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Concert and Lecture “Reflections of Practice” with Dr. Julian Saporiti (No-No Boy) and Dr. Maggie Clifford at 117 Venue

117 117 NW 16th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Learn about the utility and impact of songwriting for academic research with a discussion and live performances from Dr. Julian Saporiti (No-No Boy) and Dr. Maggie Clifford. The University of Florida hosts Dr. Saporiti for a one-week multidisciplinary residency, including a special concert and lecture at Pulp Arts' new 117 venue....

Free

Celebr-EIGHT! Anniversary Party at Cypress and Grove Brewing Company

Cypress & Grove Brewing Company 1001 NW 4th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate eight years of craft beer, community and good times in the old ice house at Cypress & Grove’s 8th anniversary party. Enjoy new beer releases, timed tappings, live music and food trucks. The Kids Corner by Art Hive is family friendly. Food Trucks: Flouthern BBQ, Eim Thai, Kalacrow Wood...

FREE

The Top’s 25th Anniversary Celebration

The Top 30 N. Main St., Gainesville, F, United States

Celebrate 25 years of good food, good drinks and good times. The Top is turning a quarter of a century! Time sure flies by while you're having fun. Festivities include a silver baby hunt, drink specials, giveaways and Magic Mike & Festive Faces. An extra special show next door at...

Free

Great Gainesville Pottery Throw Down at Art Alley

Art Alley Studio 717 NW 1st Street, Gainesville, United States

See four potters compete on the potters wheel to make the largest, the most & the best clay pots in fun short contests. The audience will vote and also get a chance to take a spin on the wheel. Hands on clay play table. Handmade ceramics by local artists on...

$5

Feathers and Friends, Supporting Wild Turkey Research at First Magnitude Brewing

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

Flock to First Magnitude and help save wild turkey research from the UF Game Lab. Feathers and Friends is a family-friendly fundraising event with interactive research booths, demonstrations, stickers and crafts, and lots and lots of baby turkey photos, videos and stories.

Free

Your Road to Traditional Publishing at the Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch

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

Join the Writers Alliance of Gainesville for a talk by author Judith T. Fisher on securing a literary agent and traditional publisher while avoiding pitfalls and scams. Learn how to craft query letters, navigate submissions while avoiding pitfalls and scams. Judith T. Fisher shares her path from blogging to fiction,...

Free

Springs Academy Lecture – Springs Hydrogeology

Florida Springs Welcome Center 18645 High Springs Main St., High Springs, FL, United States

Explore how water flows through Florida’s aquifer with Jim Gross, Physical Sciences adjunct professor at Santa Fe College. Learn the fundamentals of springs hydrogeology and gain a deeper understanding of the region’s freshwater resources. This free, drop-in lecture is part of the Springs Academy monthly series. Each class is tailored...

Free

Science Surprises: Exploring Capillary Action at the Alachua County Library District Alachua Branch

Alachua Library Branch 14298 NW 140th St, Alachua, FL, United States

Splash into Science with the Florida Museum at the library! Neat science sessions bring the water cycle into your hands. Perfect for elementary-aged learners looking for something new to do. This four-part series consists of four free, 45-minute learning sessions aimed at bringing core science concepts to K-8 students in...

Science Surprises: Make a Flashlight at the Alachua County Library District Waldo Branch

Waldo Library Branch 14998 US Hwy 301, Waldo, FL, United States

Step into the shoes of a scientist and make your own research tools at your local 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,...

Science Surprises: Exploring capillary action

Micanopy Library Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd., Micanopy, FL, United States

Splash into Science with the Florida Museum at the library! Neat science sessions bring the water cycle into your hands. Perfect for elementary-aged learners looking for something new to do. This four-part series consists of four free, 45-minute learning sessions aimed at bringing core science concepts to K-8 students in...

High Springs Historical Society Summer Speaking Series: The American Civil War

High Springs Historical Society Museum 23760 NW 187th Ave., High Springs, FL, United States

Join the High Springs Historical Society for a three-hour presentation with John P. Walsh on the American Civil War. Covering 1861-1865, explore the causes of the war, major battles, key leaders and Florida’s role, including the nearby Battle of Olustee. The evening includes a short intermission and museum tour, followed...

Free

Veterans Living With Cancer at the Hilton UF Conference Center

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

The Veterans Living With Cancer program is a patient-centered initiative designed to provide essential support and education to veterans navigating cancer treatment and survivorship. Through expert-led discussions and open dialogue, the program aims to empower veterans and their families with up-to-date information on cancer care, treatment options, and resources available...

Free

Story Time in Spanish for Children

Tower Road Library Branch 3020 SW 75 St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Hora de cuentos! Bring your kids (ages 3-7) for a fun story time in Spanish. This event is part of the Spanish Immersion program. No need to register—just come and enjoy!

Country Show with Brandon Bing, Ryan Nelson, Allen Higgs at Heartwood

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

Experience a night of gritty, high-energy country music with Brandon Bing and special guests Ryan Nelson and Allen Higgs. Raised in Florida, Brandon Bing brings his signature Black Dirt Music—an outlaw blend of Southern storytelling, soul and grit to the Heartwood Soundstage listening room. From heartbreak to wild nights, his...

$20 – $25

Science Surprises: Exploring Surface Tension at the Alachua County Library District Alachua Branch

Alachua Library Branch 14298 NW 140th St, Alachua, FL, United States

Splash into Science with the Florida Museum at the library! Neat science sessions bring the water cycle into your hands. Perfect for elementary-aged learners looking for something new to do. This four-part series consists of four free, 45-minute learning sessions aimed at bringing core science concepts to K-8 students in...

Having Fun, Wish You Here! An Illustrated History of the Postcard in Florida

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

Come take an exciting trip - a trip back in time - from the days when Florida was a backwoods swamp in the early 1900s through its transformation into a vacation paradise in the 1950s. Join award-winning editor and veteran postcard collector Liz Coursen as she illustrates how Florida progressed...

Free

Science Surprises: Make an Anemometer at the Alachua County Library District Waldo Branch

Waldo Library Branch 14998 US Hwy 301, Waldo, 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...

Science Surprises: Exploring Surface Tension at the Alachua County Library District Micanopy Branch

Micanopy Library Branch 706 NE Cholokka Blvd., Micanopy, FL, United States

Splash into Science with the Florida Museum at the library! Neat science sessions bring the water cycle into your hands. Perfect for elementary-aged learners looking for something new to do. This four-part series consists of four free, 45-minute learning sessions aimed at bringing core science concepts to K-8 students in...