Florida Emancipation Day Festival

Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center 837 SE 7th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Honor the legacy of freedom and resilience at the Emancipation Day Festival. Starting at 9 a.m., Mrs. Vivian Filer and Mayor Harvey Ward lead a community walk from Depot Park to the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center. After the march, enjoy music, dance, exhibits and educational activities, screenings of...

Free

Burger Wars at Cypress and Grove Brewing Company

Cypress & Grove Brewing Company 1001 NW 4th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

This Memorial Day Weekend, the grills are hot and the stakes are high for BURGER WARS 🍔🏆 Burger Wars: 3 Food Trucks. One Champion! Saturday, May 24 | 4–8 PM @cheffreys_ , @mayflower.foodtruck & @flouthernbbq will go head-to-head, each bringing their best burger to the table. One’s firing up the...

Free

Roller Derby: Gainesville vs. Tallahassee at the MLK Center

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

Come cheer on the Gainesville Roller Rebels as they take on Tallahassee Roller Derby on May 24th! Tickets are just $15 in advance or $18 at the door. Kids 12 and under get in FREE! Online tickets available at https://tinyurl.com/GRRMay24 or grab yours in person at Loosey’s! Doors open at...

$15

Farm-to-Table Dinner Benefiting Gaineville Giving Garden at Afternoon

Afternoon 231 NW 10th Ave., Gainesville, United States

Celebrate the season’s end with a special farm-to-table dinner in support of Gainesville Giving Garden. Hosted by Afternoon Restaurant, Cypress & Grove Brewing Company, and the Giving Garden, the evening begins with a farm tour, followed by a multi-course, locally sourced dinner. Optional beer pairings are available, curated by Cypress...

$150

Folk with Tina and Her Pony at The Bull

The Bull 18 SW 1st Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Live music by Tina and Her Pony from 8-10pm at The Bull. $7 cover at the door

$7

Cocktails and Classics: Close Encounters of the Third Kind at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

Take a science fiction adventure from Muncie, Indiana to Devils Tower, Wyoming with a screening of Close Encounters of the Third Kind. After a close encounter with a UFO, Roy Neary finds his ordinary daily life turned upside down, spurring him to an obsessed cross-country quest as a momentous event...

(Sold Out) 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

“Inspired By” Exhibit Opening Reception at The Art Gallery at Oak Hammock

Oak Hammock at the University of Florida 5100 SW 25th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, United States

View the judged art show, “Inspired By,” hosted by Oak Hammock. 35 artists from Oak Hammock and other regional north Florida artists exhibit over 90 works  in various media including oil, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, stained glass and photography. The reception will include wine and hors d’oeuvres. Many of these...

Free

Blues on the Patio with Beautiful Bobby Blackmon at A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center

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

Enjoy a blues performance on the patio with Beautiful Bobby Blackmon. Bobby Blackmon's musical influences range from B.B. King to Buddy Guy and over the course of his highly successful musical career, Bobby has had the honor of being named the opening act for both of these legends. Admission is...

Memorial Day Tour at Carson Springs Wildlife

Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation 8528 E CR 225, Gainesville, FL, United States

Meet the animals of Carson Springs Wildlife on a Memorial Day Tour. Guided by professional zoologists, tours at Carson Springs are a great family-friendly activity to get close to the animals. See big cat feeding demonstrations and learn more about 100 rare animals.

Memorial Day at Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park

Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park 23400 NW 212 Ave., High Springs, FL, United States

Splash in the wave pool, float down the lazy river and soak up the sun at Kulaqua River Ranch Water Park on Memorial Day.

Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center

Morningside Nature Center 3540 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Meet and learn about farm animals at Morningside Nature Center. Children, accompanied by their adult, can meet and learn about all of the farm animals while helping to give them afternoon snacks. This is the final Barnyard Buddies event of the spring and the series will pick back up in...

“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...

SPARC Place: Artist Residency Kick-Off at Oakview Park

Oakview Park 810 NW 8th Ave., Gainesville, United States

Join SPARC352 and kickoff the SPARC Place artist residency program! Meet the artists, enjoy art and performances, kid’s activities, and grab a slice of pizza. The artist residency provides studio space for community artists and musicians.  

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

Gator Open Grand Prix Volleyball Tournament at Alachua County Sports and Events Center

Alachua County Sports and Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Watch volleyball teams compete at the 2025 AAU Gator Open Grand Prix. The Gator Open welcomes volleyball teams and spectators to the state-of-the-art Alachua County Sports and Events Center in Celebration Pointe for two days of competition.

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

Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification Course 3: Understanding Lower Extremity Pain and Dysfunction

Florida School of Massage 6421 SW 13th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification Course 3: Understanding Lower Extremity Pain and Dysfunction With Cristian Arroyo & Keith Mulford ✅CE Hours: 16 Florida CE Hours 📑 In Understanding Lower Extremity Pain and Dysfunction, focus is on the pelvis, knee complex and ankle anatomy (muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and other structures)....

$349

“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