KennaDee Acoustic at Mother’s Pub

Mother's Pub & Grill North 5109 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Join KennaDee for an evening full of good food, great fun, and acoustic fan favorites! Savor delicious bites, enjoy a lively atmosphere, and sing-along to your favorite tunes. It’s the perfect recipe for a fantastic time! Don’t miss it!

Free

Traditional Irish Music at Blackadder Brewing Company

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

Experience a vibrant atmosphere as local musicians gather at Blackadder Brewing for the monthly Traditional Irish Music Session. The heart of Ireland comes alive through traditional tunes! Enjoy rich musical heritage and cultural spirit of the Emerald Isle over a pint of ale. Food truck Stubbie's Sausages will be on...

THE FEST and Heartwood Soundstage Present: Live on the Lawn with Orbiter, The Joytraders, Boat Stuff

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

Come out to Heartwood Soundstage for the second event in the free Live on the Lawn summer series! This special evening will celebrate Heartwood's partnership with THE FEST with performances by Gainesville punk rock bands Orbiter, The Joytraders, and Boat Stuff. *Free, Outdoors, All Ages* This event is supported by...

Free

Chattanooga Boys Choir at First Presbyterian: We Are the Music Makers

First Presbyterian Church 300 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, United States

The acclaimed Chattanooga Boys Choir will perform as part of their 2025 summer tour entitled We Are the Music Makers, a celebration of youth and creativity. LOCAL YOUTH SINGERS INVITED TO SING ALONG IN PERFORMANCE! In addition to an evening of inspiring choral music, the concert offers a special opportunity...

Free

Mindbender Mansion at the Cade Museum

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

Enter the wonderfully puzzling world of Mindbender Mansion, a quirky place full of puzzles, brainteasers, and interactive challenges guaranteed to test the brain power and problem solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers. Join the Mindbender Society by gathering hidden clues and secret passwords. Solve brainteasers and group challenges...

Gun Violence Awareness Day Proclamation

Gainesville City Hall Auditorium 200 E University Ave., Gainesville, United States

Join Mayor Ward and the Gainesville City Commission as June 6, 2025 is named Gun Violence Awareness Day in the City of Gainesville.

Free

Don’t Miss the Final Weekend of “The Play That Goes Wrong,” June 5-8

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...

Hurricane Season Kickoff: Tap Into Preparedness at First Magnitude Brewing Company

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

Hurricane season kicks off June 1 - are you ready? Join Alachua County Emergency Management and other local organizations at several of our local breweries to get hurricane-ready! Stop by, learn some essential preparedness tips, snag a limited-edition pint glass, and support our local community. The first 100 attendees at...

Gainesville Circus Center Student Showcase: Icons Through the Ages, June 6-7

Gainesville Circus Center 1925 NW 2nd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Watch original choreography from the Gainesville Circus Center paired with hit music for a iconic performance on Friday and Saturday. Icons through the Ages is a showcase of aerial acrobatics and dance with music from the 1920s to today. Tickets are available online. Children ages 5 and under are free....

$10 – $15

“Pump Boys and Dinettes” Summer Musical on the Hippodrome Main Stage through June 20

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

Top off your tank and head downtown — the Hippodrome Theatre’s summer musical tradition kicks into high gear with Pump Boys and Dinettes. This Tony-nominated crowd-pleaser hits the mainstage with twang, talent, and toe-tapping tunes. Set on Highway 57 between a gas station and the Double Cupp Diner, this high-spirited...

Event Series Teen Midnight Basketball

Teen Midnight Basketball

MLK Center 1028 NE 14th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Co-ed basketball for middle and high school-aged youth The Teen Midnight Basketball 3-on-3 program offers monthly athletic opportunities for youth during late night, weekend hours when they might otherwise be involved in unsupervised activities. This program is held monthly on the first Friday night from April to August, at the...

Free

Reader Palooza at the Alachua County Library District Tower Road Branch

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

Kick-off the summer at Reader Palooza! Join more than 30 community organizations for a fun morning sharing information and activities for kids. Enjoy games, music and entertainment for all ages.

Y’all Means All Pride Party

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

Celebrate Pride with First Magnitude and the Pride Community Center of North Central Florida. Enjoy a day filled with live entertainment, music, art and more. The schedule features a queer makers market from 3–6 p.m., live music from Prizilla at 7 p.m. and a dazzling drag show at 8:30 p.m....

Free

Armand and Angelina – Magical Musical Comedy Show

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

Get Ready to Laugh Out Loud with Armand and Angelina! Looking for a night of fun, laughter, and unforgettable entertainment? Mark your calendars and prepare for an evening of pure joy as Armand and Angelina bring their latest musical comedy extravaganza to the stage! This all-new program is more than...

Game Night with the Latina Women’s League at Vecinos

Vecinos Cafe and Lounge 208 W University Ave., Gainesville, United States

After the success of the first Game Night, they're back with even more fun for everyone! You’re invited to the second edition of Game Night – an evening full of joy, music, and community. Come and practice your Spanish in a fun way while supporting our organization upcoming event. Bingo...

Space Jam – Christian Hip-Hop Dance Party Youth Night at Depot Village

Depot Village 404 SE 2nd St., Gainesville, United States

Young people across the community are invited to experience a powerful fusion of faith, rhythm, and community at The Space Jam Christian Hip-Hop & Dancehall Dance Party. This dynamic event offers a fresh take on fellowship by blending positive messages with the upbeat energy of hip-hop and dancehall music. Scheduled...

$15

National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

NR 2025 ‧ Comedy ‧ 3h 2m (15 min intermission) Back by popular demand! Grab tickets now, this will sell out. Two Victorian gentlemen lead double lives, each creating fictional personas to escape their responsibilities. Their deceptions grow complicated when they pursue romance with two different women.