inside the listening room at Heartwood Soundstage. This seasoned musical power union between Heather St. Marie and Mat Dauzat weaves soulful Americana tapestries in the form of song - captivating audiences far and wide with their lockstep harmonies and electrifying stage presence....

$15 – $20

Indoor Mammoth Market at The Wooly

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

Cool off and shop local at this indoor summer market featuring handmade goods, art, ceramics, and more from Gainesville creatives. Enjoy air conditioning, cold beer, and a curated vendor lineup including Jaya Merina Art, Glass Onion Studio, Crazy Potter Lady, Katie Sews Stuff, Second Rodeo Stitching, Baked Vegan and more....

Free

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

Country Show with Brandon Bing, Ryan Nelson, Allen Higgs at Heartwood

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

Experience a night of gritty, high-energy country music with Brandon Bing and special guests Ryan Nelson and Allen Higgs. Raised in Florida, Brandon Bing brings his signature Black Dirt Music—an outlaw blend of Southern storytelling, soul and grit to the Heartwood Soundstage listening room. From heartbreak to wild nights, his...

$20 – $25

Folk and Indie Pop with The Currys and Singer-Songwriter Chelsea Saddler

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

Enjoy an evening of modern folk and indie pop with The Currys, known for their sharp storytelling, rich vocals and signature three-part harmonies. Their latest sound adds a guitar-driven edge while keeping the warmth fans love. St. Augustine singer-songwriter Chelsea Saddler opens the show with a soulful, roots-infused style.

$25 – $30

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...