Indie Live Kicks-off the School Year with Back To School Fest

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

Welcome the new school year with a night of live music featuring Ahmik, Noise Next Door, My Favorite Animal and the Nancys, as well as out of towners Stellus and headliners 0 Miles Per Hour. If your back-to-school checklist includes live music in Gainesville, head to the Back to School...

$13.98

Midsummer Night Shimmy at Blackadder Brewing

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

✨Midsummer Night Shimmy ✨🌙 August 23rd 7-9PM ✨A celebration of wonder, illusion, and the joy of belly dance. Where rhythm blurs the lines between reality and magic, and every movement is a dream shared in community. The ever-so-talented belly dancers, Najmah & Karen will be showcasing their art along with...

Swamp Head Karaoke – Songs of Summer 2025

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

Say goodbye to summer by singing your song of summer 2025 at Swamp Head's next karaoke night. All karaoke songs are welcome, with an emphasis on your favorite recent female pop singers (i.e. Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, & more). It's HOT outside, so karaoke will be held inside...

Electronic Music with ATLiens at Vivid Music Hall

Vivid Music Hall 201 W University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Incoming transmission...prepare for the dubstep abduction with ATLiens in downtown Gainesville.

$37.63

Zen Hops: Yoga with Bunnies at The Abbey

The Abbey at Blackadder 618 NW 60th St. Ste K, Gainesville, United States

Unroll your yoga mat for a morning of relaxation, stretches and the company of adorable bunnies at The Abbey. Choose from 60-minute sessions starting at 10 a.m. 0r 12 p.m. led by instructor Ces Swinton who is passionate about spiritualty and health. Yoga sessions are suitable for all levels, include...

“How to Take Your Power Back” Workshop with Charley Thweatt at Unity of Gainesville

Unity of Gainesville 8801 NW 39th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join musician and speaker Charley Thweatt for an uplifting, heart-centered workshop featuring live music, brief teachings and experiential practices to help bring you back to your true power. This interactive gathering invites everyone to not only hear wisdom but experience it.

$20

“Angelheaded Hipster” at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

Celebrating the life and work of Marc Bolan, combined with a behind-the-scenes look at the tribute album of the same name. The complex and revolutionary music and lyrics of Marc Bolan and T. Rex, the glam rock powerhouse behind “Bang a Gong (Get it On)” and other iconic songs. Features...

End Childhood Homelessness – Raise the Roof with Pepine Gives at Blaze Pizza

Blaze Pizza 3617 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, United States

Join Pepine Gives for a night of delicious pizza and community giving. Together, raise the roof to help end childhood homelessness. 20% of sales benefit Pepine Gives when you bring the flyer or use code FUNDA for online orders. Meet & mingle with Pepine Gives board members. Learn how housing...

Free

Swamp Head Brewery BINGO: Benefitting Florida Springs Institute

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

Play BINGO for a cause at Swamp Head Brewery. 100% of ticket sales support the Florida Springs Institute, helping protect and educate the public about Florida's springs. Enjoy two five-game sessions at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m., with prizes for winners. A packet of five cards can be purchased for...

Science Surprises: Exploring Density at the Alachua County Library District Alachua Branch

Alachua Library Branch 14298 NW 140th St, Alachua, FL, United States

Splash into Science with the Florida Museum at the library! Neat science sessions bring the water cycle into your hands. Perfect for elementary-aged learners looking for something new to do. This four-part series consists of four free, 45-minute learning sessions aimed at bringing core science concepts to K-8 students in...

Schooling Ride Nights with the Walk Trot Canter Association

Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd., Newberry, FL, United States

Join an evening of relaxed horse riding, learning and fun. Schooling ride nights are the perfect opportunity for riders of all levels to enjoy quality arena time, work on skills and get your horse accustomed to a show-like environment - without the pressure of competition. Bring your horse, your gear,...

Indie Rock with Winyah at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Winyah’s live performances are a testament to their distinctive blend of indie and southern rock, featuring electrifying guitar solos and soulful vocals reminiscent of icons like Led Zeppelin, The Backseat Lovers, and flipturn. The band draws its name from Winyah Bay, a cherished landmark in their hometown where all five...

$15

Ground Breaking of Khoury Family Center for the Arts with Dance Alive National Ballet

The Khoury Family Center for the Arts 3939 NW 34th St., Gainesville, United States

Celebrate the 60th Anniversary Season of Dance Alive National Ballet and view the ground breaking for their new home, The Khoury Family Center for the Arts. The 22,000 square feet cultural landmark will feature: a premier dance & music academy, community outreach programs, a vibrant art gallery, a state-of-the-art Black...

Free

“Mindbender Mansion” at the Cade Museum, Now through September 7

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

Enter the wonderfully puzzling world of "Mindbender Mansion," a quirky place full of puzzles, brainteasers, and interactive challenges guaranteed to test the brain power and problem solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers. Join the Mindbender Society by gathering hidden clues and secret passwords. Solve brainteasers and group challenges...

On View at the Harn Museum “French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950”

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

Explore the new exhibit "French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850–1950," showcasing over 55 paintings, drawings and sculptures from the Brooklyn Museum’s collection of European art. "French Moderns" also features Claude Monet’s "Waterloo Bridge" on loan from the Lowe Art Museum, and "Champ d’avoine (Oat Field)" from the Harn’s collection. The exhibition...

Science Surprises: Make a Snake Catcher at the Alachua County Library District Waldo Branch

Waldo Library Branch 14998 US Hwy 301, Waldo, FL, United States

Step into the shoes of a scientist and make your own research tools at the library! Out in the field, researchers use special tools to explore the natural world. Learn how to make and use these neat tools yourself. This four-part series consists of four free, 45-minute learning sessions, perfect...

Now Open: Escape Rooms, Axe Throwing, Rage Rooms and Splatter Rooms at Gamers Excape

Gamers Excape Gainesville 620 NW 16th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Choose your own adventure with four unique experiences under one roof: escape rooms, rage rooms, axe throwing and splatter paint rooms with UV lights. Gamers Excape is a new Black-owned entertainment venue in Gainesville perfect for college students looking for fun and stress relief, families and adults seeking something new,...

$40

Science Surprises: Exploring Density at the Alachua County Library District Micanopy Branch

Micanopy Library Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd., Micanopy, FL, United States

Splash into Science with the Florida Museum at the library! Neat science sessions bring the water cycle into your hands. Perfect for elementary-aged learners looking for something new to do. This four-part series consists of four free, 45-minute learning sessions aimed at bringing core science concepts to K-8 students in...

The Tailgate Party at the Shoppes at Thornebrook

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

Kickoff football season with The Tailgate Party at the Shoppes at Thornebrook. Family-friendly fun includes music with Kiss 105.3, a variety of food trucks, the Florida Gator Dazzlers and Albert the Gator, pop-ups from local vendors, photo booth and more. Admission is free.

Free

“Don’t Let’s Go To The Dogs Tonight” at the Hippodrome Cinema, August 28-31

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

Based on Alexandra Fuller’s memoir of the same name, "DON'T LET'S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT" captures the childhood of 8-year-old Bobo on her family farm in Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) at the end of the Zimbabwean War for independence in 1980. Growing up in the midst of this long running...