This Valentine’s Day weekend, pass the languages of love test with What’s Good! Follow the trail of 💗emojis and discover ways to spend quality time with your loved ones or find gift ideas for that special someone. Be sure to visit our specially curated Visit Gainesville, Alachua County webpage for 7 Fun Ways to Celebrate Love and Friendship in Gainesville and Alachua County.
Connect with culture and community at area Black History Month events including performances from the Richard E. Parker Eastside Alumni Band, R&B band 24/7 and the Smooth Flava Dance Party at Bo Diddley Plaza. Show your love for “Head Ball Coach” Steve Spurrier at the official unveiling of Steve Spurrier Way in Celebration Pointe. Travel down the rabbit hole MOMIX-style with their newest creation, Alice at the UF Phillips Center. Vibe with Mother Earth at VegFest Gainesville. Plus, don’t miss the final weekend of live stage performances at the Hippodrome Theatre and Gainesville Community Playhouse.
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💗 Celebrate Your Valentine with Oysters, Wine and a Multi-Course Farm Dining Experience – Perfectly Paired at Swallowtail Farm
Saturday, February 11, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Swallowtail Farm
7301 SE 92nd Terr., Gainesville, FL, 32641
Enjoy a farm menu filled with super fresh farm offerings curated by guest chef Charlie Keller, oysters from Val Leitner of Oyster Catcher Shellfish and a specialty wine pairing from Sommelier Katherine Haswell. Farm dinners include a tour of the farm and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Celebrate the Official Unveiling of Steve Spurrier Way in Celebration Pointe
Friday, February 10, 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. | Celebration Pointe
4860 Steve Spurrier Way, Gainesville, FL 32608
Join the “Head Ball Coach,” Gators legends and special guests for a celebration on the Celebration Pointe Promenade. See the unveiling of the official street sign of Steve Spurrier Way in front of Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille.
In 1966, Gators football quarterback Steve Spurrier won UF’s first Heisman Trophy, beginning the legend of a kid from East Tennessee who would become the most revered name in Gators football history. Steve Spurrier’s name adorns 3 football fields and a Top-100 restaurant; now the Gators legend’s name will ring in the streets.
View the Beauty of Arts in Africa at Museum Nights: Africa Everywhere
Thursday, February 9, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Harn Museum of Art
3259 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL 32608
Join the Harn Museum of Art for a lively evening celebrating the beauty of the arts of Africa and the African diaspora, including the Harn’s newest exhibition Posing Beauty in African American Culture. Enjoy local dance and music with the UF Afro Pop and Agbedidi Ensembles. This evening is also a unique collaboration with UF GatorNights: Avant Gator. This evening is sponsored in part by the UF Center for African Studies and the exhibit is sponsored in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County.
Image: (detail) Lauren Kelley, “Pickin’,” 2007
Go UpStage for an Elevated Jazz Experience with Grammy Award-Winning Delfeayo Marsalis
Thursday, February 9, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. | UF Phillips Center
3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL 32611
Delfeayo Marsalis is a Grammy award-winning trombonist, composer, bandleader and producer. He has toured internationally jazz icons Ray Charles, Art Blakey, Max Roach and more.
UpStage is an intimate, cabaret-style setting on the Phillips Center Mainstage. 7 p.m. seatings include heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. 9 p.m. seatings include desserts and cash bar.
Connect with an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle and Browse Plant-Based Foods at VegFest Gainesville
Sunday, February 12, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Depot Park
874 SE 4th St., Gainesville, FL 32601
Explore local resources and information related to a plant-based diet in addition to expert speakers, cooking demos, vendors and animal rescues, with entertainment and activities for the whole family. Keynote speakers include educator and author Dr. Will Tuttle, professional wrestler Austin Aires and Chuck Carroll, host of the Exam Room Podcast.
Don’t Miss the Final Weekend of Live Stage Performances at the Hippodrome Theatre and Gainesville Community Playhouse
Politics, Courage and Comedy Hit the Mat with The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity at the Hippodrome Theatre
Now through Sunday, February 12
A wrestling ring replaces the Hippodrome’s mainstage as the dramatic comedy explores geopolitics through professional wrestling. Thrilling action and incredible characters raise pertinent questions about racial identity and pop culture in society. Learn more and get tickets at thehipp.org
Sponsored in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County
See the Timeless Story of Two Star-Crossed Lovers at Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet at Gainesville Community Playhouse
Now through Sunday, February 12
Amidst an age-old vendetta of the rival Montague and Capulet families, a young lovesick Romeo Montague falls instantly in love with Juliet Capulet. The romantic tragedy unfolds as Juliet takes drastic measures to avoid an arranged marriage.
