Jimmy Buffett Fest, The Labor Day Weekend Show at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Celebrate the legacy of Jimmy Buffett with Parrotheads, Fruitcakes and lovers of great music and good vibes. The inaugural Jimmy Buffett Fest - The Labor Day Weekend Show, is a heartfelt tribute concert honoring the life, music and legacy of the legendary Jimmy Buffett. Local artists perform tropical favorites and...

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Event Series Gators Gameday Locker Room Tours

Gators Gameday Locker Room Tours at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, September 1-5

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...

$30 – $50

Science Surprises: Make a Pooter at the Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch

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

Step into the shoes of a scientist and make your own research tools at the library! Out in the field, researchers use special tools to explore the natural world. Learn how to make and use these neat tools yourself. This four-part series consists of four free, 45-minute learning sessions, perfect...

One Night Only: “Florida/Woman” Pop-Up Exhibit at the Hippodrome Gallery

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

View a unique pop-up photography exhibit at the Hippodrome Gallery. Jessica Carter’s "florida/woman" grapples with the decision to remain or flee the current climate, making visible the relationship between the trans body and this landscape. Each image is a self portrait, captured on film and composited without manipulation, depicting the...

Science on Tap with Florida LAKEWATCH: Celebrating 40 Years of Volunteer Science at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Did you know that Florida is home to 11 million acres of fresh water? Join the UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute and the Florida Museum of Natural History and Florida LAKEWATCH to raise a glass to fresh water at Heartwood Soundstage! For nearly 40 years, Florida LAKEWATCH has harnessed the...

Free
Event Series Open Mic Night at Swamp Head Brewery

Open Mic Night at Swamp Head Brewery

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

Showcase your talent at Swamp Head Brewery!  Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or any other performer, Swamp Head Brewery welcomes all forms of creative expression. Each participant receives a complimentary beer for signing up. Gather your friends, family, and fellow artists for an evening of entertainment, inspiration, and Swamp...

Stand-Up Comedy Class Graduation Show at The Wooly

The Wooly 20 N Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Come out for a night of laughs as 6 Stand-Up Comedy Class for Beginners students present themselves as funny people in front of a packed house! See Chadwick, Jim, Liana, Luben, Nate and Tyson perform their very first stand-up gig. Hosted by Laugh Local's Jeff Jurgens. Tiered pricing is offered...

$15

Last Chance to View “Mindbender Mansion” at the Cade Museum, through September 7

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...

Astronomy on Tap at Swamp Head Brewery

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

Learn about the universe with local astronomers. Enjoy local talks, trivia and craft beer.

Florida Women’s Soccer vs FGCU at Donald R. Dizney Stadium

Donald R Dizney Stadium

Cheer for the Gators as Florida hosts FGCU at The Diz. Get your face painted, get a balloon animal and let the young Gator fans play in the kids zone pre-match. Florida Dazzlers and cheerleaders will be onsite with the Dazzlers performing at halftime. Admission to Gator Soccer matches is...

Football Friday (UF vs USF) at Swamp Head Brewery

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

Pre-game your football weekend with beer, live music, food trucks, and good times at Football Fridays. Get ready for the ultimate pre-game party! Join Swamp Head Brewery every Friday before every Gator home game for Football Fridays, a celebration like no other. Live Music: The Jordan Mobley Jam Band 6-9...

Club de Escucha – Gainesville, FL

Curia on the Drag 2029 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL, United States

El Club de Escucha+ Gainesville comenzó el 13 de enero del 2023. Generalmente, nos reunimos el primer y tercer viernes de cada mes. Únete al chat de WhatsApp para estar al tanto de los eventos, episodio de la semana y conocer al grupo. El moderador, Christian A. Rodríguez, le enviará...

Rock with Big Sky at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Party like it's the 1990s with rock band Big Sky at Heartwood Soundstage. Big Sky burst out of Gainesville’s college scene in the early ’90s with a rare commitment to all-original music, skipping the usual cover band route and diving straight into high-energy live shows. They quickly built a devoted...

$15

Jazz with the Lao Tizer Band

Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience a genre-blending night of music with the Lao Tizer Band in support of their new album "Amplify." The all-star group features “Best New Jazz Artist" nominee Lao Tizer on piano, American Idol star Elliott Yamin on vocals, Danny Janklow on sax and flute, Cheik N’Doye on bass and Grammy...

Opening Weekend of Thrilling Stage Drama “On Clover Road”

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

Find out what happens when a desperate mother tries to reunite with her runaway daughter at the stage production of "On Clover Road." The smart, harrowing, edge-of-your-seat thriller begins as a mother meets with a cult de-programmer, believing she will be reunited with her daughter. What happens next shocks her...

Gainesville Cars and Coffee at Tioga Town Center

Tioga Town Center 133 SW 130th Way, Newberry, FL, United States

Get an up-close view of cars at Gainesville Cars and Coffee. The family-friendly gathering is open to all automotive enthusiasts and is free to attend.

Guided Walk at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens 4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville, FL, United States

See what's in bloom at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. It's the last chance to see the giant Victoria water lilies as cooler temperatures mark the end of the growing season. The guided tour features seasonal highlights from the diverse plant collections beginning at 10 a.m. The tour is included with regular...

Power Over Pain Empowerment Jubilee

Mount Carmel Baptist Church 2505 NE 8th Avenue, Gainesville, United States

Want to learn more about chronic pain and resources to help you? Join this free community educational event designed to provide knowledge, skills, training, and empowerment in the management of chronic pain. If you have arthritis, chronic low back pain, fibromyalgia, migraine, cancer pain, sciatica, etc., come learn and support...

Free

Gators Football vs. University of South Florida

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

Cheer for an in-state matchup between Florida and USF. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is sold out so plan to arrive early and enjoy all the pre-game fanfare and festivities including Gator Walk, Fan Fest and more.