An Evening with Frederick Douglass and Captain John Brown

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

Step back in time at An Evening with Frederick Douglass and Captain John Brown. The Matheson History Museum and the University of Florida Performing Arts Driveway Theatre Project present a powerful live performance featuring Shamrock McShane, Pamela D. Marshall, and E. Stanley Richardson. Set against the historic backdrop of the...

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Nowruz and International Festival

Shoppes at Thornebrook 2441 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Join a celebration of the Persian New Year and global cultural diversity at the Nowruz and International Festival! This vibrant event brings together music, dance, food and traditions from around the world, featuring live performances, international vendors and family-friendly activities. Join in embracing unity, heritage and the spirit of renewal....

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Free Film Screening of “Harriet” at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center

Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center 837 SE 7th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate both Black History Month and Women’s History Month with a screening of “Harriet”, a 2019 biographical film about Harriet Tubman (1822-1913). A leader in the Underground Railroad she personally freed more than 70 enslaved people, was a Union spy during the Civil War, led 150 Black soldiers in the...

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Bird Walk with Alachua Audubon at Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park

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

Join a special bird walk with Alachua Audubon’s Danielle Zukowski. Meet trip leader Danielle Zukowski in the parking lot. This land was previously a dairy farm, which was then purchased by Home Depot and part of the property was preserved into a park by the City of Gainesville with funds...

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Women’s Makers Market at 4th Ave Food Park

4th Ave Food Park 409 SW 4th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate Women's History Month at the Women's Makers Market, a showcase of local women-owned businesses, artists, bakers, and more! The vendor fees for this event will benefit Blossoming Butterfly, a local non-profit supporting individuals facing breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer. Support women vendors and shop local!

Music in Survival: 80 years After Auschwitz at United Church of Gainesville

United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States

Art and Music played a significant role aiding prisoners in the death camps of WW 2. It was therapeutic because great European composers were also prisons at the same time. They continued to compose and conduct for fellow prisoners under horrid conditions. The ShabbaTones Chorus will sing recently discovered compositions...

The Peking Acrobats

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

See daring maneuvers with awe-inspiring acrobatic feats creating a breathtaking, all-ages spectacle with the festive pageantry of a Chinese carnival. Experience The Peking Acrobats' precarious pagoda of chairs, trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. Rooted in centuries of Chinese history, The Peking Acrobats seek to uphold the rich and...

Opening Reception for “The Alachua Phenomenon: Two Centuries in Florida’s Eden”

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

Celebrate the grand opening of the Matheson History Museum's newest exhibition "The Alachua Phenomenon: Two Centuries in Florida's Eden."  Meet the curator, tour the exhibition and enjoy light refreshments. The exhibition features photographs and objects from the Matheson collection and items on loan from Alachua County museum partners, including one...

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World-Renowned Concordia Choir of Moorhead Minnesota at First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church 300 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, United States

From the music of J. S. Bach to familiar hymn arrangements, the 72-voice a cappella choir will amaze you with their technical mastery and incredible sound in a varied concert ranging from Renaissance motets to contemporary choral works. Dr. Culloton is the fourth director in the choir’s 100-year history. In...

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Book Swap at Swamp Head Brewery

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

Join book lovers at Swamp Head Brewery for a book swap. Bring a gently used book and swap it out for a new-to-you book. The first 100 people swapping books receive a themed bookmark. Find more details on the Facebook event.

Charity Bingo Night at Blackadder Brewing

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

It's charity B-I-N-G-O time! Join Blackadder Brewing for an evening of fun to benefit this month's charity partner. Who: Grow Hub When: Thursday, March 13th at 7PM Why: Prizes! Fun! Beer! Food Truck: Verde Spice Representatives from the organization will be on site during the event.

Gainesville Jewish Film Festival at the Hippdrome Cinema

Hippodrome Cinema 25 SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, United States

View a collection of films showcasing Jewish culture and experiences at the 14th Annual Gainesville Jewish Film Festival. Screenings take place at the Hippodrome Cinema and admission is free. Films include documentaries, riveting dramas, a powerful spotlight on singer-songwriter Matisyahu and more. View the schedule of films online, note two screenings...

Tasting Mersel Wine 3/14 at Serpentine

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

Join Serpentine for an evening spent sipping special selections from Lebanese wine producer, Mersel Wine.  Lebanon is one of the world's oldest wine regions, with a rich history spanning back to 1550 BCE, when the Phoenicians established trading culture, connecting Lebanon to the whole world, and transporting its unique wines....

$15

A Weekend of Punk Music with Less Than Jake

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

Rock out with Gainesville punk band Less Than Jake as they take over Vivid Music Hall this Friday and Saturday. The hometown heroes return in support of their new seven-song EP Uncharted and ahead of their nationwide Summer Circus tour. Keep the weekend going with an Acoustic Afternoon benefiting Grace...

If These Dolls Could Talk

Star Center Theatre 11 NE 23rd Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate Women's History Month with Star Center Theatre and their production of "If These Dolls Could Talk." Spend an evening getting to know groundbreaking leaders in American history. Hear stories from Ida B. Wells, Bessie Coleman, Madam C.J. Walker, Ella Fitzgerald, Maya Angelou and Rosa Parks and learn more about...

Mystic Happenings Faire at VFW Post 2811

VFW Post 2811 1150 Waldo Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Get ready for an enchanting day at the Mystic Happening Faire! 🌟 Discover the Mystical World 🌟 • Tarot readers, Psychic readers, and Mediumship (messages from spirits) Free Presentations at 9am, 11am, and 1pm Dive into Astrology, Herbal Medicine, Paranormal Investigations, and learn how to protect yourself psychically A Wonderland...

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