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High Springs BMX Saturday Nights | Gates open at 6:30pm. Registration and practice until 7:30pm

High Springs BMX Saturday Nights | Gates open at 6:30pm. Registration and practice until 7:30pm

Racing under the lights! Summer Racing Fun on select nights. Race 6 in the series to earn a limited edition High Springs BMX hoodie just in time for fall! $8 to race - including ribbon award. SPECTATORS ARE FREE. Must be a USABMX member to race. Never tried BMX - use our FREE one-day membership! Click to learn more.
Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, August 14th 6-9pm

Harn Museum Nights: | Thursday, August 14th 6-9pm

Celebrate the recently opened blockbuster exhibition French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850 – 1950. Tours, art activities, music and more will be offered in conjunction with the exhibition. Enjoy French-themed art activities with the Harn MUSEs including painting your own impressionist wine or juice glass (while supplies last). Take a French lesson, available for children and adults. Listen to Parisian soundscapes from Hot Club de Ville. Free food and admission. Click to learn more.
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7:00 pm City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series
10:00 am Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies The Fantastic Four: First Steps
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Pastor Andrew Miller presents Back 2 School Concert
12:00 pm Mesmerica 360
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)
12:00 pm Alachua County Library District Kids Summer Art Show Reception
 
 
 
 
 
7:30 pm Young at Heart Open Mic & Karaoke Night
2:00 pm High Springs Playhouse presents The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
 
 
 
 
 
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2:00 pm Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Teen Movie Club
 
 
 
 
 
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2:00 pm Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Puffs
 
10:00 am Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express
10:00 am Regal Royal Park : Summer Movie Express
7:00 pm Mesmerica 360
7:00 pm City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series
12:00 pm Mesmerica 360
2:00 pm High Springs Playhouse presents The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
 
 
6:00 pm Heartwood Soundstage & South Main Station: Community Nights
 
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)
5:00 pm Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard
7:00 pm Susmita Datta at Heartwood Soundstage
 
 
 
 
8:00 pm Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Puffs
7:00 pm Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe
 
 
 
 
 
 
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1:00 pm Studio Ghibli Fest Grave of the Fireflies
4:00 pm Studio Ghibli Fest Grave of the Fireflies
4:00 pm Studio Ghibli Fest Grave of the Fireflies
6:00 pm Heartwood Soundstage & South Main Station: Community Nights
7:00 pm Mesmerica 360
7:00 pm Kika Silva Pla Planetarium Show: Florida Skies (Summer)
2:00 pm Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Teen Movie Club
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7:00 pm Concert Series with KISS 105.3 at Celebration Pointe
5:00 pm Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series
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1:00 pm Fathom's Big Screen Classics: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 35th Anniversary
 
 
6:00 pm Heartwood Soundstage & South Main Station: Community Nights
 
7:00 pm Tioga Concert Night - Houston Keen & Cam Wheaton
5:00 pm Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard
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7:00 pm Fathom's Big Screen Classics: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 35th Anniversary
 
7:00 pm Playlist at Celebration Pointe
 
 
 
 
 
 
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6:00 pm Heartwood Soundstage & South Main Station: Community Nights
 
6:00 pm Art Walk at First Magnitude
3:00 pm MAP for Youth Inc. presents Dreams of the Heart
 
 
 
 
 
7:00 pm Gainesville Reggae Festival
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02Aug

Regal My Way Matinee: Sensory-Friendly Movies The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Regal’s My Way Matinee gives everyone the opportunity to experience a movie with the lights turned up and the volume ...

Mesmerica 360

Discover Mesmerica 360 — the smash-hit multi-sensory experience where time stands still, and a new kind of magic surrounds you ...

Alachua County Library District Kids Summer Art Show Reception

The Alachua County Library District is pleased to announce our inaugural Kids Summer Art Show. The show will showcase original ...

High Springs Playhouse presents The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

S0LD 0UT! But don't worry we've got you covered as we've added a matinee performance for Saturday, Aug 2 at ...

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Teen Movie Club

Each month on the first and third Saturday, we will have a movie in the teen room for our teen ...

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03Aug

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Puffs

Puffs is coming soon to the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain ...

High Springs Playhouse presents The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

S0LD 0UT! But don't worry we've got you covered as we've added a matinee performance for Saturday, Aug 2 at ...

Susmita Datta at Heartwood Soundstage

Experience a spellbinding evening of music with Susmita, a Gainesville-based vocalist celebrated for her rich interpretations of Indian semi-classical bhajans, ...

05Aug

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 ...

06Aug

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 ...

Heartwood Soundstage & South Main Station: Community Nights

Community Nights at Music from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Free event, all ages, pet friendly! Featuring live music, drink discounts, and ...

