Indie Rock with Winyah at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Hailing from a small South Carolina beach town, Winyah’s live performances are a testament to their distinctive blend of indie and southern rock, featuring electrifying guitar solos and soulful vocals reminiscent of icons like Led Zeppelin, The Backseat Lovers, and flipturn. The band draws its name from Winyah Bay, a...

$15

Music Variety Concert at Santa Fe College Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall

Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience original songs and more with Santa Fe College music students. The SF contemporary pop ensemble will be performing arrangements of contemporary pop music. Original music written this semester will also be performed for the first time. Instrumentation includes guitar, bass, drums, keys, a horn section and vocals.

$16

Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals

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

Get ready for an adrenaline-charged weekend as the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals returns to Gainesville Raceway from March 6-9, 2025! As the kickoff event of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, this iconic race brings the fastest accelerating machines on the planet to North Florida for four days...

$56

Florida Museum Springs Pop-Up at UF Marston Science Library

UF Marston Science Library 444 Newell Dr., Gainesville, United States

The Florida Museum of Natural History takes learning on the road. Meet museum educators and scientists from the University of Florida Thompson Earth Systems Institute at this free pop-up about one of the state’s most valuable resources – water. While the museum is expanding its exhibit hall, they will continue...

Free

Jazz Up Spring Concert at Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall

Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Santa Fe College Jazz Ensemble Brings Classic Compositions to Life at the annual “Jazz Up Spring” concert. The program will open with a student-led jazz combo that will perform a mixture of traditional and modern jazz selections followed by the SF Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. David Smith,...

$10 – $16

Learn to Belly Dance with Karen at The Abbey

The Abbey at Blackadder 618 NW 60th St. Ste K, Gainesville, United States

Ever want to learn how to belly dance? Now's your chance! Start your weekend with movement, music, and good vibes and dive into the beautiful art of belly dance with instructor, Karen. This class is perfect for all levels—whether you’re brand new or just want to have fun while learning...

UF Biomedical Engineering STEM Outreach Day

UF Reitz Union 655 Reitz Union Dr., Gainesville

Join a free, family-friendly event designed to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of STEM leaders. This outreach event is perfect for students in grades K-12, offering an exciting glimpse into the world of biomedical engineering—a field where science, technology, engineering, and mathematics come together to revolutionize healthcare.

Free

Museum Fest: Explore What’s Next at the Florida Museum of Natural History

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

The Florida Museum of Natural History is hosting a special, free celebration. “Museum Fest: Explore What’s Next” will feature fan-favorite activities from previous events like a dig pit and free plants in addition to behind-the-scenes tours of the butterfly and moth collections. Grab a bite to eat at a food...

Free

An Evening with Frederick Douglass and Captain John Brown at the Matheson History Museum

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

See history come to life at "An Evening with Frederick Douglass and Captain John Brown." Join the Matheson History Museum and the University of Florida Performing Arts Driveway Theatre Project for the production starring Shamrock McShane, Pamela D. Marshall, and E. Stanley Richardson. The performance takes place on the front...

Free

Delicious Pi Day Pie Challenge at Blackadder Brewing

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

Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 8, and get ready to show off your baking skills at the Pi Day Pie Competition at Blackadder Brewing in Gainesville! Whether you specialize in savory or sweet, this is your chance to claim prizes and bragging rights. How It Works: Bring your best...

Super Show Saturday! at High Springs Lions Club

High Springs Lions Club 26900 W US 27, High Springs, FL, United States

This is a community based charity event to assist the ongoing mission to support the Veteran community and the Gold Star families of Florida. The High Springs Lions Club provides a safe, family friendly, and welcoming environment for the Veteran and Gold Stars to relax and enjoy a public event...

$10

Bird Walk with Alachua Audubon at Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park

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

Join a special bird walk with Alachua Audubon’s Danielle Zukowski. Meet trip leader Danielle Zukowski in the parking lot. This land was previously a dairy farm, which was then purchased by Home Depot and part of the property was preserved into a park by the City of Gainesville with funds...

Free

Music in Survival: 80 years After Auschwitz at United Church of Gainesville

United Church of Gainesville 1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States

Art and Music played a significant role aiding prisoners in the death camps of WW 2. It was therapeutic because great European composers were also prisons at the same time. They continued to compose and conduct for fellow prisoners under horrid conditions. The ShabbaTones Chorus will sing recently discovered compositions...

The Concordia Choir on Tour at First Presbyterian Church

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

Experience one of America's finest choirs seen nationwide on public television and heard in Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, and across the country in concert at First Presbyterian Church. The Concordia Choir will perform in Gainesville, FL on Wednesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Sponsored...

Free

Florida Gymnastics vs. Kentucky Wildcats!

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

Join Florida Gymnastics as they host Kentucky Wildcats! On Friday, March 14th at 6:45 PM, don’t miss the exciting matchup between Florida Gymnastics and the Kentucky Wildcats at the O'Dome! It’s also Senior Night, and your last chance to support our 2025 gymnastics team at home. Come cheer them on!

Car Show for Stop Children’s Cancer at Santa Fe College

Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd St, Gainesville, FL, United States

This car show is open to all car, trucks, rat rods and motorcycles. Proceeds benefit Stop Children's Cancer. Enjoy food, music, door prizes and more. Dash plaques for the first 150 entries.

Erin Go Bragh! St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Blackadder Brewing

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

May your troubles be less and your blessings be more and nothing but happiness come through your door." Join a celebration of St. Patrick's Day at Blackadder Brewing on Monday, March 17th! You read that right, they'll be open on a Monday to celebrate all things Irish with you! Doors...

Precision 3D Challenge at Easton Newberry Archery Center

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

Test your precision with this fun and unique 3D experience. From targets just a few feet away to over 70 yards, there is a shot to challenge the most experienced archers. Group with your friends for a fun day of 3D archery competition or take part in one of our...

2025 World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships

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

The World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships features 24 events including competition in indoor track & field, cross country, road race and outdoor throwing events over eight days. The 2025 competition marks the first time the event has been held in the United States, giving Alachua County the honor of being...