“The Wall Street Boy” at the Hippodrome Cinema, September 4-13

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

"The Wall Street Boy," Kipkemboi tells the story of a young math genius from rural Kenya who uses his understanding of patterns in nature to develop a successful stock market algorithm. His remarkable success from a makeshift setup in his village draws attention from international financiers and local authorities, forcing...

Football Friday (UF vs USF) at Swamp Head Brewery

Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Pre-game your football weekend with beer, live music, food trucks, and good times at Football Fridays. 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. Live Music: The Jordan Mobley Jam Band 6-9...

Kick-Off Friday with Angry Zeta, Yes Ma’am and American Dream Survivors at First Magnitude Brewing Company

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

Launch your weekend with the coolest pre-game in town. First Magnitude is excited to have a live soundtrack that is anything but ordinary for Kickoff Friday #2. Enjoy high-octane folk-punk straight from Buenos Aires with Angry Zeta, New Orleans street blues from Yes Ma’am, and Gainesville’s own American Dream Survivors...

Free

Rock with Big Sky at Heartwood Soundstage

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

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...

$15

Jazz with the Lao Tizer Band

Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

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...

Opening Weekend of Thrilling Stage Drama “On Clover Road”

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre 3501 SW 2nd Ave., Ste. O, Gainesville, FL, United States

Find out what happens when a desperate mother tries to reunite with her runaway daughter at the stage production of "On Clover Road." The smart, harrowing, edge-of-your-seat thriller begins as a mother meets with a cult de-programmer, believing she will be reunited with her daughter. What happens next shocks her...

Guided Walk at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens 4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville, FL, United States

See what's in bloom at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. It's the last chance to see the giant Victoria water lilies as cooler temperatures mark the end of the growing season. The guided tour features seasonal highlights from the diverse plant collections beginning at 10 a.m. The tour is included with regular...

Power Over Pain Empowerment Jubilee

Mount Carmel Baptist Church 2505 NE 8th Avenue, Gainesville, United States

Want to learn more about chronic pain and resources to help you? Join this free community educational event designed to provide knowledge, skills, training, and empowerment in the management of chronic pain. If you have arthritis, chronic low back pain, fibromyalgia, migraine, cancer pain, sciatica, etc., come learn and support...

Free

Gators Football vs. University of South Florida

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 157 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, FL, United States

Cheer for an in-state matchup between Florida and USF. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is sold out so plan to arrive early and enjoy all the pre-game fanfare and festivities including Gator Walk, Fan Fest and more.

Karaoke! at Swamp Head Brewery

Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Bring your friends and your singing voice and wind down your Gainesville game day. It's hot outside so karaoke will take place inside the tasting room. Signups begin at 6:30 and karaoke begins at 7p.m.

Perspectives in the Parks: Reclaiming Sacred Ground

Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park 1500 NW 45th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

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...

Free

Backpacking Basics Presentation at REI Co-op

REI Co-op 3650 SW 32nd Ct Suite 10, Gainesville, FL, United States

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...

Free

ARTSPEAKS: Bringing Poetry and People Together

The Historic Thomas Center 306 NE 6th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Get inspired at North Central Florida's premier community poetry event. Community members gather for this annual event at the the Historic Thomas Center to share their divine, unique, authentic selves and their beautiful diverse voices through the art of poetry, spoken-word, storytelling and other forms of creative artistic expression. Featured...

Birds and Brews Guided Bird Walk

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

Join the Alachua Audubon Society for a monthly bird walk that begins and ends at First Magnitude Brewing Company. Volunteers guide participants from the brewery to the nature trail at Depot Park and back, wrapping up at one of Gainesville’s favorite local hangouts. All skill levels are welcome. Bring binoculars...

Florida Women’s Soccer vs. Georgia State at Donald R. Dizney Stadium

Donald R Dizney Stadium

Spend your Sunday with the Florida Gators! At 6pm Florida Women's soccer takes on the Georgia State Panthers as the Gators non-conference schedule comes to a close. Have a balloon animal created and let the young Gators fans play in the kids zone. Admission to all Florida Women's soccer matches...

Free

Allen Lyle with “Red Sun Rising” at The Lynx Books

The Lynx Books 601 S Main St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Join The Lynx for an evening with author Allen Lyle. He will discuss his debut speculative fiction novel, "Red Sun Rising," in conversation with bookseller and Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club leader Meghan Haile. About "Red Sun Rising:" in a world where the sun bleeds crimson and the balance between...

Free

Gainesville Reads

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

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...

Free

Early Explorers: Exploring Fossils at Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch

Millhopper Library Branch 3145 NW 43 St, Gainesville, FL, United States

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...