Events

Gainesville Swing Dance

10 Jul 2025 GNV Arts: Gotta Dance! Beginner and intermediate swing dance lessons followed by an evening of social dancing to lively vintage tunes—learn new moves, then dance the night away! Thursdays at Rosa B. Williams Center.

Rosa B. Williams Center, 524 NW 1st,  32601

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Serenity: Art in Meditation Exhibit at the Thomas Center Galleries

11 Jul 2025 Friday, June 27 - Saturday, Aug. 30
The exhibition explores how the creation of art is used to promote mind, body and spirit in various forms of meditation.

Historic Thomas Center Galleries, 302 NW Sixth Ave.,  32601

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Free Fridays Concert Series

11 Jul 2025 The region’s longest-running and largest free outdoor concert series features local and regional musical talent at the Bo Diddley Plaza. Our concerts under the stars showcase diverse musical acts sure to delight music lovers with classic rock, reggae, R & B, soul, ska, funk, blues and more.

Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E. University Ave.,  32601

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Teen Midnight Basketball

11 Jul 2025 The Teen Midnight Basketball 3-on-3 program offers monthly athletic opportunities for youth during late night, weekend hours when they might otherwise be involved in unsupervised activities.

Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 1028 NE 14th St.,  32601

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Mindful Movement

12 Jul 2025 Join us for a serene and empowering mindful movement session, combining the joyful expression of Nia with the meditative flow of SloMo. Offered in accompaniment to the Serenity art exhibition at the Thomas Center, this all-levels session includes grounding breathwork, slow-flow movement and closing seated meditation. No experience necessary.

The Historic Thomas Center, 302 NW Sixth Ave.,  32601

Tagged as: , Music & arts, Talks & workshops

Free Pool Day for Kids at Hunter and Mickle Pools

12 Jul 2025 This July celebrates the 40th year of the National Recreation and Park Association’s Park and Recreation Month - at the City of Gainesville, we are celebrating big!

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Sports, Youth events

Steppin’ Into Dance with Smooth Flava

13 Jul 2025 GNV Arts: Gotta Dance! Learn and dance a variety of dance styles including Line Dance, Chicago Swing and Urban Ballroom. First, second and fourth Sundays at Rosa B. Williams Center.

Rosa B. Williams Center, 524 NW 1st,  32601

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Dance Camp: Dances of the Balkans

14 Jul 2025 GNV Arts: Gotta Dance! Learn ethnic line dances mostly from the Balkans and the Middle East Mondays at Rosa B. Williams Center.

Rosa B. Williams Center, 524 NW 1st,  32601

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MTPO Long-Range Transportation Plan Cost Feasible Workshop

15 Jul 2025 Share your thoughts on the future of transportation in the region!

Thomas Center, 302 NE Sixth Ave.,  32601

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