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High Springs Brewing Company Monday Movie Night

Join us on Monday Nights for Monday Movie Night under the stars happening weekly!

Mary Poppins The Musical at Eastside

We are extremely excited to bring the magic of one of the world's most famous nannies to stage here at ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Eastside High School Auditorium 1201 SE 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: General Admission- $12.00 Student- $8.00
  • Website: our.show
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Santa Fe College Spring Winds and Classics

Winds & Classics will showcase our Concert Band who will perform mature classical works by some of the most prolific ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Ordinary Days

Directed by: Kaylene Sattano Music Adam Gwon Lyrics Adam Gwon Experience the beauty of simplicity and the extraordinary in the ordinary with Ordinary ...

  • 8:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: app.arts-people.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Afro Roots Fest

Afro Roots Fest returns to Gainesville for another Afro-Cuban Convening featuring dance and percussion workshops on Friday, April 5, including ...

Mary Poppins The Musical at Eastside

We are extremely excited to bring the magic of one of the world's most famous nannies to stage here at ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Eastside High School Auditorium 1201 SE 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: General Admission- $12.00 Student- $8.00
  • Website: our.show
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series returns on April 5, and features local and regional musical talent ...

First Fridays Downtown Newberry: Movie on the Lawn and More

Join us in Downtown Newberry for the next Newberry First Friday! The Newberry Area Chamber of Commerce with the help of ...

Alachua County Library Spring Teen Art Show at Headquarters Branch

We are pleased to announce that the 2024 Spring Teen Art Show will be taking place Saturday through Sunday, April ...

Danscompany of Gainesville presents Spring Concert and State of Wonder Show

"State of Wonder" along with our 41st Anniversary Concert "State of Wonder" will feature original music by Florida composer, Dave LaGrande ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show - Eclipse

You see the moon all the time, but do you know its story? Why is it there, why does it ...

Afro Roots Fest

Afro Roots Fest returns to Gainesville for another Afro-Cuban Convening featuring dance and percussion workshops on Friday, April 5, including ...

Danscompany of Gainesville presents Spring Concert and State of Wonder Show

"State of Wonder" along with our 41st Anniversary Concert "State of Wonder" will feature original music by Florida composer, Dave LaGrande ...

Alachua County Library Spring Teen Art Show at Headquarters Branch

We are pleased to announce that the 2024 Spring Teen Art Show will be taking place Saturday through Sunday, April ...

Fathom's Big Screen Classics: Gone with the Wind 85th Anniversary

Winner of eight Academy Awards® (plus two special achievement Oscars) Celebrate the 85th Anniversary of one of the most celebrated ...

The Gainesville Orchestra Youth Concerto Recital

The Gainesville Orchestra Youth Concerto Competition was a tremendous success with 31 entries of nine different instruments performed by excellent ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Ordinary Days

Directed by: Kaylene Sattano Music Adam Gwon Lyrics Adam Gwon Experience the beauty of simplicity and the extraordinary in the ordinary with Ordinary ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: app.arts-people.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Mary Poppins The Musical at Eastside

We are extremely excited to bring the magic of one of the world's most famous nannies to stage here at ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Eastside High School Auditorium 1201 SE 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32641
  • Cost: General Admission- $12.00 Student- $8.00
  • Website: our.show
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

High Springs Brewing Company Monday Movie Night

Join us on Monday Nights for Monday Movie Night under the stars happening weekly!

Fathom's Big Screen Classics: Gone with the Wind 85th Anniversary

Winner of eight Academy Awards® (plus two special achievement Oscars) Celebrate the 85th Anniversary of one of the most celebrated ...

Fathom's Big Screen Classics: Gone with the Wind 85th Anniversary

Winner of eight Academy Awards® (plus two special achievement Oscars) Celebrate the 85th Anniversary of one of the most celebrated ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Ordinary Days

Directed by: Kaylene Sattano Music Adam Gwon Lyrics Adam Gwon Experience the beauty of simplicity and the extraordinary in the ordinary with Ordinary ...

  • 8:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: app.arts-people.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Bard and Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival

Bard & Broadside Poetry Festival is bringing together the North Central Florida community and artists for collaborative sessions that will ...

Gainesville Hurricane Players presents Mamma Mia

Gainesville High presents Mamma Mia! Donna, an independent hotelier in the Greek islands, is preparing for her daughter's wedding with the ...

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series returns on April 5, and features local and regional musical talent ...

Star Center Theatre presents Disney's Frozen Jr.

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses ...

Word Slay: Standing On Words- Teen Monologue & Spoken-Word Poetry Competition

Join us for this free event and to support developing artists that are exploring the power of words! Participants from ...

Bard and Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival

Bard & Broadside Poetry Festival is bringing together the North Central Florida community and artists for collaborative sessions that will ...

