Upcoming Events in Gainesville: A Guide to the Week of May 24-30, 2024

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1. 30% Off Select Regular Price Wedding Dresses

David's Bridal is offering a 30% discount on select regular price wedding dresses. The offer includes specific bridal styles and excludes clearance, prior sales, and layaways.

• Venue: Butler Town Center
• Address: Butler Town Center 3597 SW 32nd Ct, Gainesville, FL
• Date: May 7 – Jun 3
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2. Perpetual Groove

Perpetual Groove is hosting a live performance showcasing a new self-titled album with producers Jason Kingsland and Tim Friesen, featuring new songs that embody loss, redemption, and hope.

• Venue: Heartwood Soundstage
• Address: Heartwood Soundstage 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL
• Date: Thu, May 23, 7 PM – Fri, May 24, 1 AM EDT
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3. Treasure Island

The event titled 'Treasure Island' is part of the scheduled activities, categorized under 'Transport Avail' for enhanced accessibility.

• Venue: Gainesville Community Playhouse
• Address: Gainesville Community Playhouse 4039 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, FL
• Date: Fri, May 24, 7:30 PM EDT
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4. get Wild with LifeSouth!

Get Wild with LifeSouth is a free, animal-themed blood drive event where participants can donate blood, save lives, and win prizes like tickets and gift cards.

• Venue: Butler Town Center
• Address: Butler Town Center 3597 SW 32nd Ct, Gainesville, FL
• Date: Fri, May 24, 11 AM – 5 PM EDT
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5. Depot Park Parkrun

Depot Park Parkrun is a free, weekly 5k community event where participants can walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate, followed by social coffee at Opus Coffee airstream.

• Venue: Depot Park
• Address: Depot Park 874 SE 4th St, Gainesville, FL
• Date: Sat, May 25, 7:30 AM EDT
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6. Science Up Close: Incredible Insects Opening Day

The Incredible Insects exhibit features live bugs, interactive displays, and educational programs about the diversity and impact of insects, produced with UF's Entomology Department.

• Venue: Florida Museum of Natural History-Exhibits
• Address: Florida Museum of Natural History-Exhibits 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL
• Date: Sat, May 25, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM EDT
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7. Ranger-Led Tour at Devil’s Millhopper

Learn about Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park through a 45-minute ranger-led tour, starting at the Visitor Center and leading down to the sinkhole's staircase.

• Venue: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
• Address: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Rd, Gainesville, FL
• Date: Sat, May 25, 10 – 11 AM EDT
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8. Art & Mindfulness

The Art & Mindfulness event focuses on experiencing timelessness and spaciousness, offering a deep, reflective engagement with art to enhance mental and emotional well-being.

• Venue: Harn Museum of Art
• Address: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL
• Date: Sat, May 25, 11 AM – 12 PM EDT
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9. East Gainesville Backyard BBQ

The East Gainesville Backyard BBQ is a public arts and culture event, featuring a variety of vendors including table vendors and food trucks, open for community participation.

• Venue: Fred Cone Park
• Address: Fred Cone Park 2801 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL
• Date: Sat, May 25, 12 – 4 PM EDT
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10. Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program

The Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program offers free diapers to parents and caregivers to support families in need. The event is sponsored by Humana, Inc.

• Venue: Clarence R. Kelly Community Center
• Address: Clarence R. Kelly Community Center 1701 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL
• Date: Sat, May 25, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM EDT
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11. Student recital: Tinker Bell in Pixie Hollow

Pofahl Studios, affiliated with Dance Alive National Ballet, proudly hosts its 68th annual student recital named 'Tinker Bell in Pixie Hollow', a dance performance event.

• Venue: Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
• Address: Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 3201 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL
• Date: Sun, May 26, 2 – 4 PM EDT
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12. Special for Veterans

The Florida Museum is offering free admission to veterans on Memorial Day for the Butterfly Rainforest and Science Up Close: Incredible Insects exhibits, with a year-round discount.

• Venue: Florida Museum of Natural History-Exhibits
• Address: Florida Museum of Natural History-Exhibits 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL
• Date: Mon, May 27, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM EDT
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13. Retired Faculty of UF

The event titled 'Retired Faculty of UF' included a series addressing transportation availability for attendees, potentially focusing on issues or interests relevant to retired faculty members.

• Venue: Harn Museum of Art
• Address: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL
• Date: Wed, May 29, 9:30 AM EDT
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14. Art Cart

The Art Cart at the Harn Museum of Art offers a range of art activities, tactile experiences, games, and more for visitors of all ages, inspired by the museum's collections.

• Venue: Harn Museum of Art
• Address: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL
• Date: Thu, May 30, 4 – 6 PM EDT
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15. Art After Dark

Art After Dark at the Harn Museum of Art features the Porch Swing jazz ensemble, desserts, wine, and beer. The event offers extended hours for galleries, café, and store.

• Venue: Harn Museum of Art
• Address: Harn Museum of Art 3259 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL
• Date: Thu, May 30, 6 – 10 PM EDT
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