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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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...

Event Series Open Mic Night at Swamp Head Brewery

Open Mic Night at Swamp Head Brewery

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

Showcase your talent at Swamp Head Brewery!  Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or any other performer, Swamp Head Brewery welcomes all forms of creative expression. Each participant receives a complimentary beer for signing up. Gather your friends, family, and fellow artists for an evening of entertainment, inspiration, and Swamp...

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

Birds and Brews Guided Bird Walk

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

Join the Alachua Audubon Society for a monthly bird walk that begins and ends at First Magnitude Brewing Company. Volunteers guide participants from the brewery to the nature trail at Depot Park and back—wrapping up at one of Gainesville’s favorite local hangouts. All skill levels are welcome. Bring binoculars or...

Waldo Sweet Potato Festival and Car Show

Waldo City Square 14450 NE 148th Ave., Waldo, FL, United States

Join a celebration of all things sweet potato, where fun activities and community spirit come together! Experience a variety of activities for all ages, including recipe contests, craft booths, music, car show, Mr. & Mrs. Sweet Potato Pageant, Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournament, Waldo Area Historical Museum displays and more....

Sarah’s Birthday Bash at the Historic Matheson House

Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Join the Matheson History Museum for a birthday celebration in honor of Sarah Hamilton Matheson. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy live jazz from MoonDancer from the porch of the historic Matheson House. Stroll through Sweetwater Park and visit local organizations including the Florida Museum of Natural History Daniels...

High Springs Fall Festival

High Springs Farmers Market Pavilion 23517 NW 185 Rd, High Springs, United States

Welcome the season at the annual High Springs Fall Festival. The two-day event featuring local vendors, kids’ activities, prizes, and more. Browse crafts, fine art, antiques, plants, handmade goods, and delicious food while enjoying a family-friendly atmosphere.  

Free

Brazil Fest Gainesville 2025

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

Celebrate the rhythms, flavors and Brazilian culture at the family-friendly Brazil Fest. Enjoy live outdoor music and dance, a kids’ movie, artisan markets, Brazilian cuisine and cultural exhibits. Upgrade to a VIP ticket for an exclusive indoor performances. Featuring artists like Floresamba, Tenison Delrey, Marcio Mello, Maca Reggae Samba and more,...

North Central Blues Society 2025 Showcase

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

Experience four of North Florida’s finest traditional blues performers, co-headlining the 2025 Gainesville Blues Showcase. The North Central Florida Blues Society is excited to host Little Mike & the Tornadoes, Dr Jules’ Cool Blues, JC & the Backscratchers and Sheba the Mississippi Queen & the Bluesmen.  

$25 – $30

Gainesville Latino Film Festival: “Gloria del Pacífico”

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

Experience one of the most ambitious and powerful productions in Peruvian cinema at the Gainesville Latino Film Festival. The historical epic “Gloria del Pacífico” brings to life heroic battles, heartbreaking decisions and the immortal spirit of Colonel Francisco Bolognesi, a national symbol of honor and sacrifice during the War of...

Free

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (and Steamboats, Too!)

Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Explore Florida’s early transportation history with Dr. Steven Noll, from steamboats on local lakes to the arrival of the Florida Railroad in Gainesville in 1859. Discover how these developments shaped Alachua County and how transportation continues to influence the state today. Admission is free with online registration.

Gainesville Latino Film Festival: “Somos Nuestras Montañas“

Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Uncover a far away, yet deeply familiar story of people, land and dignity. “Somos Nuestras Montañas” is a powerful documentary about identity and unbreakable fight to exist. Through the lens of the Armenian community in the South Caucasus, personal stories invite the audience to reflect on what it means to...

Free

Opening Weekend of the Tony Award-Winning Musical “RENT,” September 19-21

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

Be transported to New York's bohemian East Village during the 1990s for a powerful and poignant stage production of "RENT. Follow a group of friends and artists as they navigate the challenges of love, loss and survival amidst the AIDS epidemic. "RENT" celebrates life, love, and the resilience of the...

$15 – $25

Final Weekend of “On Clover Road” at Acrosstown Repertory Theatre

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

At an abandoned motel on a desolate American road, a mother meets with a cult deprogrammer, believing she will be reunited with her runaway daughter. What happens instead – in this smart, harrowing, edge-of-your-seat thriller – is something that will shock her to her core. What will a mother do...

Two-Day Oil Painting Workshop: Paint Like the Masters…with the Grisaille Method at Lanza Gallery and Art Supplies, September 13 and 20

Lanza Gallery & Art Supplies 23645 W US Hwy 27, High Springs, FL, United States

Learn the traditional Grisaille Method in this two-day oil painting class. Award-winning artist and owner of Lanza Gallery & Art Supplies, Tina Corbett, leads both classes in High Springs, Florida. The first session, September 13, focuses on planning, tools, light and dark values and building the underpainting. The second class,...

$200