Winter Gainesville Record Fair

Cypress & Grove Brewing Company 1001 NW 4th St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Add to your music collection at the Gainesville Record Fair. Browse thousands of LPs, CDs, tapes & 45s with over 20 vendors from around the state. Find music memorabilia and equipment in addition to music. Learn more online: Gainesville Record Fair on Instagram , Gainesville Record Fair on Facebook

Free

Geneva Lewis With Evren Ozel, Piano at UF Phillips Center

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

Hailed as “clearly one to watch” (Musical America), violinist Geneva Lewis is at the forefront of a new generation of performers carrying forward the classical canon with remarkable mastery. She has the power to dominate the music, yet handles it with elegance. Geneva is the recipient of a 2022 Borletti-Buitoni...

$12 – $35

Afrofuturism Films Watch Party at Santa Fe College Blount Center

Santa Fe College Blount Center 401 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join the screening for a collection of three short films from the African Diaspora: “Pumzi”, “Afronauts”, and “Daughter of the Sea”, that delve into Afrofuturism, migration and the fantastical. Followed by a community conversation moderated by Antoine Williams. This event is FREE and open to the public. Free parking is...

Free

Arts in Medicine at Heartwood Soundstage Community Nights

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

Arts in Medicine at Heartwood Community Nights Join an inspiring evening that highlights the powerful connection between arts engagement and health! Co-hosted by Arts in Medicine and Heartwood Sound Stage, this special event will feature live performances by Arts in Medicine practitioners, a short film showcasing the transformative work at...

Free

Afrofuturism Celebration and Fashion Show at Art After Dark

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

Join the Afrofuturism Week final celebration at Art After Dark. Tour the Ghanaian fashion exhibit, enjoy live music with Shine and the Shakers, printmaking activities with UF’s School of Art and Art History, interactive AI demos with UF Center for Arts, Migration, and Entrepreneurship's Maker in Residence and book pop-ups...

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Florida Women’s Basketball vs. Vanderbilt 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 takes on the Vanderbilt Commodores on Thursday, January 30th at 7pm! Cowgirl Night and Teacher Appreciation: the first 500 fans in attendance will receive a FREE white LED cowgirl hat!

$10

Funk and Rock with Ajeva and Tamayo at Heartwood

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

Ajeva is a funk rock band from St Petersburg FL known for their electrifying mix of funk, rock, and improv! Ajeva brings high-energy performances that blend powerful grooves with feel-good vibes. This band’s soulful, funky sound and tight musicianship have made them a favorite across the Southeast, delivering performances that...

$20

Sunshine State Book Festival

Best Western Gateway Grand 4200 NW 97th Blvd., Gainesville, FL, United States

200 local and regional authors discuss, sign and sell their works at the Sixth Annual Sunshine State Book Festival. Friday features a workshop intensive and opening night reception. Saturday's schedule features Children's Story Time with readings by authors of children's books. Award-winning author Cynthia Barnett will be the keynote speaker,...

Free

Gallery Reception for “Student & Mentor Exhibition”

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

View works from elementary students and artists from the Gainesville Fine Arts Association. The Friends of Elementary Arts ‘Student & Mentor Exhibition’ opening reception takes place during Artwalk Gainesville. This exhibition features pieces selected by art teachers in Alachua County shown with a mentor artists work. Admission is free.

“Doubt: A Parable” at Acrosstown Repertory Theatre

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre 3501 SW 2nd Ave., Ste. O, Gainesville, FL, United States

The talented actors of the Acrosstown Repertoire Theatre present a thought provoking and powerful performance with “Doubt: A Parable.” The play, written by John Patrick Shanley, was adapted into a 2008 film starring Amy Adams, Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Viola Davis. Set in 1960s America, the story follows...

Indie Rock with Hotel Fiction, The Nancys, Jordan Burchel at Heartwood

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

Hotel Fiction is an indie rock band from Athens, Georgia comprised of Jade Long (vocals, keys), Jessica Thompson (vocals, lead guitar), Aaron Daugherty (lead guitar, synth), Aidan Hill (bass), and Gideon Johnston (drums). Their sound has often been described as genre-fluid, with indie, pop, folk, and rock influences. Hotel Fiction...

$18

10th Annual Super Sealant Saturday by UF College of Dentistry

UF College of Dentistry 1395 Center Dr., Gainesville, United States

Super Sealant Saturday annually provides UF College of Dentistry students and faculty the opportunity to serve children in the Gainesville and surrounding counties with a day of free preventative dental care at the college, as well as education about flossing, brushing and other healthy habits for optimal oral health. Don’t...

Free

Springs Run 7.2K and Fest at First Magnitude Brewing Company

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

Run around Depot Park, down the Hawthorne trail and back to First Magnitude to be rewarded with brews, music, friends and fun at the Springs Run 7.2K and Fest. After returning to First Mag, enjoy a groovy all-day festival filled with live local music, beer releases, artists and vendors, photo...

Flatwoods Fire and Nature Festival 2025

UF Austin Cary Forest 10625 NE Waldo Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate Florida's forests and discover the critical role of fire in preserving their beauty, diversity, and habitat value at the Flatwoods Fire and Nature Festival. This family-friendly event features educational exhibits and activities, live animal encounters and prescribed burn demonstrations at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Don't miss...

Free

Tran the Piano Man at Theatre of Memory

Theatre of Memory 705 NW 6th St., Gainesville, United States

After making music with luminaries on the world stage, Trantham Whitley, aka Tran "The Piano Man," performs live at the Theatre of Memory with percussionist Masatoshi Enomoto.