“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

Gator Cup, April 24-27

Easton Newberry Archer Center 24880 NW 16 Ave., Newberry, FL, United States

Take aim at excitement as top archers from across the nation gather for the Gator Cup at Easton Newberry Archery Center. Now through Sunday, this premier outdoor tournament, sanctioned by World Archery and USA Archery, is a key stop on the USAT Qualifier Series—where competitors shoot for a spot on...

Charity Bingo Night at Blackadder Brewing

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

Your rows are filled and you've only one number to go! Your palms are sweaty and your heart is pumping with the thrill of anticipation, as the next bingo ball rolls down the shoot ....Will it be your number? Will YOU be the first to shout BINGO?!!? Find out and...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents “Hadestown: Teen Edition”

Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience the haunting, jazz-infused "Hadestown: Teen Edition," a retelling of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice set in an industrial underworld. Featuring a student cast and live band, the powerful musical explores themes of industry vs. nature, doubt vs. faith, and fear vs. love, while also commenting on societal...

$15 – $17
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

Swamp Records 2025 Showcase: Cirque Du Swamp at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Indie Live X Swamp Records Presents: "Cirque Du Swamp" Featuring TRASH PANDA TWIN SUNS MADWOMAN BUBOY THE NANCYS OUTDOOR SHOW, ALL AGES Swamp Showcase is the annual flagship event put on by Swamp Records, the University of Florida’s student-run artist resource agency. Featuring Gainesville’s hottest local indie bands as well...

$20 – $25

Alachua County Arts Council Fourth Annual Artists Conference

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

Join Alachua County Arts Council for the FREE fourth annual Artists Conference. Connect with Alachua County artists and arts enthusiasts during this half day conference. The conference features a record 11 presentations on various topics of interest to local artists. The Alachua County Arts Council mission is to "improve the...

Free

UF Class of 2025 BFA Senior Show at 4Most Gallery

4Most Gallery and Studio 534 SW 4th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Come out to an end of year exhibition for the University of Florida Class of 2025 Bachelors of Fine Arts students! 22 students will present a variety of works from their studies, with medias ranging from painting to photography to installation. The event is free and open to the public...

Free

Street Car Takeover at Gainesville Raceway, April 25-26

Gainesville Raceway 11211 N CR 225, Gainesville, FL, United States

Rev your engines for a street car party at Gainesville Raceway. Street Car Takeover hosts two days of drag racing, roll racing, show cars and automotive vendors. Spectator tickets and weekend passes are available online. Free entry for kids 12 and under.

Gators Baseball vs. Arkansas Three-Game Series, April 25-27

Condron Family Ballpark 2800 Citrus Rd., Gainesville, United States

Florida Gators Baseball hosts #5 Arkansas for a weekend series at Condron Family Ballpark. The first 1,000 fans on Friday receive promotional berm towels. On Sunday, the first 1,000 fans receive miniature replicas of the ballpark.

Event Series Free Fridays Concert Series

Latin Dance Music with Elio Piedra and Latino Sound Machine at the Free Fridays Concert Series

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

Show off your dance moves with award-winning percussionist and band leader Elio Piedra at the Free Fridays Concert Series. 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...

“Hidden Histories” Artwalk Gainesville Exhibit Reception

GFAA Gallery 1314 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

View a collaborative exhibition from the Writers Alliance of Gainesville and Gainesville Fine Arts Association Artists. "Hidden Histories" is an exhibition dedicated to uncovering and interpreting the unseen, unspoken, and overlooked stories that shape our personal and collective identities. Selected artwork is displayed next to a complimentary written piece authored...

Event Series The Artwalk Gainesville

Browse the Local Art Scene at Artwalk Gainesville

Multiple Locations Located in Gainesville, Alachua County, FL, United States

Meet artists and explore exhibition spaces on the self-guided Artwalk Gainesville tour. Ten unique stops feature a variety of exhibitions including "Time Trinity," a solo show from Jenna Horner at City Church Gallery, "People and Lakes and Bears, Oh My!" oil paintings from Reid Fogler at Sweetwater Print Cooperative, encaustic...

Free

Singer-Songwriter Jamie Davis at Tioga Town Center

Tioga Town Center 133 SW 130th Way, Newberry, FL, United States

Enjoy music under the stars at Tioga Concert Night with Jamie Davis.  Bring a chair, or spread a blanket for a free outdoor concert. Complete your evening with food and drinks from Tioga Town Center restaurants.

End of Spring Dance with Alex Kaufman Orchestra at UF Reitz Union

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

Dust off your glad rags and join the Gainesville Swing Dancing hep cats on Wednesday, April 25, for the ritzy Spring Formal! Alex Kaufman and his Orchestra will be blowin’ the joint with live tunes that’ll have everyone jitterbuggin’ ‘til the cows come home. Doll up in your swankiest duds,...

$5

3rd Annual Greater Gainesville Pickleball Open

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

Welcome to the third annual Greater Gainesville Pickleball Open! Pepine Gives, a nonprofit 501c3 foundation of Pepine Realty, is creating a premier annual event for all pickleball players in the region. Pepine Gives will donate 100% of the profits to Alachua Habitat for Humanity to provide housing for cost-burdened families...

$2. – $80

(Registration Closed) The Sufferfest in the Styx Adventure Race at Kate’s Fish Camp

Kate's Fish Camp 6514 SE Hawthorne Rd., Gainesville, United States

7pJoin the 2nd annual Sufferfest in the Styx adventure race at Kate's Fish Camp. This is a stunning course that spans miles of Newnans Lake shoreline and two major tributaries, Camps Canal and the legendary River Styx. The area is home to a diverse range of wetlands, including depression marshes,...

$125 – $225

AAU Gator Invitational Volleyball at Alachua County Sports and Events Center

Alachua County Sports and Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

The Gator Invitational is a prestigious AAU volleyball tournament featuring teams from various age groups, ranging from 10U to 18U. This event promises a high-level competition and an exciting experience for all participants and spectators. Winners of the 13U, 14U, and 15U Open Divisions will each receive a $1000 grant...