Ongoing

“Mindbender Mansion” at the Cade Museum

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

Enter the wonderfully puzzling world of "Mindbender Mansion," a quirky place full of puzzles, brainteasers, and interactive challenges guaranteed to test the brain power and problem solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers. Join the Mindbender Society by gathering hidden clues and secret passwords. Solve brainteasers and group challenges...

The Award-Winning Musical Comedy “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” at Gainesville Community Playhouse, July 24 – August 10

Gainesville Community Playhouse 4039 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville

"The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" is a spirited musical comedy that dives into the clash between morality and hypocrisy in a small Texas town. With humor and heart, this award-winning musical delivers toe-tapping country-western songs and sharp satire about politics, public opinion and personal freedom.

Gainesville Cars and Coffee at Tioga Town Center

Tioga Town Center 133 SW 130th Way, Newberry

Get an up-close view of cars at Gainesville Cars and Coffee. The family-friendly gathering is open to all automotive enthusiasts and is free to attend.

Guided Walks at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens 4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville

Kanapaha offers a guided tour of the Gardens the first Saturday of every month, starting at 10:00am. Regular admission price for non-members.

Silver Metal Clay Jewelry Making Workshop at Art Alley

Art Alley Studio 717 NW 1st Street, Gainesville

In this afternoon workshop, make a small piece of jewelry, a pendant, using embossing texture and clay forming techniques. The class will fire the piece with a torch and it will be ready to take home after class. Learn all the techniques necessary to complete this project, tools and silver...

$125

Folk Music with Grant Peeples and Passerine at Heartwood Soundstage

Heartwood Soundstage 619 Main St., Gainesville

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.”...