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

(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

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.

“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

Kid’s Improv Workshop at Unity of Gainesville

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

For kids ages 6-10, a special 90 min workshop in storytelling, improv and interpretive theater! They'll have a great time ‘mixing and matching’ some old skills, developing new skills, and creating FUN with no skills. This workshop will Activate creativity - Build confidence - Improve communication skills - Develop theatrical...

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

Quest for Lancelot’s Arthur at Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch

Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Award-winning author Richard Gartee will give a free multimedia presentation featuring photographs from historic King Arthur sites in Britain and will also discuss whether King Arthur was a historical person or a fictional myth.

Free

Embrace. Elevate. Explore. Women’s Yoga Workshop

A workshop for women to journey inward through movement, breath, and words. Join Amanda Bush RYT-500 and writer Cari Oleskewicz as we lead a small group of women in yoga, meditation, movement, writing, and contemplation towards a focus on feeling good and understanding and serving our deepest and most authentic...

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...