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UpStage with Las Guaracheras

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

Las Guaracheras is a salsa band hailing from the city of Cali, Colombia, that is lifting female voices in the Afro-Latin music scene. Their music is about joy, memory, and transformation backed by vibraphone, percussion, bass, piano, and vocals. Good luck sitting still when this irresistible Latina band takes the...

UpStage with Birth of the Cool

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

Follow these ambassadors of jazz on a toe-tapping expedition through the iconic era of jazz in an exploration of the late Miles Davis and trumpet greats like Freddie Hubbard, Lee Morgan, and Clark Terry. Kick back while these top-shelf musicians serve as your guides, bringing to life the sophisticated sounds...

Big: Culture and Arts Festival 2025

Downtown Gainesville 111 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Step right up to the highly anticipated Big: Culture & Arts Festival. The third annual celebration unites Florida’s vibrant creative communities in downtown Gainesville. Taking place between the Porters Quarters community and South Main Street, Big: Culture & Arts Festival promises an unforgettable experience packed with music, art, and interactive entertainment...

UF Health Healthy Heroes Day at UF Health Professional Park

UF Health Professional Park 3300 SW Williston Rd., Gainesville, United States

Formerly known as the UF Health Bike Rodeo. Join UF Health Shands Childrens Hospital, the University of Florida Police Department, Safe Kids North Central Florida and several community partners to learn how to help keep your child safe and healthy through a variety of hands-on learning experiences and safety demonstrations....

Free

Gainesville Asian Festival at Bo Diddley Plaza

Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate the start of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the City of Gainesville at the 2nd Annual Gainesville Asian Festival. The event features a captivating schedule of performances, food trucks, craft vendors, and tabling organizations. As you journey through the festival, collect stamps from our booths to...

Free

Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival

Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Find inspiration and browse artist booths at the Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival.  The Spring Arts Festival illuminates, inspires and enriches lives through diverse expressions of the arts. The festival spotlights talented artists and stunning artwork, fosters emerging talent, and inspires future generations. This two-day festival includes experiences that...

Free

Art Supply Sale at Artisans’ Guild Gallery

Artisans' Guild Gallery 224 NW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Get gently used and new art supplies at the Art Supply Sale, back by popular demand. Member artists and friends are cleaning out their studios. Browse jewelry supplies, beads, glass and glass supplies, tools, organization supplies, craft books, paper and canvas, painting supplies, molds and much more!

Limón Dance Company

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

Immerse yourself in an evening of dramatically expressive and intricately nuanced dance with the pioneering Limón Dance Company, America’s first modern dance repertory company. Established in 1946 by José Limón and Doris Humphrey, Limón has been honored with the National Medal of Arts for Lifetime Achievement, recognizing the founder’s profound...

The Great American Cleanup at Massey Park

Albert "Ray" Massey Park (Westside Park) 1001 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL, United States

Keep Alachua County Beautiful (KACB) invites everyone to take action and make a difference at the 34th Annual Great American Cleanup! This community-wide effort includes a series of local cleanup events throughout the season, allowing volunteers to take part at their convenience. The main event takes place on Saturday, April...

Free

Roller Derby Game at MLK Center

MLK Center 1028 NE 14TH St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Join the Gainesville Roller Rebels for an exciting night of roller derby action. Gainesville's premier roller derby league kicks off the 2025 season! Watch as home teams, Millhopper Devils and Swamp City Sirens, go head-to-head in an epic showdown at the MLK Center in Gainesville. Tickets: $15 in advance |...

Pints, Peeps & Pancakes!

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

Join an Easter Eggstravaganza at Blackadder Brewing, where they're brewing up an egg-citing day for all of their Peeps! Pints, Peeps & Pancakes! Event Eggs-planation: •Indulge in eggs-quisite "Risen Pancakes" prepared by Chef Hart •Be among the first to enjoy the egg-clusive tapping of KRP v420, the unique Saison infused...

The Sufferfest in the Styx at Kate’s Fish Camp

Kate's Fish Camp 6514 SE Hawthorne Rd., Gainesville, United States

Join the 2nd annual Sufferfest in the Styx adventure race at Kate's Fish Camp. This is a stunning course that spans miles of Newnans Lake shoreline and two major tributaries, Camps Canal and the legendary River Styx. The area is home to a diverse range of wetlands, including depression marshes,...

$125 – $225

Stop Children’s Cancer 36th Annual Fantasy Event at UF Reitz Union

UF Reitz Union 655 Reitz Union Dr., Gainesville

Stop Children's Cancer is excited to announce its 36th Annual Fantasy Event, which will take place at the University of Florida's J. Wayne Reitz Union. The theme is Breakfast at Tiffany's: An Evening Affair. The evening includes dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. Black tie is optional. Stop Children's Cancer...

Parker McCollum – What Kinda Man Tour 2025

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

Parker McCollum is coming to Gainesville on April 26, 2025 on his What Kinda Man Tour with special guests Kameron Marlowe and William Beckmann! Tickets on sale on October 28th at 10:00am on Ticketmaster.com and at the O'Connell Center Box Office.

$27 – $98

Star Wars Day

Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

May the Fourth Be With You… on May 3rd! Join the City of Gainesville for an epic Star Wars celebration filled with galactic fun, thrilling performances, and a screening of The Empire Strikes Back! Enjoy a kids dance party, live light saber duels, costume contest, food trucks, vendor market, and...

Free

UF’s Witness Tree: A History of the Oldest Known Longleaf Pine on Campus

Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park 1500 NW 45th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Using aerial photography and archival material, this talk by Brooke Whitaker charts the history of the oldest known longleaf pine on the University of Florida’s campus, first identified during America’s Bicentennial celebration. Designated “The Witness Tree,” the 275 year-old pine has lived through several radical changes to the local area,...

Free

Rock with Augustana at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Augustana (Dan Layus), is a Platinum-selling American pop-rock artist known for his hits like "Boston" and "Sweet and Low." Layus is also a seasoned touring musician, having performed alongside numerous acts like One Direction, The Chicks, Owl City, Counting Crows and more. In addition to his work in pop-rock, Layus...

$35 – $40

Americana with Wim Tapley & The Cannons with hallpass at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Based in Athens, Georgia, Wim Tapley came of age playing shows in Washington D.C. where he honed his voice with the passion of a born troubadour. Firmly rooted in Americana and dashed with catchy pop sensibilities, the swinging depths of neo-soul, and a sprinkling of riotous horns, Wim’s arresting sound...

$15 – $20

Game of Shrooms Annual Art Adventure

Multiple Locations

Join the global art and seek holiday "Game of Shrooms." Artists in Gainesville and around the world create one of a kind artworks and provide clues for you to find and keep them if you are lucky. This leave no trace event created by Daniel “Attaboy” Seifert in 2017 is...

Free

Gainesville Youth Chorus Summer Workshop

Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Make new friends, explore the arts, and have fun at the Gainesville Youth Chorus Summer Workshop. This workshop is for kids ages 7-18. Activities include improv, choral instruction, games, dance, music theory, and drums. Instruction is provided by the Gainesville Youth Chorus Artistic Staff, as well as Santa Fe College...

$15 – $300