“Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection” Exhibition at the Harn Museum of Art

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

The Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida will display art from Spelman College—a historically black liberal arts college for women located in Atlanta, Georgia. The Harn is one of five venues across the United States exhibiting "Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection." Through 39 works by...

Free
Event Series The Hippodrome Presents “Morning After Grace”

Don’t Miss the Final Weekend of “Morning After Grace” Starring Nell Page and Kevin Rainsberger, April 17-20

Hippodrome Theatre 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, FL, United States

Love, loss, and late-in-life surprises take center stage in the Hippodrome’s "Morning After Grace" — a heartwarming comedy that proves it’s never too late for a fresh start. This witty and touching play by Carey Crim follows an unexpected trio brought together by a one-night stand and a few hidden connections....

$15 – $50

Cottonmouth Day at Swamp Head Brewery

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

The ever-elusive Cottonmouth makes its yearly return on 4/20. Join Swamp Head Brewery all day for the annual return of Cottonmouth Belgian-Style Wit. For one day only, Swamp Head Brewery sells 4-packs of original Cottonmouth for $4.20 (plus tax), to take home, plus featuring the favorite Belgian Wit on tap...

Free

Science Surprises: Exploring surface tension at the Alachua County Library District High Springs Branch

Alachua County Library District High Springs Branch 23779 US Hwy. 27, High Springs, FL, United States

Splash into Science with the Florida Museum at the library! These 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...

Tot Trot: Insects at the UF Natural Area Teaching Laboratory

Natural Area Park Gainesville, FL, United States

Join Florida Museum nature ambassadors for an exciting and interactive nature walk and get your toddler excited about science and natural history!  While the Florida Museum exhibits building is temporarily closed, they will still be exploring the natural world at the University of Florida Natural Area Teaching Lab and sharing...

Archer Farmers Market

Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum 16994 SW 134th Ave, Archer, FL, United States
Event Series One Love Market

One Love Market

One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40 St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Browse local food and gift vendors at the weekly One Love Market. Select from farm-fresh local produce, meat, plants, baked goods, crafts and more.

Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join members of the Alachua Audubon Society on a walk through the park. Identify the wide variety of local wetland and migratory birds in a premier birding hotspot. Walks are free with park admission fee ($5/vehicle) and are offered every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. though the end of May. Birders...

Chasing Rabbits at Sweet Berries on 5th Ave

SweetBerries Eatery and Frozen Custard 619 NW 5th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Local band 'Chasing Rabbits' is performs again at Sweet Berries. They'll be playing live on Wednesday April 23rd from 5-7PM. The full Sweet Berries menu will be available during this event.

Free

Peaceful Paths Kickoff for The Amazing Give at First Magnitude Brewing Company

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

Come on out to First Magnitude for The Amazing Give Kick Off benefiting Peaceful Paths! There will be music, food trucks, and beer on tap. Bring the whole family or swing by after work. All supporters that donate $10 or more on the Amazing Give webpage before or during the...

Free
Event Series Community Nights

Community Nights at South Main Station

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

Community Nights is weekly collaborative project between Heartwood Soundstage and South Main Station featuring free live music, production skill sharing, and activities, plus a local makers’ market on the first Community Night of every month. But these events are so much more than the sum of their parts. They are...

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Charity Bingo Night at Blackadder Brewing

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

Your rows are filled and you've only one number to go! Your palms are sweaty and your heart is pumping with the thrill of anticipation, as the next bingo ball rolls down the shoot ....Will it be your number? Will YOU be the first to shout BINGO?!!? Find out and...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents “Hadestown: Teen Edition”

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

Experience the haunting, jazz-infused "Hadestown: Teen Edition," a retelling of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice set in an industrial underworld. Featuring a student cast and live band, the powerful musical explores themes of industry vs. nature, doubt vs. faith, and fear vs. love, while also commenting on societal...

$15 – $17
Event Series Thursday Night Swing Dancing

Thursday Night Swing Dancing at Rosa B. Williams Center

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

Join Gainesville Swing Dancing for FREE swing dancing every Thursday in a beautiful, air-conditioned, historic dance hall with hardwood floors! Join an evening filled with music and dancing in a welcoming and inclusive environment! Beginner and intermediate lessons take place 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., no partner or experience is...

Free

Swamp Records 2025 Showcase: Cirque Du Swamp at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Indie Live X Swamp Records Presents: "Cirque Du Swamp" Featuring TRASH PANDA TWIN SUNS MADWOMAN BUBOY THE NANCYS OUTDOOR SHOW, ALL AGES Swamp Showcase is the annual flagship event put on by Swamp Records, the University of Florida’s student-run artist resource agency. Featuring Gainesville’s hottest local indie bands as well...

$20 – $25

Alachua County Arts Council Fourth Annual Artists Conference

Alachua County Agricultural Extension Auditorium 22712 W Newberry Rd., Newberry, United States

Join Alachua County Arts Council for the FREE fourth annual Artists Conference. Connect with Alachua County artists and arts enthusiasts during this half day conference. The conference features a record 11 presentations on various topics of interest to local artists. The Alachua County Arts Council mission is to "improve the...

Free

UF Class of 2025 BFA Senior Show at 4Most Gallery

4Most Gallery and Studio 534 SW 4th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Come out to an end of year exhibition for the University of Florida Class of 2025 Bachelors of Fine Arts students! 22 students will present a variety of works from their studies, with medias ranging from painting to photography to installation. The event is free and open to the public...

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