THE FEST and Heartwood Soundstage Present: Live on the Lawn with Orbiter, The Joytraders, Boat Stuff

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

Come out to Heartwood Soundstage for the second event in the free Live on the Lawn summer series! This special evening will celebrate Heartwood's partnership with THE FEST with performances by Gainesville punk rock bands Orbiter, The Joytraders, and Boat Stuff. *Free, Outdoors, All Ages* This event is supported by...

Free

Chattanooga Boys Choir at First Presbyterian: We Are the Music Makers

First Presbyterian Church 300 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, United States

The acclaimed Chattanooga Boys Choir will perform as part of their 2025 summer tour entitled We Are the Music Makers, a celebration of youth and creativity. LOCAL YOUTH SINGERS INVITED TO SING ALONG IN PERFORMANCE! In addition to an evening of inspiring choral music, the concert offers a special opportunity...

Free

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

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...

Club de Escucha – Gainesville, FL

Curia on the Drag 2029 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL, United States

El Club de Escucha+ Gainesville comenzó el 13 de enero del 2023. Generalmente, nos reunimos el primer y tercer viernes de cada mes. Únete al chat de WhatsApp para estar al tanto de los eventos, episodio de la semana y conocer al grupo. El moderador, Christian A. Rodríguez, le enviará...

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
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

Gainesville Cars and Coffee at Tioga Town Center

Tioga Town Center 133 SW 130th Way, Newberry, FL, United States

Get an up-close view of cars at Gainesville Cars and Coffee. The family-friendly gathering is open to all automotive enthusiasts and is free to attend.

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

Guided Walks at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens 4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville, FL, United States

Kanapaha offers a guided tour of the Gardens the first Saturday of every month, starting at 10:00am. Regular admission price for non-members.

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

Armand and Angelina – Magical Musical Comedy Show

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

Get Ready to Laugh Out Loud with Armand and Angelina! Looking for a night of fun, laughter, and unforgettable entertainment? Mark your calendars and prepare for an evening of pure joy as Armand and Angelina bring their latest musical comedy extravaganza to the stage! This all-new program is more than...

“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