University of Florida Pipe Organ Centennial

University Auditorium 333 Newell Drive, Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate 100 years of music at the UF Pipe Organ Centennial. The pipe organ in the University of Florida Auditorium is 100 years old in 2025. The UF School of Music is sponsoring a celebration of the pipe organ's centennial. There will be a concert by in internationally renowned organist...

Free

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire: Hoggetowne Goes Downtown

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

Huzzah! Step back in time to a medieval kingdom for magic and merriment at the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire. For one magical weekend, the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire comes to life as Hoggetowne goes Downtown. Depot Park transforms into a medieval village featuring many festival traditions such as talented artisans and craftspeople,...

Free

Beleza Noite with DJ Kuff at Beach GNV

Beach GNV 223 S Main St., Gainesville, United States

Join an energetic and colorful night at the Beach GNV Nightclub that brings music and fashion to a vibrant dance party led by the Latin and Brazilian house wizard DJ Kuff, flying in all the way from Miami, and DJ Rio and DJ Bliss, bringing you their unique perspectives in...

$10.00 – $15.00

Florida Bridal Expo

Best Western Gateway Grand 4200 NW 97th Blvd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Plan your dream wedding at the Florida Bridal Expo. Meet top wedding professionals, enjoy cake and food samples, and discover the latest trends in bridal fashion during a high-energy runway show. Prizes include honeymoons and a Bahamas hotel stay for the first 30 brides. Free parking and free admission for...

$10.00 – $20.00

Winter Gainesville Record Fair

Cypress & Grove Brewing Company 1001 NW 4th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Add to your music collection at the Gainesville Record Fair. Browse thousands of LPs, CDs, tapes & 45s with over 20 vendors from around the state. Find music memorabilia and equipment in addition to music. Learn more online: Gainesville Record Fair on Instagram , Gainesville Record Fair on Facebook

Free

Geneva Lewis With Evren Ozel, Piano at UF Phillips Center

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

Hailed as “clearly one to watch” (Musical America), violinist Geneva Lewis is at the forefront of a new generation of performers carrying forward the classical canon with remarkable mastery. She has the power to dominate the music, yet handles it with elegance. Geneva is the recipient of a 2022 Borletti-Buitoni...

$12 – $35

Climate Reality Project Meeting

Tower Road Library Branch 3020 SW 75 St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Want to get involved with local climate action? Climate Reality Project is having an upcoming meeting on January 26th from 2-4PM at Tower Road Branch Library. They will be discussing campaigns and initiatives (such as the 2025 Farm Bill, securing IRA funds, electrifying schools, and more). Learn how you can...

Free

(Sold Out) Swallowtail Farm Dining Experience

Swallowtail Farm 17603 NW 276th Ln, Alachua, FL, United States

Savor a mid-winter collaboration with EntreNos, a Floridian restaurant that has been awarded a coveted Michelin star. Chefs Osmel and Evan take local food sourcing to the absolute next level, often traveling to the farms from where they procure food products, learning about their growing and raising philosophies and taking...

“What Colors Do You Bleed?” Blood Drive at Lifesouth Community Blood Centers

LifeSouth Headquarters 4039 Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL, United States

Battle of the blood donors: Cats vs. Gators Fans in Gainesville and Lexington will have a chance to show their school spirit in the annual “What Colors Do You Bleed?” blood drive challenge. The contest pits the blood donors in Gainesville and LifeSouth Community Blood Centers against the blood donors...

Free

Specialty Burger Night at Haile Village Bistro

Haile Village Bistro 5323 SW 91st Terr., Gainesville, FL, United States

Monday Night means Burger Night at The Haile Village Bistro and The Queens Arms Pub. Every week showcases a specialty burger alongside the regular burger menu. Join every Monday for 5pm until 8pm for Speciality Burger Night.

Archer Farmers Market

Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum 16994 SW 134th Ave, Archer, FL, United States

Afrofuturism Films Watch Party at Santa Fe College Blount Center

Santa Fe College Blount Center 401 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join the screening for a collection of three short films from the African Diaspora: “Pumzi”, “Afronauts”, and “Daughter of the Sea”, that delve into Afrofuturism, migration and the fantastical. Followed by a community conversation moderated by Antoine Williams. This event is FREE and open to the public. Free parking is...

Free

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...

Advanced Pruning and Winter Care Workshop at Alachua County Ag Auditorium

Alachua County Agricultural Extension Auditorium 22712 W Newberry Rd., Newberry, United States

This workshop is designed for landscape professionals and will discuss various topics including winter landscape management, proper tree pruning techniques, and engaging in hands-on activities. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) have been requested for Commercial Lawn and Ornamental, Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance, Limited Lawn and Ornamental, Ornamental and Turf and Core....

$33.85

Arts in Medicine at Heartwood Soundstage Community Nights

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

Arts in Medicine at Heartwood Community Nights Join an inspiring evening that highlights the powerful connection between arts engagement and health! Co-hosted by Arts in Medicine and Heartwood Sound Stage, this special event will feature live performances by Arts in Medicine practitioners, a short film showcasing the transformative work at...

Free

Afrofuturism Week 2025

Join the UF Center for Arts, Migration and Entrepreneurship for a series of events connected with this year’s theme, “Furious Joy.” The theme embodies the idea of embracing joy as an act of resistance and resilience—a celebration of Black existence, creativity, and futurity in a world that has often challenged these.