Pulp Presents Electronic Music with Sam Prekop (The Sea & Cake), MSHR, and Eric Lanham at 117

117 117 NW 16th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Sam Prekop's boundless imagination is guided by his strong sense of melody. For more than 25 years, as a solo artist or as part of The Sea And Cake, Prekop creates a singular sound inventive and warm. His distinctive vocals, guitar playing and work on modular analog synthesizers are inventive,...

$15

Cade Museum Turns 7 Birthday Bash

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

Bring the whole family and help the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention celebrate seven years of sparking innovation—and many more to come! Enjoy free admission and a day filled with goodie bags for early guests, a petting zoo, and hands-on crafts like slime-making and birthday-themed art. Special guests from...

Floridiana Festival & Marketplace at the Matheson History Museum

Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Step into a world of vintage Florida flair at the Matheson History Museum’s Floridiana Festival & Marketplace. Browse a curated selection of Florida souvenirs, artifacts, art, and more inside the main museum building. Outdoors in Sweetwater Park, enjoy live music, food trucks, historical demonstrations, and community organizations. The festival kicks...

Free

Grand Bonsai Exhibition at Oak Hammock, May 10-11

Oak Hammock at the University of Florida 5100 SW 25th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, United States

Come enjoy a huge selection of spectacular Bonsai trees at the 4th Annual Grand Bonzai Exhibition. See live demonstrations, purchase Asian objects and get a starter Bonsai tree. Free giveaways! The two-day exhibition takes place Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 11, 10 a.m. -...

Free

Mother’s Day Muffins and Mimosas at Artisans’ Guild Gallery

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

This Mother's Day, come enjoy muffins, mimosas, and puzzles on the porch. The Artisans' Guild Gallery is your go-to destination for exquisite local art and crafts, perfect for celebrating Mother's Day or any day of the year!

Skip The Flowers, Give Mom a Beer at Blackadder Brewing Company

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

Show Mom how much you love her!Bring her to the brewery for Mother's Day! Blackadder Brewing Company is offering her a pint on them (but you can tell her that it's from you).You're sure to be Mom's favorite after treating her to an afternoon at Blackadder

Tot Trot: Flowers at UF Natural Area Teaching Laboratory

UF Natural Area Teaching Laboratory Natural Area Dr., Gainesville, United States

Get your toddler excited about science and natural history at Tot Trot. Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for an exciting and interactive nature walk. While the exhibits building is closed, they will still be exploring the natural world at the University of Florida Natural Area Teaching Lab and sharing museum...

Folk Fusion from the Andes to Appalachia with Larry & Joe at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Don’t miss a one-of-a-kind live music performance in Gainesville this May. Larry and Joe is the sublime sonic duo composed of Grammy-nominated bluegrass artist Joe Troop and Venezuelan Joropo harpist Larry Bellorín. These two virtuosic multi-instrumentalists fuse their respective Venezuelan and Appalachian folk traditions on the harp, banjo, cuatro, fiddle,...

$18

“Refugee Resettlement in Gainesville” Exhibition Opening

Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

From 2024 right up until presidential inauguration day in 2025, the Greater Gainesville International Center worked with the International Rescue Committee to resettle six refugee families here in Gainesville. This is the story of some of the newest neighbors, told through art. The mini-exhibition, "Refugee Resettlement in Gainesville," features pen...

Free

Young Annasemble Spring Concert

The Historic Thomas Center 306 NE 6th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

The Young Annasemble or YAS will give its annual Spring Concert at the Thomas Center on May 14th. The Young people's orchestra is affiliated with the Annasemble Community Orchestra. They are a group of young musicians, ages between 10-16 years old (and a few adults). The accent of this orchestra...

Free

Southern Rock with Melody Trucks and Fitzkee Brothers at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Melody Trucks & Fitzkee Brothers bring a powerhouse blend of Southern rock, jam, and improvisational fire to Heartwood's listening room on May 15th! Melody Trucks has captivated audiences at The Peach Music Festival, Suwannee Rising, and Hulaween. As the daughter of the late Butch Trucks (The Allman Brothers Band), she...

$20 – $30

Fifth Avenue Arts Festival

Santa Fe College Blount Center 401 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate the Rich Culture, History, and Vibrant Community of Gainesville at the 45th Annual 5th Avenue Arts Festival. This beloved event brings together local artists, performers, and vendors to highlight the beauty and diversity of our community. Enjoy live music and performances, stunning artwork and crafts from local artists, delicious...

Free

An Evening with Frederick Douglass and Captain John Brown at the Matheson History Museum

Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Join the University of Florida Performing Arts Driveway Theatre Project for the showing of "An Evening with Frederick Douglass and Captain John Brown." The production, starring Shamrock McShane, Pamela D. Marshall, and E. Stanley Richardson, will take place on the front porch of the Matheson House. Admission is free and...

Free

Carnival for Pace at First Magnitude Brewing Company

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

First Magnitude presents a carnival-themed event to support Pace Center for Girls, Alachua. The event is free and open to the public. There will be carnival games, popcorn, cotton candy, and more. Plus the great local beer that you know and love from FM Brewing. Join a fun afternoon celebrating...

Free

Annasemble Spring Concert at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville 4225 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL, United States

All are invited to join Annasemble for their 2025 Spring Concert with the theme: "The Environment and Us". Music through the ages reflects how everyone is intertwined with the environment; giving reverence to the world we live in. Early music to Scandinavian music of this day and age. They hope...

Free

Acoustic Duo Mind the Music at Blackadder Brewing

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

“Mind the Music” is a multi-genre acoustic duo featuring acoustic guitar, upright bass, and vocals. Join us as we welcome back Michael Robinson and Will Ellis to the brewery on Sunday, May 18th at 4PM. The duo will be playing in support of this month’s charity partner, Junior League of...

Kyran Daniel – Virtuosic Guitarist at Heartwood Soundstage

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

"‘I knew at that time he would be an incredible force in music…he was always received with thunderous applause and standing ovations…’ - Tommy Emmanuel AM ‘likely the most influential acoustic guitar composer of his generation … publicly unsung, his pieces have shaped the progression of the art form since...

$20 – $25