North Central Florida Women in Blues Showcase

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

The North Central Florida Blues Society’s 7th annual Women in Blues Showcase will be held on May 18th at Heartwood Soundstage. Join a celebration of the blues and the important role female performers have played, do play, and will play in keeping the genre vibrant. The North Central Florida Women...

$25

Acoustic Duo Mind the Music at Blackadder Brewing

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

“Mind the Music” is a multi-genre acoustic duo featuring acoustic guitar, upright bass, and vocals. Join us as we welcome back Michael Robinson and Will Ellis to the brewery on Sunday, May 18th at 4PM. The duo will be playing in support of this month’s charity partner, Junior League of...

“A Pivotal Moment” at the Hippodrome Theatre

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

DanZeCentral! Entertainment! presents Felicia Walton in "A Pivotal Moment," produced by Jonathan Banks. The event features Tony Walton as a special guest, with opening acts by vocalist Alexis Jennna and Dynamic Poet Bakari McClendon. The event is sponsored by the Arts Council of Alachua County.

Kyran Daniel – Virtuosic Guitarist at Heartwood Soundstage

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

"‘I knew at that time he would be an incredible force in music…he was always received with thunderous applause and standing ovations…’ - Tommy Emmanuel AM ‘likely the most influential acoustic guitar composer of his generation … publicly unsung, his pieces have shaped the progression of the art form since...

$20 – $25

Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join members of the Alachua Audubon Society on a walk through the park. Identify the wide variety of local wetland and migratory birds in a premier birding hotspot. Walks are free with park admission fee ($5/vehicle) and are offered every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. though the end of May. Birders...

Charity Bingo Night at Blackadder Brewing

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

Time for some B-I-N-G-O! Thursday, May 22nd at 7PM. Join Blackadder Brewing  for an evening of fun to benefit charity partner, Junior League of Gainesville! 8 rounds of play with prizes each round. Fun! Beer! Food! Food truck on site for event: Twisted Tikka

Event Series Free Fridays Concert Series

Free Fridays Concert Series

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

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features diverse local and regional musical talent at Bo Diddley Plaza. Each Friday night from 7 to 9 p.m., bands bring their original and cover tunes to the plaza concert stage in downtown Gainesville. Make a night of it and grab...

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

Ritual at The Wooly

The Wooly 20 N Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

🕯️ RITUAL returns… 🖤 A night of goth, industrial, synthpop, and dark dancefloor magic. 🗓️ May 23 🎧 With DJ Drew Love & Mr. Obsidian 📍The Wooly 🕛 Doors at 10pm

Free Timed 5K with parkrun

Depot Park 200 SE Depot Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

This free, weekly, timed 5K at Depot Park is entirely run by volunteers. Register with parkrun ahead of time.

Free

Alachua County Farmers Market

Alachua County Farmers Market 5920 NW 13th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

The Alachua County Farmers Market (ACFM) is the only Growers Only Market in North-Central Florida. Everything sold at the market is grown within 50 miles by local farmers who personally sell their produce. Shoppers have the opportunity to meet the growers, ask about the varieties available, and get tips on...

Haile Farmers Market

Haile Village Center 9116 SW 51st Rd, Gainesville, FL, United States
Event Series HIGH SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

Saturday Open Hours at the High Springs Historical Society Museum

High Springs Historical Society Museum 23760 NW 187th Ave., High Springs, FL, United States

Located in the old school building behind City Hall, High Springs Historical Museum features local history from the 1890s with an operating diorama of 1948 Atlantic Coastline train yard. There's fun for kids with the interactive Thomas train and Cranky.

Free

Beginners Mosaic Workshop at The AUK Market

The AUK Market 2031 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join us at The Auk Market for a beginners mosaic workshop led by Satchel's Pizza artist in residence, Leah Piekarski @refractedlight_mosaic. This has been a very popular and fun workshop! Take home your very own masterpiece in this 3-hour, hands-on workshop. Participants will adorn a 6-inch square tray with a...

$60

Archer Farmers Market

Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum 16994 SW 134th Ave, Archer, FL, United States
Event Series One Love Market

One Love Market

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

Browse local food and gift vendors at the weekly One Love Market. Select from farm-fresh local produce, meat, plants, baked goods, crafts and more.