Teach Me to Dance Interactive Workshops

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

Learn different styles of dance like Ballroom, Steppin, Swing and Line Dance at Teach Me to Dance workshops. Sneaker Jam Meet and Greet at MLK Multipurpose Center, Friday, June 13 Main Event Dance Party at UF Reitz Union Rion Ballroom, Saturday, June 14 Family and Friends Outdoor Dance Party at...

Indie Rock with Certainly So and Singer-Songwriter Ricky Kendall

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

Enjoy feel-good indie rock with Nashville-based Certainly So. Boasting bright harmonies and introspective lyrics, the group catches your ear with a variety musical stylings. Certainly So is joined by local singer-songwriter Ricky Kendall.

$20 – $25

Singer Songwriter Jeordie at High Springs Brewing Company

High Springs Brewing Company 18562 NW 237th St, High Springs, FL, United States

Jeordie, daughter of Melanie, "I got a brand new pair of rollerskates" is going to be performing at the Great Outdoors on June 12 from 6pm to 9pm; and at the High Springs Brewing Company on June 13 from 7pm to 10pm.

Wine and Cheese Tasting with Salty Cow at Serpentine

Serpentine 209 NW 10th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

🕷 THIS FRIDAY THE 13TH 🕷 join a delightfully spooky evening of wine, cheese, music & movies with friends! ༉‧₊˚🕯️🍷🖤❀༉‧₊˚. They're pouring a killer lineup of super-natural wines for you to indulge in, with special cheese pairings available from @thesaltycowcheesemongers! ༉‧₊🔪 ࣪⊹🍾˖‧₊˚🧀࣪⊹ @easycrew352 will provide chill reggae vibes to accompany...

Free

Room to Dance, June 13-14

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

Watch Santa Fe College’s dance season finale "Room to Dance" with performances Friday and Saturday. Original student-driven choreography highlight a range of dance styles including contemporary dance, hip hop, ballet, musical theatre, tap and more. Audiences are invited to join a Q&A with the choreographers after each performances. Tickets are...

$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...

Game of Shrooms Annual Art Adventure

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

Join the global art and seek holiday "Game of Shrooms." Artists in Gainesville and around the world create one of a kind artworks and provide clues for you to find and keep them if you are lucky. This leave no trace event created by Daniel “Attaboy” Seifert in 2017 is...

Free

Local Radio DJs Unite to Support LifeSouth

LifeSouth Headquarters 4039 Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL, United States

LifeSouth invites the community to join their favorite DJs from the MARC Radio Group as they encourage people to donate blood at the fifth annual DJs Unite for LifeSouth event on Saturday, June 14. The blood drive will take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the LifeSouth Newberry...

Free

Summer Festival and Community Expo at Open Door Church

Open Door Church 601 NE 19th St., Gainesville, United States

Visit booths exhibiting local businesses, skills, hobbies, and collections. Admission is free. On Saturday, June 14, 10a.m.-2p.m., attendees will also have the opportunity to get information from community groups and to fellowship together as they purchase and enjoy some of the best food in Gainesville!

Free

J. Crew Factory Celebrates 2nd Anniversary at Butler Shopping Center District, June 14-15

J.Crew Factory 3910 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville, United States

J. Crew Factory is proud to celebrate its second anniversary at Butler Plaza West, marking two years of style, service, and strong community support in Gainesville. Since opening its doors in 2023, the community of Gainesville has welcomed the store with open arms. Allowing them to bring affordable, stylish fashion...

Carrot Cake Craze: A Sweet Showdown at Blackadder Brewing

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

Join Blackadder Brewing for a delightful afternoon dedicated to celebrating the beloved carrot cake! Whether you're a baker or a taster, this event promises to be a sweet experience.  Event Highlights:• Baking Competition: Show off your baking skills and creativity. 15 entrants are being accepted, so secure your spot early!•...

Bunnies at the Brewery!

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

Join Blackadder Brewing Company for a bunny adoption event with Gainesville Rabbit Rescue! Come meet some adorable adoptable rabbits on Saturday, June 14th from 3PM-6PM. The amazing volunteers from GRR are happy to answer all your rabbit-related questions as well as provide education on what they do as an organization...

Heartwood Music Fest IX: All Together Now

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

Experience a collaboratively curated lineup and celebrate nearly a decade of live music, performance, and community at Heartwood Music Fest IX. The festival theme this year is "All Together Now" and every music set features collaborations, cameos, and superband mashups. Heartwood Music Fest IX is produced by The Listening Room...

$10 – $25

Hurricane Season Kickoff: Tap Into Preparedness at Blackadder Brewing

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

Join Blackadder Brewing and Alachua County Emergency Management for an evening of local flavors and community spirit, while learning about preparedness from the experts. HURRICANE SEASON STARTS JUNE 1ST—ARE YOU READY? STAY INFORMED. STAY PREPARED. STAY LOCAL. Get hurricane ready with Alachua County Emergency Management and other local organizations at...

Gainesville Roller Derby vs. Bradentucky Bombers

MLK Center 1028 NE 14th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Come watch the Gainesville Roller Rebels face off against the Bradentucky Bombers! Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Kids 12 & under get in FREE! (Tickets coming soon) get tickets: https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/gainesville-all-stars-vs-bradentucky-bombers-gainesville-june-980637 Doors open at 6PM and the action starts at 6:30PM. Food and drinks will be...

Free – $18

Free Movie Night: “The Gershwins: Porgy and Bess”

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

Celebrate African American Music Appreciation Month with Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center and a screening of the 1993 British production “Porgy & Bess,”, the opera composed by George Gershwin. It tells the story of Porgy, a disabled black street beggar living in the slums of Charleston. It deals with...

Free

Local Songwriter Thomas Allain Debuts Single and Launches Kickstarter at Heartwood Music Fest IX

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

Gainesville-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Thomas Allain marks a major milestone with the release of his debut single Footprints in the Stone and the launch of a Kickstarter campaign to support his first full-length solo album. Recorded at Ivy Manor Studios in Muscle Shoals with producer Dan Hannon (known for his work...

Hipp Pride: BOUND at the Hippdrome Cinema

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

R 1996 Thriller 1h 49m Tough ex-con Corky and her lover Violet concoct a scheme to steal millions of stashed mob money and pin the blame on Violet's crooked boyfriend Caesar.

Father’s Day at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

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

See what's in bloom on Father's Day as Kanapaha Botanical Gardens waives admission for all dads. Major plant collections include the state's largest public display of bamboos and the largest herb garden in the Southeast. Giant Victoria water lilies have recently been planted and will continue to grow during the...

Sunday Assembly Gainesville with Jim Lilkendey

Pride Community Center of North Central Florida 3850 NW 83 St., Suite 201, Gainesville, FL, United States

Sunday Assembly will meet at the Pride Center located in the Springhill Professional Center at 3850 NW 83 Street, Suite 201 on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.  It is also possible to attend via zoom. Sunday Assembly, a non-religious community, is pleased to have Jim Lilkendey as their...