The Gainesville Big Band Presents: Women in Jazz

Meizon Church 3411 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience a powerful afternoon celebrating the legacy of female jazz legends with the Gainesville Big Band, under the direction of Marco Thomas. "Women in Jazz" featuring timeless works by Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, Melba Liston, Toshiko Akiyoshi, and more. Tickets available now at gainesvillebigband.com

$15

Rebuilding – When Your Relationship Ends

Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

“Rebuilding – When Your Relationship Ends” is a free 8 week class for people who have lost a romantic relationship due to divorce, break-up, or death. The course features “rebuilding blocks”, a proven process for putting one’s life back together. Classes begin on Sunday, June 8th at 3:00-5:30 pm at...

Teach Me to Dance Interactive Workshops

Multiple Locations Located in Gainesville, Alachua County, FL, United States

Learn different styles of dance like Ballroom, Steppin, Swing and Line Dance at Teach Me to Dance workshops. Sneaker Jam Meet and Greet at MLK Multipurpose Center, Friday, June 13 Main Event Dance Party at UF Reitz Union Rion Ballroom, Saturday, June 14 Family and Friends Outdoor Dance Party at...

Indie Rock with Certainly So at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Certainly So, based in Nashville, TN, is a new indie-rock band creating music that makes you feel good. Boasting blood harmony and invoking lyrics, the group will catch your ear with the variety flavors in their music.

$20 – $25

Game of Shrooms Annual Art Adventure

Multiple Locations Located in Gainesville, Alachua County, FL, United States

Join the global art and seek holiday "Game of Shrooms." Artists in Gainesville and around the world create one of a kind artworks and provide clues for you to find and keep them if you are lucky. This leave no trace event created by Daniel “Attaboy” Seifert in 2017 is...

Free

Carrot Cake Craze: A Sweet Showdown at Blackadder Brewing

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

Join Blackadder Brewing for a delightful afternoon dedicated to celebrating the beloved carrot cake! Whether you're a baker or a taster, this event promises to be a sweet experience.  Event Highlights:• Baking Competition: Show off your baking skills and creativity. 15 entrants are being accepted, so secure your spot early!•...

Bunnies at the Brewery!

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

Join Blackadder Brewing Company for a bunny adoption event with Gainesville Rabbit Rescue! Come meet some adorable adoptable rabbits on Saturday, June 14th from 3PM-6PM. The amazing volunteers from GRR are happy to answer all your rabbit-related questions as well as provide education on what they do as an organization...

Heartwood Music Fest XI: All Together Now

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

Join Heartwood Soundstage to mark nearly a decade of live music, performance, and music community at Heartwood Music Fest IX. The festival theme this year is "All Together Now" with a very special lineup featuring collaborations, cameos, and superband mashups in every set. The festival itself this year is collaboratively...

$10 – $25

Hurricane Season Kickoff: Tap Into Preparedness at Blackadder Brewing

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

Join Blackadder Brewing and Alachua County Emergency Management for an evening of local flavors and community spirit, while learning about preparedness from the experts. HURRICANE SEASON STARTS JUNE 1ST—ARE YOU READY? STAY INFORMED. STAY PREPARED. STAY LOCAL. Get hurricane ready with Alachua County Emergency Management and other local organizations at...

Singer Songwriter Kaleigh Baker with Hannah Harber at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Kaleigh Baker writes songs and plays them for a livin'. With a gutsy belt that could shake walls, this powerfully elastic singer pulls out all the stops with snarls, shouts, roars, and a magnetic stage presence. Kaleigh will be joined by longtime music confidants, Sam Farmer and Mark Cunningham and...

$18

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

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

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

Red, White and Brew at Blackadder Brewing

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

Celebrate your independence with freedom to BEER! Enjoy $4 Select Beer and the signature 'Murica "Cocktail"for $4 Strega Nona's Pizza will be onsite for the event!

“Little Shop of Horrors” at Acrosstown Repertory Theatre – Final 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...

SUSTO Stringband at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Experience emotional storytelling with Justin Osborne’s rich, Appalachian sound of the SUSTO Stringband. Backed by Holler Choir’s lush harmonies and traditional string arrangements, this unique performance blends pastoral beauty with lyrical depth.

$20 – $25

UF Performing Arts 25|26 Season Preview

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

Get the inside scoop on our upcoming season of performances straight from UFPA Director Brian Jose, a fantastic season is coming your way! Preview is a special tradition that kicks off every UFPA season where performances are announced for the next year. The presentation features highlights for the 40 performances...

Free

Harry Potter Trivia Night at Blackadder Brewing Company

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

Attention all Witches & Wizards (Muggles, too)! Once again Blackadder Brewing will be transformed into the magical world of Hogwarts. When: Saturday, July 26th 7PM What: Celebrate Harry's birthday with a special Harry Potter Trivia Night. Trivia questions will be both movie and book based. Why: Because it's loads of...

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