Run for Your Life 5K Color Run at Depot Park

Depot Park 200 SE Depot Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Run or walk for a cause at the Run for Your Life 5K Color Run. The fun, family-friendly weekend event includes raffle prizes, breakfast, UF HealthStreet screenings, narcan demonstration by UF Health Florida Recovery Center, F45 instructor-led warm-up session, kids activity area, special appearance by Albert and Alberta, and more....

$40

University of Florida Symphony Orchestra: Concert for a Cause at First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church 300 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, United States

Join the University of Florida Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Tiffany Lu, for this off-campus reprise of its first concert of the season. A free-will offering will be received to benefit Made for More, a mentorship program for student-athletes. Featured pieces include Tragic Overture, Brahms; and Piano Concerto No....

Free

Live Music with Unwound at Blackadder Brewing

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

Wind down your weekend with some live music and refreshing craft beer when trio, Unwound returns to Blackadder Brewing Company.

Blind Tasting: A Sensory Experience at Raise Your Glass Tasting Room

Raise Your Glass Wine Bar 7415 NW 4th Blvd #30, Gainesville, United States

Put your palate to the test at our Blind Tasting Event! Enjoy 4 small plated courses paired with 4 mystery wine samples. Try to guess the varietals before the big reveal. A fun, flavorful night of wine, food, and friendly competition. $55/PP Get tickets here.

$175

Alt-Rock with Parrotfish, Madwoman and Dogs Can Wear Hats at The Wooly

The Wooly 20 N Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Come see Parrotfish, Madwoman, and Visit Neptune at The Wooly on September 28th. Parrotfish will be playing "The Implication," "Miami," and all of their other favorites and latest music. Tickets are now on sale, join the party! 🎉

$12

Blues on the Patio with JW Gilmore and Friends at A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center

A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center 1013 NW 7th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience a master storyteller, a demon on the harp, a well-versed musician and, above all, a showman extraordinaire with JW Gilmore. He has been playing harmonica for over 20 years and keeps audiences laughing, smiling and dancing into the night. JW Gilmore will be joined on the patio by Beulah...

Free

Southern Rock with JJ Grey and Mofro at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Experience a powerful voice with a blend of southern soul, rock and blues at Heartwood Soundstage. JJ Grey and Mofro are known for gritty vocals and deeply personal songwriting. Themes of redemption, rebirth and good times are on display. Many songs are steeped in the mythical Southern stories of his...

Gators Game Day Locker Room Tours

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...

$30 – $50

Grove Street Farmers Market

Cypress & Grove Brewing Company 1001 NW 4th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Florida Museum on the Go! Early Explorers: Florida’s Megafauna at Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch

Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Gear up for fun and learning with your littles at your local library! The Florida Museum's Prehistoric Life series shows the fascinating animals that roamed Florida millions of years ago with real fossils, replicas and models. Exploring Fossils: in this session of the Prehistoric Life series, children will check out...

Archer Farmers Market at the Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum

Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum 16994 SW 134th Ave, Archer, FL, United States

Local makers, bakers and growers meet at the Archer Historical Society each week. In addition to the market, explore historical displays in the railroad museum.

Wheatus (acoustic) at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Blend pop, rock and clever lyrics with a special acoustic set by Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown. Wheatus burst onto the scene in 2000 with their hit "Teenage Dirtbag," which topped charts in Australia and reached the top 10 in the UK and Germany. Opening the night is Gabrielle Sterbenz,...

$25 – $37

Timucua Language and Culture: Understanding Alachua County’s Native Heritage

Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Uncover Timucua language and culture. Who were the Native people of Alachua County? The correct answer depends on the time period, but when the Spanish arrived, the Timucua people were the residents of this region. Due to recent progress in reading and understanding the Timucua language, Native documents can now...

Free

“Architecton” at the Hippodrome Cinema

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

An extraordinary journey through the material that makes up our habitat: concrete, and its ancestor, stone. Filmmaker Victor Kossakovsky (Gunda, Aquarela) raises a fundamental question: how do we inhabit the world of tomorrow? NR 2024 Documentary 1h 38m Showtimes: Thursday, October 2, 6 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 6 p.m. Thursday,...

Buchholz High School Players Present Six: Teen Edition

Buchholz High School Players Present “Six: Teen Edition,” October 2-12

Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

The global musical phenomenon SIX is getting a royal remix for young performers! Buchholz High School is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of "SIX: Teen Edition," a specially adapted version of the smash-hit West End and Broadway musical that has captivated audiences around the world. Written by Toby Marlow...

“The Roses” at the Hippdrome Cinema, October 2-12

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

Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Coleman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing - as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and...

Football Fridays (UF vs. Texas) at Swamp Head Brewery

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. They've got everything you need to kick off your game day weekend properly. Live Music: High Water Line 6-9 pm Join Swamp Head Brewery...

Club de Escucha – Gainesville, FL

Curia on the Drag 2029 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL, United States

El Club de Escucha+ Gainesville comenzó el 13 de enero del 2023. Generalmente, nos reunimos el primer y tercer viernes de cada mes. Únete al chat de WhatsApp para estar al tanto de los eventos, episodio de la semana y conocer al grupo. El moderador, Christian A. Rodríguez, le enviará...

Mean Girls Jr

“Mean Girls Jr” at Lincoln Middle School, October 3-12

Lincoln Middle School 1001 SE 12th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Lincoln Middle School and Troupe 88521 presents Mean Girls Jr, a family friendly version of the iconic film. Showtimes: October 3,4,9, 10 and 11th at 7pm. October 5 & October 12 at 3pm.