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...

Line Dancing at Swamp Head Brewery

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

Wear your boots, bring your friends, and prepare for the most fun you can have on a Wednesday. Join Swamp Head Brewery for a boot scootin' good time. Instructor Lisa Spangler offers a free evening of line dancing. Lessons will be provided, and all skill levels are welcome to join.

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 makersโ€™ 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

Karaoke on the Soundstage at Community Nights

Heartwood Soundstage 619 Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States +1 more

Sing on the soundstage! Heartwood is hosting Karaoke on the Indoor Soundstage, Wednesday April 9th from 7-9pm! Walk-ins, groups and duets are welcome. Karaoke participants also get a discount at the Heartwood bar!

Free

UF Center for Arts, Migration, and Entrepreneurship Innovations Summit

UF Reitz Union 655 Reitz Union Dr., Gainesville

This dynamic and participatory gathering will bring together UF CAMEโ€™s 70+ Affiliate Faculty from across UF and a network of national and international artists, scholars, entrepreneurs, academic institutions and organizations. Registration is required online.

Santa Fe Springs Plein Air Paint Out, April 10-12

Lanza Gallery & Art Supplies 23645 W US Hwy 27, High Springs, FL, United States

See artists capture the landscape of the Santa Fe River at the Santa Fe Springs Plein Air Paintout. See 19 artists in action during public observation days, April 10-11 at Rum Island Park, Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park and O'Leno State Park. View finished work at the paintout exhibit reception,...

Pop-up Museum: Pollinators at UF Marston Science Library

Marston Science Library 398 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL, United States

Meet the Florida Museum at Marston! They're bringing the Museum to you at the library and would love to meet you. Get ready for the summer by learning about the valuable creatures responsible for the beauty in nature. From butterflies and moths to bees and birdsโ€”and even wasps and fliesโ€”pollinators...

Bard and Broadside North Central Florida Poetry Festival, April 10-13

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

Join a diverse and dynamic community of artists at North Central Floridaโ€™s premier festival dedicated to the art of poetry. In honor of National Poetry Month and the Bicentennial Founding of Alachua County, this yearโ€™s theme is โ€œWhere We Live: DISCOVER 200.โ€ Experience an exciting lineup of events across multiple...

Free

Curated Spring Dinner at Bingo Deli and Pub

Bingo Deli and Pub 619 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

After having so much fun during Valentineโ€™s Day, Chef has crafted a special seasonal Spring Dinner. Welcome spring with a carefully curated multi-course dinner made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Suggestions for specialty cocktails and natural wines. Bingo Deli and Pub would love to serve you. Call, DM, or ask at...

Museum Nights: Silver Linings

Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate shared creativity and cultural expression at Museum Nights: Finding Silver Linings, featuring the acclaimed traveling exhibition "Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection."ย  The evening includes poetry, dance and step performances, spoken word, gallery talks, art-making activities, and informational booths hosted by UF fraternities, sororities, and campus groups. Artist-in-Residence...

Free

UpStage with Las Guaracheras

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

Las Guaracheras is a salsa band hailing from the city of Cali, Colombia, that is lifting female voices in the Afro-Latin music scene. Their music is about joy, memory, and transformation backed by vibraphone, percussion, bass, piano, and vocals. Good luck sitting still when this irresistible Latina band takes the...

Event Series Thursday Night Swing Dancing

Thursday Night Swing Dancing at Rosa B. Williams Center

Rosa B. Williams Center 524 NW 1st Street, 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

Spring Plant Sale

Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Browse 100 species of difficult-to-find and pollinator-friendly plants at the Florida Museum of Natural History Spring Plant Saleย  at the University of Florida Cultural Plaza. Accent, host, native and nectar plants are available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Florida Museumโ€™s educational programming. While the museum is currently closed for...

Florida State Championship – Last Chance Qualifying Rounds

High Springs BMX NW 2 St, High Springs, FL, United States

Join High Springs BMX from April 12-13 as the best BMX racers in Florida head to High Springs BMX for the last chances to qualify for the state championship. Racers compete each day for the last chance points before the state championship held in Orlando in May. Racing is for...

Free

Wombash 25 at First Magnitude Brewing Company

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

Wombash 25 is the birthday celebration for local radio station WMBT 90.1FM. The event will take place at First Magnitude on Friday April 11th starting at 6pm. The night starts with an acoustic set with Ricky, Michael and Maggie. Music continues with Ceramicats, Trustfall, Harber Wynn and Madwoman. Sooza will...

Free
Event Series Free Fridays Concert Series

Free Fridays Concert Series: Bard and Broadside Poetry Festival Showcase and R&B with Bennie and The Band

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

The regionโ€™s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features diverse local and regional musical talent at Bo Diddley Plaza. Friday's concert features R&B with Bennie and the Band. Between sets, the open-mic intermission features a poetry showcase with the Bard and Broadside Poetry Festival. Each Friday night from 7-9...

Wine & Cheese with Easy Crew at Serpentine

Serpentine 209 NW 10th Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Friday April 11 at 7pm ๐ŸŽต ๐Ÿท ๐Ÿง€ WINE AND CHEESE ๐Ÿง€ ๐Ÿท ๐ŸŽต ๐ŸŽต featuring Chill Reggae Vibes by ๐ŸŽต ๐ŸŽต ๐ŸŽต ๐ŸŽต EASY CREW 352 ๐ŸŽต ๐ŸŽต ๐ŸŽต ๐Ÿง€ Optional $10 Cheese Tasting by ๐Ÿง€ ๐Ÿง€ ๐Ÿง€ ๐Ÿง€ THE SALTY COW ๐Ÿง€ ๐Ÿง€ ๐Ÿง€ ๐Ÿท Optional $15 Natural...