Dice and Drafts: Bunco at Blackadder Brewing Company

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

Whether you’re a seasoned Bunco player or new to the game, this is the perfect opportunity to roll the dice and enjoy some great brews. Details: Free to Play: No entry fee required; just bring your enthusiasm and competitive spirit! Prizes: Exciting prizes for four categories so bring your A-game....

Book Swap at Swamp Head Brewery

Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Sip, Swap, Repeat - Book Swap at Swamp Head Brewery! On Thursday, September 11th, book lovers are invited to enjoy an evening of books, brews, and good company. Bring a gently loved book, swap it for something new-to-you, and stick around to savor a pint while diving into the next...

Florida Museum on the Go! Plant for Pollinators: Sarah’s Birthday Bash at Matheson History Museum

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

Presented in honor of Sarah Hamilton Matheson’s birthday, this free event features live music and community organizations. The Florida Museum’s Daniels Lab will help educate guests about about the importance of native plants, wildflowers and more. Planting native flowering plants in your yard, patio and even in pots can provide...

Gainesville Latino Film Festival: Kids And Family Afternoon “Migration” at Santa Fe College Blount Hall

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

Family Film afternoon at the Gainesville Latino Film Festival! Bring the whole family for a fun and heartwarming screening of Migration, a delightful animated film about finding your place in the world—even if it means leaving your comfort zone. Free admission – open to all ages Expect laughter, adventure, and...

Free

Brazil Fest Gainesville 2025

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

Celebrate the rhythms, flavors and Brazilian culture at the family-friendly Brazil Fest. Enjoy live outdoor music and dance, a kids’ movie, artisan markets, Brazilian cuisine and cultural exhibits. Upgrade to a VIP ticket for an exclusive indoor performances. Featuring artists like Floresamba, Tenison Delrey, Marcio Mello, Maca Reggae Samba and more,...

Abalone Shore Runway Show by French All the Seams at the AUK Market

The AUK Market 2031 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL, United States +1 more

“Abalone Shore” by French all the Seams is a tribute to the enduring legacy of Korea’s Haenyeo - the fearless free-diving women of South Korea’s Jeju Island - and the raw, natural beauty of California’s Abalone Coast. This collection reimagines strength, grace, and a deep connection to the sea through...

Free

North Central Blues Society 2025 Showcase

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

Experience four of North Florida’s finest traditional blues performers, co-headlining the 2025 Gainesville Blues Showcase. The North Central Florida Blues Society is excited to host Little Mike & the Tornadoes, Dr Jules’ Cool Blues, JC & the Backscratchers and Sheba the Mississippi Queen & the Bluesmen.  

$25 – $30
Event Series Gators Gameday Locker Room Tours

Gators Gameday Locker Room Tours at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, September 15-19

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...

$20

Florida Museum on the Go! Early Explorers: Fossil Dig at Alachua County Library Districts Millhopper Branch

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

Gear up for fun and learning with your littles at the local library. The Florida Museum's Prehistoric Life series shows the fascinating animals that roamed Florida millions of years ago with real fossils, replicas and models. This series consists of four free, 30-minute learning sessions meant for children aged 3-5....

One-Night Production of Original Play “Galatea” at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

Experience the original play "Galatea" from Williston native Lizzy Arnold before it hits the road to Philadelphia’s Fringe Festival. "Galatea" is a retelling of the Greek myth of Pygmalion and Galatea. The production explores the Pygmalion myth from Galatea’s point of view, following her gradual realization of imprisonment and abuse...

$15

Gainesville Latino Film Festival: “Gloria del Pacífico”

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

Experience one of the most ambitious and powerful productions in Peruvian cinema at the Gainesville Latino Film Festival. The historical epic “Gloria del Pacífico” brings to life heroic battles, heartbreaking decisions and the immortal spirit of Colonel Francisco Bolognesi, a national symbol of honor and sacrifice during the War of...

Free

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (and Steamboats, Too!)

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

Explore Florida’s early transportation history with Dr. Steven Noll, from steamboats on local lakes to the arrival of the Florida Railroad in Gainesville in 1859. Discover how these developments shaped Alachua County and how transportation continues to influence the state today. Admission is free with online registration.

Ales and Empanadas at Swamp Head Brewery

Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Pair a flight of craft brews with a flight of Latin food with Swamp Head Brewery and Tequecheese. Grab a preset beer flight at the bar and a four-bite food flight in the tasting room (tequeño, arepa, empanada, mandoca), while supplies last.  

Gainesville Latino Film Festival: “Somos Nuestras Montañas“

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

Uncover a far away, yet deeply familiar story of people, land and dignity. “Somos Nuestras Montañas” is a powerful documentary about identity and unbreakable fight to exist. Through the lens of the Armenian community in the South Caucasus, personal stories invite the audience to reflect on what it means to...

Free

Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus 3rd Friday Concert at St. Patrick Catholic Church

St. Patrick Catholic Church 500 NE 16th Ave., Gainesville, United States

You're invited to a special performance by the Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus. Bring a friend and enjoy an evening of harmony and community. Admission is free.

A free will offering will be taken up for the performers of the concert

UpStage at the Phillips Center with Tyreek McDole

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

Tyreek McDole brings his deep, bluesy vocals and a seriously swinging jazz band to UpStage. A Florida native, he has taken the New York and international music scenes by storm, being recognized as only the second male winner of the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. McDole breathes life...

Opening Weekend of the Tony Award-Winning Musical “RENT,” September 19-21

Gainesville Community Playhouse 4039 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Be transported to New York's bohemian East Village during the 1990s for a powerful and poignant stage production of "RENT. Follow a group of friends and artists as they navigate the challenges of love, loss and survival amidst the AIDS epidemic. "RENT" celebrates life, love, and the resilience of the...

$15 – $25

Final Weekend of “On Clover Road” at Acrosstown Repertory Theatre

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre 3501 SW 2nd Ave., Ste. O, Gainesville, FL, United States

At an abandoned motel on a desolate American road, a mother meets with a cult deprogrammer, believing she will be reunited with her runaway daughter. What happens instead – in this smart, harrowing, edge-of-your-seat thriller – is something that will shock her to her core. What will a mother do...

Salsa Mundial Hosts Three Days of Celebrations for its 10th Anniversary, September 19-21

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

Celebrate a decade of Salsa Mundial with three days of dance workshops, performances and socials featuring guest instructors, DJs and dancers from across Florida. Highlights include salsa and bachata workshops for all levels, live shows, and themed dance socials at Salsa Mundial, the Cade Museum and Swamp Head Brewery. Dance...

$20 – $150

Free Fix-It Clinic at Gainesville Hackerspace

The Gainesville Hackerspace 4101 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Bring a broken appliance to Gainesville Hackerspace and their members will do their best to repair your items. What can you bring? • Lamps, toasters, hair dryers, etc.; • Vacuum cleaners; • Sewing machines (non-computerized); • Knives that need sharpening; • And other small appliances. Limit: Two items per guest....

Free