Our Town Home and Garden Show, August 23-24

Alachua County Sports & Events Center at Celebration Pointe

Browse the best vendors for all of your home, garden, patio & renovation needs, all in one place at the Our Town Home and Garden Show. Our Town Magazine and the Builders Association of North Central Florida are proud to return the Home Show to the North Central Florida area. ...

$5

Midsummer Night Shimmy at Blackadder Brewing

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

✨Midsummer Night Shimmy ✨🌙 August 23rd 7-9PM ✨A celebration of wonder, illusion, and the joy of belly dance. Where rhythm blurs the lines between reality and magic, and every movement is a dream shared in community. The ever-so-talented belly dancers, Najmah & Karen will be showcasing their art along with...

Exhibit Reception for Continuum: Collective Works from Arts in Medicine

Gainesville Fine Arts Association Gallery 1314 S Main St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate 35 years of the UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine program at the opening gallery reception "Continuum." The exhibit explores the rich and vibrant journey of the Arts in Medicine program through artwork made by patients, care partners, healthcare workers, and community members. With featured works including art from...

Free

Science Surprises: Make a Pooter at the Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch

Millhopper Library Branch 3145 NW 43 St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Step into the shoes of a scientist and make your own research tools at the library! Out in the field, researchers use special tools to explore the natural world. Learn how to make and use these neat tools yourself. This four-part series consists of four free, 45-minute learning sessions, perfect...

Florida Bridal Expo

Best Western Gateway Grand 4200 NW 97th Blvd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Plan your entire wedding in one day, all in one place, while meeting top wedding professionals ready to help make your big day unforgettable. You can even book your favorite wedding professional at the show. The first 30 brides through the doors will receive a three-day, two-night hotel stay in...

$10.00 – $20.00

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...