Pedal to The Medley: A Looping Music Festival

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

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.

Free

Spin into the 25th Anniversary Celebration of Flavor and Fun at The Top

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

Cheers to a quarter-century of incredible food, drinks and good vibes as The Top marks its silver anniversary! Celebrate with a silver baby hunt, drink specials, giveaways and Magic Mike & Festive Faces adding to the festivities. Keep the celebration going next door at The Wooly with a killer lineup...

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

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tours, August 11-15

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

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...

$15

Huddle Up for Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille Four-Year Celebration

Spurrier's Gridiron Grille 4860 Steve Spurrier Way, Gainesville, FL, United States

Join Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille as they mark their four-year anniversary with great food, good company and special surprises from the Head Ball Coach himself. Indulge in a high-end buffet featuring a carving station and receive a special thank-you gift just for attending. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit...

Dive Into Springs Hydrogeology at the Springs Academy Lecture

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

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Florida’s aquifer with Jim Gross, Physical Sciences adjunct professor at Santa Fe College. Learn the basics of springs hydrogeology and gain a deeper understanding of our region’s vital freshwater resources. This free, drop-in lecture is part of the monthly Springs Academy series designed...

Free

Pint Night at Swamp Head Brewery

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

Join Swamp Head Brewery for the next Pint Night! Here's the deal: for the price of $10 you get a limited edition Swamp Head pint glass to take home, plus two 12 or 16 oz fills of beer (any beer on tap that's priced at $6). It's an insanely good...

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...

Experience Gainesville’s Green Side with Two Worlds One Ticket

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens 4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville, FL, United States +1 more

Experience the best of both worlds with a special summer offer from Kanapaha Botanical Gardens and the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo. From August 1-15, purchase full-priced admission at either attraction and receive free admission to the other, valid through August 20 with your receipt. Don’t miss this chance to...

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,...

Now Open: Escape Rooms, Axe Throwing, Rage Rooms and Splatter Rooms at Gamers Excape

Gamers Excape Gainesville 620 NW 16th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Choose your own adventure with four unique experiences under one roof: escape rooms, rage rooms, axe throwing and splatter paint rooms with UV lights. Gamers Excape is a new Black-owned entertainment venue in Gainesville perfect for college students looking for fun and stress relief, families and adults seeking something new,...

$40

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

Art After Dark | Museum Nights: French Moderns

Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Explore "French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950" with a night at the museum with tours, art activities, music and hands-on fun. Enjoy Parisian tunes by Hot Club de Ville, French lessons for all ages and themed art activities including painting your own impressionist glass (while supplies last) with...

Free

“No Other Land” at the Hippodrome Cinema, August 14-24

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

"No Other Land" is a 2024 directorial debut by Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, Yuval Abraham, and Rachel Szor, a Palestinian-Israeli collective of filmmakers. The four conceived and produced the film to shed light on the ongoing situation in their homelands. The film was recorded between 2019 and 2023 and was...

“Sorry, Baby” at the Hippodrome Cinema, August 14-22

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

Something bad happened to Agnes, but life goes on for everyone else. When a beloved friend on the brink of a major milestone visits, Agnes starts to realize just how stuck she's been, and begins to work through how to move forward. Carrying off difficult subject matter with a light...

Gainesville Woman’s Club Annual Bazaar and Vendor Faire, August 15-16

Gainesville Woman's Club 2809 W University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Find bargains and one-of-a-kind treasures at the Annual Bazaar and Vendor Faire. The Gainesville Woman’s Club hosts two days of shopping and food with a variety of vendors offering handmade crafts, jewelry, home decor and more. Browse unique antiques and collectibles with friends and family while supporting a local non-profit....

Free

Crystal Bowl Meditation at Sacred Earth Center

Sacred Earth Center 2606 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Decompress at the end of the week and nourish your soul. Relax, reset and recalibrate as the soothing, ethereal sounds of quartz crystal singing bowls help you drift away to a faraway place of powerful vibrational healing. You'll come back from this place more centered and relaxed. Bring a pillow, blanket...

Closing Weekend of “Puffs” at Acrosstown Repertory Theatre

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

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...