Gators Game Day Locker Room Tours, July 21 – 25

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 157 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, FL, United States

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Gators football with a guided 30-minute tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and South End Zone Football Complex. Walk through the players’ locker room and visit the stadium field level. Tours run throughout the afternoon from noon to 5 p.m. Book your tour...

$15

A Taste of Belgium! at Blackadder Brewing Company

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

 It's Belgian National Day  Monday July 21stYes, you read that correctly, Blackadder Brewing will be open on a Monday. No passports required  for this trip, A Taste of Belgium!Blackadder Brewing is filling the taps with lots of Belgian beers for this special occasionand of course they will have a delicious line...

Event Series Bloco GNV Free Drum Classes in July

Bloco GNV Free Drum Classes in July

Depot Park 200 SE Depot Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Bloco GNV Brings the Beat to Gainesville with Free Afro-Brazilian Percussion Classes! Bloco GNV, Gainesville’s vibrant Afro-Brazilian drum group, is excited to announce the return of its weekly community drumming classes for the whole month of July. Open to all experience levels, Bloco GNV offers a joyful and welcoming space...

Free

UF Performing Arts 2025|2026 Season Preview

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Get the inside scoop on the upcoming season of performances straight from University of Florida Performing Arts Director Brian Jose! Preview is a special tradition that kicks off every UFPA season where performances are announced for the coming year. The presentation features highlights of the 40 performances in the 25|26...

Science Surprises: Reptiles and Amphibians at the Alachua County Library District Tower Road Branch

Tower Road Library Branch 3020 SW 75 St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Discover the difference between reptiles and amphibians and what makes these animals so special at the library! Debunk myths and learn more about the natural world with interactive activities. This Science Surprises session is 45-minute long and perfect for elementary-aged learners. These sessions do not require pre-registration but do have...

“Life Of Chuck” at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

From the hearts and minds of Stephen King and Mike Flannagan comes "The Life of Chuck," the extraordinary story of an ordinary man. This powerful tale celebrates the life of Charles 'Chuck" Krantz (Tom Hiddleston) as he experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained...

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, FL, United States

"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.

“The Surfer” at the Hippodrome Theatre

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

In the psychological thriller directed by Lorcan Finnegan, a man (Nicolas Cage) returns to the idyllic beach of his childhood to surf with his son. But his desire to hit the waves is thwarted by a group of locals whose mantra is “don’t live here, don’t surf here.” Humiliated and...

Event Series Bloco GNV Free Drum Classes in July

Bloco GNV Free Drum Classes in July

Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Bloco GNV Brings the Beat to Gainesville with Free Afro-Brazilian Percussion Classes! Bloco GNV, Gainesville’s vibrant Afro-Brazilian drum group, is excited to announce the return of its weekly community drumming classes for the whole month of July. Open to all experience levels, Bloco GNV offers a joyful and welcoming space...

Free

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...

Event Series Art Walk Night at First Magnitude

Art Walk Night at First Magnitude

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

✨ It’s not every day that your beer comes with a side of live art, music, and creative connection, but it is every last Friday at First Magnitude! First Magnitude Brewing Company brings back Art Walk nights - a curated gathering of local artists and makers, live music, food trucks,...

Free

Exhibit Reception for “Destined Home: A Story of Resilience and Belonging”

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

Join the Greater Gainesville International Center (GGIC) and the Gainesville Fine Arts Association for a special Artwalk Gainesville reception of "Destined Home," on view July 23 through August 23. The exhibit shares the stories of refugee families resettled in Gainesville with the help of GGIC and the International Rescue Committee,...

Free

Chamber-Folk with The Wire Birds at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Experience original folk songs backed featuring close harmonies and a string quintet with The Wire Birds. Recently produced songs focus almost exclusively on stories, places and themes based in Florida. The listening room at Heartwood Soundstage was purpose-built by musicians, for musicians, as a state-of-the art performance space and recording...

$15 – $18

BLAAC2Basics Yoga Workshop at Santa Fe College Blount Hall

Santa Fe College Blount Hall 530 W University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join a yoga workshop hosted by BLAAC intern Aradhana Hegde! This is Aradhana's final project and your support would be loved. The event is free, but registration is required. Grab a mat and bring a friend!

Free

“Jane Austen Wrecked My Life” at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

Agathe (Camille Rutherford) is a hopelessly clumsy yet charming young woman who works in the legendary Shakespeare & Co. bookshop in Paris, while she dreams of being a successful writer, and of experiencing love akin to a Jane Austen novel, she finds herself desperately single and plagued by writers block....

Accio! It’s Harry Potter Trivia Night at Blackadder Brewing Company

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

Attention all Witches & Wizards (Muggles, too)! Once again Blackadder Brewing will be transformed into the magical world of Hogwarts. What: Join Blackadder Brewing to celebrate Harry's birthday with a special Harry Potter Trivia Night.Trivia questions will be both movie and book based. Why: Because it's loads of fun AND...

Classics & Cocktails: “Bonnie and Clyde”

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

Catch a screening of "Bonnie and Clyde" (1967) at Classics & Cocktails, paired with a themed drink from the bar. This groundbreaking true crime drama follows Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow on a daring crime spree during the Great Depression. Directed by Arthur Penn and nominated for ten Academy Awards,...

“Friendship” at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

Suburban dad Craig (Tim Robinson) falls hard for his charismatic new neighbor (Paul Rudd), as Craig’s attempts to make an adult male friend threaten to ruin both of their lives. R 2025 Comedy 1h 40m Showtimes: Friday, July 18 at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 19 at 9 p.m. Sunday, July...

Science Surprises: Butterflies and Moths at the Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch

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

Become a butterfly at your local library! Learn the facts about our beautiful flying friends and take part in a fun activity to put yourself in their wings. This Science Surprises session is 45-minute long and perfect for elementary-aged learners. These sessions do not require pre-registration but do have limited...

“The Surfer” at the Hippodrome Theatre

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

In the psychological thriller directed by Lorcan Finnegan, a man (Nicolas Cage) returns to the idyllic beach of his childhood to surf with his son. But his desire to hit the waves is thwarted by a group of locals whose mantra is “don’t live here, don’t surf here.” Humiliated and...