Santa Fe River Jam Music Festival

The Santa Fe Festival Field

The Santa Fe River Jam, A Small Batch Music Festival that includes 3 days of music, camping and float activities on the Santa Fe River June 20-22, 2025!!! Limited to 200 patrons, this small festival is a look back at former local festivals such as the Farm to Family Full...

Youth Open Mic Night

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

Youth Open Mic - Ages 13 - 18 yrs old * Come sing your heart out * Share your poetry * Try out your comedy routine * Dazzle with your instruments * Come out and entertain! Doors Open at 7:00 PM

$5

Gospel Meets Jazz at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center

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

Come out to enjoy wonderful music in a beautiful historic setting. This event supports the work of the Alachua County Community Remembrance Project (ACCRP). The ACCRP is a community group dedicated to truth and reconciliation, who educate our community about our county’s history of racial terrorism during the Jim Crow...

$35 – $45

Indie Summer at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Indie Summer is the summer version of Indie Live, with all your favorite bands on Heartwood's outdoor stage. Featuring Sofia Camille, Confession Kids, and Will Hasell.

$10

Hope for Heart Kids Congenital Heart Fashion Show, Benefiting UF CHC at Hotel ELEO

Hotel ELEO 1514 SW 14th St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Join the Hope for Heart Kids 501(c)(3) Fashion Show on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Hotel ELEO in Gainesville! This heart-filled evening benefits the UF Congenital Heart Center and features local Heart Warriors walking the runway in their favorite outfits. Enjoy a silent auction, inspiring stories, and family-friendly fun—all supporting...

Free

A Day in the Life of A Woman at MLK Center

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

Young girls and ladies and gents, join for a day of inspiration and fun. Come and get a glimpse of “A Day in the Life of A Woman” and perhaps see your future. Information on careers that will pay for college. Information on possible sponsorships, mentorships, and scholarships, and groups...

Free

9th Annual Dance Recital-Battle of the Ages Momentum Dance Arts Recital

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join Momentum Dance Arts for the Ninth Annual Dance Recital: Battle of the Ages — where good music meets amazing dancing! Watch generations collide on stage as talented dancers bring timeless hits and iconic moves to life in an unforgettable showcase of rhythm, passion, and power. You don’t want to...

$2

Battle of the Ages – 9th Annual Dance Recital at UF Phillips Center

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Get ready to move to some goooood music with Momentum Dance Arts 🎶 🎼Join the 9th Annual Dance Recital: Battle of the Ages — where good music meets amazing dancing! Watch generations collide on stage as our talented dancers bring timeless hits and iconic moves to life in an unforgettable...

$23

Bimbo Night Presents – Pride at Heartwood

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

Celebrate Pride Month with Heartwood Soundstage as they mark the anniversary of Stonewall by partnering with Bimbo Night to present Pride at Heartwood, an outdoor dance party featuring DJs: Kill Zach, Crisca, and Ráfaga! The night kicks off with a happy hour from 8-9 p.m. at Heartwood's outdoro bar, DJs...

Sliding Scale

Mind the Music at Blackadder Brewing

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

“Mind the Music” is a multi-genre acoustic duo featuring acoustic guitar, upright bass, and vocals. Join Blackadder Brewing as they welcome back Michael Robinson and Will Ellis to the brewery on Sunday, June 22nd at 4PM. The duo will be playing in support of this month’s charity partner, Gainesville Rabbit...

Gainesville Youth Chorus Summer Workshop

Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Make new friends, explore the arts, and have fun at the Gainesville Youth Chorus Summer Workshop. This workshop is for kids ages 7-18. Activities include improv, choral instruction, games, dance, music theory, and drums. Instruction is provided by the Gainesville Youth Chorus Artistic Staff, as well as Santa Fe College...

$15 – $300

Storytelling Meetup: Beneath The Surface at The Bull

The Bull 18 SW 1st Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Self Narrate's next storytelling meetup of 2025 will be TUESDAY June 24 at 7PM at The Bull! The theme of this meetup is "Beneath The Surface." As always, our themes are open to interpretation. So, how does this work? Our storytellers are given 5-7 minutes to tell their story. The...

Nerdcore Hip Hop with mc chris and Swell Rell at The Wooly

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

The Top Secret Events presents mc chris on his 20 Years of Touring Tour with special guests: Swell Rell - nerdcore hip hop from Tampa DJ Drew Love playing nerdy jams throughout the night doors 7pm 18+ $20 adv $25 day of

$20

Charity Bingo Night at Blackadder Brewing

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

It's charity B-I-N-G-O time! Join Blackadder Brewing for an evening of fun to benefit charity partner: Gainesville Rabbit Rescue Prizes! Fun! Beer! Food Truck on Site!

“Little Shop of Horrors” at Acrosstown Repertory Theatre – second weekend!

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

The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers...

Folk Rock with Drivin N Cryin at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Atlanta-based folk rock band Drivin N Cryin celebrates 35 years of music with a dynamic live performance. Known for their hard-rock edge and country balladry, they rose to fame in the late 1980s and continue to captivate audiences with their energetic shows. Founding members Kevn Kinney and Tim Nielsen lead...

$30

“Securing the Bag” Family Financial Empowerment Summit at Hilton University of Florida Conference Center

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center 1714 SW 34th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Learn how to manage your finances in preparation for hurricane season: NextGen Wealth (Youth Track): Entrepreneurship and financial habits for middle and high school students Future Funds (Adult Track): Budgeting and disaster preparation Kids room available for ages 5-10 Everyone walks away with a gift Space is limited, so register...

Hedwig and the Angry Inch at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

2001 Musical/Comedy 1h 33m Adapted from the stage musical of the same name, a gender-queer punk-rock singer from East Berlin tours the U.S. with her band as she tells her life story and follows the former lover/band-mate who stole her songs.