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...

Kick-Off Friday with Angry Zeta, Yes Ma’am and American Dream Survivors at First Magnitude Brewing Company

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

Launch your weekend with the coolest pre-game in town. First Magnitude is excited to have a live soundtrack that is anything but ordinary for Kickoff Friday #2. Enjoy high-octane folk-punk straight from Buenos Aires with Angry Zeta, New Orleans street blues from Yes Ma’am, and Gainesville’s own American Dream Survivors...

Free

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
Event Series Aura Photography Family Days

Aura Photography Family Days

Florida Aura Research and Photography Studio 5550 Northwest 111th Blvd. Suite 105, Gainesville, FL, United States

Step into the colorful world of aura photography with your loved ones during Florida Aura Research & Photography's "Aura Photography Family Days!" Using state-of-the-art imaging technology, they capture the unique energy fields around each person and transform them into vibrant, full-color portraits. Families will enjoy discovering the meaning behind their...

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.

Karaoke! at Swamp Head Brewery

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

Bring your friends and your singing voice and wind down your Gainesville game day. It's hot outside so karaoke will take place inside the tasting room. Signups begin at 6:30 and karaoke begins at 7p.m.

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

Backpacking Basics Presentation at REI Co-op

REI Co-op 3650 SW 32nd Ct Suite 10, Gainesville, FL, United States

Learn the basics of backpacking and head into the backcountry to discover new places. Whether you are a seasoned hiker who wants to extend your hikes across multiple days, or if you are new to the outdoors, this presentation will give you the essential information you need to put together...

Free

ARTSPEAKS: Bringing Poetry and People Together

The Historic Thomas Center 306 NE 6th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Get inspired at North Central Florida's premier community poetry event. Community members gather for this annual event at the the Historic Thomas Center to share their divine, unique, authentic selves and their beautiful diverse voices through the art of poetry, spoken-word, storytelling and other forms of creative artistic expression. Featured...

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

Donald R Dizney Stadium

Spend your Sunday with the Florida Gators! At 6pm Florida Women's soccer takes on the Georgia State Panthers as the Gators non-conference schedule comes to a close. Have a balloon animal created and let the young Gators fans play in the kids zone. Admission to all Florida Women's soccer matches...

Free

Early Explorers: Exploring Fossils at Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch

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

Gear up for fun and learning with your littles at the local library. The Florida Museum's Our Prehistoric Life series shows the fascinating animals that roamed Florida millions of years ago with real fossils, replicas and models. This series consists of four free, 30-minute learning sessions meant for children aged...

The Fall Vegetable Garden at Alachua County Agricultural Extension Auditorium

Alachua County Agricultural Extension Auditorium 22712 W Newberry Rd., Newberry, United States

Fall is a great time to grow cool season vegetables in North Central Florida. With decreased temperatures, fewer bugs, not as many plant diseases, and less rain (except for hurricanes), all this makes it an excellent time to grow some of our favorite garden foods. Learn how to prepare the...

Free

Pint Night at Swamp Head Brewery

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

Pint Night is Tuesday, September 9. $10 gets you a limited-edition Swamp Head glass plus two pours of any $6 beer. It's a killer deal, one night a month only - don’t miss it!