Big: Culture & Arts Festival

Dion Dia and How Bazar present Big: Culture & Arts Festival. Coalescing in downtown Gainesville on April 13, 2024, Big ...

Ravine Gardens State Park Bigfoot Bonanza

Food truck Sasquatch Search 7:15 pm Movie begins 8:15 pm (Harry and the Hendersons) Tickets available at the gate, cash only!

  • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Location: Ravine Gardens State Park 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
  • Cost: $5/each, $3 each (annual pass holder, friends member), Ages 5 & under FREE
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Gainesville Hurricane Players presents Mamma Mia

Gainesville High presents Mamma Mia! Donna, an independent hotelier in the Greek islands, is preparing for her daughter's wedding with the ...

Bard and Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival

Bard & Broadside Poetry Festival is bringing together the North Central Florida community and artists for collaborative sessions that will ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents Ordinary Days

Directed by: Kaylene Sattano Music Adam Gwon Lyrics Adam Gwon Experience the beauty of simplicity and the extraordinary in the ordinary with Ordinary ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Gainesville Community Playhouse, 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
  • Cost: Adult Tickets: $24 | Senior Tickets $20 | Student Tickets $12
  • Website: app.arts-people.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Star Center Theatre presents Disney's Frozen Jr.

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses ...

UF Performing Arts presents 360 ALLSTARS

An energy-packed performance for the whole family complete with basketball, breakdancing, beatboxing, acrobatics, BMX biking, and more! 360 ALLSTARS is ...

New Horizons - Hoggtowne Bronze Premiere Concert

North Central Florida's Premiere Handbell Ensemble Hoggtowne Bronze makes it debut at First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville This premiere performance will ...

High Springs Brewing Company Monday Movie Night

Join us on Monday Nights for Monday Movie Night under the stars happening weekly!

UF Symphonic Band Concert: April in Paris

Join us for an evening of music inspired by travel and all things French! We are excited to be joined ...

A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center: Performance: Music, Art, Poetry & Culture: The Sounds of 1960s

Music, Art & Poetry were central to the 1960s movements, join us for an evening of entertainment.

Abraham Lincoln Middle School Troupe 88521 presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr

Words and music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newly Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald Based o ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Abraham Lincoln Middle School 1001 SE 12th St, Gainesville, FL, 32641
  • Cost: $10 General Admission, $8 Students/Faculty
  • Website: www.sbac.edu
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Concert Series with KISS 105.3 at Celebration Pointe

Enjoy live music by Justin Lee Partin on our Promenade stage! Come out to Celebration Pointe on Friday, January 19th ...

Jordan Glen presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka

Jordan Glen presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Friday, April 19 at 7 pm, Saturday, April 20 at 7 pm & Sunday, ...

Gainesville Hurricane Players presents Mamma Mia

Gainesville High presents Mamma Mia! Donna, an independent hotelier in the Greek islands, is preparing for her daughter's wedding with the ...

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series returns on April 5, and features local and regional musical talent ...

Abraham Lincoln Middle School Troupe 88521 presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr

Words and music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newly Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald Based o ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Abraham Lincoln Middle School 1001 SE 12th St, Gainesville, FL, 32641
  • Cost: $10 General Admission, $8 Students/Faculty
  • Website: www.sbac.edu
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Regal Saturday Morning Kids Flicks

Regal is making it easier than ever to plan a fun Saturday morning with your kids. On Saturdays, we’re showing ...

Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens Reggae in the Gardens

Join us on April 20th, 2024, as Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens hosts "Reggae in the Gardens" featuring the sounds ...

  • 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Location: Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens 4990 NE 180th Ave, Williston, FL 32696
  • Cost: Adults: $15.00 | Children (5-13): $7.00 |Children 5 and under FREE!
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Gainesville Hurricane Players presents Mamma Mia

Gainesville High presents Mamma Mia! Donna, an independent hotelier in the Greek islands, is preparing for her daughter's wedding with the ...

Sun Country Dance Theatre Spring Youth Concert: Little Red Riding Hood

Sun Country Dance Theatre Presents Its “16th Annual Spring Youth Concert” Featuring “Little Red Riding Hood” An Original Story Ballet

  • 2:30 pm
  • Location: Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 315 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Cost: $18, Children 11 and under Free- Available thru Phillips Center Box Office
  • Website: performingarts.ufl.edu
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Abraham Lincoln Middle School Troupe 88521 presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr

Words and music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newly Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald Based o ...

  • 3:00 pm
  • Location: Abraham Lincoln Middle School 1001 SE 12th St, Gainesville, FL, 32641
  • Cost: $10 General Admission, $8 Students/Faculty
  • Website: www.sbac.edu
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

UF Carillon Studio Concert Series

The University of Florida Carillon Studio is made up of students who have auditioned and committed to upholding the tradition ...

