“Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection” Exhibition at the Harn Museum of Art

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

The Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida will display art from Spelman College—a historically black liberal arts college for women located in Atlanta, Georgia. The Harn is one of five venues across the United States exhibiting "Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection." Through 39 works by...

Free
Event Series The Hippodrome Presents “Morning After Grace”

Romance Gets a Reboot with “Morning After Grace” Starring Nell Page and Kevin Rainsberger

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

Love, loss, and late-in-life surprises take center stage in the Hippodrome’s opening weekend of "Morning After Grace" — a heartwarming comedy that proves it’s never too late for a fresh start. This witty and touching play by Carey Crim follows an unexpected trio brought together by a one-night stand and a...

$15 – $50

“The Taming of the Shrew” at Acrosstown Repertory Theatre

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

See an all-female cast perform the William Shakespeare comedy "The Taming of the Shrew." Bianca can't marry until her older and abrasive sister, Katherina, gets married. Petrucio thinks he can tame this shrew of a woman and Lucentio thinks he can seduce Bianca and marry her. In the end, who...

“Ragtime The Musical” at Gainesville Community Playhouse

Gainesville Community Playhouse 4039 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Follow Three Families Making Their Way Through a Rapidly Changing World at Ragtime The Musical. Based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow and nominated for 13 Tony Awards, "Ragtime" is a powerful portrait of life during the turn of the 20th century. From the immigrant struggles of Tateh and his...

Event Series Bird Walk at Sweetwater Wetlands Park

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...

Intellectual Property and Data Privacy with Hutchison PLLC (Lunch & Learn)

UF Innovate | The Hub 747 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join an engaging and insightful Lunch & Learn at UF Innovate | The Hub! Don’t let legal complexities hold you back - gain practical insights on data security, regulatory compliance, intellectual property management, and best practices for contract negotiation. This event is open to the public. Please register by noon...

Classic Rock with Couch Messiah’s at Sweet Berries 5th Ave

SweetBerries Eatery and Frozen Custard 619 NW 5th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Local band Couch Messiah's will be performing live at Sweet Berries! The show will be on Wednesday April 2nd from 5-7pm. Custard, food, and beer will be available for purchase during the show.

Free
Event Series Community Nights

Community Nights at South Main Station

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

Community Nights is weekly collaborative project between Heartwood Soundstage and South Main Station featuring free live music, production skill sharing, and activities, plus a local makers’ market on the first Community Night of every month. But these events are so much more than the sum of their parts. They are...

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Film Screening and Discussion: “Alachua County Looking Forward, Climate Affects Us All” at the Matheson History Museum

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

Over the next two centuries, Florida will experience a profound transformation, distinct from the past two centuries. Leading up to Alachua County's bicentennial, a vulnerability analysis was conducted to assess preparedness for nuisance flooding, extreme heat and storms, and other changes. The results revealed that significant efforts are needed to...

Swing Dancing with Live Music from Porch Swing at UF Reitz Union

UF Reitz Union 686 Museum Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Get ready to dance the night away with Porch Swing! Join Gainesville Swing Dancing in the UF Reitz Union Rion Ballroom for Swing Dancing with live music, a spacious dance floor, and an awesome atmosphere. Don’t miss out on an evening full of great moves and good vibes. See you...

$5

A Night of Ideas at the Historic Thomas Center

The Historic Thomas Center 306 NE 6th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

As part of the series on Environmental Humanities, The France Florida Research Institute presents the second annual Night of Ideas around the theme of Aquatic Horizons. The evening will feature a concert of French classical music inspired by nature, a roundtable discussion of water as a common good, and a...

Free

Eastside High School Drama Presents “Pippin”

Eastside Auditorium 1201, Gainesville, FL, United States

Eastside High School Drama presents the musical "Pippin," music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz ("Wicked"), originally directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse. A troupe of traveling players presents the story of an extraordinary young man in search of his “corner of the sky” in this Tony Award-winning musical by "Wicked"...

$12
Event Series Thursday Night Swing Dancing

Thursday Night Swing Dancing at Rosa B. Williams Center

Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, United States

Join Gainesville Swing Dancing for FREE swing dancing every Thursday in a beautiful, air-conditioned, historic dance hall with hardwood floors! Join an evening filled with music and dancing in a welcoming and inclusive environment! Beginner and intermediate lessons take place 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., no partner or experience is...

Free

Country with Lily Rose and Payton Fletcher at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Atlanta, Georgia native Lily Rose burst onto the scene with her viral hit “Villain,” instantly propelling her into the national spotlight almost overnight. She's opened for Shania Twain, performed on NBC's The Voice and ABC's Good Morning America, been nominated for ACM's New Female Artist of the Year, and took...

$22

2025 Gators Track & Field Pepsi Relays

James G. Pressly Stadium 352 WOODLAWN DRIVE, Gainesville, FL, United States

Gators Track & Field returns to James G. Pressly Stadium for the first time in 2025 in the Pepsi Relays on Friday, April 4th and Saturday, April 5th. The Florida Gators Men's Track & Field program returns home for the first time as three-peat National Champions. All tickets are General...

$15 – $20
Event Series Club de Escucha – Gainesville, FL

Club de Escucha – Gainesville, FL

Curia on the Drag 2029 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL, United States

El Club de Escucha+ Gainesville comenzó el 13 de enero del 2023. Generalmente, nos reunimos el primer y tercer viernes de cada mes. Únete al chat de WhatsApp para estar al tanto de los eventos, episodio de la semana y conocer al grupo. El moderador, Christian A. Rodríguez, le enviará...

Downtown High Springs First Friday Shopping Event

Downtown High Springs 18587 High Springs Main St., High Springs, FL, United States

Join the First Friday Downtown High Springs evening shopping event in historic downtown High Springs on Friday evening, April 4, from 6 PM to 8 PM. This event will feature over 20 local downtown restaurants and retail businesses. Downtown High Springs is known for its walkable, charming small-town hospitality, and...

Free

Black Cowboys and Cowgirls in Florida

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

Saddle Up for a Two-Day Celebration at the 2nd Annual “Black Cowboys & Cowgirls in Florida.”  On Friday, April 4 at 6 p.m. presentations about the history and contributions of Black Cowboys & Cowgirls in Florida will include remarks from John H. Nix, President of the North Central Florida Black...

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