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

Local Makers at the Indoor Wooly Mammoth Market

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

Browse local makers with a selection of gifts, apparel, art prints, stickers and more. The Wooly Mammoth Market is an indoor shopping experience free and open to the public.

USATF Masters Indoor Championships – Sunday

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...

Sun Country Dance Theatre Presents its “17th Annual Spring Youth Concert” at UF Phillips Center

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

Join Sun Country Dance Theatre (SCDT) for a magical afternoon of dance and the premiere of the original story ballet Hansel & Gretel alongside an exciting lineup of performances by talented dancers and guest artists. Event Highlights: Premiere of Hansel & Gretel: Experience an enchanting adaptation of the classic fairy...

$20

All about Maurice – Hsiang Tu Piano Recital at UF School of Music

UF School of Music

All about Maurice: Complete piano solo works by Ravel, Vol. 1: Menuet antique, Menuet Poth., Sonatine, Menuet sur le nom d'Haydn, Valses nobles et sentimentales, Gaspard de la nuit, and La valse Hsiang Tu, Piano Live program commentary with Jullian Rogers UF School of Music Faculty Recital

Free

History Bike Tour with Commissioner Bryan Eastman at Depot Park

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

City of Gainesville Commissioner Bryan Eastman (Mayor Pro-Tem, District IV) will lead a special edition of History Bike Gainesville, guiding participants through key moments in the city's past when Gainesville stood at a crossroads—exploring the decisions made and their lasting impact on the community today. All via your bicycle! -...

Free

(Sold Out) Guitarists Ziggy and Miles

Squitieri Studio Theatre 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Australian guitar duo, Ziggy and Miles, are changing how you hear classical music. With unmatched skill and passion, they promise to bring you a night of guitar virtuosity with influences from composers ranging from Rodrigo to Page in a blend of technical mastery and heartfelt passion.

Harpsichord Concert with Ruth Lewis at First Presbyterian Church

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

Join the Tuesday First Presbyterian Music Lunchtime Concert Series for a harpsicord concert. Ruth Lewis performs a recital of harpsichord music both old and new. In addition to works you might expect to hear from Baroque composers Bach, Handel, Scarlatti, and Couperin, she will also introduce you to some delightful...

Free
Event Series One Love Market

One Love Market

One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40 St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Browse local food and gift vendors at the weekly One Love Market. Select from farm-fresh local produce, meat, plants, baked goods, crafts and more.

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

Dr. Ronald Foreman Lecture Series: Fireside Chat with Bomani Jones at The Reitz Union

UF Reitz Union 655 Reitz Union Dr., Gainesville

Join the African American Studies program on Race and Sport, which features Sports Analyst and Host Bomani Jones. This event is part of Dr. Ronald Foreman’s lecture series, an annual Black History Month event hosted by the African American Studies program. Admission is free. As seen on: The Right Time...

Free

Corn Hole Tournament at Community Nights at South Main Station

South Main Station 619 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Toss in your entry for a free all ages corn hole mini-tournament at Community Nights from 7-9pm! Anyone is welcome to sign up. The winning team will have their bar tab covered, as well as snagging two tickets to any Heartwood produced show. There will also be a prize for...

Free

John Moreland and Jordan Foley at Heartwood Soundstage

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

John Moreland's hard hitting songs have earned him a devoted fanbase, accolades from outlets like The New York Times, Fresh Air, NPR Tiny Desk, and Pitchfork, and a place in the upper echelon of modern Americana singer-songwriters. See him perform Wednesday, February 26th in the listening room at Heartwood Soundstage.

$30

NHRA Division 2 “Baby Gators” at Gainesville Raceway

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

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Southeast Division arrives at Gainesville Raceway for five days of racing in the "Baby Gators." Drivers earn points towards divisional, regional and national championships as well as a chance at a share of the year-end purse of more than $500,000.  

Our Gulf, Our Future: Unlocking Climate Tech Innovation at UF Pugh Hall Ocora

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

Climate tech companies are developing and selling innovations that help our economy adapt to the growing risks of climate change while also reducing the emissions that drive it. Dr. Galen Treuer, Miami-Dade County’s Climate Tech and Economic Innovation Manager, works at the forefront of this effort, collaborating with government leaders,...

Free