Sponsored in part by Visit Gainesville, Alachua County
Find Your Groove with a Diverse Musical Landscape with the Global Jazz Quintet at Jazz on the Green
Saturday, February 11, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Celebration Pointe Promenade
4949 Steve Spurrier Way, Gainesville, FL 32608
Grab food and drinks from nearby Celebration Pointe restaurants and spread a blanket or pull up a chair to enjoy a live jazz concert from the outdoor stage.
💗 Hear 61 Bells Fill the Air with Valentine’s Day Themed Music at Century Tower
Saturday, February 11, 6:15 p.m. and Tuesday, February 14, 6:15 p.m. | UF Century Tower
375 Newell Dr., Gainesville, FL 32611
Saturday’s concert is part of the Florida Carillon Festival and features guest carillonneur Lisa Lonie with a Valentine’s Day-themed program titled “Seasons of the Bells: A Musical Love Poem.” On Valentine’s Day, enjoy a romantic recital from the UF Carillon Studio.
Discover How Milk Gets Made at Family Day at the Dairy Farm
Saturday, February 11, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | UF/IFAS Dairy Unit
13515 NW CR 237, Alachua, FL, 32615
Family Day at the Dairy Farm is educational for children and adults alike. Tour a real working dairy farm and learn about dairy farming practices. View information stations and learn about dairy management and milk quality and how UF/IFAS dairy research and Extension help dairy farmers produce better milk at lower cost, while keeping their herds comfortable, healthy while being stewards of the environment.
Activities include opportunities to watch cows being milked, pet calves, make butter, tour barn facilities, learn about nutrition, physiology, reproduction, and how milk is produced, stored, and transported. Visit with Florida Dairy Farmers, the Florida Departments of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Alachua County 4-H.
Laugh Out Loud with Stand-Up Comedy from Demetri Martin
Tuesday, February 14 | UF Phillips Center
3201 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL 32611
Demetri Martin is one of the most recognizable comedic voices in a generation. Blending cerebral and fanciful jokes with hilarious songs and inventive illustrations, Martin has toured the world and released four one hour-long standup comedy specials, including his latest for Netflix, The Overthinker.
Celebrate Black History Month with Poetry, Live Music, Museum Exhibits and More
Performances by the Richard E. Parker Eastside Alumni Band and R&B Band 24/7 at Bo Diddley Plaza
Friday, February 10, 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Smooth Flava Dance Party at Bo Diddley Plaza
Sunday, February 12, 3 p.m – 6 p.m.
Yvonne Ferguson exhibition and Live Painting: African American Women in Art and Literature at A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center
Sunday, February 19, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Tribute to Freedom: A Celebration of Black History Concert at University Auditorium
Thursday, February 23, 7:20 p.m. – 9 p.m.
North Central Florida Blues Society’s Blues on the Patio at A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center
Sunday, February 26, 7 p.m.
Now on View at the Harn Museum of Art: Posing Beauty in African American Culture at the Harn Museum of Art
Tuesdays – Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fridays – Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sundays, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Join Book Readings, Art Workshops, Film Screenings and More at Alachua County Library District Branch Locations
Now through February 28
We’re Tired of Asking: Black Thursday and Civil Rights at the University of Florida at the Matheson History Museum
Wednesdays – Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Explore African American History with The Gullah Geechee Exhibit: African Connections and Cultural Traditions in America, and In the Shadows of Plantations: Enslaved Africans in Alachua County at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Celebrate Black History Month with the University of Florida with Stories of Individual Trailblazers, Historic Videos and Podcasts
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Pop-Up Markets
💗 Valentine’s Market at Thornebrook Village
Friday, February 10, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
💗 Browse Vintage and Handmade Goods with Over 40 Vendors at the Pop-Up Market at Flashbacks Recycled Fashions
Saturday, February 11, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
💗 Valentine’s Mimosas and Live Music at Artisans’ Guild Gallery
Sunday, February 12, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
💗 Valentine’s Market at The AUK Market
Sunday, February 12, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Shop local boutiques and national brands at Butler Enterprises, Celebration Pointe, The Oaks Mall and Shoppes at Thornebrook.
