First Mag Goes to Eleven Anniversary Celebration

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

Turn it up with First Magnitude Brewing Company in celebration of 11 years of craft beer, community and good times. Enjoy live music from local legends on 3 stages, new beer releases from hazy IPAs to Belgian ales, six food trucks and exclusive backstage perks for VIP ticket holders.

Swiftie Bingo Night at Blackadder Brewing Company

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

Join Blackadder Brewing Company for a magical evening of music, fun, and all things Taylor Swift! Test your Swiftie knowledge and enjoy a night of Music Bingo featuring all your favorite hits from Taylor's discography. Admission includes bingo cards, specialty-crafted cocktail, swift swag and array of delicious treats to keep...

Outlaw Country with Brandon Bing

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

Experience a night of gritty, high-energy country music with Brandon Bing and special guests Ryan Nelson and Allen Higgs. Raised in Florida, Brandon Bing brings his signature Black Dirt Music - an outlaw blend of Southern storytelling, soul and grit to the Heartwood Soundstage listening room. From heartbreak to wild...

$20 – $25

Pulp Presents: Jazz Night with the Aaron Irwin and Ed White Trios at 117

117 117 NW 16th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Immerse yourself in an evening of dynamic, contemporary jazz featuring the Aaron Irwin Trio and the Ed White Trio. Saxophonist and clarinetist Aaron Irwin leads a lineup with Mike Baggetta on guitar and Bill Campbell on drums. The Ed White Trio includes Rafael Abdalla on bass and Ryan Hecker on...

$10

World Sacred Flutes at Unity of Gainesville

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

Experience a magical presentation featuring sacred flutes and music from the Native American tradition, Japan, Hawaii, India, Africa and Ireland. Music by JS. Bach, Rimsky Korsakov, Borodin, original and traditional songs at Unity of Gainesville, Florida on Sunday, August 17. Presented by Manuel Roberto on woodwinds, Bernice Roberto on Harp...

Free

Sun Country Dance Theatre Open Auditions

Sun Country Sports 333 SW 140th Terrace, Newberry, FL, United States

Aspiring dancers are invited to audition for the 2025–2026 season of Sun Country Dance Theatre. A required pre-audition meeting takes place Wednesday, August 13 at 7 p.m. Pre-registration and a $25 fee are due by August 15. Auditions are grouped by age and experience, starting at 12:15 p.m. Funded in...

(Sold Out) Rhinestones & Resistance: Alt-Country with Whiskey & Co., The Ones to Blame, Rancho La Chua, Uncle Mosie and Cooper at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Come out to Heartwood Soundstage for Rhinestones & Resistance, a country music show against fascism featuring an incredible line up of Gainesville alt-country bands: Whiskey & Co., The Ones to Blame, Rancho La Chua, Uncle Mosie, and Cooper.

$15 – $20

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tours

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

Gainesville Master Chorale Open Rehearsal at UF School of Music

UF School of Music, Room 120 435 Newell Dr., Gainesville, United States

Join the Gainesville Master Chorale, North Central Florida’s premier vocal ensemble, for an open rehearsal to kick off the 2025–2026 season. Adult singers with prior experience are welcome. Those who wish to continue with the chorale may audition with Maestro Will Kesling at the conclusion of the rehearsal. Weekly rehearsals...

Having Fun, Wish You Here! An Illustrated History of the Postcard in Florida

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

Take an exciting trip back in time, from the days when Florida was a backwoods swamp in the early 1900s, through its transformation into a vacation paradise in the 1950s. Join award-winning editor and veteran postcard collector Liz Coursen as she uses museum-quality postcards – many featuring vintage views of...

Free

Heartwood Community Night: “Since I Laid My Burden Down” with E. Stanley Richardson

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

Experience an evening of poetry, music and song with Alachua County Poet Laureate E. Stanley Richardson and friends. "Since I Laid My Burden Down" features the reading of new and selected poems from E. Stanley Richardson, accompanied by Emmanuel Garilus (saxophone), Michelle Johnson (vocals), David Singletary (keyboard) and Wester Joseph...

Free

“No Other Land” at the Hippodrome Cinema, August 21-24

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

"No Other Land" is a 2024 directorial debut by Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, Yuval Abraham, and Rachel Szor, a Palestinian-Israeli collective of filmmakers. The four conceived and produced the film to shed light on the ongoing situation in their homelands. The film was recorded between 2019 and 2023 and was...

Florida Gators Soccer Home Opener vs. Towson at Donald R. Dizney Stadium

Donald R Dizney Stadium

Florida Gators Soccer kicks off their season with a matchup against the Towson Tigers. Be among the first 150 fans to receive a free vuvuzela and enter to win football tickets vs. LIU. Don't miss out on any of the action this season. Admission to Florida Soccer is free!

Free

Loosey’s Recording Grant Showcase at Loosey’s Downtown

Loosey's Downtown 120 SW 1st Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join MusicGNV for an incredible night featuring My Favorite Animal, Sam Cone, Harry Todd and Madame Rius. This show is a collaboration between MusicGNV and Indie Demolition Night, celebrating the most recent Loosey’s Quarterly Recording Grant winners. For those who won't have the chance to experience this exciting show live,...

$8

“Sorry, Baby” at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

Something bad happened to Agnes, but life goes on for everyone else. When a beloved friend on the brink of a major milestone visits, Agnes starts to realize just how stuck she's been, and begins to work through how to move forward. Carrying off difficult subject matter with a light...

Playlist at the Pointe with Late Night Delivery at Celebration Pointe

Celebration Pointe 3528 SW 45th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Enjoy classic rock as the sun sets and pull up a chair or spread a blanket on the Promenade at Celebration Pointe for Late Night Delivery. Make the night complete with dinner, drinks and sweet treats from nearby restaurants. Admission is free.

Uncle Morty’s Rhythm Cream Returns to Eagles Landing

Eagles Landing 7118 W University Ave., Gainesville, Florida, United States

Uncle Morty's has been working on some new tunes. Come in from the heat and groove to the sounds of Uncle Morty’s Rhythm Cream this Friday night at Eagles Landing. The door charge is $3 each for non-members and $2 for members. Pulled pork and tater tot dinners will be...

Pop, Punk and Emo Night of Gainesville at Vivid Music Hall

Vivid Music Hall 201 W University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Pop, punk & emo night returns to Gainesville, August 22, for the saddest party in the swamp! Playing songs from Paramore, Taking Back Sunday, Fall Out Boy, Say Anything, Sleeping With Sirens, The Used, Blink-182, My Chemical Romance, Jimmy Eat World, Panic! At the Disco, Motion City Soundtrack, The All-American...

$13.78

Great Florida Pollinator Census Party at Gainesville Garden Club

Gainesville Garden Club 1350 NW 75th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

🐝Bee a citizen scientist. 🌻Choose a plant blooming in the butterfly or wildflower gardens at the Gainesville Garden Club. ⏱️Set a timer for 15 minutes and count insects that land on your plant. 🪲Instructions will be given on how to tell 4 types of bees, flies, butterflies and other insects...

Free

Books, Beignets and More at The AUK Market’s Book and Art Faire

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

Indulge in delicious beignets, Cajun Street food by Frenchmen's and other treats while browsing a fantastic selection of local books and back-to-school maker goods. The wonderful folks at The Lynx Books will be joining The AUK Market with bookish offerings and readings for all. There will be cool spots to stroll...

Free