Events

Free Fridays Concert Series

23 May 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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Florida Emancipation Celebration

24 May 2025 Food and fun for the whole family at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center (837 SE Seventh Ave.)

Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, 837 SE 7th Ave,,  32601

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Blues on the Patio Music Series

25 May 2025 Join the North Central Florida Blues Society for Blues on the Patio, featuring talented local and regional artists who share a passion for blues.

A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center, 1013 NW 7th Ave.,  32601

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Memorial Day Commemoration

26 May 2025 Join us this Memorial Day for a special program honoring Gold Star families and our fallen heroes at the Veterans Monument. The two-hour ceremony features guest speakers, military honors, and a patriotic concert by the Gainesville Brass Quintet.

Evergreen Cemetery, 401 SE 21st Ave.,  32641

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Barnyard Buddies

28 May 2025 Meet and learn about the farm animals at Morningside on Wednesdays at 3 p.m., September through May.

Morningside Nature Center Living History Farm, 3540 E. University Ave.,  32641

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Talks & workshops

Community Workshop on Citizens Field Revitalization Project

29 May 2025 This workshop is open to anyone interested in the future of the Northeast Park Complex and Citizens Field.

Blount Center (Santa Fe College), 530 W. University Ave.,,  32601

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Survivors of Gun Violence Memorial

31 May 2025 Join us for a day of recognition, remembrance and healing.

Squirrel Ridge Park, 1603 SW Williston Rd.,  32608

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"Silver Linings" Community Day at the Harn

31 May 2025 All ages are invited to join the Harn Museum of Art for a museum-wide celebration of "Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection." Visitors can explore this exhibition that uplifts the legacy of Black artists through docent-led tours, a silk screen activity, art creation by Artist-in-Residence Jessica Clermont, dancing with a local DJ, free refreshments, and free art kits to take home.

Harn Museum of Art, 3259 Hull Rd,,  32608

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Teen Midnight Basketball

06 Jun 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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