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.
Via: bubbygram.com
Polynesian Hula Dance Classes (not hula hoop)
What:
Traditional Polynesian hula dance taught by a Hawaiian native with professional dance experience
Where:
Unified Training Center
When:
Tuesday, May 20 at 7:15
Why:
First class is free. What better time to learn some new moves while also getting in some good cardio?
Via: thejazzresource.com
Bringing the Blues to Life: Rich Brown Comes to Gainesville
What:
Blues musician known for narrating the legend in each song he performs
Where:
The Display
When:
Wednesday, May 21 at 7 p.m.
Why:
It’s a free show that will enhance your knowledge of the legendary genre that is the blues.
Via: acrosstown.org
“Refinery: A Modern Faery Tale”
What:
Original play by local author Chuck Lipsig; a fairy tale with a modern twist
Where:
Acrosstown Repertory Theatre
When:
Through May 25
Why:
It is meant to “challenge our concepts of good and evil” while also providing a classic and entertaining theatrical experience.
Via: n-peace.net
Project Nepal
What:
Human rights activist Radha Paudel discusses topics of social and economic issues, healthcare, education, and women’s empowerment.
Where:
Pugh Hall
When:
Monday, May 19 at 6 p.m.
Why:
It will shine light on the perspective of somebody who has survived a terrorist attack.
Featured photo courtesy of: Boston University
