“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

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...

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...

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

Open Mic Night at Swamp Head Brewery

Swamp Head Brewery 3650 SW 42nd Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Showcase your talent at Swamp Head Brewery!  Whether you're a musician, poet, comedian, or any other performer, Swamp Head Brewery welcomes all forms of creative expression. Each participant receives a complimentary beer for signing up. Gather your friends, family, and fellow artists for an evening of entertainment, inspiration, and Swamp...

Early Explorers: Make a Pollinator Garden Friend at Alachua County Library District Headquarters

Alachua County Library District Headquarters 401 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Gear up for fun and learning with your littles at the library. The Florida Museum's "Our Protecting Pollinators" series shows why these creatures are so important by examining real specimens and creating pollinator-friendly habitats. This series consists of four free, 30-minute learning sessions meant for children aged 3-5. While the...

Science Surprises: Exploring surface tension at the Alachua County Library District Headquarters

Alachua County Library District Headquarters 401 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Splash into Science with the Florida Museum at the library! The neat science sessions bring the water cycle into your hands. Perfect for elementary-aged learners looking for something new to do. This four-part series consists of four free, 45-minute learning sessions aimed at bringing core science concepts to K-8 students...

Event Series Healing Touch Cancer Support Group

Healing Touch Cancer Support Group at Trinity United Methodist Church

Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Are you looking for support through your journey with cancer? The Healing Touch Cancer Support group includes cancer patients, survivors, family, and friends who have been affected by cancer. It offers spiritual encouragement and compassion along the path to healing. The group meets on the third Thursday of each month...

Free

GCM Food Festival at Celebration Pointe

Celebration Pointe 3528 SW 45th St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Bring your appetite and enjoy fantastic food from nearly 60 Gainesville area restaurants. Live music and Kids Zone. Food tickets are just $2 each

$2

CSI Planet: The Mystery of the Missing Manatee at UF Pugh Hall Ocora

Pugh Hall Ocora 241 Pugh Hall, Gainesville, FL, United States

🌿 Calling all Mystery Enthusiasts 🌿 Join an unforgettable evening of mystery, science, and theater! 🌎🔬The TESI Environmental Leaders Network and Theatre Strike Force are teaming up to crack the case of the missing manatee.🕵️‍♀️ With clues, performances, and a mystery to solve, this event is sure to be a...

Free

The Miss American Dream Show at Heartwood Soundstage

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

The Miss American Dream Show is a comedic political thrill ride written and performed by Sierra Camille. Winner of San Francisco's 2023 Best of Fringe, critics say "watching Sierra's performance was like watching a Don Martin Cartoon in a MAD Magazine come to life!" Sierra commands the stage in this...

$18 – $27
Event Series The Hippodrome Presents “Morning After Grace”

Don’t Miss the Final Weekend of “Morning After Grace” Starring Nell Page and Kevin Rainsberger, April 17-20

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

Love, loss, and late-in-life surprises take center stage in the Hippodrome’s "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 few hidden connections....

$15 – $50
Event Series Thursday Night Swing Dancing

Thursday Night Swing Dancing at Rosa B. Williams Center

Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st St., 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

Tom Jones Memorial Track and Field at James G. Pressly Stadium

James G. Pressly Stadium 352 Woodlawn Dr., Gainesville, FL, United States

Florida Gators Track and Field host the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational. Collegiate and professional athletes compete at Percy Beard Track at the University of Florida.

Science Surprises: Make an Anemometer at the Alachua County Library Partnership Branch

Library Partnership Branch 912 NE 16th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Step into the shoes of a scientist with the Florida Museum and make your own research tools at the local library! Out in the field, researchers use special tools to explore the natural world. Learn how to make and use these neat tools yourself. This four-part series consists of four...

Event Series Free Fridays Concert Series

Chicago Music Tribute with Gainesville Retro Society at the Free Fridays Concert Series

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

Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a tribute to the music of Chicago with Gainesville Retro Society. 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 p.m. to 9 p.m., bands bring their...

A Kingdom Social Lounge Experience at the Hippodrome Theatre

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

Join an uplifting experience tailored for the faith-based community. Immerse yourself in a serene and welcoming atmosphere where you can connect, relax, and share fellowship with like-minded believers. Indulge in delicious small bites and desserts while enjoying gentle, inspiring entertainment. Come together in faith and joy—you won’t want to miss...