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Cheer on the Gainesville Brawl-Stars vs. Swan City Roller Derby. Advance tickets are available online or at Loosey's Downtown. Win big in the raffle! Raffle proceeds will go to a local charity. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Kids 12 and under get in free. After the match,...
It’s a High School Musical 2 summer! Join Bop to the Top Tour for a celebration of Disney Channel playing HSM, Hannah Montana, Camp Rock, The Cheetah Girls, Lemonade Mouth and more songs from your favorite Disney stars! The outdoor concert includes Battle of the Sharpay’s, We’re All In This...
Celebrate the legacy of Jimmy Buffett with Parrotheads, Fruitcakes and lovers of great music and good vibes. The inaugural Jimmy Buffett Fest - The Labor Day Weekend Show, is a heartfelt tribute concert honoring the life, music and legacy of the legendary Jimmy Buffett. Local artists perform tropical favorites and...
Experience a good read with immersive activities during the month-long reading festival Gainesville Reads. The Lynx Books hosts a range of free events all focused around a single book, encouraging as many people as possible to read and engage with it. This year's selection is "We're Alone" by Haitian-American author...
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...
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...
Discover connections between art, science and a vital natural resource at the University of Florida's York Distinguished Lecture Series presented by UF/IFAS. Matt Cohen, director of the UF Water Institute and Gainesville-based artist Margaret Ross Tolbert present their keynote, "Seeing Versus Observing: Exploring Art and Science in the Liquid Light...
Did you know that Florida is home to 11 million acres of fresh water? Join the UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute and the Florida Museum of Natural History and Florida LAKEWATCH to raise a glass to fresh water at Heartwood Soundstage! For nearly 40 years, Florida LAKEWATCH has harnessed the...
Learn about how the 2017 white supremacist rally in Charlottesville sparked a national debate about the limits of free speech. In this lecture historian James Loeffler will revisit the story of Charlottesville to explain the current state of American liberalism and its prospects for the future. This event is part...
Party like it's the 1990s with rock band Big Sky at Heartwood Soundstage. Big Sky burst out of Gainesville’s college scene in the early ’90s with a rare commitment to all-original music, skipping the usual cover band route and diving straight into high-energy live shows. They quickly built a devoted...
Experience a genre-blending night of music with the Lao Tizer Band in support of their new album "Amplify." The all-star group features “Best New Jazz Artist" nominee Lao Tizer on piano, American Idol star Elliott Yamin on vocals, Danny Janklow on sax and flute, Cheik N’Doye on bass and Grammy...
Find out what happens when a desperate mother tries to reunite with her runaway daughter at the "On Clover Road." At an abandoned motel on a desolate American road, a mother meets with a cult deprogrammer, believing she will be reunited with her daughter. What happens instead - in this...
Dionysus is back at The Wooly, joining forces with the FOOM! out of Miami with Dogs Can Wear Hats. Expect lush grooves, good times and plenty of funk and jazz.
This presentation by Nigel Rudolph explores how restoring historic African American cemeteries in Florida reclaims sacred landscapes that have been neglected or abandoned, returning dignity to those who came before us. This vital work recovers invaluable genealogical records, cultural traditions, and community stories essential to understanding Florida's complete history. Join...
Learn the basics of backpacking and head into the backcountry to discover new places. Whether you are a seasoned hiker who wants to extend your hikes across multiple days, or if you are new to the outdoors, this presentation will give you the essential information you need to put together...
Gear up for fun and learning with your littles at the local library. The Florida Museum's Our Prehistoric Life series shows the fascinating animals that roamed Florida millions of years ago with real fossils, replicas and models. This series consists of four free, 30-minute learning sessions meant for children aged...
Fall is a great time to grow cool season vegetables in North Central Florida. With decreased temperatures, fewer bugs, not as many plant diseases, and less rain (except for hurricanes), all this makes it an excellent time to grow some of our favorite garden foods. Learn how to prepare the...
For anyone who has lost a loved one, the feelings of sadness, loneliness and heartbreak can be unbearable. Grief support gives hope and encouragement to those who are grieving. In this 11 week course, support group members learn ways to accept their loss and move forward on their grief journeys....
Sip, Swap, Repeat - Book Swap at Swamp Head Brewery! On Thursday, September 11th, book lovers are invited to enjoy an evening of books, brews, and good company. Bring a gently loved book, swap it for something new-to-you, and stick around to savor a pint while diving into the next...
Discover the unique characteristics of karst topography with the High Springs Historical Society. Master Naturalist Rick Testa discusses the local phenomenon which includes the makeup of the Floridian aquifer. Admission is free.
