Galentine’s at Butler Town Center

Butler Town Center 3217 SW 35th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, United States

Don't miss out on Galentine's fun at Butler Town Center on Saturday, February 15th! 🎉 Grab your besties for exclusive deals, sweet treats, sip & shop fun, and a chance to win an amazing Galentine's giveaway (think Kendra Scott, Kilwins, Mode Aveda, P.F. Chang’s, Golden Glow, Rowan, Narcissus & more!)....

Pop Up Picnic at Frog Song Organics

Frog Song Organics 4317 US Hwy. 301, Hawthorne, FL, United States

Enjoy a picnic lunch on the farm with your friends or loved ones! Each picnic bag includes: 2 empanadas (your choice of chorizo or vegan curry) fresh veggie slaw a slice of carrot cake (v) or chocolate cake (v) hot chai tea w/galangal & turmeric -or- sparkling citrus & roselle...

$30

Smooch a Pooch at Blackadder Brewing

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

Celebrate furry friends at Smooch a Pooch, a fun-filled event benefiting Second Chance Rescue & Rehoming. This heartwarming gathering raises awareness and support for homeless pets while offering a day of tail-wagging fun. Meet a variety of friendly dogs, some looking for their "furever" homes. Enjoy a doggie photo booth,...

Plein Air Painting at Barr Hammock Levy Loop

Barr Hammock Levy Loop 14920 SE 11th Dr., Micanopy, United States

Alachua County Environmental Protection Department invites local artists to set up their easels and get in touch with the natural world for a plein air painting session at Levy Loop. Artists are responsible for bringing in their own supplies. Please check the weather and wear comfortable, seasonally appropriate clothing. It...

Free

Weekend Tour at the Harn Museum of Art

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

Enjoy a friendly discussion about the museum’s exhibitions with a free Docent-led tour on the third Saturday of every month. Groups of 10 or more may schedule a tour three weeks in advance by contacting tours@harn.ufl.edu.

Free

Community Watch: Fighting for Access to Books and Libraries at The Lynx

The Lynx 601 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join The Lynx for a moderated panel with library experts for a conversation highlighting the importance of library resources and the need to stand against book bans to foster a better community for all. This event will be hosted at The Lynx Bookstore downtown in collaboration with the University of...

Free

Blues with the Nighthawks and Rev. Willy C. Wirtz at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Enjoy a night of blues at the indoor listening room at Heartwood Soundstage. The Nighthawks have entertained audiences all over the world with their unique blend of Blues, rock, soul, R&B, rockabilly and swing. Mark Wenner has fronted the Nighthawks since 1972, and the original lineup of the quartet ruled...

$25

Beauty and Bearded Valentine’s Mixer

Embassy Event Hall 14630 NE Waldo Rd., Waldo, United States

Calling All Bearded Men – It’s Your Night. Get ready to vibe with a night of music, food, and fun! Whether you’re single or coupled up, this event is the perfect chance to let loose and enjoy great company. The Highlight of the Night? The big reveal of "The Platinum...

$15.00

Super Very Improv Comedy Show at Limelight

Limelight 4908 NW 34th St, Ste 12, Gainesville, FL, United States

Be the first (and only!) to see a show that has never been seen before... and will never be seen again! Laugh, cry, lament and rejoice as unusual yet relatable characters – created on the spot – get themselves in and out of (and often back into) unlikely and outlandish predicaments....

Peach Belt Conference Indoor Championship

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

The Peach Belt Conference holds its indoor track & field championships on Monday, February 17 followed by an awards presentation.    

Blood, Sweat, and Tears: Black Communities and Football at the Cade Museum

The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention 811 S Main St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join the Cade Museum for an evening of thought-provoking discussions and a free documentary film screening of Bridging Troubled Waters: Coach Jessie Heard, Football and Desegregation. The event will also feature insights from Coach Jessie Heard, who has shaped the football programs at both Lincoln High School and Buchholz High...

Free

Exhibition Opening “October Seventh: A Space of Anguish, Loss, Anger, Memory, and Sorrow” at UF Hillel

UF Hillel 2020 W University Ave., Gainesville, United States

The UF Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies and the University of Florida Hillel will open the exhibition October Seventh: A Space of Anguish, Loss, Anger, Memory, and Sorrow. Launched by ANU - The Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv, October Seventh brings together works from 25 artists...

Free

USATF Masters Indoor Championships

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

See master's athletes from across the nation compete in multiple indoor track and field disciplines.  The 2025 USATF Masters Indoor Championships brings excitement and competition to the Alachua County Sports & Events Center. Spectators can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere with three days of events with abundant dining, shopping...

“The Archive” One Woman Show by Neta Pulvermacher at Black C Art Gallery

Black C Art Gallery 201 SE 2nd Pl #111, Gainesville, FL, United States

Neta Pulvermacher returns to Gainesville with her new work, "The Archive." When the last person who remembers is gone, whole worlds disappear forever. Israeli/American artist, choreographer and performer Neta Pulvermacher sets her riveting one woman show, "The Archive," inside this perforated post-memory landscape. In this multi-layered work, she explores her...

$25.00

Storytelling Meetup: “The Dating Game” at The Bull

The Bull 18 SW 1st Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Self Narrate's first storytelling meetup of the new year will be February 20, 7:30 p.m. at The Bull. The theme of this meetup is "The Dating Game." With one week out from Valentine's Day, you'll have romance (or failed romance) on the mind. They want to hear your stories about...

Free

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