“Doubt: A Parable” at Acrosstown Repertory Theatre

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre 3501 SW 2nd Ave., Ste. O, Gainesville, FL, United States

The talented actors of the Acrosstown Repertoire Theatre present a thought provoking and powerful performance with “Doubt: A Parable.” The play, written by John Patrick Shanley, was adapted into a 2008 film starring Amy Adams, Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Viola Davis. Set in 1960s America, the story follows...

Indie Rock with Hotel Fiction, The Nancys, Jordan Burchel at Heartwood

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

Hotel Fiction is an indie rock band from Athens, Georgia comprised of Jade Long (vocals, keys), Jessica Thompson (vocals, lead guitar), Aaron Daugherty (lead guitar, synth), Aidan Hill (bass), and Gideon Johnston (drums). Their sound has often been described as genre-fluid, with indie, pop, folk, and rock influences. Hotel Fiction...

$18

The Legends of Alachua County Invitational

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

The Legends of Alachua County Invitational is for All athletes from High School through Masters. Single day tickets and weekend passes are available to purchase for spectators.

10th Annual Super Sealant Saturday by UF College of Dentistry

UF College of Dentistry 1395 Center Dr., Gainesville, United States

Super Sealant Saturday annually provides UF College of Dentistry students and faculty the opportunity to serve children in the Gainesville and surrounding counties with a day of free preventative dental care at the college, as well as education about flossing, brushing and other healthy habits for optimal oral health. Don’t...

Free

Backyard Birding Tour

Wild Birds Unlimited 4212 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville, United States

Join Alachua Audubon Society on a self-guided tour of some of Gainesville's premiere backyard birding habitats, where ordinary homeowners have turned their yards into a birding paradise. Learn how to attract birds to your yard using native plants, water features, and feeding stations. Enjoy viewing colorful winter visitors such as Baltimore...

$15

Ranger-Led Rim Ramble Hike

La Chua Trail Horse Barn 4801 Camp Ranch Rd., Gainesville, United States

Explore nature on a ranger-led 1.5-mile hike. The Rim Ramble hike meanders through a dense upland forest and sinkhole rich topography. The hike begins at the La Chua Trail Horse Barn, promptly at 10 a.m. Hikes take place on Saturdays through March 29, 2025

Springs Run 7.2K and Fest at First Magnitude Brewing Company

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

Run around Depot Park, down the Hawthorne trail and back to First Magnitude to be rewarded with brews, music, friends and fun at the Springs Run 7.2K and Fest. After returning to First Mag, enjoy a groovy all-day festival filled with live local music, beer releases, artists and vendors, photo...

Flatwoods Fire and Nature Festival 2025

UF Austin Cary Forest 10625 NE Waldo Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate Florida's forests and discover the critical role of fire in preserving their beauty, diversity, and habitat value at the Flatwoods and Fire Festival. This family-friendly event features educational exhibits and activities, live animal encounters and prescribed burn demonstrations at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Don't miss a...

Free

Prairie’s Edge Forest School: Prairie Babies

Prairie's Edge Forest School: Location Varies

Join a fun nature program for babies and toddlers ages 2 and under, and their caregivers at Prairie's Edge Forest School: Prairie Babies. Winter Sessions take place on Saturday mornings: Session 1: January 11th, 12-1:30PM – Nature Memory Boxes Session 2: February 1st, 12-1:30PM – Garden Babies Adventure & Plant...

$20

Ales and Cottontails at Swamp Head Brewery

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

Join Gainesville Rabbit Rescue for Ales & Cottontails! ~February is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month~ Come out to Swamp Head Brewery for this family-friendly event. From 12-4 pm, Gainesville Rabbit Rescue will be showing their adoptable rabbits, and discussing all things rabbits! Swamp Head is brewing up a special, brand...

Free

Night on the Nile: Brewed with Love Belly Dancing at Blackadder Brewing

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

Night on the Nile: Brewed with Love! Blackadder Brewing saturday, Feb 1st at 7PM. This show will be infused with all romance and passion using fluid motions to tell stories of love and connection. The ever-so-talented belly dancers, Najmah & Karen will be showcasing their art along with a host...

Jazz with José Valentino and Charlton Singleton

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

Go UpStage with Grammy Award winning musicians José Valentino and Charlton Singleton. José Valentino, a recipient of multiple Latin GRAMMY® Awards, is a versatile multi-instrumentalist. Charlton Singleton is a multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning trumpeter, conductor of the Charleston Jazz Orchestra, and a founding member of the acclaimed Gullah quintet Ranky Tanky. Together,...

Tran the Piano Man at Theatre of Memory

Theatre of Memory 705 NW 6th St., Gainesville, United States

After making music with luminaries on the world stage, Trantham Whitley, aka Tran "The Piano Man," performs live at the Theatre of Memory with percussionist Masatoshi Enomoto.