Cirque Kalabanté

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

See gravity-defying acrobatics and jaw-dropping displays of contortion and strength with Cirque Kalabanté. Inspired by daily life in Guinea, this performance is designed to share the beauty, youth, and artistry of West African culture. Founded by Guinean-born Cirque du Soleil veteran Yamoussa Bangoura, Kalabanté means “ambitious child with exceptional courage”...

$12 – $45

Songs from the Heart Showcase at Heartwood Soundstage

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

The Songs From the Heart Showcase will feature an eclectic group of local musicians. The lineup includes Dude, Chill, Jig to a Milestone (Solo Acoustic), Victoria Vicary and Vincent Raphael.

University of Florida Pipe Organ Centennial

University Auditorium 333 Newell Drive, Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate 100 years of music at the UF Pipe Organ Centennial. The pipe organ in the University of Florida Auditorium is 100 years old in 2025. The UF School of Music is sponsoring a celebration of the pipe organ's centennial. There will be a concert by in internationally renowned organist...

Free

Country and Roots with Mason Ramsey and Singer-Songwriter Halle Kearns at Heartwood

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

Mason Ramsey has been praised by The New York Times as delivering "a stylistically diverse country and roots music EP,” for his debut EP, Famous, which spawned a hit single of the same name and scored a #4 spot on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart. In addition to making his...

$22

The Ballet Process at Pofahl Dance Studios

Pofahl Studios 1325 NW 2nd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Dance Alive proudly presents a new program, The Ballet Process. Often asked, “How do you create a new work”, one of DANB’s gifted young choreographers, Tales Ribeiro, offered to answer the question. Ribeiro invites you to join him and the dancers on the journey as he creates a new work...

$35

Afrofuturism Art Exhibition Closing Reception at GFAA

Gainesville Fine Arts Association Gallery 1314 S Main St, Gainesville, FL, United States

Join the closing reception of "Furious Joy: Our Pleasure Despite All." Curated by Anani Blakey, this exhibit celebrates Black creativity, laughter, resilience, rest, pleasure, and boundless imagination. Meet the artists, watch performances, and support Black-owned businesses in the community. Exhibition will be open normal GFAA gallery hours Jan 22-24. A...

Free

Jazz with Take 6, Nnenna Freelon, and Clint Holmes

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

Experience jazz from a supergroup formed for the brand-new show, "Withers to Wonder," where famed multi-GRAMMY® Award-winners, Take 6, join forces with illustrious jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon and Vegas crooner Clint Holmes to celebrate the music of icons Bill Withers and Stevie Wonder. "Ain’t No Sunshine" for those who miss...

$12 – $55

Country with Nick Shoulders and The Okay Crawdad with Singer-Songwriter Sabine McCalla at Heartwood

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

Nick Shoulders & The Okay Crawdad Nick Shoulders takes country music to a new realm with a heady balance of dazzling musicianship and punk defiance, coupled with gritty eccentricity and a generational connection to the roots of the genre. With a singing style deeply rooted in his family’s musical lineage...

$22

Sunshine 7s Rugby Tournament at University Village South Field

University Village South Field SW Bledsoe Dr., Gainesville, United States

Sunshine 7s is hosted by the University of Florida Rugby Football Club on Saturday, January 25th. This tournament features teams from across the country, all contesting for a qualifying spot in the CRC National tournament. Watch the action at University Village South Field, located right across the street from Southwest...

Free

“Riding the 33rd Parallel” Gallery Talk and Performance at the Harn Museum of Art

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

Join a conversations with Dr. Carol McCusker, Curator of Photography, to discuss her latest exhibition "Riding the 33rd Parallel" with special guest artist, Ray Hale. Carol will give an introduction and highlights from the exhibition and Ray Hale will discuss his artwork featured in the show. Then, Harn Choreographers-In-Residence, Marina...

Free

Hoggetowne Medieval Faire: Hoggetowne Goes Downtown

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

Huzzah! Step back in time to a medieval kingdom for magic and merriment at the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire. For one magical weekend, the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire comes to life as Hoggetowne goes Downtown. Depot Park transforms into a medieval village featuring many festival traditions such as talented artisans and craftspeople,...

Free

Take Control Of Your Health With Ayurveda – A Live Interactive Wellness Event

Alachua County Library District Millhopper Branch 3145 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL, United States

Join an inspiring, interactive workshop on the foundations of natural health through Ayurveda, with Richard Masla, founder of the Ayurveda Health Retreat. Empower Yourself & Learn About: - Ayurveda self care for health and longevity - How to reduce stress naturally - Simple health keys for proper digestion Understand your...

Free

Bats and Brews

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

Join Lubee Bat Conservancy and Swamp Head Brewery for the 4th Annual Bats & Brews. Get a rare opportunity to get up close with Lubee's bats and their fascinating animal friends. Discover the vital role the misunderstood flying mammals play in the ecosystems while enjoying fun activities for the whole family....