💗 Southern Tide “Be Our Valentide” at Butler Town Center
Thursday, February 9, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
💗 Valentine’s Day Offer at International Diamond Center
Now through Tuesday, February 14
Arts & Theatre
Find Out How to Live Life to the Fullest at the Comedic Stage Performance of You Can’t Take It with You
Now through Sunday, February 26 | High Springs Playhouse
Meet the Sycamore family, a collection of erratic yet lovable characters. Hilarity ensues when Tony, an attractive son from the Kirby Family falls in love with Alice Sycamore and brings his parents to dine at the Sycamore home on the wrong evening. You Can’t Take It With You is one of the most popular stage comedies reinforcing the idea that you can only live life to the fullest by doing whatever makes you happy.
MOMIX: Alice at UF Phillips Center
Saturday, February 11, 7:30 p.m.
UF School of Theatre and Dance Presents Yeaya’s Belly at UF McGuire Pavilion Black Box Theatre
Friday, February 10 – Sunday, February 19
Buchholz High School Presents Antigone at Buchholz High School Auditorium
Thursday, February 9 – Sunday, February 19
Eastside Drama Presents The Spongebob Musical at Eastside High School Auditorium
Thursday, February 9 – Sunday, February 19
Events & Festivals
Stream Over 70 Environmental Films and View 6 Days of Filmmaker Q&As with the Virtual Cinema Verde Film Festival
Thursday, February 9 – Tuesday, February 14
💗 Valentine’s Swing Dance at Santa Fe College Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall Lobby
Friday, February 10, 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
(sold out) Scandalous: Live Story Telling with Guts and Glory GNV at The Wooly
Friday, February 10, 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
💗 Bollywood Valentine’s Day Black Tie Gala at Gainesville Woman’s Club
Saturday, February 11, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Car Cruz-In with Gainesville Street Rods at Springhill Commons
Saturday, February 11, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
💗 Galentine’s Day – Girl’s Night Out Ceramic Mug Decorating Class at Studio TM
Saturday, February 11, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Gainesville Cars and Coffee at Butler Town Center
Sunday, February 12, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
💗 Valentine’s Day Kids Day at 4th Ave Food Park
Sunday, February 12, 11 a.m.
Superbowl Sunday with Football Friendly Food Bar at The Wooly
Sunday, February 12, 6 p.m. – 11:55 p.m.
💗 Couple’s Champagne and Strawberries Tour at Carson Springs Wildlife
Sunday, February 12, 1 p.m.
💗 Dog-Friendly Valentine’s Photos at Superette Wine and Provisions
Monday, February 13, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Soil Amendments Gardening Workshop at UF/IFAS Extension
Tuesday, February 14, 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
💗 (sold out) Sip and Spin Valentine’s Day Date Night Ceramics Class at Studio TM
Tuesday, February 14
Complete Challenges and Earn Rewards During the Alachua County Eco Chase Challenge Scavenger Hunt Competition
Now through Earth Day (April 22), Team Registration deadline is Friday, February 10
Music & Performance
Alt-Country with Uncle Mosie at Lightnin’ Salvage
Thursday, February 9, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
UF Symphonic Band Concert “To You, America” at University Auditorium
Thursday, February 9, 7:20 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Americana, Celtic and World Music with Acoustic Eidolon at Heartwood Soundstage
Thursday, February 9, 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Classic Rock with Wild Blue Yonder at One Love Café
Friday, February 10, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
High Energy Bluegrass with Boilin’ Oil at Lightnin’ Salvage
Friday, February 10, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Indie Pop with Sirsy at Loosey’s Downtown
Friday, February 10, 8 p.m.
Gainesville Area Junior Festival at UF School of Music
Saturday, February 11 – Sunday, February 12, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Motown and Blues with Raftus Brown at One Love Café
Saturday, February 11, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Americana and Celtic Music with Andrew Finn Magill and Alan Murray at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville
Saturday, February 11, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Jazz Fusion with Shaun Martin at Heartwood Soundstage
Saturday, February 11, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Americana with Matt Woods at Loosey’s Downtown
Saturday, February 11, 8 p.m.
Jazz with Hot Club Deville at One Love Café
Sunday, February 12, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Singer-Songwriter Jonas Woodstock at Lightnin’ Salvage
Wednesday, February 15, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Jazz Wednesdays with The Oak Trio at Covey Kitchen and Cocktails
Wednesday, February 15, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Funk and Soul with Joslyn and the Sweet Compression at Heartwood Soundstage
Wednesday, February 15, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Rock with Jacuzzi Boys at The Wooly
Wednesday, February 15, 8 p.m.
