Blues on the Patio with JW Gilmore and Friends

A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center 1013 NW 7th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience the master storyteller and showman JW Gilmore. For over 20 years he has wielded the harmonica, keeping audiences laughing, smiling and dancing into the night. JW Gilmore will be joined on the patio by Beulah Mae and Professor Quasar. Admission is free.

Free

Southern Rock with JJ Grey and Mofro at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Experience a powerful voice with a blend of southern soul, rock and blues at Heartwood Soundstage. JJ Grey and Mofro are known for gritty vocals and deeply personal songwriting. Themes of redemption, rebirth and good times are on display. Many songs are steeped in the mythical Southern stories of his...

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tours

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

Florida Museum on the Go! Early Explorers: Florida’s Megafauna at Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch

Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Gear up for fun and learning with your littles at your local library! The Florida Museum's Prehistoric Life series shows the fascinating animals that roamed Florida millions of years ago with real fossils, replicas and models. Exploring Fossils: in this session of the Prehistoric Life series, children will check out...

Wheatus (acoustic) at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Blend pop, rock and clever lyrics with a special acoustic set by Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown. Wheatus burst onto the scene in 2000 with their hit "Teenage Dirtbag," which topped charts in Australia and reached the top 10 in the UK and Germany. Opening the night is Gabrielle Sterbenz,...

$25 – $37

Timucua Language and Culture: Understanding Alachua County’s Native Heritage

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

Uncover Timucua language and culture. Who were the Native people of Alachua County? The correct answer depends on the time period, but when the Spanish arrived, the Timucua people were the residents of this region. Due to recent progress in reading and understanding the Timucua language, Native documents can now...

Free

On View at the Harn Museum “French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950”

Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Explore the new exhibit "French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850–1950," showcasing over 55 paintings, drawings and sculptures from the Brooklyn Museum’s collection of European art. "French Moderns" also features Claude Monet’s "Waterloo Bridge" on loan from the Lowe Art Museum, and "Champ d’avoine (Oat Field)" from the Harn’s collection. The exhibition...

“Architecton” at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

An extraordinary journey through the material that makes up our habitat: concrete, and its ancestor, stone. Filmmaker Victor Kossakovsky (Gunda, Aquarela) raises a fundamental question: how do we inhabit the world of tomorrow? NR 2024 Documentary 1h 38m Showtimes: Thursday, October 2, 6 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 6 p.m. Thursday,...

Gators Soccer vs. Kentucky at Donald R. Dizney Stadium

Donald R Dizney Stadium

Join the Gators as they support the fight against cancer in their annual Kick Cancer match. The first 500 fans get a pink Kick Cancer wristband. All regular season games are free admission.  

Buchholz High School Players Present Six: Teen Edition

Buchholz High School Players Present “Six: Teen Edition,” October 2-12

Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

The global musical phenomenon SIX is getting a royal remix for young performers! Buchholz High School is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of "SIX: Teen Edition," a specially adapted version of the smash-hit West End and Broadway musical that has captivated audiences around the world. Written by Toby Marlow...

“The Roses” at the Hippdrome Cinema, October 2-12

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

Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Coleman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing - as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and...

Vintage Decor and Collectibles at the Newberry Lions Roaring Retro Market, October 3-4

Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center 23100 W Newberry Rd., Newberry, FL, United States

Browse antiques, jewelry, furniture and handmade crafts under one roof at the Newberry Lions Roaring Retro Market. Don't miss an exhibition of antique farm equipment from the North Florida Antique Tractor Club. While you shop, enjoy kettle corn, cake pops, fresh-squeezed lemonade, smash burgers and more. Parking and admission is...

Football Fridays (UF vs. Texas) at Swamp Head Brewery

Get ready for the ultimate pre-game party! Join Swamp Head Brewery every Friday before every Gator home game for Football Fridays, a celebration like no other. They've got everything you need to kick off your game day weekend properly. Live Music: High Water Line 6-9 pm Join Swamp Head Brewery...

Chomp the Block: The Official Block Party of the Florida Gators

Celebration Pointe 3528 SW 45th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Cheer for the Gators on Friday night at Chomp The Block: The Official Block Party of the Florida Gators. Before Saturday's big game, join an orange and blue celebration with food trucks, UF celebrity appearances, prize giveaways, a kid's zone and more. Enjoy live music by Prime Time from the...

Pack the Dome | Florida Volleyball vs. Auburn

Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL, United States

Gator Fans, make sure to pack the dome next Friday at 7pm as Gators Volleyball takes on the Auburn Tigers. Don't miss out on your opportunity to walk home with Taylor Swift t-shirts, a pair of football tickets or a brand new scooter (UF Students Only). Pick up your tickets...

$11
Mean Girls Jr

“Mean Girls Jr” at Lincoln Middle School, October 3-12

Lincoln Middle School 1001 SE 12th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Lincoln Middle School and Troupe 88521 presents Mean Girls Jr, a family friendly version of the iconic film. Showtimes: October 3,4,9, 10 and 11th at 7pm. October 5 & October 12 at 3pm.

Akeelah and the Bee Youth Production

Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join the Star Center Theatre's first youth performance of their 25th Anniversary Season! Akeelah has a passion for words: the more "abstruse" and "labyrinthine", the better. But this gift is almost overwhelmed by the challenge of her daily life in a tough, Chicago neighborhood. Akeelah’s aptitude earns her a spot...

Singer-Songwriter Paul Thorn with Kristopher James at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Catch a night of songs and stories with Paul Thorn with Kristopher James from the outdoor stage at Heartwood. American Blues Scene writer Don Wilcock calls Thorn “an everyman (who) addresses things we all think about, but few can articulate with the kind of candor, humor and folksy truth that...

$30

Old Wave Dance Party

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

80s, New Wave, and Early Alternative dance party with DJ Cam.