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Salsa Mundial Hosts Three Days of Celebrations for its 10th Anniversary, September 19-21

Multiple Locations Located in Gainesville, Alachua County, FL, United States

Celebrate a decade of Salsa Mundial with three days of dance workshops, performances and socials featuring guest instructors, DJs and dancers from across Florida. Highlights include salsa and bachata workshops for all levels, live shows, and themed dance socials at Salsa Mundial, the Cade Museum and Swamp Head Brewery. Dance...

$20 – $150

Hogtown 5K Beer Run at Haile West Park

Haile West Park 9538 SW 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

The 12th Annual Hogtown 5K Beer Run returns with a scenic cross-country course through Haile Plantation, benefitting Climb for Cancer. The finish line includes Swamp Head Brewery for adult runners, and root beer for kids with music and entertainment. Highlights include the Half Pint Root Beer Run for kids 10...

Free Fix-It Clinic at Gainesville Hackerspace

The Gainesville Hackerspace 4101 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Bring a broken appliance to Gainesville Hackerspace and their members will do their best to repair your items. What can you bring? • Lamps, toasters, hair dryers, etc.; • Vacuum cleaners; • Sewing machines (non-computerized); • Knives that need sharpening; • And other small appliances. Limit: Two items per guest....

Free

Corn Hole Tournament Benefitting Stonewall Sports at Swamp Head Brewery

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

Join Swamp Head’s first-ever Cornhole Tournament, hosted by and benefitting Stonewall Sports Gainesville! Registration: Sign up with a partner in person at noon. ($20 per team, $10 per person) Gameplay: Bracket-style, games start at 1:30 PM Prizes: $100 gift card + prize pack $50 gift card $40 gift card 100%...

Florida Women, Advice & Social Change

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

Discover how newspaper advice columns shaped the lives and relationships of Floridian women in the 1950s and 1960s. Join Dr. Kimberly Voss as she explores how these columns - ranging from traditional to progressive - reflected and influenced social change during a pivotal era in women’s history. Admission is free...

flipturn Lead Singer Dillon Basse at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Dillon Basse is the lead singer of the Florida-based indie rock band flipturn. He will be performing an evening of his original music.

$25.99

UpStage at the Phillips Center with The Jacob Jolliff Band

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

The Jacob Jolliff Band stands at the forefront of newgrass with their progressive style and eclectic influences. Led by Jacob Jolliff, one of the world’s premier mandolin players, the band combines traditional bluegrass with pop, jazz, and even Celtic influences. Their performances are a journey to amazing harmonic and improvisation...

Florida Bridal Expo

Best Western Gateway Grand 4200 NW 97th Blvd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Plan your entire wedding in one day, all in one place, while meeting top wedding professionals ready to help make your big day unforgettable. You can even book your favorite wedding professional at the show. The first 30 brides through the doors will receive a three-day, two-night hotel stay in...

$10.00 – $20.00

Gainesville Fall Record Fair at Cypress and Grove Brewing Company

Cypress & Grove Brewing Company 1001 NW 4th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

The Gainesville Record Fair returns to Cypress & Grove for another huge fall sale. Vendors from around the state will have thousands of records, CDs and music related merchandise for sale. Plus, vinyl DJs, Frenchmen Food truck and libations for the day. Not to be missed.

BINGO at Swamp Head Brewery

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

Sip, play, and support Florida’s trails! Join Swamp Head Brewery on Tuesday, September 23, for a night of bingo benefiting the Florida Trail Association, the nonprofit that develops and protects the Florida National Scenic Trail. Two 5-game sessions start at 6 PM and 7:15 PM — come for one or...

Line Dancing at Swamp Head Brewery

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

Join a boot scootin' good time on Wednesday, September 24th from 6-8 pm! Swamp Head Brewery welcomes instructor Lisa Spangler to the brewery for a *free* evening of line dancing. Lessons will be provided, and all skill levels are welcome to join. Wear your boots, bring your friends, and prepare...

Free

Music Bingo Night at Blackadder Brewing

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

Colors Music Bingo! Thursday, September 25th at 7PM What it is & How it works: Music Bingo is a modern twist on traditional bingo, replacing numbers with songs. Mark off songs on your cards when you hear them to compete for prizes. This one is "Colors" themed which means either...

Swamp Head Brewery’s Oktoberfest

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

Prost to good times: it's Oktoberfest at Swamp Head Brewery! Enjoy German beers, steins, sausages & live tunes. Festivities start at 4 p.m. with food from Stubbies, TommyKnockers and Uppercrust, music by Varsity Tuba Quartet and games like Sausage Toss, Stein-Holding and Oktoberfest Musical Chairs. Check the Swamp Head Brewery...

Folk and Indie Pop with The Currys and Singer-Songwriter Chelsea Saddler

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

Enjoy an evening of modern folk and indie pop with The Currys, known for their sharp storytelling, rich vocals and signature three-part harmonies. Their latest sound adds a guitar-driven edge while keeping the warmth fans love. St. Augustine singer-songwriter Chelsea Saddler opens the show with a soulful, roots-infused style.

$25 – $30

CircusPalooza with Swing Theory

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

The Gainesville Circus Center presents CircusPalooza with the Swing Theory band. The fourth annual Circus Palooza is a "live music circus show" featuring aerialists, dancers and a whole lot of swing. Tickets and showtimes available at gainesvillecircus.com. Funded in part by Visit Gainesville Alachua County and the City of Gainesville.

$20 – $25

Fall Festival at Butler Town Center

Butler Town Center 3217 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate fall at Butler Town Center's first-ever Fall Festival! This year’s celebration is Peanuts-inspired, bringing the charm of Charlie Brown, Snoopy and friends to Butler. Explore Butler Town Center (Sephora, Ford’s Garage, Anthropologie and more) and the Greenspace by P.F. Chang’s for a day full of fall fun. Games and...

Free

Rock with The Hails at Vivid Music Hall

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

Rock with the unique indie-pop rock sound of The Hails with Edgehill, Oceanic and Jupiter Bloom. GA and balcony seating available. Ages 18 and up.  

Live Music with Unwound at Blackadder Brewing

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

Wind down your weekend with some live music and refreshing craft beer when trio, Unwound returns to Blackadder Brewing Company.

Alt-Rock with Parrotfish, Madwoman and Dogs Can Wear Hats at The Wooly

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

Come see Parrotfish, Madwoman, and Visit Neptune at The Wooly on September 28th. Parrotfish will be playing "The Implication," "Miami," and all of their other favorites and latest music. Tickets are now on sale, join the party! 🎉

$12

Blues on the Patio with JW Gilmore and Friends

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

Experience a master storyteller, a demon on the harp, a well-versed musician and, above all, a showman extraordinaire with JW Gilmore. He has been playing harmonica for over 20 years and keeps audiences laughing, smiling and dancing into the night. JW Gilmore will be joined on the patio by Beulah...

Free