Farm-to-Table Dinner Benefiting Gaineville Giving Garden at Afternoon

Afternoon 231 NW 10th Ave., Gainesville, United States

Celebrate the season’s end with a special farm-to-table dinner in support of Gainesville Giving Garden. Hosted by Afternoon Restaurant, Cypress & Grove Brewing Company, and the Giving Garden, the evening begins with a farm tour, followed by a multi-course, locally sourced dinner. Optional beer pairings are available, curated by Cypress...

$150

Folk with Tina and Her Pony at The Bull

The Bull 18 SW 1st Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Live music by Tina and Her Pony from 8-10pm at The Bull. $7 cover at the door

$7

Cocktails and Classics: Close Encounters of the Third Kind at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

Take a science fiction adventure from Muncie, Indiana to Devils Tower, Wyoming with a screening of Close Encounters of the Third Kind. After a close encounter with a UFO, Roy Neary finds his ordinary daily life turned upside down, spurring him to an obsessed cross-country quest as a momentous event...

(Sold Out) Beginners Mosaic Workshop at The AUK Market

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

Join us at The Auk Market for a beginners mosaic workshop led by Satchel's Pizza artist in residence, Leah Piekarski @refractedlight_mosaic. This has been a very popular and fun workshop! Take home your very own masterpiece in this 3-hour, hands-on workshop. Participants will adorn a 6-inch square tray with a...

$60

“Inspired By” Exhibit Opening Reception at The Art Gallery at Oak Hammock

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

View the judged art show, “Inspired By,” hosted by Oak Hammock. Thirty five artists from Oak Hammock and other regional north Florida artists exhibit over 90 works  in various media including oil, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, stained glass and photography. The reception will include wine and hors d’oeuvres. Many of...

Free

Blues on the Patio with Beautiful Bobby Blackmon at A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center

A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center 1013 NW 7th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Enjoy a blues performance on the patio with Beautiful Bobby Blackmon. Bobby Blackmon's musical influences range from B.B. King to Buddy Guy and over the course of his highly successful musical career, Bobby has had the honor of being named the opening act for both of these legends. Admission is...

Memorial Day Tour at Carson Springs Wildlife

Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation 8528 E CR 225, Gainesville, FL, United States

Meet the animals of Carson Springs Wildlife on a Memorial Day Tour. Guided by professional zoologists, tours at Carson Springs are a great family-friendly activity to get close to the animals. See big cat feeding demonstrations and learn more about 100 rare animals.

Alachua County Annual Memorial Day Ceremony

Historic Evergreen Cemetery 401 SE 21 Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

​​Honor and remember veterans and military service members who lost their lives in service to the nation. Alachua County Veteran Services, in collaboration with the City of Gainesville, Vystar Credit Union, and Milam Funeral Homes, invites the community to attend the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26 at...

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

Morningside Nature Center 3540 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Meet and learn about farm animals at Morningside Nature Center. Children, accompanied by their adult, can meet and learn about all of the farm animals while helping to give them afternoon snacks. This is the final Barnyard Buddies event of the spring and the series will pick back up in...

Pull Up to the Opening of the Hippodrome’s Summer Musical “Pump Boys and Dinettes”

Hippodrome Theatre 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, FL, United States

Fill up your tank and your spirit with the Tony-nominated musical "Pump Boys and Dinettes!" Highway 57 comes to life on the Hippodrome Theatre mainstage. Step into the world of the Double Cupp Diner and the gas station next door, where the Pump Boys and the Dinette sisters serve up...

“The Play That Goes Wrong,” Now through June 8

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

Expect the unexpected - and uncontrollable laughter - when everything that can go wrong does in this award-winning comedy. The Cornley Drama Society is attempting to stage a classic murder mystery... but from missing props and collapsing sets to unconscious actors and a corpse that won’t play dead, chaos reigns supreme. Will...

SPARC Place: Artist Residency Kick-Off at Oakview Park

Oakview Park 810 NW 8th Ave., Gainesville, United States

Join SPARC352 and kickoff the SPARC Place artist residency program! Meet the artists, enjoy art and performances, kid’s activities, and grab a slice of pizza. The artist residency provides studio space for community artists and musicians.  

Book Signing with Author Lauren Gonzalez “100 Things To Do In Gainesville Before You Die”

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

Enjoy an Artwalk Gainesville book signing with author Lauren Gonzalez. Her book, "100 Things To Do In Gainesville Before You Die" is an insider's guide to the best things to do, see, and taste in Gainesville. Lauren is a third-generation Floridian and has called Gainesville home for 20 years.

Gainesville Fine Arts Association Solo Exhibition Showcases

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

Discover a weekly rotation of unique solo exhibitions in the main gallery at Gainesville Fine Arts Association (GFAA). The Artwalk Gainesville reception features "Nearly Touching: Peggy Tate," on display through Saturday, May 31. Upcoming exhibitions in June include "A Matter of Time: Sara Nash," June 4-7, "Totem & Taboo: Nicole...

Americana with S.G. Goodman and Wax Wings

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

Experience a night of Americana in the listening room at Heartwood Soundstage with S.G. Goodman and Wax Wings. S.G. Goodman's roots-inflected rock n’ roll uses gritty, haunting vocals to narrate the dual perspectives of her upbringing as the daughter of a crop farmer, and a queer woman coming out in...

$22

Gator Open Grand Prix Volleyball Tournament at Alachua County Sports and Events Center

Alachua County Sports and Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Watch volleyball teams compete at the 2025 AAU Gator Open Grand Prix. The Gator Open welcomes volleyball teams and spectators to the state-of-the-art Alachua County Sports and Events Center in Celebration Pointe for two days of competition.

Survivors of Gun Violence Memorial at Squirrel Ridge Park

Squirrel Ridge Park 1603 SW Williston Rd., Gainesville, United States

Join a day of recognition, remembrance and healing. When: Saturday, May 31 from 9-11 a.m. Where: Squirrel Ridge Park, 1603 SW Williston Rd.

Free

“Silver Linings” Community Day

Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Explore the "Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection" exhibition with an all-day celebration. "Silver Linings" Community Day features docent-led tours, music from DJ Wax Atom, silk screening with LVR Ink, dancing lessons with Smooth Flava, art making activities with the Bailey Learning and Arts Collective and Turbado Marabou. Meet...

Free

Kid’s Improv Workshop at Unity of Gainesville

Unity of Gainesville 8801 NW 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

For kids ages 6-10, a special 90 min workshop in storytelling, improv and interpretive theater! They'll have a great time ‘mixing and matching’ some old skills, developing new skills, and creating FUN with no skills. This workshop will Activate creativity - Build confidence - Improve communication skills - Develop theatrical...

Karaoke Night at Blackadder Brewing!

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

🎤 Join an unforgettable Karaoke Night at Blackadder Brewing! 🎶 Hosted by Justin from Bearded Brothers Events, this is your chance to shine on stage and enjoy a night full of music, laughter, and great company. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-time singer, everyone's welcome to grab the...