Event Series Thursday Night Swing Dancing

Thursday Night Swing Dancing at Rosa B. Williams Center

Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join GSD for FREE swing dancing every Thursday in a beautiful, air-conditioned, historic dance hall with hardwood floors! Join us for an evening filled with music and dancing in a welcoming and inclusive environment! 📅 Event Details: Address: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601 Time: Thursdays,...

Free

Design + Doodle Lab: A Summer Art Pop-Up at the Cade Museum

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

Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience at the Cade Museum! Throughout the day, the Cade Museum offers a variety of pop-up art projects designed to inspire imagination and hands-on exploration. Prefer to follow your own muse? Head to the open art station, where you’ll find a wide range...

Folk Art Lecture Series: History and Impact at A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center

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

Learn about folk art installations at the A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center. Folk art educator and art Turbado Marabou examines several works that were installed at the museum using the City of Gainesville’s permanent collection of folk art by Alyne Harris, Jessie Aaron, Eddy Muma and Turbado Marabou....

Event Series Art Walk Night at First Magnitude

Art Walk Night at First Magnitude

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

✨ It’s not every day that your beer comes with a side of live art, music, and creative connection, but it is every last Friday at First Magnitude! First Magnitude Brewing Company brings back Art Walk nights - a curated gathering of local artists and makers, live music, food trucks,...

Free
Event Series Free Fridays Concert Series

Soul and R&B with The Savants at the Free Fridays Concert Series

Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Enjoy a night of soul with The Savants and hip-hop with Fakksonly at the region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series. Each Friday night from 7 to 9 p.m., bands bring their original and cover tunes to the Bo Diddley Plaza concert stage in downtown Gainesville. Make a night...

Vino & Vinyl at Serpentine

Serpentine 209 NW 10th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

DJ Cam will be spinning a fun mix of 80/90s throwbacks to get you grooving while Serpentine pours a lineup of four certified bangers. Explore a range of pink drinks from fizzy and light pet-nat to deeper rosé with some texture and grip - all perfect for chilling as everyone...

$15
Event Series The Artwalk Gainesville

Artwalk Gainesville Self-Guided Tour

Downtown Gainesville 111 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Explore the local art scene with stops at 11 local gallery spaces. June's self-guided Artwalk Gainesville tour features a musical performance by smooth jazz artist Bill Rogers and the opening of "Serenity Art in Meditation" at the Historic Thomas Center Galleries, paintings by Sylvia McIntyre-Crook at the Hippodrome Gallery, the...

Free

GFAA Summer Showcase Exhibit Reception

GFAA Gallery 1314 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Start your Artwalk Gainesville tour at the Gainesville Fine Arts Association (GFAA) Gallery featuring the Summer Showcase. The annual showcase is a collection of newly created work featured by local artists. The open exhibition is a display of all mediums and subject matter. Enjoy refreshments and meet local artists. Admission...

Rock the Night with Drivin’ N Cryin’ at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Turn up the volume with Drivin’ N Cryin’, the high-energy, genre-blending rock band out of Atlanta that made waves in the late ’80s and early ’90s. Known for fusing hard rock, folk, and Southern grit, the band celebrates 35 years of music with a powerhouse live performance. Founding members Kevn...

$30

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again] at High Springs Playhouse, June 20-29

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...

“Securing the Bag” Family Financial Empowerment Summit at Hilton University of Florida Conference Center

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center 1714 SW 34th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Learn how to manage your finances in preparation for hurricane season: NextGen Wealth (Youth Track): Entrepreneurship and financial habits for middle and high school students Future Funds (Adult Track): Budgeting and disaster preparation Kids room available for ages 5-10 Everyone walks away with a gift Space is limited, so register...

U-Pick Blueberries at Bluefield Estate Winery, June 28-29

Bluefield Estate Winery 22 NE CR 234, Gainesville, FL, United States

Pick fresh blueberries at Bluefield Estate Winery. Fill a bucket with the sweet superfruit to include in recipes or eat by themselves. Grownups can also enjoy wine tastings Saturday and Sunday.

UF Health Cancer Center Survivorship Summit at the Senior Recreation Center

Senior Recreation Center 5701 NW 34th Blvd., Gainesville, United States

Explore support services, learn about research that's advancing care for survivors and discover community resources at this powerful educational event. June is National Cancer Survivors Month. Refreshments provided. Please register online.

Daft Cow Brewery’s Third Anniversary Celebration

Daft Cow Brewery 13800 Tech City Circle, Alachua, FL, United States

Join the third anniversary celebration of Daft Cow Brewery. The free, family-friendly event features live music all day, live cow, games and four new beer releases.

Free

Global Grooves with Orlas and Floresamba at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Get swept up in the rhythm as Orlas and Floresamba bring a vibrant blend of samba-jazz, bossa nova, disco-funk, and tropical soul to the stage. This dynamic father-son duo creates a rich, cross-cultural sound that’s both timeless and full of surprise, delivering a night of movement, melody, and musical connection.

$15

Hedwig and the Angry Inch at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

R 2001 ‧ Musical/Comedy ‧ 1h33m Adapted from the stage musical of the same name, a gender-queer punk-rock singer from East Berlin tours the U.S. with her band as she tells her life story and follows the former lover/band-mate who stole her songs. Special performance prior to the movie Ethan...