Indie Live at Heartwood Presents: Trustfall, Weatherboys and Thomas Allain

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

Jam to an evening of indie vibes with Trustfall, Weatherboys and Thomas Allain as Indie Live returns to Heartwood Soundstage. Trustfall is somewhere between indie surf rock pop with a hint of alternative. This four-piece Florida based band is made up of Angie Hughes, Melanie Roddam, Arthur Smith, and Jordan...

$10

Brine and Brews: Beer and Pickle Pairing at Swamp Head Brewery

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

Join Swamp Head Brewery and Proud Pickles for a craft beer and pickle pairing. Starting at 5 pm on 3/27 at Swamp Head Brewery, you'll be able to purchase a preset flight at the bar, and Proud Pickles will have a table set up in the tasting room where you...

Gainesville Modern’s MOD Talks Lecture Series at the Matheson History Museum

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

Hear architectural preservationist George Smart present "The Accidental Archivist: Preserving America's Legacy of Modernist Houses" in this kickoff event for Gainesville Modern Weekend. A passionate advocate for Modernism, George has been one of the nation’s leaders in raising awareness to preserve this important architectural movement. This lecture is free but...

WBIT Quarterfinals: Florida Gators vs. Texas Tech at Exactech Arena

Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL, United States

The Florida Gators women's basketball team is taking on the Texas Tech Raiders this Thursday, March 27th at 6pm! The game will be hosted right here in Gainesville. Get your tickets not at FloridaGators.com/tickets

$15
Event Series 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 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

Country with Josh Meloy with Trenton Fletcher at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Country music singer/songwriter, Josh Meloy, has built his career brick by brick - A storyteller at heart, Meloy will capture your imagination with every song. From wearing out the dive bars of Oklahoma to more recently playing the historic Ryman Auditorium, Meloy's star is on the rise. Trenton Fletcher is...

$28 – $32

Vino and Vinyl at Serpentine

Serpentine 209 NW 10th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Savor a Curated Selection of Natural Wine on the Patio at Vino and Vinyl. The lovely evening features music with DJ Cam and Caribbean Spice Food Truck. Browse plants and gifts at Serpentine until 10 p.m. for your shopping needs. This event is dog friendly and admission is free. The...

$15

Gainesville Fine Arts Association Exhibit Reception for “Flow” and “The Art of Watercolor”

GFAA Gallery 1314 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

View artwork and meet the artists at the opening exhibit receptions for "Flow" and "The Art of Watercolor." GFAA hosts the opening of two exhibits in the main and front galleries. "Flow" features artwork selected to represent continuous movement and change. Works selected for "The Art of Watercolor" explore the...

Country with Niko Moon at Vivid Music Hall

Vivid Music Hall 201 W University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Niko Moon: These Are The Nights Tour stops in Gainesville this March 28th at Vivid Music Hall!

$20

UpStage with Alex Cuba

Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Go UpStage for Latin music with an original flair from Alex Cuba. Alex Cuba’s sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks, and powerful guitar riffs abandon the conventional stereotype that is found in much of the Latin music landscape. Born in Cuba and now residing in Canada, he effortlessly blends the rich melodies...

Ritual: Goth Dance Night at The Wooly

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

Ritual: Goth Dance Night is back at The Wooly on 3/28 from 10pm-2am! DJs Drew Love and Mister Obsidian will be playing all things Goth, Industrial, Synthpop and more! $5 21+ / $10 Under 21 18+ Event

$5

Gator Steps for Lung Disease at UF Cancer & Genetics Complex

UF Cancer & Genetics Research Complex 2033 Mowry Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join a 5K on the beautiful University of Florida campus and help support a good cause. The 2nd Annual Gator Steps for Lung Disease 5K walk/run benefits the University of Florida Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine and aims to advance research, develop treatments, and enhance patient education...

$35.00

Children’s Trust of Alachua County Open House

Children's Trust of Alachua County 4010 NW 25th Pl., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join Children's Trust of Alachua County for an Open House and Building Dedication as they officially open their doors to the community. Enjoy kids' activities, food trucks, live performances and more. View the newly constructed conference room which is being made available for public use. All are welcome and admission...

Open Kennel Adoption Event at Humane Society of North Central Florida

Humane Society of North Central Florida 4205 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Meet some incredible cats and dogs searching for their forever homes! ❤🐾 During the event, with an approved dog application, you will have the opportunity to walk through the dog kennels and meet wonderful pups. No application is needed to visit the cat rooms—they’re always open! Stop by, relax, and...

Gainesville Modern’s Annual Mid-Century Modern Home Tour

Multiple Locations Located in Gainesville, Alachua County, FL, United States

Tour some of Gainesville's iconic midcentury-modern homes at the eighth annual Mid-Century Modern Home Tour. Gainesville Modern hosts a self-guided tour with access to six homes in Gainesville. Learn about the architects and unique details; each location has on-site docents and informational signage. A limited number of tickets are available...

Plantstay Community Plant Swap at Swamp Head Brewery

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

Join Plantstay for the Gainesville Plant Swap at Swamp Head Brewery! This is your chance to buy and trade plants, connect with fellow plant lovers, and shop from 50 local hosts offering plants, plant merch, and botanical goodies. Enjoy delicious bites from food trucks while sipping on a fresh brew...

Free

Grow Hub Plant Sale at Blackadder Brewing

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

Join Blackadder Brewing and Grow Hub for a plant sale with a variety of native plants for purchase. In addition, there will be art available for purchase that has been created by Grow Hub employees who have disabilities. The art is made during a weekly art workshop with support from...

Remember Hope: A Concert Celebrating 200 Years of Alachua County History at First United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church 419 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL, United States

First UMC Festival Chorus, Children, and Orchestra will present a Multi-Media musical presentation celebrating 200 years of Alachua County. Please join First UMC, along with sponsors, for this amazing journey through shared history of accomplishments, sorrows, and perseverance. Portions of the AIDS quilt, on loan from the Matheson History Museum,...

Free

UpStage with The Guy Mintus Trio

Guy Mintus brings the expertise of a trained concert pianist, the energy of a showman, and a jazz musician’s sense of adventure. Coming from a heritage of Iraqi, Moroccan, and Polish Jews, he is unafraid to throw into the mix his native Middle Eastern scales and rhythms. The Guy Mintus...

Dark Creatures at Midnight Underground

The Midnight Underground 101 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, FL, United States

Claws, wings, fangs, & fur let your inner creature stir! Scales, horns, tails, & snouts let your inner creature out! Join the Gainesville Goths on Saturday, March 29th, at 9pm for Dark Creatures at The Midnight Underground—the first Dark Dance Party of 2025! Step into an immersive nocturnal realm where...

$10