There are two approaches to spending your time in this complex, enigma of a town called Gainesville.
You can complain that “there’s nothing to do” and drown your sorrows in a sub-par 3-4-1 Long Island at Cantina every night or you can embrace your precious time here in Hogtown and go explore. We’ve helped you survive your road trips and spring break, we supply you killer pregame music and we tell you where to stuff your face, but we haven’t exactly helped you become the cultured, Renaissance man you’ve always dreamed of being after watching “Anchorman” or “Archer.”
Every week we will provide you with a few of the best happenings of the city that don’t involve blacking out in Midtown or watching Study Edge at Club West.
Gainesville, it’s time to culture your fu**ing self.
Woof to Wolf
What:
The world’s largest exhibition on the history, biology and evolution of dogs.
Where:
The Florida Museum of Natural History
When:
Temporary exhibit open until September
Why:
Who doesn’t love dogs? Also, the entire museum is free for UF students.
Spring Garden Festival
What:
175 booths offering plants, arts and crafts, educational exhibits and, of course, food. There also a walk-through butterfly conservatory, live entertainment and live auctions.
Where:
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
When:
Saturday March 22 (9am – 5pm) and Sunday March 23 (10am – 5pm)
Why:
It’s the perfect place to soak up the beauty of nature. Besides flowers and butterflies, the gardens have largest public display of bamboo in the state and the largest herb garden in the Southeast. The gift shop is pretty funny too.
Elton John: The Million Dollar Piano
What:
Elton John performs hits from his illustrious career and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.”
Where:
Regal Butler Plaza Cinema
When:
Tuesday March 18 at 7 p.m.
Why:
He’s a legend and he’s headlining Bonnaroo this summer. Enough said.
Wine Tasting
What:
For $10 you get a casual tasting that features over 50 wines from around the world, spirits and cordials. Also, you can keep your wine glass and will receive a coupon to use the night of the event.
Where:
ABC Fine Wines and Spirits on 34th Blvd.
When:
Thursday March 20 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Why:
It’s time to put down the Barefoot and Yellowtail and educate your palate. You’re almost a grown up.
