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.

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 CAME’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 birds—and even wasps and flies—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 Florida’s premier festival dedicated to the art of poetry. In honor of National Poetry Month and the Bicentennial Founding of Alachua County, this year’s theme is “Where We Live: DISCOVER 200.” 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 Valentine’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."  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...

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 Sale  at the University of Florida Cultural Plaza. Accent, host, native and nectar plants are available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Florida Museum’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

Wine & Cheese with Easy Crew at Serpentine

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

Friday April 11 at 7pm 🎵 🍷 🧀 WINE AND CHEESE 🧀 🍷 🎵 🎵 featuring Chill Reggae Vibes by 🎵 🎵 🎵 🎵 EASY CREW 352 🎵 🎵 🎵 🧀 Optional $10 Cheese Tasting by 🧀 🧀 🧀 🧀 THE SALTY COW 🧀 🧀 🧀 🍷 Optional $15 Natural...

UpStage with Birth of the Cool

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

Follow these ambassadors of jazz on a toe-tapping expedition through the iconic era of jazz in an exploration of the late Miles Davis and trumpet greats like Freddie Hubbard, Lee Morgan, and Clark Terry. Kick back while these top-shelf musicians serve as your guides, bringing to life the sophisticated sounds...

Big: Culture and Arts Festival, April 11-12

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

Step right up to the highly anticipated Big: Culture & Arts Festival! The Big: Culture & Arts Festival returns for its third year, bringing a weekend of music, art, and community to downtown Gainesville. Hosted by Dion Dia and How Bazar, the two-day celebration features live performances from a wide...

“Ragtime The Musical” at Gainesville Community Playhouse

Gainesville Community Playhouse 4039 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Follow Three Families Making Their Way Through a Rapidly Changing World at Ragtime The Musical. Based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow and nominated for 13 Tony Awards, "Ragtime" is a powerful portrait of life during the turn of the 20th century. From the immigrant struggles of Tateh and his...

National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Tournament

Alachua County Sports and Event Center 4870 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) hosts the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Tournament at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center in Gainesville. NASP is an in-school program sponsored by the FWC that is designed to teach international-style target archery in physical education classes...

UF Health Healthy Heroes Day at UF Health Professional Park

UF Health Professional Park 3300 SW Williston Rd., Gainesville, United States

Formerly known as the UF Health Bike Rodeo. Join UF Health Shands Childrens Hospital, the University of Florida Police Department, Safe Kids North Central Florida and several community partners to learn how to help keep your child safe and healthy through a variety of hands-on learning experiences and safety demonstrations....

Free