“Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection” Exhibition at the Harn Museum of Art

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

The Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida will display art from Spelman College—a historically black liberal arts college for women located in Atlanta, Georgia. The Harn is one of five venues across the United States exhibiting "Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection." Through 39 works by...

Free

Mindbender Mansion at the Cade Museum

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...

Gun Violence Awareness Day Proclamation

Gainesville City Hall Auditorium 200 E University Ave., Gainesville, United States

Join Mayor Ward and the Gainesville City Commission as June 6, 2025 is named Gun Violence Awareness Day in the City of Gainesville.

Free

“The Wedding Banquet” at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

R 2025 Romance/Comedy 1h 43m Hoping to stay in the country, a gay man proposes a green card marriage to a female friend in exchange for paying for her IVF treatment. However, things soon get complicated when his grandmother surprises them with plans for an extravagant Korean wedding banquet. Showtimes:...

“Pump Boys and Dinettes” Summer Musical on the Hippodrome Main Stage through June 20

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

Top off your tank and head downtown — the Hippodrome Theatre’s summer musical tradition kicks into high gear with Pump Boys and Dinettes. This Tony-nominated crowd-pleaser hits the mainstage with twang, talent, and toe-tapping tunes. Set on Highway 57 between a gas station and the Double Cupp Diner, this high-spirited...

Don’t Miss the Final Weekend of “The Play That Goes Wrong,” June 5-8

Gainesville Community Playhouse 4039 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Expect the unexpected - and uncontrollable laughter - when everything that can go wrong does in this award-winning comedy. The Cornley Drama Society is attempting to stage a classic murder mystery... but from missing props and collapsing sets to unconscious actors and a corpse that won’t play dead, chaos reigns supreme. Will...

Pick Organic Blueberries in Alachua

Deep Spring Farm 16419 W County Rd 1491, Gainesville, FL, United States

Returning Guests, you are the MVPs: Most Valued Pickers…Thank you for your patronage! You know the routine from 2024: from how to book online, to where we meet at the barn, to the $30 price, same same. New to blueberry picking at the farm? Allow Deep Spring Farm to welcome...

$30

Hurricane Season Kickoff: Tap Into Preparedness at First Magnitude Brewing Company

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

Hurricane season kicks off June 1 - 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...

Gainesville Circus Center Student Showcase: Icons Through the Ages, June 6-7

Gainesville Circus Center 1925 NW 2nd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Watch original choreography from the Gainesville Circus Center paired with hit music for a iconic performance on Friday and Saturday. Icons through the Ages is a showcase of aerial acrobatics and dance with music from the 1920s to today. Tickets are available online. Children ages 5 and under are free....

$10 – $15

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] [Again], June 6-29

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...

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

Boss MX Series Round Five at Waldo Motorsports, June 7-8

Waldo Motosports 16258 NE US Hwy 301, Waldo, United States

See grassroots motocross racing at its finest. The BOSS MX Series features regional races across Georgia and Florida. Waldo Motorsports hosts round five of the series with two-days of exciting motocross action. Spectators are welcome and race fans under the age of five get in free.

Manual Therapies for Surgeries, Scars, and Burns at Florida School of Massage

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

Learn from Pete Whitridge at this two-day workshop. 💰: $350 📍: Florida School of Massage ✅: CE Hours: 17 Florida, 16 NCBTMB Register: Contact Lee Whitridge, 772-979-5828 or bluemoonies@juno.com or Register online here Questions? Contact: Pete Whitridge at justaskpete@mac.com Description: Want to have fun while getting your CEU’s? Spend two...

$350

Reader Palooza at the Alachua County Library District Tower Road Branch

Tower Road Library Branch 3020 SW 75 St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Kick-off the summer at Reader Palooza! Join more than 30 community organizations for a fun morning sharing information and activities for kids. Enjoy games, music and entertainment for all ages.

Florida Museum Pop-Up: Reader Palooza

Tower Road Library Branch 3020 SW 75 St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Kick-off summer with the library and check out the Florida Museum's table full of butterfly-related activities. Look for the Pop-Up Museum and explore Florida together. Enjoy a fun butterfly-launching activity station, a microscope to look at butterfly wings and temporary tattoos.

Y’all Means All Pride Party

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

Celebrate Pride with First Magnitude and the Pride Community Center of North Central Florida. Enjoy a day filled with live entertainment, music, art and more. The schedule features a queer makers market from 3–6 p.m., live music from Prizilla at 7 p.m. and a dazzling drag show at 8:30 p.m....

Free

“The Unscene South” Exhibit Reception with Charles Eady

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

View the thought-provoking works of Ocala artist Charles Eady at the exhibit reception for The Unscene South. Eady’s large-scale paintings depict underrepresented narratives of African American life in the South prior to 1865, focusing on stories of autonomy, resilience, and identity. Meet the artist, explore the exhibit, and enjoy light refreshments....

Free

Brew at the Zoo

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo 3000 NW 83 St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Tap into fun with one of the wildest events of the year. Brew at the Zoo features samples from craft breweries and wineries for a unique after-hours experience at the zoo. Enjoy live music, a commemorative sample glass, animal encounters, food and more. Get advance tickets online. Tickets will not...

Juneteenth GNV Film Festival

Multiple Locations Located in Gainesville, Alachua County, FL, United States

Catch a compelling lineup of films in the heart of downtown Gainesville during the Juneteenth GNV Film Festival. The evening begins at the Hippodrome Cinema with “When the Music Was Cheap and Darn Near Free” at 6 p.m., featuring Executive Producer Terri Bailey. At 6:30 p.m., stay for ”Bridging Troubled...