3rd Friday Concert featuring: Santa Fe Brass at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church

St. Patrick Catholic Church 500 NE 16th Ave., Gainesville, United States

Santa Fe Brass, a brass quintet will be performing a Night at the Movies concert with themes from Movies and TV shows both old and new. Please share and come out to enjoy some great music.

A free will offering will be taken up for the performers of the concert

Living History Honoring and Celebrating Black Pillars in The Community with The Matt F.M. Youth Ministry

St. Matthew Baptist Church 15712 NW 140th St., Alachua, United States

The Saint Matthew Baptist church youth is celebrating the accomplishments of their very own Deac. Horace (Skeet) Garrison and the A. L. Mebane high school alumni. You are invited to attend and celebrate. Night of Praise, Friday, February 21, 7 p.m. Community Forum: African Americans in the Workplace, From Slavery...

Free

Niyaz presents The Fourth Light Project

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

Be immersed with Iranian-born Azam Ali and Loga Torkian’s Fourth Light Project, a trance-inducing multimedia experience inspired by the 8th century mystic poetess Rabia Al Basri. Niyaz mixes modern electronic music and state of the art interactive technology with traditional Middle Eastern instruments, a female whirling dervish, and ancient poetry...

First Presbyterian Music presents Celtic Landscapes

First Presbyterian Church 300 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, United States

Experience a live multi-arts excursion through Celtic lands. Join an immersive experience with images and live music. Be surrounded by scenes from Ireland and Great Britain while you listen to professional musicians on harp, bagpipes, and strings, joined by handbells and voices. The concert music spans a century from Danny...

Free

Jazz Fusion with Jonathan Scales Fourchestra with Dionysus

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

Experience a spectrum of sound ranging from elaborate funk melodies to sophisticated jazz improvisation. Steel pan-led, Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, and Dionysus to bring electrifying jazz fusion to the indoor listening room at Heartwood Soundstage. 

The Smiths (Robert) Tribute Show and Fundraiser at The Wooly

The Wooly 20 N Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

The Smiths (Robert) are back! 🖤 Friday, February 21st at 9pm. The show has a sliding scale admission with all proceeds going to benefit Jen Lipscomb and family. Rally around this amazing family while dancing your hearts out. DJ Blonde Ambition provides the best pre and post show goth dance...

$10

4-H FITA Archery at Easton Newberry Archery Center

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

In the State FITA Archery Match archers will shoot a classic 1440 FITA round. This target archery competition will consist of 72 arrows for Senior divisions and 36 arrows for Intermediate and Junior divisions. This target archery competition is shot over varying distances. Target distances vary by age and go...

USATF Masters Indoor Championships

Alachua County Sports & Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

February 20 - 23, 2025, experience the thrill of the 2025 USA Track & Field Masters Indoor Championships at the Alachua County Sports & Events Center as elite masters athletes from across the country converge in Gainesville for the first time in the history. Enjoy thrilling competition as top competitors...

Newberry Main Street Blues and BBQ Festival

Newberry Historic District 25320 W Newberry Rd., Newberry, United States

Bring your appetite for a day of delicious food, live music and family-friendly fun at the Newberry Main Street Blues and BBQ Festival. Cheer for culinary teams competing for awards with divisions for commercial and backyard chefs. Savor menus from BBQ and festival food vendors, listen to blues bands performing...

Dudley Farm Historic State Park Tour

Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W Newberry Rd., Newberry, FL, United States

Join Dudley Farm and discover an authentic working farm owned by the Dudleys from post Civil War to mid-1940s. Dudley Farm is now a National Historic Landmark. Follow a Park Ranger or docent in period clothing as they talk about the homestead consisting of eighteen restored buildings, farm animals, gardens...

$5

Journey to Homeownership Seminar at Santa Fe College Blount Center

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

Embark on your Journey to Homeownership with at this seminar with Neighborhood Housing and Development Corporation. This isn’t just a seminar—it’s an experience designed to guide you through every step of owning your dream home. Upon arrival, you’ll receive your Homeownership Passport and walk the interactive road-like track, making stops...

Free

North Florida Outdoor Expo

Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center 210 SE 134 Ave., Micanopy, FL, United States

Gear up for your next outdoor adventure with pro tips, equipment and fun activities with the North Florida Outdoor Expo at Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center. Enjoy outdoor vendors, guided nature walks, natural resources education and activities for youth and adults. Tickets are available online.

Swamp Fest 17 – Swamp Head’s 17th Anniversary!

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

Swamp Head Brewery is turning 17! It's been seventeen years since the start of Swamp Head Brewery, and to celebrate they're bringing you Swamp Fest: a celebration of beer, Gainesville, and what makes them great - you. Join the party Saturday, February 22nd for your favorite Swamp Head brews, delicious...

Free

USATF Masters Indoor Championships

Alachua County Sports & Events Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

February 20 - 23, 2025, experience the thrill of the 2025 USA Track & Field Masters Indoor Championships at the Alachua County Sports & Events Center as elite masters athletes from across the country converge in Gainesville for the first time in the history. Enjoy thrilling competition as top competitors...

Cellist Leland Ko at Holy Faith Catholic Church

Holy Faith Catholic Church 747 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, United States

Hear the 2023 winner of the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC)Young Artist Award in concert. The Florida Federation of Music Clubs (FFMC) and the Foundation for the Promotion of Music (FPM) is coordinating an amazing afternoon of music making with Leland Ko: 3:00 PM:  Informal meet/greet with Leland Ko...

Florida Invitational Step Show

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

Feel the energy as dance teams compete at the Florida Invitational Step Show. This year's theme is an insight into the South Florida "Miami Vice" lifestyle. This theme encompasses two eras of Miami Life — the 1980s, representing the surge of pop culture, music and immigration — which set the...

$16

Astronomy Night at Grassy Springs Farm and Retreat

Grassy Springs Farm and Retreat 10504 NW 245th Terr., Alachua, United States

Join an expert-led night experience through the stars using a state-of-the-art imaging deep-space telescope. At the end of the evening, you'll end up with ready-to-print and share on social media photos that you took. Group admission includes up to 6 people. Astronomy night is perfect for families, couples and astronomy...

February Kids Day at 4th Ave Food Park

4th Ave Food Park 409 SW 4th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Bring the whole family for a day of fun with the kids! Enjoy face painting, balloon animals, Gainesville Goo and live music on Sunday, February 23 from 10am - 2pm.

Free – $10

(Sold Out) Beginners Mosaic Workshop at The AUK Market

The AUK Market 2031 NW 6th St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join the The Auk Market for a beginners mosaic workshop led by Satchel's Pizza artist in residence, Leah Piekarski @refractedlight_mosaic. This has been a very popular and fun workshop! Take home your very own masterpiece in this 3-hour, hands-on workshop. Participants will adorn a 6-inch square tray with a vibrant...

$60