Event Series Free Fridays Concert Series

Free Fridays Concert Series: R&B with D.R. Band and Soul Fire

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

Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy music under the stars at the Free Fridays Concert Series at Bo Diddley Plaza.  The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series brings diverse local and regional musical talent to downtown Gainesville. The first concert of the 2025 season features R&B,...

Rock with Rehash and 0 Miles Per Hour at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Indoor Show-Standing Room with limited seating, All Ages ⚡Rehash⚡ Spotify: https://shorturl.at/jjIer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rehash.ok TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rehash.ok Rehash is a rock band out of south Florida that started as two high schoolers making music in a bedroom. ⚡0 Miles Per Hour⚡ Spotify: https://shorturl.at/bWwMb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/0milesperhourband TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@0milesperhourband 0 Miles Per Hour is...

$15 – $20

Amaryn Olmeda

Squitieri Studio Theatre 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience a commanding performance with violin prodigy Amaryn Olmeda. Winner of first prize and the audience choice award at the 24th Annual Sphinx Competition, violinist Amaryn Olmeda is a rising star sought after for her bold and expressive performances as a soloist and collaborator. She won her first competition at...

Gainesville’s John Prine Music Matinee

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

Celebrate the life and music of a legendary songwriter at the first annual John Prine Music Matinee. Heartwood Soundstage hosts this special event, featuring an incredible lineup of local and regional artists performing exclusively John Prine songs. Musical acts include Mike Amish, Shiloh, Michael Claytor, Barry Sides, Ric Kaestner, Kyle...

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Karaoke on the Soundstage at Community Nights

Heartwood Soundstage 619 Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States +1 more

Sing on the soundstage! Heartwood is hosting Karaoke on the Indoor Soundstage, Wednesday April 9th from 7-9pm! Walk-ins, groups and duets are welcome. Karaoke participants also get a discount at the Heartwood bar!

Free

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...

Wombash 25 at First Magnitude Brewing Company

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

Wombash 25 is the birthday celebration for local radio station WMBT 90.1FM. The event will take place at First Magnitude on Friday April 11th starting at 6pm. The night starts with an acoustic set with Ricky, Michael and Maggie. Music continues with Ceramicats, Trustfall, Harber Wynn and Madwoman. Sooza will...

Free

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...

Roots Music with The Jasper Smitty Band at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Jasper Smitty, Florida native returning home after almost two decades in the Crescent City of New Orleans is bringing along his band to give you all the feels while recording a live album at Heartwood Soundstage. Come enjoy a sweet southern mix of Soul, Blues, Jazz, New Orleans Funk and...

$18 – $25

The Gainesville Big Band Presents: Jazz 101

Meizon Church 3411 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Learn the fundamentals of swing music at the Gainesville Big Band Jazz 101 Concert: Why Does Jazz Swing? Join the Gainesville Big Band, led by Marco Thomas, for an exciting and educational exploration of jazz music. This special Jazz 101 Concert is designed to introduce the magic of jazz to...

$15 – $20

University of Florida Wind Symphony Concert: Premieres and Old Friends

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

The UF Wind Symphony presents Premieres and Old Friends - a FREE concert featuring world premieres and timeless classics. This concert is special, celebrating Music Director David Waybright's career at UF with an Alumni Wind Symphony, made up of talented musicians from around the country. There is no need for...

Free

“We Rock Gainesville” Teen Open Mic at Heartwood’s Community Night

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

Heartwood Soundstage & South Main Station are partnering with We Rock Gainesville to bring a Teen Open Mic Fundraiser and Raffle on Wednesday, April 16th from 6-9pm. As a part of the Community Night series, We Rock Gainesville is inviting kids aged 10-17 to bring their voices to the big...

Free

Painted Melodies Music and Art Festival at the Legacy Park Amphitheatre

Legacy Park Multipurpose Center 15400 Peggy Rd., Alachua, FL, United States

The Santa Fe Raider Regiment showcases music from local schools including SFHS, BHS, UF. The ensembles perform a variety of music including jazz, symphonic, and percussion at the Legacy Park Amphitheatre. Enjoy a mix of activities for all ages. Food trucks, vendors, kids area.

R&B and Soul with Uncle Morty’s Rhythm Cream at One Love Café

One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40 St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Uncle Morty’s Rhythm Cream takes the stage this Saturday at One Love Café for an evening of R&B, Soul and Classic Rock 'n' Roll! You don’t want to miss this, so come on down and dance to the funky music!

Free

Singer Songwriter Tommy Prine

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

Experience musical artistry with Tommy Prine at Heartwood Soundstage. Tommy Prine learned to play guitar by watching his father, John Prine, mimicking the ways his fingers moved, he inadvertently developed his own singular style. Musical influences include Gillian Welch, Outkast, Bon Iver, the Strokes and more. Tommy Prine explores existential...