Birds and Brews Guided Bird Walk at First Magnitude Brewing Company

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

Go birding with the Alachua Audubon Society on the monthly bird walk starting at the brewery. Alachua Audubon Society volunteers lead the bird walk from First Magnitude Brewing to the nature trail at Depot Park. The tour returns to the brewery an hour later with plenty of time for a...

Amaryn Olmeda

Squitieri Studio Theatre 3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience a commanding performance with violin prodigy Amaryn Olmeda. Winner of first prize and the audience choice award at the 24th Annual Sphinx Competition, violinist Amaryn Olmeda is a rising star sought after for her bold and expressive performances as a soloist and collaborator. She won her first competition at...

Gainesville’s John Prine Music Matinee

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

Celebrate the life and music of a legendary songwriter at the first annual John Prine Music Matinee. Heartwood Soundstage hosts this special event, featuring an incredible lineup of local and regional artists performing exclusively John Prine songs. Musical acts include Mike Amish, Shiloh, Michael Claytor, Barry Sides, Ric Kaestner, Kyle...

Sliding Scale

Alexandra Robinson: A.M.E.R.I.C.A.N.A. Closing Reception at Pennant Place

Pennant Place 928 NW 21st Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Closing reception for Pennant Place show by Alexandra Robinson Free! Food and Drinks provided Plenty of street parking Artist Statement The term A.M.E.R.I.C.A.N.A. relates to the history, geography, folklore, and cultural heritage of the United States of America. Americana is any collection of materials and things concerning or characteristic of...

Free

Spring Fling Food Truck Rally at Magnolia Parke

One Love Cafe 4989 NW 40 St., Gainesville, FL, United States

One Love Cafe presents the Spring Fling Food Truck Rally. This event is dog-friendly and family-friendly. Enjoy diverse menus from a variety of food trucks and a full bar at One Love Cafe. The Big Magnolia Company entertains with blues and rock from the patio stage. Admission is free.

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...