Beginners Mosaic Workshop at The AUK Market

The AUK Market 2031 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join us at The Auk Market for a beginners mosaic workshop led by Satchel's Pizza artist in residence, Leah Piekarski @refractedlight_mosaic. This has been a very popular and fun workshop! Take home your very own masterpiece in this 3-hour, hands-on workshop. Participants will adorn a 6-inch square tray with a...

$60

“Pump Boys and Dinettes,” May 28 – June 20

Hippodrome Theatre 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, FL, United States

Fill up your tank and your spirit with the Tony-nominated musical "Pump Boys and Dinettes!" Highway 57 comes to life on the Hippodrome Theatre mainstage. Step into the world Double Cupp Diner and the gas station next door, where the Pump Boys and the Dinette sisters serve up a delicious...

Americana with S.G. Goodman and Wax Wings at Heartwood Soundstage

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

S.G. Goodman's roots-inflected rock n’ roll uses gritty, haunting vocals to narrate the dual perspectives of her upbringing as the daughter of a crop farmer, and a queer woman coming out in a rural town. Her album, Teeth Marks, is what you might get if Flannery O’Connor and Lou Reed...

$22

Survivors of Gun Violence Memorial at Squirrel Ridge Park

Squirrel Ridge Park 1603 SW Williston Rd., Gainesville, United States

Join a day of recognition, remembrance and healing. When: Saturday, May 31 from 9-11 a.m. Where: Squirrel Ridge Park, 1603 SW Williston Rd.

Free

Dudley Farm Spring Plant Sale

Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W Newberry Rd., Newberry, FL, United States

This is the time of year to make your garden thrive and flourish. Dudley Farm Heritage Nursery has a great selection of “Heritage” plants. These come from the original gardens around the Dudley homestead, and are legacy plants. They also have native plants which beautify your yard, while providing shelter...

$5

“Silver Linings” Community Day

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

Explore the "Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection" exhibition with an all-day celebration. "Silver Linings" Community Day features docent-led tours, music from DJ Wax Atom, silk screening with LVR Ink, dancing lessons with Smooth Flava, art making activities with the Bailey Learning and Arts Collective and Turbado Marabou. Meet...

Free

Karaoke Night at Blackadder Brewing!

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

🎤 Join an unforgettable Karaoke Night at Blackadder Brewing! 🎶 Hosted by Justin from Bearded Brothers Events, this is your chance to shine on stage and enjoy a night full of music, laughter, and great company. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-time singer, everyone's welcome to grab the...

Tap into Preparedness-High Springs Brewing Co.

High Springs Brewing Company

HURRICANE SEASON STARTS JUNE 1ST—ARE YOU READY? Join Alachua County Emergency Management and other local organizations at several of our local breweries to get hurricane-ready! Stop by, learn some essential preparedness tips, snag a limited-edition pint glass, and support our local community. The first 100 attendees at each event who...

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

Rebuilding – When Your Relationship Ends

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

“Rebuilding – When Your Relationship Ends” is a free 8 week class for people who have lost a romantic relationship due to divorce, break-up, or death. The course features “rebuilding blocks”, a proven process for putting one’s life back together. Classes begin on Sunday, June 8th at 3:00-5:30 pm at...

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

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

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

Folk Rock with Drivin N Cryin at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Atlanta-based folk rock band Drivin N Cryin celebrates 35 years of music with a dynamic live performance. Known for their hard-rock edge and country balladry, they rose to fame in the late 1980s and continue to captivate audiences with their energetic shows. Founding members Kevn Kinney and Tim Nielsen lead...

$30

SUSTO Stringband at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Experience emotional storytelling with Justin Osborne’s rich, Appalachian sound of the SUSTO Stringband. Backed by Holler Choir’s lush harmonies and traditional string arrangements, this unique performance blends pastoral beauty with lyrical depth.

$20 – $25

Veterans Living With Cancer at the Hilton UF Conference Center

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

The Veterans Living With Cancer program is a patient-centered initiative designed to provide essential support and education to veterans navigating cancer treatment and survivorship. Through expert-led discussions and open dialogue, the program aims to empower veterans and their families with up-to-date information on cancer care, treatment options, and resources available...

Free

Wheatus (acoustic) at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Blend pop, rock and clever lyrics with a special acoustic set by Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown. Wheatus burst onto the scene in 2000 with their hit "Teenage Dirtbag," which topped charts in Australia and reached the top 10 in the UK and Germany. Opening the night is Gabrielle Sterbenz,...

$25 – $37