Americana and Punk with Bella’s Bartok at High Dive
Wednesday, February 15, 8 p.m.
Craft Breweries
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Harry Potter Trivia at Big Top Brewing Company
Thursday, February 9, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The Big Game(s) on the Big Screen with Super Soul Bowls from Soul Spice at First Magnitude Brewing Company
Sunday, February 12, 2 p.m. – 11 p.m.
💗 Valentine’s Day Beer & Cheese Pairing at Swamp Head Brewery
Tuesday, February 14, 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
🖤 Anti-Valentine’s Day Party at High Springs Brewing Company
Tuesday, February 14, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
U-Picks & Farmers Markets
U-Pick Strawberries at Crossroads Farm and Apiary
Friday, February 11 – Saturday, February 12, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Grove Street Farmers Market with Live Music
Mondays, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Archer Farmers Market at Archer Historical Society Railroad Museum
Tuesdays, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
GNV Market at South Main Station Featuring Live Music with The Shambles
Thursdays, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
High Springs Farmers Market
Fridays, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Alachua County Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Newberry Farmers Market
Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Haile Village Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Waldo Farmers Market
Saturdays and Sundays, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Bites and Brunch
💗 3 Course Valentine’s Menu and Bottle of Wine at Swamp Boil
Friday, February 10 – Tuesday, February 14
(sold out) Chef Dinner and Wine Pairing at The Fat Tuscan
Saturday, February 11, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
“Flight to Europe” Macaron Wine Pairing with White Wine or Red Wine at Le Macaron
Saturday, February 11, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
💗 “The Lovers Course” at Pink Flamingo Diner
Saturday, February 11 – Tuesday, February 14
💗 Valentine’s Ice Cream Flavor Night at Sweet Dreams of Gainesville
Sunday, February 12, 1 p.m. – 10 p.m.
💗 Happy Galentines Celebration with Champagne at Spark at Embers
Monday, February 13, 5 p.m.
💗 Valentine’s Pizza Making Class & Wine Tasting 2023 at MidiCi The Neapolitan Pizza Company
Monday, February 13, 6 p.m.
💗 Vegan Valentine’s Day Dinner at The Wooly
Monday, February 13, 6:30 p.m.
💗 Valentine’s Day Menu at Local Provisions
Tuesday, February 14, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
💗 Valentine’s Day Beer and Cheese Pairing with The Salty Cow at Swamp Head Brewery
Tuesday, February 14, 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
💗 (Fully Booked) Reserve a Table for Two at Prime & Pearl
Tuesday, February 14, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
💗 Valentine’s Day Menu at Alpin Bistro
Tuesday, February 14, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
💗 5-Course Prix Fix Menu at Embers Wood Grill
Tuesday, February 14, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
💗 Date Night with Dinner From Everyday Amore at Blackadder Brewing Company
Tuesday, February 14, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
💗 5-Course Valentine’s Day Menu at Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille
Tuesday, February 14, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
💗 4-Course Valentine’s Day Menu at Paramount Grill
Tuesday, February 14, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
💗 Valentine’s Dinner Menu at Covey Kitchen and Cocktails
Tuesday, February 14, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Wednesday, February 15, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Sports
Florida Indoor Championship Indoor Track and Field Meet at Alachua County Sports and Event Center
Saturday, February 11 – Sunday, February 12
Gators Tennis vs. Florida State at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex
Thursday, February 9, 4:30 p.m.
Gators Women’s Basketball vs. Mississippi State at Exactech Arena
Thursday, February 9, 7 p.m.
“Link to Pink” Gators Gymnastics vs. Missouri at Exactech Arena
Friday, February 10, 6:45 p.m.
Gators Men’s Golf VyStar Credit Union Invitational at Mark Bostick Golf Course
Saturday, February 11 – Sunday, February 12, 8 a.m.
Gators Men’s Basketball vs. Vanderbilt at Exactech Arena
Saturday, February 11, 3:30 p.m.
Gators Lacrosse vs. Michigan at Donald R. Dizney Stadium
Sunday, February 12, 12 p.m.
Gators Softball vs. Jacksonville at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium
Wednesday, February 15, 6 p.m.
Gators Men’s Basketball vs. Ole Miss at Exactech Arena
Wednesday, February 16, 6:30 p.m.
