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Gainesville Family Events Calendar

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Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical Preview

Written by Joe Tracz Music by Rob Rokicki Directed by Nolan LeGault As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has ...

High Springs Playhouse presents The Wizard of Oz

[ENTIRE RUN IS SOLD OUT] The Wizard of Oz By L. Frank Baum Adapted by John Kane With music and lyrics by Harold ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents In The Heights

Directed by: Brandon Hall By Lin-Manuel Miranda In the Heights, created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, tells the universal story of a vibrant community ...

  • 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 (Summer)

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

High Springs Playhouse presents The Wizard of Oz

[ENTIRE RUN IS SOLD OUT] The Wizard of Oz By L. Frank Baum Adapted by John Kane With music and lyrics by Harold ...

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 ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical

Written by Joe Tracz Music by Rob Rokicki Directed by Nolan LeGault As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical

Written by Joe Tracz Music by Rob Rokicki Directed by Nolan LeGault As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has ...

Studio Ghibli Fest Ponyo

From the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, comes a heartwarming family adventure. When Sosuke, a young ...

Mesmerica 360

Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with ...

High Springs Playhouse presents The Wizard of Oz

[ENTIRE RUN IS SOLD OUT] The Wizard of Oz By L. Frank Baum Adapted by John Kane With music and lyrics by Harold ...

High Springs Playhouse presents The Wizard of Oz

[ENTIRE RUN IS SOLD OUT] The Wizard of Oz By L. Frank Baum Adapted by John Kane With music and lyrics by Harold ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents In The Heights

Directed by: Brandon Hall By Lin-Manuel Miranda In the Heights, created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, tells the universal story of a vibrant community ...

  • 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

Studio Ghibli Fest Ponyo

From the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, comes a heartwarming family adventure. When Sosuke, a young ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical

Written by Joe Tracz Music by Rob Rokicki Directed by Nolan LeGault As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has ...

High Springs Brewing Company Monday Movie Night

Join us on Monday Nights for Monday Movie Night happening weekly! Bring a comfy chair and be ready to enjoy ...

Studio Ghibli Fest Ponyo

From the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, comes a heartwarming family adventure. When Sosuke, a young ...

Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express

Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If ...

Studio Ghibli Fest Ponyo

From the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, comes a heartwarming family adventure. When Sosuke, a young ...

Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express

Summer is here, school is out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If ...

Studio Ghibli Fest Ponyo

From the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, comes a heartwarming family adventure. When Sosuke, a young ...

Alachua County Library: Movie Matinee at Millhopper Branch

Want to beat the afternoon heat during Summer Break? Join us for an afternoon viewing of "Craig Before the Creek". ...

Ken and Drew Show (from Sister Hazel)

Mark your calendars! Ken Block and Drew Copeland, two of five original members of the platinum-selling band, Sister Hazel, will ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents In The Heights

Directed by: Brandon Hall By Lin-Manuel Miranda In the Heights, created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, tells the universal story of a vibrant community ...

  • 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 (Summer)

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 ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical

Written by Joe Tracz Music by Rob Rokicki Directed by Nolan LeGault As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has ...

Tioga Movie Night: Little Giants

It’s officially August, which means it’s almost Football Season! Come get in the spirit and join us on Friday, August ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical

Written by Joe Tracz Music by Rob Rokicki Directed by Nolan LeGault As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has ...

Mesmerica 360

Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with ...

Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe

Join us for Jazz on the Green, where we have live music, good food and drinks & more! Spread a ...

Gainesville Community Playhouse presents In The Heights

Directed by: Brandon Hall By Lin-Manuel Miranda In the Heights, created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, tells the universal story of a vibrant community ...

  • 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

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical

Written by Joe Tracz Music by Rob Rokicki Directed by Nolan LeGault As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has ...

High Springs Brewing Company Monday Movie Night

Join us on Monday Nights for Monday Movie Night happening weekly! Bring a comfy chair and be ready to enjoy ...

Fathom Events: 15th Anniversary of Coraline

LAIKA and Fathom Events are proud to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Coraline, the acclaimed stop-motion epic that has enchanted ...

Fathom Events: 15th Anniversary of Coraline

LAIKA and Fathom Events are proud to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Coraline, the acclaimed stop-motion epic that has enchanted ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)

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

Hipp Spotlight Cabaret: Teens Take the Stage

The Hippodrome Theatre presents The Hipp Spotlight Cabaret: Teens Take the Stage. We are featuring local high school students from ...

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 ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical

Written by Joe Tracz Music by Rob Rokicki Directed by Nolan LeGault As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical

Written by Joe Tracz Music by Rob Rokicki Directed by Nolan LeGault As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has ...

Fathom Events: 15th Anniversary of Coraline

LAIKA and Fathom Events are proud to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Coraline, the acclaimed stop-motion epic that has enchanted ...

Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard

Join us for Happy Hour in the Barnyard at Two Hawk Hammock on the Third Saturday of Each Month from ...

Mesmerica 360

Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents The Lightning Thief - The Percy Jackson Musical

Written by Joe Tracz Music by Rob Rokicki Directed by Nolan LeGault As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has ...

Fathom Events: 15th Anniversary of Coraline

LAIKA and Fathom Events are proud to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Coraline, the acclaimed stop-motion epic that has enchanted ...

Fathom Events: 15th Anniversary of Coraline

LAIKA and Fathom Events are proud to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Coraline, the acclaimed stop-motion epic that has enchanted ...

High Springs Brewing Company Monday Movie Night

Join us on Monday Nights for Monday Movie Night happening weekly! Bring a comfy chair and be ready to enjoy ...

Fathom Events: 15th Anniversary of Coraline

LAIKA and Fathom Events are proud to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Coraline, the acclaimed stop-motion epic that has enchanted ...

Fathom Events: 15th Anniversary of Coraline

LAIKA and Fathom Events are proud to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Coraline, the acclaimed stop-motion epic that has enchanted ...

Fathom Events: 15th Anniversary of Coraline

LAIKA and Fathom Events are proud to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Coraline, the acclaimed stop-motion epic that has enchanted ...

Playlist at Celebration Pointe

A music event that offers an eclectic mix of music from a variety of genres – country, rock, soul and ...

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 ...

Shake It Off | Compassionate Music Singers' End-of-Summer Music Festival

Join us for an evening of kid friendly dance music and community at the Compassionate Music Singers' Summer Series End-of-Summer ...

Studio Ghibli Fest Whisper of the Heart

When quiet bookworm Shizuku follows a mysterious cat to an antique shop, she meets Seiji, a classmate who is determined ...

High Springs Brewing Company Monday Movie Night

Join us on Monday Nights for Monday Movie Night happening weekly! Bring a comfy chair and be ready to enjoy ...

Studio Ghibli Fest The Cat Returns

On her way home from school, Haru spots a cat with a small gift box in its mouth attempting to ...

Studio Ghibli Fest Whisper of the Heart

When quiet bookworm Shizuku follows a mysterious cat to an antique shop, she meets Seiji, a classmate who is determined ...

Studio Ghibli Fest The Cat Returns

On her way home from school, Haru spots a cat with a small gift box in its mouth attempting to ...

Throwback 90’s-2000’s Tioga Concert Night featuring Chillula

Get ready! For the very first time ever, Chillula will be performing live at Tioga Town Center for a very ...

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Autumn)

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

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 ...

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 ...