Gainesville’s John Prine Music Matinee at Heartwood Soundstage

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

Join the first annual John Prine Music Matinee, a heartfelt celebration of the life and music of legendary songwriter John Prine. Hosted at Heartwood Soundstage on April 6, 2025, this special event will feature an incredible lineup of local and regional artists performing John Prine songs exclusively. Musical Acts Include:...

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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...

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 2025

Downtown Gainesville 111 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Step right up to the highly anticipated Big: Culture & Arts Festival. The third annual celebration unites Florida’s vibrant creative communities in downtown Gainesville. Taking place between the Porters Quarters community and South Main Street, Big: Culture & Arts Festival promises an unforgettable experience packed with music, art, and interactive entertainment...

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

Gainesville Asian Festival at Bo Diddley Plaza

Bo Diddley Plaza 111 E University Ave., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate the start of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the City of Gainesville at the 2nd Annual Gainesville Asian Festival. The event features a captivating schedule of performances, food trucks, craft vendors, and tabling organizations. As you journey through the festival, collect stamps from our booths to...

Free

Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival

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

Find inspiration and browse artist booths at the Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival.  The Spring Arts Festival illuminates, inspires and enriches lives through diverse expressions of the arts. The festival spotlights talented artists and stunning artwork, fosters emerging talent, and inspires future generations. This two-day festival includes experiences that...

Free

Gators Football Orange and Blue Game

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 157 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL, United States

Experience a game day atmosphere in The Swamp at the annual Gators Football Orange and Blue Game. Additional athletic events during Orange and Blue Weekend include the Gators Baseball series versus Missouri (April 10-12) and Gators Women's Tennis versus LSU (April 11, free admission) and Ole Miss (April 13, free...

Spider Cup #2 720 with Individual Elimination at Easton Newberry Archery Center

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

The Spider Cup Series was created to encourage archers to compete in the many different disciplines archery has to offer. There are six separate tournaments held throughout the year that will decide the overall champions of the series. This round follows the Olympic format of qualifications and matches.

Limón Dance Company

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

Immerse yourself in an evening of dramatically expressive and intricately nuanced dance with the pioneering Limón Dance Company, America’s first modern dance repertory company. Established in 1946 by José Limón and Doris Humphrey, Limón has been honored with the National Medal of Arts for Lifetime Achievement, recognizing the founder’s profound...

The Great American Cleanup at Massey Park

Albert "Ray" Massey Park (Westside Park) 1001 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL, United States

Keep Alachua County Beautiful (KACB) invites everyone to take action and make a difference at the 34th Annual Great American Cleanup! This community-wide effort includes a series of local cleanup events throughout the season, allowing volunteers to take part at their convenience. The main event takes place on Saturday, April...

Free

3rd Annual Greater Gainesville Pickleball Open

Trinity United Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States

Welcome to the third annual Greater Gainesville Pickleball Open! Pepine Gives, a nonprofit 501c3 foundation of Pepine Realty, is creating a premier annual event for all pickleball players in the region. Pepine Gives will donate 100% of the profits to Alachua Habitat for Humanity to provide housing for cost-burdened families...

$2. – $80

The Sufferfest in the Styx at Kate’s Fish Camp

Kate's Fish Camp 6514 SE Hawthorne Rd., Gainesville, United States

Join the 2nd annual Sufferfest in the Styx adventure race at Kate's Fish Camp. This is a stunning course that spans miles of Newnans Lake shoreline and two major tributaries, Camps Canal and the legendary River Styx. The area is home to a diverse range of wetlands, including depression marshes,...

$125 – $225

Stop Children’s Cancer 36th Annual Fantasy Event at UF Reitz Union

UF Reitz Union 655 Reitz Union Dr., Gainesville

Stop Children's Cancer is excited to announce its 36th Annual Fantasy Event, which will take place at the University of Florida's J. Wayne Reitz Union. The theme is Breakfast at Tiffany's: An Evening Affair. The evening includes dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. Black tie is optional. Stop Children's Cancer...

“Night on the Nile: Raqs in Bloom” Belly Dancing at Blackadder Brewing

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

Enjoy "Night on the Nile: Raqs in Bloom," a belly dancing performance at Blackadder Brewing. "Raqs" is an Arabic word that means dance. The ever-so-talented belly dancers, Najmah & Karen will be showcasing their art along with a host of other performers. The dancers will begin performing at 7PM and...

Parker McCollum – What Kinda Man Tour 2025

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

Parker McCollum is coming to Gainesville on April 26, 2025 on his What Kinda Man Tour with special guests Kameron Marlowe and William Beckmann! Tickets on sale on October 28th at 10:00am on Ticketmaster.com and at the O'Connell Center Box Office.

$27 – $98

24th Annual Equal Access Clinic 5K Race

Southwest Recreation Center 3150 Hull Rd., Gainesville, United States

The 24th Annual Equal Access Clinic 5K Race raises awareness and helps support the free clinic, prescriptions and lab work. The Equal Access Clinic Network is a network of student-run free healthcare clinics established by the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Clinics are made possible through...

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