The Tailgate Party at the Shoppes at Thornebrook

Shoppes at Thornebrook 2441 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Kickoff football season with The Tailgate Party and for the whole family at the Shoppes at Thornebrook! Enjoy a variety of food trucks, music with Kiss 105.3, and pop-ups from your favorite local vendors. A ton of special guests will be announced soon! Interested vendors can apply here: https://forms.gle/bWChepU835CQ2h9EA

Free

SPARC Place Artwalk Reception at Oakview Studios

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

Join SPARC352 to celebrate the close of the SPARC Place artist residency program, providing studio space for community artists and musicians. Meet the artists, enjoy performances and kid's activities as a part of Gainesville Artwalk. Light refreshments will be available. This pilot program is brought to Gainesville in partnership with...

Free

Special Edition Night Mammoth Market with Photo Collective of Gainesville Show at The Wooly

The Wooly 20 N Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Shop local makers at a special evening market and art event in downtown Gainesville. Enjoy A/C and cold beer, and explore the Photo Collective of Gainesville’s group show featuring diverse photographic mediums and subjects next door at Top Secret Space. Vendors include Jaya Merina Art, Daily Burn Candle Studio, Stained...

Free

Caribbean Culture, Music, Art and Cuisine at Reggae Fest

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

Experience Caribbean culture at the Gainesville Reggae Festival. The festival features four live bands and a DJ. Enjoy cultural exhibits highlighting Caribbean and Jamaican heritage, along with authentic food, art and fashion vendors influenced by Caribbean and Jamaican styles - all within a high-energy, vibrant atmosphere. This event is in...

Free

Exhibit Reception for Continuum: Collective Works from Arts in Medicine

Gainesville Fine Arts Association Gallery 1314 S Main St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate 35 years of the UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine program at the opening gallery reception "Continuum." The exhibit explores the rich and vibrant journey of the Arts in Medicine program through artwork made by patients, care partners, healthcare workers, and community members. With featured works including art from...

Free

Ales and Grails: The Quest Continues at Blackadder Brewing

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

Dress in your best medieval attire for a Monty Python-inspired evening of merriment. Ales and Grails features fun activities including the "Tis, but a scratch" axe throwing experience, Monty Python and The Holy Grail trivia, film screening of the iconic movie, costume contest, Holy Hand Grenade Toss, themed menu items...

Music from Disney Stars at Bop to the Top at Heartwood Soundstage

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

It’s a High School Musical 2 summer!  Join Bop to the Top Tour for a celebration of Disney Channel playing HSM, Hannah Montana, Camp Rock, The Cheetah Girls, Lemonade Mouth and more songs from your favorite Disney stars! The outdoor concert includes Battle of the Sharpay’s, We’re All In This...

Jimmy Buffet Fest – The Labor Day Weekend Show at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Celebrate the legacy of Jimmy Buffett with Parrotheads, Fruitcakes and lovers of great music and good vibes. The inaugural Jimmy Buffett Fest - The Labor Day Weekend Show, is a heartfelt tribute concert honoring the life, music and legacy of the legendary Jimmy Buffett. Local artists perform tropical favorites and...

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Event Series Gators Gameday Locker Room Tours

Gators Gameday Locker Room Tours at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, September 1-5

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 157 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, FL, United States

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Gators football with a guided 30-minute tour of the Bryan Kornblau Family Locker Room and South End Zone Football Complex. Walk through the players’ locker room and visit the stadium field level. Tours run throughout the afternoon from noon to 5 p.m. Book your tour...

$30 – $50

Science Surprises: Make a Pooter at the Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch

Millhopper Library Branch 3145 NW 43 St, Gainesville, 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...

Science on Tap with Florida LAKEWATCH: Celebrating 40 Years of Volunteer Science at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Did you know that Florida is home to 11 million acres of fresh water? Join the UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute and the Florida Museum of Natural History and Florida LAKEWATCH to raise a glass to fresh water at Heartwood Soundstage! For nearly 40 years, Florida LAKEWATCH has harnessed the...

Free

Rock with Big Sky at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Party like it's the 1990s with rock band Big Sky at Heartwood Soundstage. Big Sky burst out of Gainesville’s college scene in the early ’90s with a rare commitment to all-original music, skipping the usual cover band route and diving straight into high-energy live shows. They quickly built a devoted...

$15

Jazz with the Lao Tizer Band

Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience a genre-blending night of music with the Lao Tizer Band in support of their new album "Amplify." The all-star group features “Best New Jazz Artist" nominee Lao Tizer on piano, American Idol star Elliott Yamin on vocals, Danny Janklow on sax and flute, Cheik N’Doye on bass and Grammy...

Opening Weekend of Thrilling Stage Drama “On Clover Road”

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre 3501 SW 2nd Ave., Ste. O, Gainesville, FL, United States

Find out what happens when a desperate mother tries to reunite with her runaway daughter at the "On Clover Road." At an abandoned motel on a desolate American road, a mother meets with a cult deprogrammer, believing she will be reunited with her daughter. What happens instead - in this...

Perspectives in the Parks: Reclaiming Sacred Ground

Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park 1500 NW 45th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

This presentation by Nigel Rudolph explores how restoring historic African American cemeteries in Florida reclaims sacred landscapes that have been neglected or abandoned, returning dignity to those who came before us. This vital work recovers invaluable genealogical records, cultural traditions, and community stories essential to understanding Florida's complete history. Join...

Free

Early Explorers: Exploring Fossils at Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch

Millhopper Library Branch 3145 NW 43 St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Gear up for fun and learning with your littles at the local library. The Florida Museum's Our Prehistoric Life series shows the fascinating animals that roamed Florida millions of years ago with real fossils, replicas and models. This series consists of four free, 30-minute learning sessions meant for children aged...

Event Series Grief Care Support Course

Grief Care Support Course at Trinity United Methodist Church

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

For anyone who has lost a loved one, the feelings of sadness, loneliness and heartbreak can be unbearable. Grief support gives hope and encouragement to those who are grieving. In this 11 week course, support group members learn ways to accept their loss and move forward on their grief journeys....

Book Swap at Swamp Head Brewery

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

Sip, Swap, Repeat - Book Swap at Swamp Head Brewery! On Thursday, September 11th, book lovers are invited to enjoy an evening of books, brews, and good company. Bring a gently loved book, swap it for something new-to-you, and stick around to savor a pint while diving into the next...