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Splash into Science with the Florida Museum at the library! The neat science sessions bring the water cycle into your hands and is 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...
Learn Alachua County history through the eyes of a collector and preservationist at A History of Gainesville and Alachua County. Join founding Matheson board president Dr. Mark V. Barrow for an enlightening presentation on the history of Gainesville and Alachua County. Dr. Barrow, a retired cardiologist, has spent over 50...
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 spans...
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,...
Splash into Science with the Florida Museum at the library! The neat science sessions bring the water cycle into your hands and is 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...
Rosé & Relax: PJs Night In at Raise Your Glass. Slip into your comfiest pajamas and join a cozy night of rosé, sweets and good vibes. $25 ticket includes: a glass of Rosé Chick flicks on TV Dessert Charcuterie Board Wine. Lounge. Laughs. All in your PJs. Grab your friends...
"The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" is a spirited musical comedy that dives into the clash between morality and hypocrisy in a small Texas town. With humor and heart, this award-winning musical delivers toe-tapping country-western songs and sharp satire about politics, public opinion and personal freedom.
Uncover the story of the "Puffs," those who happened to be at a certain Wizard School for seven years while a certain boy wizard conquered evil. "Puffs" is a tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. "Puffs" takes the stage through Sunday, August 17. (This...
Keep your pollinator garden lush with seasonal picks from the Florida Museum summer pre-order plant sale. Browse a variety of native, nectar and host plants as well as accent plants. Here's how it works: order your plants online by August 6, then pick them up from the UF Cultural Plaza...
Parent, mark your calendars for the School Supplies Giveaway PopUp/PullUp. School supplies will be available until they run out. Adults/parents must be present with child.
Enjoy a spooky summer night market in downtown Gainesville at the Spooks N Sips Night Market. Check out the Florida Museum table located inside The Lynx Books for oddities and specimens from the museum's collections. Verity Mathis, Mammalogy Collection manager, will teach you more about furry friends some strange finds...
Get your eerie on at the Spooks-n-Sips Night Market. Browse over 70 vendors with a wild and wonderful selection of oddities and art including taxidermy, witchy items, crystals, apparel and more. Enjoy a cocktail or mocktail, and sing karaoke. Admission is free.
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....
Celebrate the 129th birthday of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. Enjoy music, cupcakes, mango ice cream and tours of the historic homestead. This event is free and included with park admission.
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...
In 2003, eight young Rhode Islanders created a secret apartment in a hidden space inside the Providence Place Mall and lived in it for four years, filming everything along the way. They snuck in furniture, tapped into the mall’s electricity, and even secretly constructed a brick wall with a locking...
Watch music take shape, layer by layer, at Pedal to the Medley: A Looping Music Festival at Swamp Head Brewery. The musical lineup features General Joystick, RUUD DUUD, Robot Knows Voodoo and Polar Bear. Admission is free.
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...
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...
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.
