Cocoa & Culture: Sweet Stories from Trinidad to St. Augustine

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

Explore chocolate’s cultural legacy with sweet stories from Trinidad and Tobago to St. Augustine. Dr. Clarissa Carr and graduate researcher Anthea Grant of UF’s Historic Preservation Program present a fascinating evening. Discover how cocoa shaped identity, economy and tradition across centuries through immersive storytelling, oral histories and digital preservation techniques. Presented...

Thornebrook Holiday Market

Shoppes At Thornebrook 2441 NW 43 St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Thornebrook will be decorated in winter wonderland attire as we herald the holiday season. Celebrate with local shops and vendors, food trucks and the annual tree lighting.

Event Series Holiday at Santa Fe

Holiday at Santa Fe

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

Join Perry the mouse and Santa Claus on a magical journey through the forest to make it snow in the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall! SF Performing Arts, SF Teaching Zoo, SF Planetarium and SF Little School collaborate to bring a thrilling performance that captivates both young and adult...

Free – $20

Springs Academy Lecture: Springs Advocacy at the Florida Springs Welcome Center

Florida Springs Welcome Center 18645 High Springs Main St., High Springs, FL, United States

Find out how to get your voice heard in this session of Springs Academy. Join Ryan Smart for a discussion of how to be involved with environmental advocacy. Springs Academy classes are tailored to make learning quick and easy so you’re ready to hit the ground running as a springs...

Free

Dancing Through the Snow: 1st Annual “Christmas at the Matheson” Concert

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

Celebrate the season with the inaugural "Christmas at the Matheson" concert "Dancing Through the Snow," presented by Hoggtowne Bronze. The advanced community ensemble, deftly utilizes English handbells to bring you music ranging from orchestral, classical rock and even jazz and blues. Join Hoggtowne Bronze to waltz, sway and samba your...

Free

Event Series Camellia Show

Camellia Show

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

View prize-winning camellias of all sizes, shapes, and colors. This show is geared toward educating the public about the care, culture, and appreciation of camellias. Camellias will be available for sale while supplies last! Regular admission price for non-members, which includes entry into the gardens and the show. Members who...

$7 – $12

Prague Philharmonia

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

The Prague Philharmonia has continued to solidify their status as a world-class ensemble. Excelling in works from Viennese Classicism, they have become known for their innovative and energetic performances. Under the expert direction of Emmanuel Villaume, and with the talents of violinist Blake Pouliot and pianist Andrew von Oeyen, this...

UpStage at the Phillips Center with Guitarist Jesse Cook

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

Jesse Cook is an acclaimed guitarist who has built an extraordinary career over 25 years, earning 10 platinum and gold studio albums. Cook’s music blends flamenco with classical, jazz, Zydeco, blues, and Brazilian samba, creating a unique tapestry. His smooth, beachy sound is as technically impressive as it is inviting....

UpStage at the Phillips Center with Liz Longley

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

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Liz Longley is celebrated for her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice and deeply emotional songs. She is known for blending folk, pop, and Americana with a touch of grit from the guitar to create her distinctive sound. Since becoming a mother, Longley’s music reflects the significant changes in perspective, routine, and...

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire, January 24-25

Depot Park 200 SE Depot Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Step back in time as Depot Park transforms for a weekend of medieval revelry. Enter a medieval village where artisans ply their trades with skill, olde world demonstrations shall enchant and the clash of swords shall resonate through the air. Medieval music and dance shall lift thy spirits and a...

Dinosaur World Live

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

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roar-some-ly thrilling show, and a must-see for all the dinosaur enthusiasts in your family. Discover the prehistoric world and meet the creatures that inhabit it, including Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Segnosaurus, and every child’s favorite - the flesh-eating giant...

UpState at the Phillips Center with Camille Thurman and the Darrell Green Quartet

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

As an accomplished composer, saxophonist, vocalist, and interpreter of the jazz tradition, Camille Thurman is quickly becoming one of the leading standard bearers of the art form. Her unique style combines both jazz standards and her own music, showing off her skills as a powerhouse singer and instrumentalist. Thurman’s performances...

UpStage at the Phillips Center with Jazz Vocalist Tatiana Eva-Marie

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

Picture yourself in a cozy Parisian café where the air buzzes with conversation and the sound of swinging jazz. Tatiana Eva-Marie and her band bring that spirit to life with her warm vocals and expert fiddle and guitar work. Drawing from the traditions of Django Reinhardt, she weaves together French...

Cirque FLIP Fabrique: “BLIZZARD”

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

You’re invited on a journey through a sparkling winter wonderland filled with impressive athleticism, spectacular acrobatics, and thrilling stunts. This breathtaking cirque performance will awaken a sense of childlike joy and wonder that will stay with you long after the curtain falls. BLIZZARD will blow you away! FLIP Fabrique wishes...

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical

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

An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA — The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the...

Trailblazing Flautist Anthony Trionfo

Squitieri Studio Theatre 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Anthony Trionfo’s flute doesn’t just sing — it dances. With effortless charm and dazzling technique, Trionfo brings the great chamber music you know to life in a way that feels fresh and personal. Expect a program that is playful, thoughtful, and full of surprises, as this trailblazing flautist reshapes the...

VOCES8

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

VOCES8’s stunning performances are both emotionally moving and beautifully executed. VOCES8 approaches music with incredible skill and depth, creating a rich and layered sound that feels almost sacred. Their transcendent harmonies will lead you through centuries of music, from contemporary pop covers to timeless traditional and classical works. Don’t miss...

“bang bang” Dance Performance

Squitieri Studio Theatre 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

This Leading Edge performance goes beyond just dance and self-expression, exploring the idea of pushing oneself past limits, where the body shows its most intense and raw feelings, both fighting and freeing itself. Experience this trippy, multidimensional journey for two nights only and prepare for a high-energy performance that will activate your...

Jupiter String Quartet

Squitieri Studio Theatre 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

What began as a shared love of chamber music among siblings and close friends has grown into one of the most celebrated quartets of their generation. Winners of the Banff and Fischoff competitions and recipients of the Avery Fisher Career Grant, they have become a cornerstone of the international chamber...

Sa Dance Company: RISE

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

Sa Dance Company is a trailblazer in contemporary dance. With themes of womanhood and the strength of the female spirit at the core of the narrative, Sa offers a distinctive Indian-American experience that honors identity and community. Their piece RISE stands as a tribute to the generations of grandmothers, aunties,...