“Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection” Exhibition at the Harn Museum of Art

Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

The Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida will display art from Spelman College—a historically black liberal arts college for women located in Atlanta, Georgia. The Harn is one of five venues across the United States exhibiting "Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection." Through 39 works by...

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...

“The Wedding Banquet” at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

R 2025 Romance/Comedy 1h 43m Hoping to stay in the country, a gay man proposes a green card marriage to a female friend in exchange for paying for her IVF treatment. However, things soon get complicated when his grandmother surprises them with plans for an extravagant Korean wedding banquet. Showtimes:...

The Room Next Door at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

R 2024 ‧ Drama ‧ 1h 50m Pedro Almodovar's English language feature debut. Ingrid and Martha were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. After years of being out of touch, they meet again. The movie explores themes of friendship, end-of-life decisions, and the...

“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...

Pick Organic Blueberries in Alachua through June 28

Deep Spring Farm 16419 W County Rd 1491, Gainesville, FL, United States

Returning Guests, you are the MVPs: Most Valued Pickers…Thank you for your patronage! You know the routine from 2024: from how to book online, to where we meet at the barn, to the $30 price, same same. New to blueberry picking at the farm? Allow Deep Spring Farm to welcome...

$30

Teach Me to Dance Interactive Workshops

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

Learn different styles of dance like Ballroom, Steppin, Swing and Line Dance at Teach Me to Dance workshops. Sneaker Jam Meet and Greet at MLK Multipurpose Center, Friday, June 13 Main Event Dance Party at UF Reitz Union Rion Ballroom, Saturday, June 14 Family and Friends Outdoor Dance Party at...

Room to Dance, June 13-14

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

Watch Santa Fe College’s dance season finale "Room to Dance" with performances Friday and Saturday. Original student-driven choreography highlight a range of dance styles including contemporary dance, hip hop, ballet, musical theatre, tap and more. Audiences are invited to join a Q&A with the choreographers after each performances. Tickets are...

$10 – $15

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again] at High Springs Playhouse, June 13-29

High Springs Playhouse 130 NE 1st Ave,, High Springs, FL, United States

Watch what happens when six actors perform 37 classic plays in only an hour and a half. Laugh out loud as the timeless works of Shakespeare are delivered in a witty, fast-paced whirlwind. First premiered by three comedians at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1987, "The Complete Works of William...

Game of Shrooms Annual Art Adventure

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

Join the global art and seek holiday "Game of Shrooms." Artists in Gainesville and around the world create one of a kind artworks and provide clues for you to find and keep them if you are lucky. This leave no trace event created by Daniel “Attaboy” Seifert in 2017 is...

Free

J. Crew Factory Celebrates 2nd Anniversary at Butler Shopping Center District, June 14-15

J.Crew Factory 3910 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville, United States

J. Crew Factory is proud to celebrate its second anniversary at Butler Plaza West, marking two years of style, service, and strong community support in Gainesville. Since opening its doors in 2023, the community of Gainesville has welcomed the store with open arms. Allowing them to bring affordable, stylish fashion...

Heartwood Music Fest IX: All Together Now

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

Experience a collaboratively curated lineup and celebrate nearly a decade of live music, performance, and community at Heartwood Music Fest IX. The festival theme this year is "All Together Now" and every music set features musician collaborations, cameos and band mashups. Heartwood Music Fest IX is produced by The Listening...

$10 – $25

Hurricane Season Kickoff: Tap Into Preparedness at Blackadder Brewing

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

Join Blackadder Brewing and Alachua County Emergency Management for an evening of local flavors and community spirit, while learning about preparedness from the experts. HURRICANE SEASON STARTS JUNE 1ST—ARE YOU READY? STAY INFORMED. STAY PREPARED. STAY LOCAL. Get hurricane ready with Alachua County Emergency Management and other local organizations at...

Gainesville Roller Derby vs. Bradentucky Bombers

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

Come watch the Gainesville Roller Rebels face off against the Bradentucky Bombers! Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Kids 12 & under get in FREE! (Tickets coming soon) get tickets: https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/gainesville-all-stars-vs-bradentucky-bombers-gainesville-june-980637 Doors open at 6PM and the action starts at 6:30PM. Food and drinks will be...

Free – $18

Free Movie Night: “The Gershwins: Porgy and Bess”

Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center 837 SE 7th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate African American music appreciation month with the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center and a screening of the 1993 British production “Porgy & Bess,” the opera composed by George Gershwin. It tells the story of Porgy, a disabled Black street beggar living in the slums of Charleston. It deals...

Free

Local Songwriter Thomas Allain Debuts Single at Heartwood Music Fest IX

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

Gainesville-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Thomas Allain marks a major milestone with the release of his debut single Footprints in the Stone. Recorded at Ivy Manor Studios in Muscle Shoals with producer Dan Hannon (known for his work with Manchester Orchestra), the project blends rich storytelling with an atmospheric folk-rock sound. The...

Hipp Pride: BOUND at the Hippdrome Cinema

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

R 1996 Thriller 1h 49m Tough ex-con Corky and her lover Violet concoct a scheme to steal millions of stashed mob money and pin the blame on Violet's crooked boyfriend Caesar.

Father’s Day at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

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

See what's in bloom on Father's Day as Kanapaha Botanical Gardens waives admission for all dads. Major plant collections include the state's largest public display of bamboos and the largest herb garden in the Southeast. Giant Victoria water lilies have recently been planted and will continue to grow during the...

Event Series Little Sparks

Little Sparks at the Cade Museum

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

A fun and interactive program that introduces little ones, ages 0-5, to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, stories, and more. This program is included with admission and free for museum members.