Hop to the Beat: “Chasing Rabbits” Live at Blackadder Brewing

Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th St Ste A, Gainesville, FL, United States

Hop to the Beat: "Chasing Rabbits" Live This month at Blackadder it’s all about the bunnies. So it’s absolutely fitting that the band Chasing Rabbits performs at the brewery to help raise awareness and support for Gainesville Rabbit Rescue! The details… • Date & Time: June 12, 6:30 PM -...

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...

Florida Museum Pop-up Gift Shop: Friday in the UF Cultural Plaza

UF Cultural Plaza Gainesville, FL, United States

Do you miss the Florida Museum's Collectors Shop? They’re setting up a special Pop-Up Gift Shop in the University of Florida Cultural Plaza with a selection of Florida Museum favorites. Grab a plant, t-shirt, jewelry and more while supporting your natural history museum.

Pop-up Museum: Spooks N Sips Night Market at The Lynx Books

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

Enjoy a spooky summer night market on Friday the 13th! Check out the Florida Museum table at the special night edition of the Gainesville Oddities Market. Look for the Pop-Up Museum inside The Lynx Books featuring skeletons, taxidermy and specimens from museum collections. Special guest Nolan Ferguson, a researcher in...

Event Series Free Fridays Concert Series

“Friday the 13th Showcase” with The Mermers, DJ Wild Creatrix and Supertwin at the Free Fridays Concert Series

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

Rock out with a punk showcase at the Free Fridays Concert Series. The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features The Mermers, DJ Wild Creatrix and Supertwin at Bo Diddley Plaza. Each Friday night from 7 to 9 p.m., bands bring their original and cover tunes to the...

Indie Rock with Certainly So and Singer-Songwriter Ricky Kendall

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

Enjoy feel-good indie rock with Nashville-based Certainly So. Boasting bright harmonies and introspective lyrics, the group catches your ear with a variety musical stylings. Certainly So is joined by local singer-songwriter Ricky Kendall.

$20 – $25

Wine and Cheese Tasting with Salty Cow at Serpentine

Serpentine 209 NW 10th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

🕷 THIS FRIDAY THE 13TH 🕷 join a delightfully spooky evening of wine, cheese, music & movies with friends! ༉‧₊˚🕯️🍷🖤❀༉‧₊˚. They're pouring a killer lineup of super-natural wines for you to indulge in, with special cheese pairings available from @thesaltycowcheesemongers! ༉‧₊🔪 ࣪⊹🍾˖‧₊˚🧀࣪⊹ @easycrew352 will provide chill reggae vibes to accompany...

Free

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

Game of Shrooms Annual Art Adventure

Multiple Locations Located in Gainesville, Alachua County, FL, United States

Join the global art and seek holiday "Game of Shrooms." Artists in Gainesville and around the world create one of a kind artworks and provide clues for you to find and keep them if you are lucky. This leave no trace event created by Daniel “Attaboy” Seifert in 2017 is...

Free

Alachua County Farmers Market

Alachua County Farmers Market 5920 NW 13th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

The Alachua County Farmers Market (ACFM) is the only Growers Only Market in North-Central Florida. Everything sold at the market is grown within 50 miles by local farmers who personally sell their produce. Shoppers have the opportunity to meet the growers, ask about the varieties available, and get tips on...

Local Radio DJs Unite to Support LifeSouth

LifeSouth Headquarters 4039 Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL, United States

LifeSouth invites the community to join their favorite DJs from the MARC Radio Group as they encourage people to donate blood at the fifth annual DJs Unite for LifeSouth event on Saturday, June 14. The blood drive will take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the LifeSouth Newberry...

Free

Summer Festival and Community Expo at Open Door Church

Open Door Church 601 NE 19th St., Gainesville, United States

Visit booths exhibiting local businesses, skills, hobbies, and collections. Admission is free. On Saturday, June 14, 10a.m.-2p.m., attendees will also have the opportunity to get information from community groups and to fellowship together as they purchase and enjoy some of the best food in Gainesville!

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.

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....

Carrot Cake Craze: A Sweet Showdown at Blackadder Brewing

Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th St Ste A, Gainesville, FL, United States

Join Blackadder Brewing for a delightful afternoon dedicated to celebrating the beloved carrot cake! Whether you're a baker or a taster, this event promises to be a sweet experience.  Event Highlights:• Baking Competition: Show off your baking skills and creativity. 15 entrants are being accepted, so secure your spot early!•...

Bunnies at the Brewery!

Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th St Ste A, Gainesville, FL, United States

Join Blackadder Brewing Company for a bunny adoption event with Gainesville Rabbit Rescue! Come meet some adorable adoptable rabbits on Saturday, June 14th from 3PM-6PM. The amazing volunteers from GRR are happy to answer all your rabbit-related questions as well as provide education on what they do as an organization...

Heartwood Music Fest IX: All Together Now

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

Experience a collaboratively curated lineup and celebrate nearly a decade of live music, performance, and community at Heartwood Music Fest IX. The festival theme this year is "All Together Now" and every music set features musician collaborations, cameos and band mashups. Heartwood Music Fest IX is produced by The Listening...

$10 – $25

Hurricane Season Kickoff: Tap Into Preparedness at Blackadder Brewing

Blackadder Brewing Company 618 NW 60th St Ste A, Gainesville, FL, United States

Join Blackadder Brewing and Alachua County Emergency Management for an evening of local flavors and community spirit, while learning about preparedness from the experts. HURRICANE SEASON STARTS JUNE 1ST—ARE YOU READY? STAY INFORMED. STAY PREPARED. STAY LOCAL. Get hurricane ready with Alachua County Emergency Management and other local organizations at...

Gainesville Roller Derby vs. Bradentucky Bombers

MLK Center 1028 NE 14th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Come watch the Gainesville Roller Rebels face off against the Bradentucky Bombers! Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Kids 12 & under get in FREE! (Tickets coming soon) get tickets: https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/gainesville-all-stars-vs-bradentucky-bombers-gainesville-june-980637 Doors open at 6PM and the action starts at 6:30PM. Food and drinks will be...

Free – $18

Local Songwriter Thomas Allain Debuts Single at Heartwood Music Fest IX

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

Gainesville-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Thomas Allain marks a major milestone with the release of his debut single Footprints in the Stone. Recorded at Ivy Manor Studios in Muscle Shoals with producer Dan Hannon (known for his work with Manchester Orchestra), the project blends rich storytelling with an atmospheric folk-rock sound. The...