AM/FM Music Festival: 25 Bands, 3 Stages in Downtown Gainesville

The Bull 18 SW 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate Gainesville’s dynamic music scene with 25 acts performing across three stages at The Bull, Loosey's and How Bazar. The lineup features local favorites such as Spirit Tramp, itsQObaby, Marshal Patrick, localhotboy, A Sunroom, Jackie (of My Favorite Animal), Jenarchy, Mei, Quil Darling, Dude, Chill, Cienfuegos, and more. Admission is...

Free

Wii Sports Tournament at the Hippodrome Theatre

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

Join the Hippodrome for a Wii Sports Tournament hosted by Dante Downey. Pick your game: Bowling, Boxing or Tennis. Entry is $5 per sport and winners get prizes! Tickets at the door only. Registration closes at 7:30pm sharp. There will be vendors, music, a full bar and lots of fun....

$5

Traditional Irish Music at Blackadder Brewing

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

The heart of Ireland comes alive through traditional tunes! Experience the vibrant atmosphere as local musicians gather at Blackadder Brewing for the monthly Traditional Irish Music Session. Enjoy rich musical heritage and cultural spirit of the Emerald Isle over a pint of ale. Food truck Stubbie's Sausages will have a...

mamish and Lexi Braun at Heartwood Soundstage

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

On this very first album release show, mamish has gathered a supergroup of musical friends including Andy Lord, Ryan Baker, Dave Lebleu, Mark Archer & Andy Steinberg with special guests Calvin Martin and Dana Myers. Opening the show is Lexi Braun, with a full band. Using grit and tenderness as...

$15

Florida Baseball vs. Florida Atlantic University

Condron Family Ballpark 2800 Citrus Rd., Gainesville, United States

Be there as the Gators take on the FAU Owls. Tickets start at just $7 and can be found at FloridaGators.com/tickets

$7

Indie Rock with Winyah at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Hailing from a small South Carolina beach town, Winyah’s live performances are a testament to their distinctive blend of indie and southern rock, featuring electrifying guitar solos and soulful vocals reminiscent of icons like Led Zeppelin, The Backseat Lovers, and flipturn. The band draws its name from Winyah Bay, a...

$15

Music Variety Concert at Santa Fe College Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall

Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience original songs and more with Santa Fe College music students. The SF contemporary pop ensemble will be performing arrangements of contemporary pop music. Original music written this semester will also be performed for the first time. Instrumentation includes guitar, bass, drums, keys, a horn section and vocals.

$16

Florida Museum Springs Pop-Up at UF Marston Science Library

UF Marston Science Library 444 Newell Dr., Gainesville, United States

The Florida Museum of Natural History takes learning on the road. Meet museum educators and scientists from the University of Florida Thompson Earth Systems Institute at this free pop-up about one of the state’s most valuable resources – water. While the museum is expanding its exhibit hall, they will continue...

Free

“CORING” Solo Exhibition at 4Most Gallery

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

View works from geoscientist Dr. Cori Matyas at the solo exhibition "Coring," now on view through Monday, March 10.

Americana with Yarn and the Tom Smith Band at Heartwood Soundstage

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

You might expect a band that calls itself Yarn to, naturally, tend to spin a yarn or two. “That’s what we do, we tell stories, live and in the studio, truth and fiction,” singer/songwriter Blake Christiana insists. “We don’t always opt for consistency. There’s a different vibe onstage from what...

$25 – $30

Gainesville Zinefest 2025 at Civic Media Center

Civic Media Center 433 S Main St, Gainesville, United States

Join Gainesville Zinefest, March 7-9, featuring the exciting debut festival "Panel Palooza!" Sequential Artist Workshop, the Civic Media Center, & Mapping Trans Joy have partnered together to bring you a three-day weekend of zines, community, trans joy, and more. DAY 1: March 7, 5PM - 7 PM | Mapping Trans...

Free

Uplift GNV: An Upbeat GNV Benefit Show

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

Raise a glass to mental wellness. Upbeat GNV partners with Music GNV for a benefit concert supporting local musicians and mental health. Live Performances By: Noah Moses and The Flood Haylin Watkins Acoustic sets by Thomas Allain of Late Night Losers Browse local vendors and enjoy a special non-alcoholic kombucha...

Free

Jazz Up Spring Concert at Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall

Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Santa Fe College Jazz Ensemble Brings Classic Compositions to Life at the annual “Jazz Up Spring” concert. The program will open with a student-led jazz combo that will perform a mixture of traditional and modern jazz selections followed by the SF Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. David Smith,...

$10 – $16

Museum Fest: Explore What’s Next

Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Go behind-the-scenes and enjoy hands-on activities at the Florida Museum of Natural History. “Museum Fest: Explore What’s Next” features highlights from previous events like a dig pit and free plants in addition to behind-the-scenes tours of the butterfly and moth collections. Grab a bite to eat at a food truck...

Free

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...

Free

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....

Free

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...

Free

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...

Free

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!