Events

The History of the Seminole Nation: Unchained and Unconquered

04 Jun 2023 Dr. Anthony Dixon presents "The History of the Seminole Nation: Unchained and Unconquered"

Oak View Park, 810 NW Eighth Ave.,  32601

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

Free Fridays Concert Series

09 Jun 2023 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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Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Exhibitions & festivals, Music & arts

Juneteenth Film Festival

10 Jun 2023 The Juneteenth Film Festival showcases a wide range of entertainment made by locals and features the people, places, music, dance and experiences of Gainesville residents.

A. Quinn Jones Museum, 1013 NW Seventh Ave.,  32601

Tagged as: , Music & arts

Smooth Flava Gainesville Juneteenth Dance Party

11 Jun 2023 Join Smooth Flava and your community for a line dance party!

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

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Storytime at Depot Park

15 Jun 2023 Children and caregivers can read, laugh and sing at an outdoor story time led by library staff at Depot Park

Depot Park play area, 874 SE Fourth St.,  32601

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Juneteenth: Rejoice, Reflect, Remember

15 Jun 2023 Join the Santa Fe College Association of Black Faculty and staff for a Juneteenth celebration that includes food trucks, arts and crafts, an educational historical tour, youth activities, vendors, information about SF programs and live entertainment.

Blount Center, 530 W. University Ave.,  32601

Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals

Expressions of Freedom- Juneteenth Breakfast (ticketed event)

16 Jun 2023 Breakfast celebration to honor and remember Juneteenth. Enjoy a wonderful meal, winning prizes and awesome music.

Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, 837 SE Seventh Ave.,  32601

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers

SYNERGY Magazine Launch (ticketed event)

16 Jun 2023 s a part of the Journey to Juneteenth events, the SYNERGY unveil will be an elegant reception held to unveil the 2023 edition of SYNERGY.

Blount Center, 401 NW Sixth St.,  32601

Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals

Freedom Walk 5K

17 Jun 2023 The City of Gainesville is excited to host the Journey to Juneteenth Freedom Walk. This walk is meant to educate and engage the Gainesville community on the rich history, legacy and resilience of Black and African Americans locally and nationally.

Depot Park, 874 SE Fourth St.,  32601

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers

Freedom Fest 2023

17 Jun 2023 Freedom Fest is a music & arts festival featuring music performances, vendors, a children’s zone & activities for children and elders, as we celebrate Emancipation Day, Juneteenth, & the idea of freedom and equality for all.

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

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