07Aug

Mesmerica 360

Discover Mesmerica 360 — the smash-hit multi-sensory experience where time stands still, and a new kind of magic surrounds you ...

08Aug

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. ...

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

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Puffs

Puffs is coming soon to the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain ...

09Aug

Mesmerica 360

Discover Mesmerica 360 — the smash-hit multi-sensory experience where time stands still, and a new kind of magic surrounds you ...

Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard

Happy Hour in the Barnyard Every Saturday from June 14-August 30, 2025 Open Mic, Jam, Food, Beer, Wine Kid Friendly and ...

Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe

Join us every second Saturday of the month for Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe! Enjoy the smooth sounds ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Puffs

Puffs is coming soon to the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain ...

10Aug

Studio Ghibli Fest Grave of the Fireflies

When an American air raid kills their mother in the final days of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Puffs

Puffs is coming soon to the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain ...

11Aug

Studio Ghibli Fest Grave of the Fireflies

When an American air raid kills their mother in the final days of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his ...

12Aug

Studio Ghibli Fest Grave of the Fireflies

When an American air raid kills their mother in the final days of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his ...

13Aug

Heartwood Soundstage & South Main Station: Community Nights

Community Nights at Music from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Free event, all ages, pet friendly! Featuring live music, drink discounts, and ...

14Aug

Mesmerica 360

Discover Mesmerica 360 — the smash-hit multi-sensory experience where time stands still, and a new kind of magic surrounds you ...

15Aug

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

Concert Series with KISS 105.3 at Celebration Pointe

Get ready for a night of incredible live music at Celebration Pointe. Co-hosted with KISS 105.3 FM, Gainesville’s No. 1 ...

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Puffs

Puffs is coming soon to the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain ...

16Aug

Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch: Teen Movie Club

Each month on the first and third Saturday, we will have a movie in the teen room for our teen ...

Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard

Happy Hour in the Barnyard Every Saturday from June 14-August 30, 2025 Open Mic, Jam, Food, Beer, Wine Kid Friendly and ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Puffs

Puffs is coming soon to the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain ...

17Aug

Fathom's Big Screen Classics: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 35th Anniversary

Four baby turtles come in contact with a mysterious substance called ooze and then are transformed into human sized crime ...

Acrosstown Repertory Theatre presents Puffs

Puffs is coming soon to the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain ...

20Aug

Heartwood Soundstage & South Main Station: Community Nights

Community Nights at Music from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Free event, all ages, pet friendly! Featuring live music, drink discounts, and ...

Fathom's Big Screen Classics: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 35th Anniversary

Four baby turtles come in contact with a mysterious substance called ooze and then are transformed into human sized crime ...

22Aug

Tioga Concert Night - Houston Keen & Cam Wheaton

Join us for our Tioga Concert Night, featuring Houston Keen & Cam Wheaton! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and ...

Playlist at Celebration Pointe

Kick off the weekend with Playlist at the Pointe, our monthly concert series happening every fourth Friday! From crowd-favorite cover ...

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. ...

23Aug

Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard

Happy Hour in the Barnyard Every Saturday from June 14-August 30, 2025 Open Mic, Jam, Food, Beer, Wine Kid Friendly and ...

27Aug

Heartwood Soundstage & South Main Station: Community Nights

Community Nights at Music from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Free event, all ages, pet friendly! Featuring live music, drink discounts, and ...

29Aug

Art Walk at First Magnitude

It’s not every day that your beer comes with a side of live art, music, and creative connection, but it ...

Gainesville Reggae Festival

The Gainesville Reggae Festival brings to the city the ultimate Caribbean experience—full of culture, music, art, and cuisine. Now in its ...

City of Gainesville Free Fridays Concert Series

The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. ...

Continuum: Collective Works from Arts in Medicine

After 35 years of Arts in Medicine at UF Health Shands Hospital, we’re ready to celebrate... and we want you ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Location: GFAA Gallery - Gainesville Fine Arts Association 1314 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
  • Cost: Free and open to all!
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Shows, Movies & Concerts
30Aug

MAP for Youth Inc. presents Dreams of the Heart

Grand finale original filmed play: Dreams of the Heart! Premiering on August 30th!

Two Hawk Hammock Happy Hour in the Barnyard

Happy Hour in the Barnyard Every Saturday from June 14-August 30, 2025 Open Mic, Jam, Food, Beer, Wine Kid Friendly and ...

31Aug

Jimmy Buffett Fest

Calling all Parrotheads, Fruitcakes, lovers of great music and good vibes! Join us on August 31st, at Heartwood Soundstage, for ...