Backyard Birding Tour

Wild Birds Unlimited 4212 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville, United States

Join Alachua Audubon Society on a self-guided tour of some of Gainesville's premiere backyard birding habitats, where ordinary homeowners have turned their yards into a birding paradise. Learn how to attract birds to your yard using native plants, water features, and feeding stations. Enjoy viewing colorful winter visitors such as Baltimore...

$15

Springs Run 7.2K and Fest at First Magnitude Brewing Company

First Magnitude Brewing Company 1220 SE Veitch St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Run around Depot Park, down the Hawthorne trail and back to First Magnitude to be rewarded with brews, music, friends and fun at the Springs Run 7.2K and Fest. After returning to First Mag, enjoy a groovy all-day festival filled with live local music, beer releases, artists and vendors, photo...

Flatwoods Fire and Nature Festival 2025

UF Austin Cary Forest 10625 NE Waldo Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate Florida's forests and discover the critical role of fire in preserving their beauty, diversity, and habitat value at the Flatwoods Fire and Nature Festival. This family-friendly event features educational exhibits and activities, live animal encounters and prescribed burn demonstrations at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Don't miss...

Free

Ales and Cottontails at Swamp Head Brewery

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

Join Gainesville Rabbit Rescue for Ales & Cottontails! ~February is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month~ Come out to Swamp Head Brewery for this family-friendly event. From 12-4 pm, Gainesville Rabbit Rescue will be showing their adoptable rabbits, and discussing all things rabbits! Swamp Head is brewing up a special, brand...

Free

Night on the Nile: Brewed with Love Belly Dancing at Blackadder Brewing

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

Night on the Nile: Brewed with Love! Blackadder Brewing saturday, Feb 1st at 7PM. This show will be infused with all romance and passion using fluid motions to tell stories of love and connection. The ever-so-talented belly dancers, Najmah & Karen will be showcasing their art along with a host...

Jazz with José Valentino and Charlton Singleton

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

Go UpStage with Grammy Award winning musicians José Valentino and Charlton Singleton. José Valentino, a recipient of multiple Latin GRAMMY® Awards, is a versatile multi-instrumentalist. Charlton Singleton is a multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning trumpeter, conductor of the Charleston Jazz Orchestra, and a founding member of the acclaimed Gullah quintet Ranky Tanky. Together,...

Tran the Piano Man at Theatre of Memory

Theatre of Memory 705 NW 6th St., Gainesville, United States

After making music with luminaries on the world stage, Trantham Whitley, aka Tran "The Piano Man," performs live at the Theatre of Memory with percussionist Masatoshi Enomoto.

O2O: The Path to Connection at Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Center

Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park 1500 NW 45th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join Jane Pollack from the Florida Trail Association for a special film screening of O2O: The Path to Connection. Stay afterward to discover how the Florida Trail mission aligns with the need for a connected wildlife corridor across the state. The O2O Expedition showcases three veterans who embarked on a...

Free

Souper Fun Sunday

Saint Francis Catholic Academy 4326 NW 115 Terrace, Gainesville, FL, United States

Gainesville’s Premier Soup Tasting Competition Returns for Its 18th Year. Gathers to celebrate culinary creativity and indulge in delicious soups from over 30 local restaurants and caterers. Local celebrity judges award the Judges' Choice winners in Seafood, Non-Seafood, and Vegetarian categories. Attendees have the chance to vote for the People's...

Free

Spaghetti To-Go Dinner at GFWC High Springs New Century Woman’s Club

High Springs New Century Woman's Club 23674 US-27, High Springs, FL, United States

The menu will feature gluten-free or regular spaghetti with meat or marinara sauce, Caesar salad, bread and butter, and dessert. Proceeds benefit local non-profit daycare centers.

Organ Concert with Dr. Laura Ellis at First Presbyterian Church February Lunch Music Series

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

First Presbyterian's popular Lunchtime Concert Series returns for 2025, kicking off with Dr. Laura Ellis, Organ These concerts are designed to provide a welcome midday break for downtown employees, area visitors, and all arts lovers. Join a 25-minute concert and a tasty lunch, which can be purchased for $5 on-site...

Free

Traditional Irish Music at Blackadder Brewing

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

Join Blackadder Brewing for their monthly Irish music session, or "seisiún," where the heart of Ireland comes alive through traditional tunes! Experience the vibrant atmosphere as local musicians gather at Blackadder Brewing. Enjoy rich musical heritage and cultural spirit of the Emerald Isle over a pint of ale. Tuesday, February...

Voting and Elections in Alachua County at the Matheson History Museum

Matheson History Museum 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Welcome Alachua County Supervisor of Elections Kim Barton to the Matheson History Museum to discuss the election process in Alachua County. As Supervisor of Elections, Supervisor Barton is in charge of administering county, state, and federal elections in Alachua County, serves on the Canvassing Board during elections, oversees the maintenance...

Free

Punk Rock Show at The Atlantic

The Atlantic 19 W University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Crash Pad, On The Cinder, Gun Died Laughing, Dead Sea Lords

$5