Zen Hops: Yoga with Bunnies at The Abbey

The Abbey at Blackadder 618 NW 60th St. Ste K, Gainesville, United States

Unroll your yoga mat for a morning of relaxation, stretches and the company of adorable bunnies at The Abbey. Choose from 60-minute sessions starting at 10 a.m. 0r 12 p.m. led by instructor Ces Swinton who is passionate about spiritualty and health. Yoga sessions are suitable for all levels, include...

“How to Take Your Power Back” Workshop with Charley Thweatt at Unity of Gainesville

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

Join musician and speaker Charley Thweatt for an uplifting, heart-centered workshop featuring live music, brief teachings and experiential practices to help bring you back to your true power. This interactive gathering invites everyone to not only hear wisdom but experience it.

$20

Indie Rock with Winyah at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Winyah’s live performances are a testament to their distinctive blend of indie and southern rock, featuring electrifying guitar solos and soulful vocals reminiscent of icons like Led Zeppelin, The Backseat Lovers, and flipturn. The band draws its name from Winyah Bay, a cherished landmark in their hometown where all five...

$15

Ground Breaking of Khoury Family Center for the Arts

The Khoury Family Center for the Arts 3939 NW 34th St., Gainesville, United States

Celebrate the 60th Anniversary Season of Dance Alive National Ballet and view the ground breaking for their new home, The Khoury Family Center for the Arts. The 22,000 square feet cultural landmark will feature: a premier dance & music academy, community outreach programs, a vibrant art gallery, a state-of-the-art Black...

Free

SPARC Place Artwalk Reception at Oakview Studios

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

Join SPARC352 to celebrate the close of the SPARC Place artist residency program, providing studio space for community artists and musicians. Meet the artists, enjoy performances and kid's activities as a part of Gainesville Artwalk. Light refreshments will be available. This pilot program is brought to Gainesville in partnership with...

Free

Special Edition Night Mammoth Market with Photo Collective of Gainesville Show at The Wooly

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

Shop local makers at a special evening market and art event in downtown Gainesville. Enjoy A/C and cold beer, and explore the Photo Collective of Gainesville’s group show featuring diverse photographic mediums and subjects next door at Top Secret Space. Vendors include Jaya Merina Art, Daily Burn Candle Studio, Stained...

Free

Caribbean Culture, Music, Art and Cuisine at Reggae Fest

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

Experience Caribbean culture at the Gainesville Reggae Festival. The festival features four live bands and a DJ. Enjoy cultural exhibits highlighting Caribbean and Jamaican heritage, along with authentic food, art and fashion vendors influenced by Caribbean and Jamaican styles - all within a high-energy, vibrant atmosphere. This event is in...

Free

Exhibit Reception for Continuum: Collective Works from Arts in Medicine

Gainesville Fine Arts Association Gallery 1314 S Main St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate 35 years of the UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine program at the opening gallery reception "Continuum." The exhibit explores the rich and vibrant journey of the Arts in Medicine program through artwork made by patients, care partners, healthcare workers, and community members. With featured works including art from...

Free

Ales and Grails: The Quest Continues at Blackadder Brewing

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

Dress in your best medieval attire for a Monty Python-inspired evening of merriment. Ales and Grails features fun activities including the "Tis, but a scratch" axe throwing experience, Monty Python and The Holy Grail trivia, film screening of the iconic movie, costume contest, Holy Hand Grenade Toss, themed menu items...

Music from Disney Stars at Bop to the Top at Heartwood Soundstage

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

It’s a High School Musical 2 summer!  Join Bop to the Top Tour for a celebration of Disney Channel playing HSM, Hannah Montana, Camp Rock, The Cheetah Girls, Lemonade Mouth and more songs from your favorite Disney stars! The outdoor concert includes Battle of the Sharpay’s, We’re All In This...

Jimmy Buffet 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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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...

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 "On Clover Road." At an abandoned motel on a desolate American road, a mother meets with a cult deprogrammer, believing she will be reunited with her daughter. What happens instead - in this...

Perspectives in the Parks: Reclaiming Sacred Ground

Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park 1500 NW 45th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

This presentation by Nigel Rudolph explores how restoring historic African American cemeteries in Florida reclaims sacred landscapes that have been neglected or abandoned, returning dignity to those who came before us. This vital work recovers invaluable genealogical records, cultural traditions, and community stories essential to understanding Florida's complete history. Join...

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,...

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

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