KennaDee Acoustic at Mother’s Pub

Mother's Pub & Grill North 5109 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Join KennaDee for an evening full of good food, great fun, and acoustic fan favorites! Savor delicious bites, enjoy a lively atmosphere, and sing-along to your favorite tunes. It’s the perfect recipe for a fantastic time! Don’t miss it!

Free

THE FEST and Heartwood Soundstage Present: Live on the Lawn with Orbiter, The Joytraders, Boat Stuff

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

Come out to Heartwood Soundstage for the second event in the free Live on the Lawn summer series! This special evening will celebrate Heartwood's partnership with THE FEST with performances by Gainesville punk rock bands Orbiter, The Joytraders, and Boat Stuff. *Free, Outdoors, All Ages* This event is supported by...

Free

Chattanooga Boys Choir at First Presbyterian: We Are the Music Makers

First Presbyterian Church 300 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, United States

The acclaimed Chattanooga Boys Choir will perform as part of their 2025 summer tour entitled We Are the Music Makers, a celebration of youth and creativity. LOCAL YOUTH SINGERS INVITED TO SING ALONG IN PERFORMANCE! In addition to an evening of inspiring choral music, the concert offers a special opportunity...

Free
Event Series Teen Midnight Basketball

Teen Midnight Basketball

MLK Center 1028 NE 14TH St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Co-ed basketball for middle and high school-aged youth The Teen Midnight Basketball 3-on-3 program offers monthly athletic opportunities for youth during late night, weekend hours when they might otherwise be involved in unsupervised activities. This program is held monthly on the first Friday night from April to August, at the...

Free

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 Walks at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

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

Kanapaha offers a guided tour of the Gardens the first Saturday of every month, starting at 10:00am. Regular admission price for non-members.

The Gainesville Big Band Presents: Women in Jazz

Meizon Church 3411 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience a powerful afternoon celebrating the legacy of female jazz legends with the Gainesville Big Band, under the direction of Marco Thomas. "Women in Jazz" featuring timeless works by Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, Melba Liston, Toshiko Akiyoshi, and more. Tickets available now at gainesvillebigband.com

$15

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...

Indie Rock with Certainly So at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Certainly So, based in Nashville, TN, is a new indie-rock band creating music that makes you feel good. Boasting blood harmony and invoking lyrics, the group will catch your ear with the variety flavors in their music.

$20 – $25

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

Carrot Cake Craze: A Sweet Showdown at Blackadder Brewing

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

Join Blackadder Brewing for a delightful afternoon dedicated to celebrating the beloved carrot cake! Whether you're a baker or a taster, this event promises to be a sweet experience.  Event Highlights:• Baking Competition: Show off your baking skills and creativity. 15 entrants are being accepted, so secure your spot early!•...

Bunnies at the Brewery!

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

Join Blackadder Brewing Company for a bunny adoption event with Gainesville Rabbit Rescue! Come meet some adorable adoptable rabbits on Saturday, June 14th from 3PM-6PM. The amazing volunteers from GRR are happy to answer all your rabbit-related questions as well as provide education on what they do as an organization...

Heartwood Music Fest XI: All Together Now

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

Join Heartwood Soundstage to mark nearly a decade of live music, performance, and music community at Heartwood Music Fest IX. The festival theme this year is "All Together Now" with a very special lineup featuring collaborations, cameos, and superband mashups in every set. The festival itself this year is collaboratively...

$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...

Event Series Healing Touch Cancer Support Group

Healing Touch Cancer Support Group at Trinity United Methodist Church

Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Are you looking for support through your journey with cancer? The Healing Touch Cancer Support group includes cancer patients, survivors, family, and friends who have been affected by cancer. It offers spiritual encouragement and compassion along the path to healing. The group meets on the third Thursday of each month...

Free

Singer Songwriter Kaleigh Baker with Hannah Harber at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Kaleigh Baker writes songs and plays them for a livin'. With a gutsy belt that could shake walls, this powerfully elastic singer pulls out all the stops with snarls, shouts, roars, and a magnetic stage presence. Kaleigh will be joined by longtime music confidants, Sam Farmer and Mark Cunningham and...

$18

Gainesville Youth Chorus Summer Workshop

Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Make new friends, explore the arts, and have fun at the Gainesville Youth Chorus Summer Workshop. This workshop is for kids ages 7-18. Activities include improv, choral instruction, games, dance, music theory, and drums. Instruction is provided by the Gainesville Youth Chorus Artistic Staff, as well as Santa Fe College...

$15 – $300

Nerdcore Hip Hop with mc chris and Swell Rell at The Wooly

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

The Top Secret Events presents mc chris on his 20 Years of Touring Tour with special guests: Swell Rell - nerdcore hip hop from Tampa DJ Drew Love playing nerdy jams throughout the night doors 7pm 18+ $20 adv $25 day of

$20