Star Center Theatre presents Disney's Frozen Jr.

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses ...

Jordan Glen presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka

Jordan Glen presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Friday, April 19 at 7 pm, Saturday, April 20 at 7 pm & Sunday, ...

High Springs Brewing Company Monday Movie Night

Join us on Monday Nights for Monday Movie Night under the stars happening weekly!

Abraham Lincoln Middle School Troupe 88521 presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr

Words and music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newly Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald Based o ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Abraham Lincoln Middle School 1001 SE 12th St, Gainesville, FL, 32641
  • Cost: $10 General Admission, $8 Students/Faculty
  • Website: www.sbac.edu
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

UF Performing Arts presents Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is a world-famous, all-male, classically trained ballet troupe that delivers hilarious parodies while performing ...

Abraham Lincoln Middle School Troupe 88521 presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr

Words and music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newly Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald Based o ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Abraham Lincoln Middle School 1001 SE 12th St, Gainesville, FL, 32641
  • Cost: $10 General Admission, $8 Students/Faculty
  • Website: www.sbac.edu
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

UF Concert Bands Concert

Join the UF Concert Bands for our very last concert of the semester!! Our Concert Bands have worked hard preparing ...

P.K. Yonge Performing Arts Proudly Presents Into the Woods

P.K. Yonge proudly presents Into the Woods! James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together ...

Abraham Lincoln Middle School Troupe 88521 presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr

Words and music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newly Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald Based o ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Abraham Lincoln Middle School 1001 SE 12th St, Gainesville, FL, 32641
  • Cost: $10 General Admission, $8 Students/Faculty
  • Website: www.sbac.edu
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Cedar Key CkeyTiki Fest

CkeyTiki Fest is a three day grassroots festival where Tropical Rock and Reggae artists fill the island. It’s not a ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Spring)

Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as ...

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Location: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: $7.19 for Adults (13-59), $6.17 for Children (4-12), Seniors (60+), UF Affiliates, Military and First Responders
  • Website: www.showpass.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series returns on April 5, and features local and regional musical talent ...

Alachua County Public Schools presents All-County Elementary Honor Choir

Calling all music lovers! Join us for a magical evening of song as we proudly present the 2024 All-County Elementary ...

Abraham Lincoln Middle School Troupe 88521 presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr

Words and music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newly Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald Based o ...

  • 7:00 pm
  • Location: Abraham Lincoln Middle School 1001 SE 12th St, Gainesville, FL, 32641
  • Cost: $10 General Admission, $8 Students/Faculty
  • Website: www.sbac.edu
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Cedar Key CkeyTiki Fest

CkeyTiki Fest is a three day grassroots festival where Tropical Rock and Reggae artists fill the island. It’s not a ...

Regal Saturday Morning Kids Flicks

Regal is making it easier than ever to plan a fun Saturday morning with your kids. On Saturdays, we’re showing ...

TEDx Gainesville High School

Join us for an inspiring day at TEDxGainesville High School on Saturday, April 27th, from 11 AM to 6 PM. ...

P.K. Yonge Performing Arts Proudly Presents Into the Woods

P.K. Yonge proudly presents Into the Woods! James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together ...

Abraham Lincoln Middle School Troupe 88521 presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr

Words and music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newly Adapted for the stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy A. McDonald Based o ...

  • 3:00 pm
  • Location: Abraham Lincoln Middle School 1001 SE 12th St, Gainesville, FL, 32641
  • Cost: $10 General Admission, $8 Students/Faculty
  • Website: www.sbac.edu
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Cedar Key CkeyTiki Fest

CkeyTiki Fest is a three day grassroots festival where Tropical Rock and Reggae artists fill the island. It’s not a ...

City of Gainesville and Star Center Youth present Once On This Island Jr- The Musical

City of Gainesville and Star Center Theatre present Once on This Island Jr. the Musical in the Grace and Sidney ...

Buchholz High School Drama Players Presents 9 to 5: the Musical

Three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they can’t do, even in a man’s ...

  • 2:00 pm
  • Location: Buchholz High School Auditorium 5510 NW 27th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Cost: Advanced Sales $15, Students/Seniors $10 | At door $17, Students/Seniors $12
  • Website: www.buchholzdrama.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts

Duke Ellington and Friends Sacred Jazz Concert

Join us for the 5th Annual Duke Ellington & Friends Sacred Jazz Concert presented by 1,000 Voices of Florida! Celebrate ...

Dance Alive National Ballet and Pofahl Studios Present The Next Generation’s Spring Concert

One of the joys of Dance Alive National Ballet’s student group, The Next Generation’s Spring Concert is the way it ...

Dance Alive National Ballet and Pofahl Studios Present The Next Generation’s Spring Concert

One of the joys of Dance Alive National Ballet’s student group, The Next Generation’s Spring Concert is the way it ...