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: littlejakemitchell.com
Little Jake Mitchell & The Soul Searchers
What:
Another installment of Free Fridays, featuring the authentic old-school blues/soul sounds of this nine-piece band
Where:
Bo Diddley Plaza
When:
Friday, June 6 from 8 to 10 p.m.
Why:
Why wouldn’t you want to jam out for free with your friends and family and this badass outdoor concert?
Via: examiner.com
Beginner Swing Dancing Class
What:
A class catered to novices that covers the basics of all things swing dancing.
Where:
The Movement
When:
Wednesday, June 4 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Why:
You will finally be able to impress your significant other with some sick swing dancing moves.
Via: nationalgeographic.com
Wolf to Woof: The Story of Dogs
What:
World’s largest exhibit on the history/biology/evolution of dogs.
Where:
Florida Museum of Natural History
When:
Through September 1
Why:
You get to learn a bit more about man’s best friend, from what they are thinking to their roles as hunters, herders and companions. Plus, it’s free for UF students–bring your student ID.
Via: florida-backroads-travel.com
A Penny for Your Thoughts
What:
An art exhibit that captures a pictorial history of Alachua County using a collection of 20,000 postcards.
Where:
Matheson Museum
When:
Thursday, June 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Why:
Before there was Twitter and Facebook, there were postcards. Gain some insight into how people used to communicate the notion of shared experience.
Featured photo courtesy of: unrealitymag.com