Funtastic Fridays Archery at Easton Newberry Archery Center
Friday, February 10, 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
6th Annual Chain Hawks Junior Disc Golf Tournament at High Springs Sports Complex
Saturday, February 11, 8 a.m.
(sold out) Glow Ball Night Golf at Turkey Creek Golf Course
Saturday, February 11, 6:15 p.m.
Gator Collective Tail Gator with Gators Football Athletes at The Social at Midtown
Saturday, February 11, 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Parks & Trails
Accessible Tram Tours at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Thursday, February 9, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Tuesday, February 14, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Advanced registration required
Weekly Walk & Talk at Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery
Friday, February 10, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Free Timed 5K with parkrun at Depot Park
Saturday, February 11, 7:30 a.m.
Rim Ramble Ranger-Led Adventure at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
Saturday, February 4, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
2023 Swamp Otter Trail 5K, 10K & Fun Run at Little Orange Creek Nature Park
Sunday, February 12, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wednesday Bird Walks at the Wetlands at Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Wednesday, February 15, 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Kids Meet Heritage Breed Farm Animals During Barnyard Buddies at Morningside Nature Center
Wednesday, February 15, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
River & Springs
Paddle 8 Springs in 8 Miles or Slowly Float Down the Santa Fe River at Poe Springs Park with Anderson’s Outdoor Adventures
Friday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Float or Splash Into Freshwater Springs
North Florida is home to the largest collection of first-magnitude springs in the United States.
Museums & Galleries
Now on View at the Harn Museum of Art: Posing Beauty in African American Culture at the Harn Museum of Art
Tuesdays – Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fridays – Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sundays, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Posing Beauty in African American Culture explores the ways in which African and African American beauty has been represented in historical and contemporary contexts through a diverse range of media including photography, video, fashion and advertising.
Monthly Artist Meetup at GFAA Gallery
Thursday, February 9, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Explorations in Patterns & Textures Mixed Media Workshop with Candace McCaffery at GFAA Gallery
Saturday, February 11, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Board Members Past and Present Exhibit Celebrates 100 Years of Art at GFAA
Now through February 18
Now on View, Uncertain Codes Exhibit at Garry Libby University Gallery
Now through Saturday, March 4
Girls Do Science 2023 at the Florida Museum of Natural History
Saturday, February 11, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tot Trot: Insects & Spiders for Ages 2-5 at the Florida Museum of Natural History
Tuesday, February 14, 9 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
“I’m Coming Home” Features the Works of Visual Artist Kenneth Keith at A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center
Now through Friday, February 10
Get Up Close and Explore the World of Arachnids at Spiders Alive! at the Florida Museum of Natural History
With more than a dozen live species from around the world, the new exhibit dives into the world of spiders, scorpions and their relatives. Featured animals on display include the Asian Forest Scorpion, Brazilian Red and White Tarantula, Southern Black Widow, Wolf Spider and more. Go hands-on with large touchable models revealing a closer look at spider anatomy. Plan your visit online.
Photo courtesy Florida Museum / Jeff Gage
View Memories of Legendary Bands at a Legendary Music Venue at the Matheson History Museum’s Newest Exhibit “Return to Forever: Gainesville’s Great Southern Music Hall”
Museum Hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
The Matheson History Museum looks back at the state-of-the-art concert venue in Gainesville between 1974 and 1978. The Great Southern Music Hall hosted performers including Jimmy Buffett, Ray Charles, Muddy Waters, Bob Seger and Steve Martin to name a few. The exhibit features a collection of live performance photos from the house photographer John Moran, Bo Diddley’s signature square guitar and other artifacts. Admission is free.
Discover a Unique African American Culture at Gullah Geechee – African Connections and Cultural Traditions in America at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center
Open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Explore the Cosmos at the Cade Museum’s Exhibit: Voyages – A Trip Through Space and Time
Museum Hours: Thursday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This featured exhibit is part of the museum-wide theme “Wandering the Milky Way – A Tour of the Solar System.” Discover how spacecraft from the 1970s still teach us about the galaxy and learn how scientists are designing a mission that spans generations.
Save The Date
The Gainesville Orchestra: Stravinsky’s “Petroushka”, February 17
Dance Alive National Ballet Presents Horse of a Different Color, February 18
Backyard Birding Tour, February 18
Swamp Fest 15 Years of Beers, February 18
Heartwood Music Fest, February 24-26
Itzhak Perlmanand Rohan De Silva, March 6
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