Events

“An Evening With Avery*Sunshine” Juneteenth Concert

19 Jun 2025 Grammy award-winning performer Avery*Sunshine will bring An Evening With Avery*Sunshine to the MLK Center on Thursday, June 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. Experience live music, food trucks and a vibrant community celebration.

MLK Center, 1028 Northeast 14th Street,  32601

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Gainesville Swing Dance

19 Jun 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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Storytime at Depot Park

20 Jun 2025 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

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Free Fridays Concert Series

20 Jun 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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Freedom Fest 2025

21 Jun 2025 Freedom Fest is a music & arts festival featuring live performances, food trucks, art exhibits, small business vendors, community organization booths, 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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Tha Cookout: A Juneteenth & Fatherhood Celebration

22 Jun 2025 Tha Cookout is a celebration of Black Unity and Fatherhood. There will be food, music, lawn games, card games, dancing and family centered competitions.

Cynthia Chestnut Park, 2315 SE 35th St., Gainesville 32641

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Steppin’ Into Dance with Smooth Flava

22 Jun 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

23 Jun 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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15th Annual Virtual Employment Law Seminar

25 Jun 2025 The City of Gainesville Office of Equity and Inclusion and the Alachua County Office of Equal Opportunity are hosting the 15th Annual Virtual Employment Law Seminar. This conference is free and will be held virtually Wednesday, June 25 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops