Events in Gainesville & Alachua County
Celebrate a weekend of culture, and inspiration with What’s Good®. Honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with meaningful events, including parades, lectures, and community celebrations. Be moved by the stirring sounds of “Mahler’s 5th Symphony” performed by the Gainesville Orchestra and the compelling drama “Doubt, A Parable” at the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. Discover an exciting showcase of music and art at the Playground Music and Arts Festival, highlighting talented local bands and artists. Make this weekend one to remember in Alachua County.
Events & Festivals
Jan 20
Alachua’s 20th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Legacy Park Multipurpose Center
Jan 20
Jan 25
Jan 25
Miss Gainesville and Miss Ocala Scholarship Competition at Eastside Auditorium
Eastside Auditorium
Music & Performance
Jan 19
Jan 21
Traditional Irish Session at Lightnin’ Salvage
Lightnin Salvage
Jan 22
Songs from the Heart Showcase at Heartwood Soundstage
Heartwood Soundstage
Jan 23
Country and Roots with Mason Ramsey and Singer-Songwriter Halle Kearns at Heartwood
Heartwood Soundstage
Jan 24
Indie Pop with Michigander and Sydney Sprague at Heartwood Soundstage
Heartwood Soundstage
Arts & Theater
Jan 21
Cirque Kalabanté
Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Jan 24
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (Revised) (Again)
Hippodrome Theatre
Jan 25
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (Revised) (Again)
Hippodrome Theatre
Jan 26
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (Revised) (Again)
Hippodrome Theatre
Jan 28
Afrofuturism Films Watch Party at Santa Fe College Blount Center
Santa Fe College Blount Center
Seasonal
Feb 14
Date Night! at Blackadder Brewing
Blackadder Brewing Company
Mar 17
Erin Go Bragh! St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Blackadder Brewing
Blackadder Brewing Company
Jun 15
Father’s Day at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Craft Breweries
Jan 22
Open Mic Night at Swamp Head Brewery
Swamp Head Brewery
Jan 25
Robert Burns Night
Blackadder Brewing Company
Jan 26
Gainesville Winter Record Fair at Cypress and Grove Brewing Company
Cypress & Grove Brewing Company
Feb 1
Ales and Cottontails at Swamp Head Brewery
Swamp Head Brewery
Feb 1
Night on the Nile: Brewed with Love Belly Dancing at Blackadder Brewing
Blackadder Brewing Company
Pop-Up Markets
Jan 26
Gainesville Winter Record Fair at Cypress and Grove Brewing Company
Cypress & Grove Brewing Company
Feb 15
Pop-Up Flea and Farmers Market at VFW Post 2811
VFW Post 2811
Mar 15
Pop-Up Flea and Farmers Market at VFW Post 2811
VFW Post 2811
Apr 19
Pop-Up Flea and Farmers Market at VFW Post 2811
VFW Post 2811
May 17
Pop-Up Flea and Farmers Market at VFW Post 2811
VFW Post 2811
Museum & Galleries
Jan 21
Tot Trot: Mammals for Ages 2-5 at the Florida Museum of Natural History
Florida Museum of Natural History
Jan 24
Afrofuturism Art Exhibition Closing Reception at GFAA
Gainesville Fine Arts Association Gallery
Jan 25
“Riding the 33rd Parallel” Gallery Talk and Performance at the Harn Museum of Art
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
Jan 30
Afrofuturism Celebration and Fashion Show at the Harn Museum of Art
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
Feb 7
Tot Time: Art with Heart at the Harn Museum
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
Outdoors
Jan 22
Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Jan 25
Free Timed 5K with parkrun
Depot Park
Jan 25
Ranger-Led Rim Ramble Hike
La Chua Trail Horse Barn
Jan 29
Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Feb 1
Free Timed 5K with parkrun
Depot Park
Sports & Fans
Jan 24
RADD Sports College Invitational and Multi-Event
Alachua County Sports & Events Center
Jan 25
RADD Sunshine Showcase and US Pentathlon Challenge
Alachua County Sports & Events Center
Jan 30
Florida WBB vs. Vanderbilt WBB
Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center
Feb 1
The Legends of Alachua County Invitational
Alachua County Sports & Events Center
Feb 1
Jubilee Dressage at Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center
Alachua County Agriculture and Equestrian Center
Farmers Markets
Jan 20
Grove Street Farmers Market
Cypress & Grove Brewing Company
Jan 21
Archer Farmers Market
Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum
Jan 22
San Felasco Market at San Felasco Tech City
San Felasco Tech City
Jan 24
High Springs Farmers Market
Downtown High Springs
Jan 25
Waldo Farmers and Flea Market
Waldo Farmers and Flea Market
Workshops & Educational
Jan 25
Take Control Of Your Health With Ayurveda – A Live Interactive Wellness Event
Millhopper Branch | Alachua County Library District
Jan 29
Advanced Pruning and Winter Care
Alachua County Ag Auditorium
Feb 1
10th Annual Super Sealant Saturday by UF College of Dentistry
UF College of Dentistry
Feb 2
Mosaic Class with Wanda J. at Unique Notions
Unique Notions
Bites & Brunch
Jan 19
(Sold Out) Chef Dinner and Wine Pairing at the Fat Tuscan
The Fat Tuscan
Jan 20
Specialty Burger Night at Haile Village Bistro
Haile Village Bistro
Jan 27
Specialty Burger Night at Haile Village Bistro
Haile Village Bistro
Feb 2
Souper Fun Sunday
Saint Francis Catholic Academy