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Image: Claude Monet, Waterloo Bridge, 1903, Gift of Ione T. Staley, Lowe Art Museum Collection

On View at the Harn Museum “French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950”

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

Explore the new exhibit "French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850–1950," showcasing over 55 paintings, drawings and sculptures from the Brooklyn Museum’s collection of European art. "French Moderns" also features Claude Monet’s "Waterloo Bridge" on loan from the Lowe Art Museum, and "Champ d’avoine (Oat Field)" from the Harn’s collection. The exhibition...

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NEW at the Cade Museum: “The Birth of Sports Science: From Gatorade to Other Amazing Game Changers”

The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Explore the new exhibit "The Birth of Sports Science: From Gatorade to Other Amazing Game Changers" and learn how science and invention have transformed sports, from ancient training methods and homemade tonics to - Gatorade, high-tech equipment and data-driven performance tools. Discover the breakthroughs that changed the game, the inventors...

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“Fascination of Science” Photo Exhibit at the Cade Museum

The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Explore the exhibit "Fascination of Science" to see intersection of art and science through the lens of German artist Herlinde Koelbl. The photo exhibition features portraits of Nobel laureates and leading scientists from around the globe. First shown in Germany in 2020, it has since traveled around the world. The...

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Tony Award-Winning Musical “RENT,” Now through October 12

Gainesville Community Playhouse 4039 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Be transported to New York's bohemian East Village during the 1990s for a powerful and poignant stage production of "RENT." Follow a group of friends and artists as they navigate the challenges of love, loss and survival amidst the AIDS epidemic. "RENT" celebrates life, love, and the resilience of the...

$15 – $25
Game Day locker room tours

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
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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...

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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.

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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

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Live Local Bands

Live Local Bands at The Great Outdoors Restaurant

The Great Outdoors Restaurant 18587 High Springs Main St, High Springs, United States

Live Local Music Bands play on outside on the patio at The Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs Florida every week. Come support local musicians while enjoying fine American cuisine at the historic central location in the heart of High Springs Florida.

Free
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Grief Care Support Course

Grief Care Support Course at Trinity United Methodist Church

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

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....

Timucua Language and Culture

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
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Little Sparks

Little Sparks at the Cade Museum

The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

A fun and interactive program that introduces little ones, ages 0-5, to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, stories, and more. This program is included with admission and free for museum members.

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“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,...

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Sing for a Season with Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus

Sing for a Season with Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus Rehearsals at Grace Presbyterian Church

Grace Presbyterian Church 3146 NW 13th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Make new friends and learn to sing with the Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus. No prior musical experience is required, all levels are welcome. Barbershop isn't just for quartets. Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus is a 25+ member women's chorus that specializes in barbershop-style a cappella music. GHSC's "Sing for a Season"...

Free
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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...

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Thursday Night Swing Dancing

Thursday Night Swing Dancing at Rosa B. Williams Center

Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join GSD for FREE swing dancing every Thursday in a beautiful, air-conditioned, historic dance hall with hardwood floors! Join us for an evening filled with music and dancing in a welcoming and inclusive environment! 📅 Event Details: Address: Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601 Time: Thursdays,...

Free