“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. 

Healthcare Heroes Exhibit Opening Reception at Criser Cancer Resource Center

Criser Cancer Resource Center 1515 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville, United States

Join Arts in Medicine and Gloria Lee for the opening reception of “Healthcare Heroes”, an art exhibition showcasing the work of Mr. Ernest M. Lee made during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Lee’s work features portraits of healthcare workers donned in personal protective equipment (PPE) as they treated patients during the...

Free

Afrofuturism Celebration and Fashion Show at Art After Dark

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

Join the Afrofuturism Week final celebration at Art After Dark. Tour the Ghanaian fashion exhibit, enjoy live music with Shine and the Shakers, printmaking activities with UF’s School of Art and Art History, interactive AI demos with UF Center for Arts, Migration, and Entrepreneurship's Maker in Residence and book pop-ups...

Free

Florida Women’s Basketball vs. Vanderbilt at Exactech Arena

Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL, United States

The Florida Gators Women's Basketball team takes on the Vanderbilt Commodores on Thursday, January 30th at 7pm! Cowgirl Night and Teacher Appreciation: the first 500 fans in attendance will receive a FREE white LED cowgirl hat!

$10

Funk and Rock with Ajeva and Tamayo at Heartwood

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

Ajeva is a funk rock band from St Petersburg FL known for their electrifying mix of funk, rock, and improv! Ajeva brings high-energy performances that blend powerful grooves with feel-good vibes. This band’s soulful, funky sound and tight musicianship have made them a favorite across the Southeast, delivering performances that...

$20

Sunshine State Book Festival

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

200 local and regional authors discuss, sign and sell their works at the Sixth Annual Sunshine State Book Festival. Friday features a workshop intensive and opening night reception. Saturday's schedule features Children's Story Time with readings by authors of children's books. Award-winning author Cynthia Barnett will be the keynote speaker,...

Free

High Springs Farmers Market

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

(Sold Out) Stella Cole at UF Phillips Center

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

Transport to a 1940s jazz club with moody lighting and the sounds of soft chatter and clinking glasses that fade away as a star takes the stage. Raised on old movies and classic singers, Stella Cole captivates audiences with her soothing renditions of tunes from the Great American Songbook. UpStage...

$12 – $55